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I follow what you're getting at, but don't you think a large part of that is due to your own attitudes/perception? It's not like there aren't people in Canada w

I follow what you're getting at, but don't you think a large part of that is due to your own attitudes/perception? It's not like there aren't people in Canada who are doing exciting things like sky diving, let alone driving stick.

iodiniemetra 8y ago
First of all, it's the weather. Half the year is rendered unusable for unplanned adventure. More than once here, on a rainy winter day, I've gotten in my car and driven east until I hit the hills, found a park, and enjoyed a sunny afternoon.
- privacypoller 8y ago
  When I looked at relocating from Vancouver/Victoria a decade ago, my wife's #1 requirement was "it has to have 4 seasons". I love the mountains so that means some winter/snow. Winters out east are not a lot of fun and the lower mainland/PNW is just so depressing. Tech + Opportunities + Seasons = a pretty short list (especially in Canada)
  - rconti 8y ago
    So... what fit the bill?
- rconti 8y ago
  I grew up in the PNW, and I absolutely agree, I hated nothing more than feeling like I could never do anything outside because you can't count on the weather being acceptable unless it's between July 5 and September 5. It's not that it's bad that often, it's just so unreliable.
  - mi100hael 8y ago
    I think PNW winters are tricky. I'd actually rather spend the winter in a city like Toronto. I grew up in a similar city climate-wise and having a real winter made it easier to get outside & skate or snowshoe or something. The fewer hours of sunlight were worse than the cold/snow.
huangc10 8y ago
True, a lot of things is due in how a person's attitude and perception. I think somewhat has to do with freedom and positive cash flow and another user commented.
matwood 8y ago
> I follow what you're getting at, but don't you think a large part of that is due to your own attitudes/perception? I bet that's part of it, but probably also tied to the general population shift south and to the coasts where the weather is nicer.

iodiniemetra 8y ago

First of all, it's the weather. Half the year is rendered unusable for unplanned adventure. More than once here, on a rainy winter day, I've gotten in my car and driven east until I hit the hills, found a park, and enjoyed a sunny afternoon.

privacypoller 8y ago
When I looked at relocating from Vancouver/Victoria a decade ago, my wife's #1 requirement was "it has to have 4 seasons". I love the mountains so that means some winter/snow. Winters out east are not a lot of fun and the lower mainland/PNW is just so depressing. Tech + Opportunities + Seasons = a pretty short list (especially in Canada)
- rconti 8y ago
  So... what fit the bill?
rconti 8y ago
I grew up in the PNW, and I absolutely agree, I hated nothing more than feeling like I could never do anything outside because you can't count on the weather being acceptable unless it's between July 5 and September 5. It's not that it's bad that often, it's just so unreliable.
- mi100hael 8y ago
  I think PNW winters are tricky. I'd actually rather spend the winter in a city like Toronto. I grew up in a similar city climate-wise and having a real winter made it easier to get outside & skate or snowshoe or something. The fewer hours of sunlight were worse than the cold/snow.

huangc10 8y ago

True, a lot of things is due in how a person's attitude and perception. I think somewhat has to do with freedom and positive cash flow and another user commented.

matwood 8y ago

> I follow what you're getting at, but don't you think a large part of that is due to your own attitudes/perception? I bet that's part of it, but probably also tied to the general population shift south and to the coasts where the weather is nicer.