Comments on: Catch ya later, Toronto http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=catch-ya-later-toronto Toronto's new weekly city magazine Sun, 26 May 2013 02:02:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: David Wootton http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-44678 David Wootton Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:29:09 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-44678 Not now. Hamilton is one of only three Canadian cities where house prices are increasing and Vancouver and Toronto prices are beginning to collapse! Not now. Hamilton is one of only three Canadian cities where house prices are increasing and Vancouver and Toronto prices are beginning to collapse!

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]]> By: David Wootton http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-44677 David Wootton Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:20:45 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-44677 You are some of the Torontonains that Hamilton does not want and one of the many reasons that Torontonians move away from Toronto. Please move back to your upper class Bridal Path. I presume that you have the money to do so. You are some of the Torontonains that Hamilton does not want and one of the many reasons that Torontonians move away from Toronto. Please move back to your upper class Bridal Path. I presume that you have the money to do so.

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]]> By: David Wootton http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-44676 David Wootton Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:12:32 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-44676 Even if taxes are higher and even if commuting costs are higher, has anyone done the real mathematics behind an upfront $500 000 extra on a comparable house in Toronto? And don't forget our precarious economy. I'd rather be stuck in Hamilton with a lower paying job and lower debt than having to pay the costs for that extra $500 000. I would feel far more secure in Hamilton when the housing crash really bites!!!!! Even if taxes are higher and even if commuting costs are higher, has anyone done the real mathematics behind an upfront $500 000 extra on a comparable house in Toronto? And don’t forget our precarious economy. I’d rather be stuck in Hamilton with a lower paying job and lower debt than having to pay the costs for that extra $500 000. I would feel far more secure in Hamilton when the housing crash really bites!!!!!

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]]> By: David Wootton http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-44675 David Wootton Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:54:58 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-44675 You can talk to me. I was born and raised in Hamilton and have known it well for 60 years. I well recommend Hamilton! You can talk to me. I was born and raised in Hamilton and have known it well for 60 years. I well recommend Hamilton!

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]]> By: David Wootton http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-44674 David Wootton Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:53:03 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-44674 Catherine: Don't forget that you can take your kids fishing only a kilometer from downtown! Catherine:

Don’t forget that you can take your kids fishing only a kilometer from downtown!

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]]> By: David Wootton http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-44673 David Wootton Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:49:07 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-44673 Allison: I know both places well. I lived in Ottawa which I called a snowbound outpost for 14 years and hated every minute of it.. it was mainly because of the horribly cold weather, cold people and long winters, but also because of the isolation. I quit a good job 43 years ago to get out of there and return to the Hamilton area. I have never regretted it. We have one of the best climates in Canada and being a gardener, that is most important to me. I know Hamilton well as it is my hometown. If you like nature, cheaper housing and convenience, then Hamilton is Canada's best-kept secret! Allison:

I know both places well. I lived in Ottawa which I called a snowbound outpost for 14 years and hated every minute of it.. it was mainly because of the horribly cold weather, cold people and long winters, but also because of the isolation. I quit a good job 43 years ago to get out of there and return to the Hamilton area. I have never regretted it. We have one of the best climates in Canada and being a gardener, that is most important to me. I know Hamilton well as it is my hometown. If you like nature, cheaper housing and convenience, then Hamilton is Canada’s best-kept secret!

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]]> By: Jenn http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-42845 Jenn Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:53:48 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-42845 There are many benefits of being on the waterfront in Hamilton. Things like Pier 4 park where you can launch a boat for free, walk jog bike or rollerblade over to Princess Point where one can also snow-kite x-c ski or skate in the winter, or for free you can roller or ice skate at the Waterfront Centre where the new restaurant Sarcoa has just opened. For those that want to get out onto the Harbour for a tour, you can ride on the Harbour Queen or Hamiltonian boats (see Waterfront Trust website) or take a trolley ride along the trail. If you'd like to learn to row, Leander boat club is the place to be. Sailing instruction for both adults and youth is available at the Hamilton Boating Club, Burlington Boating and Sailing Club and the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (the latter 2 can also accommodate sailors with mobility restrictions). You'll see folks fishing daily and in the winter the bay may freeze over permitting ice boating which is quite a spectacle to see. Hiking trails abound, we have the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Bruce Trail right on your doorstep. Cyclists love the hills and Hamilton was the host of the World Cycling championships a few years ago. Football fans have the first place McMaster Marauders and the Ti-Cats to watch and hockey fans have the Bulldogs. HECFI puts on great concerts and shows and we even have our own film festival as well. Theatre Aquarius has a series of award- winning live theatre. There are many benefits of being on the waterfront in Hamilton. Things like Pier 4 park where you can launch a boat for free, walk jog bike or rollerblade over to Princess Point where one can also snow-kite x-c ski or skate in the winter, or for free you can roller or ice skate at the Waterfront Centre where the new restaurant Sarcoa has just opened. For those that want to get out onto the Harbour for a tour, you can ride on the Harbour Queen or Hamiltonian boats (see Waterfront Trust website) or take a trolley ride along the trail. If you’d like to learn to row, Leander boat club is the place to be. Sailing instruction for both adults and youth is available at the Hamilton Boating Club, Burlington Boating and Sailing Club and the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (the latter 2 can also accommodate sailors with mobility restrictions). You’ll see folks fishing daily and in the winter the bay may freeze over permitting ice boating which is quite a spectacle to see. Hiking trails abound, we have the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Bruce Trail right on your doorstep. Cyclists love the hills and Hamilton was the host of the World Cycling championships a few years ago. Football fans have the first place McMaster Marauders and the Ti-Cats to watch and hockey fans have the Bulldogs. HECFI puts on great concerts and shows and we even have our own film festival as well. Theatre Aquarius has a series of award- winning live theatre.

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]]> By: FH http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-41943 FH Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:33:36 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-41943 Having lived in both Parkdale and Hamilton, I prefer the latter. Hamilton is it's own worst enemy, afraid of change, the victim of it none the less. When steel died in Hamilton, it carved out the city's soul, leaving gigantic scars. It also created a situation where there is a huge disparity, between those lusting after the past and those forging a new path. Art is the new steel, as the t-shirts read. Many have come to realize that they can spread their wings in Hamilton. I welcome those with vision, because without them we'd be living in fear of rumours and stereotypes. Having lived in both Parkdale and Hamilton, I prefer the latter. Hamilton is it’s own worst enemy, afraid of change, the victim of it none the less. When steel died in Hamilton, it carved out the city’s soul, leaving gigantic scars. It also created a situation where there is a huge disparity, between those lusting after the past and those forging a new path. Art is the new steel, as the t-shirts read. Many have come to realize that they can spread their wings in Hamilton. I welcome those with vision, because without them we’d be living in fear of rumours and stereotypes.

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]]> By: Jacks http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-41914 Jacks Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:56:34 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-41914 I lived in Toronto for 30+ years and moved to Hamilton five years ago. I'd be happy to share my experiences / observations with you. I lived in Toronto for 30+ years and moved to Hamilton five years ago. I’d be happy to share my experiences / observations with you.

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]]> By: Kevin http://www.thegridto.com/life/real-estate/catch-ya-later-toronto/#comment-41855 Kevin Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:00:06 +0000 http://www.thegridto.com/?p=82843#comment-41855 You sold a house in the Bridal Path and didn't enroll your kids at Hillfield? That IS barbaric! You sold a house in the Bridal Path and didn’t enroll your kids at Hillfield?

That IS barbaric!

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