EDMONTON :Edmonton became a town in 1892 and a City in 1904, named the capital of Alberta in 1906, University of Alberta opened in 1908. In 1912 Strathcona Amalgamated with Edmonton.
In the 1930's, Edmonton became a pioneer in aviation by becoming a vital centre for transportation for medical supplies, food and mail to northern communities. During this time, the city earned the title "The Gateway To The North".
Situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan At 2200 feet above sea level, it has a population of over 860,000 (based on 1996 census by Stats Canada) making it Canada's 5th largest metro area after Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa-Hull.
In Edmonton, you'll discover the sophistication of a modern city combined with the warmth of western hospitality.
MISSISSAUGA :
Mississauga Canada's sixth largest city and one of the fastest growing, Mississauga is home to 585,000 people. A well-managed, debt-free city, Mississauga has become the preferred location for technology-driven companies in Eastern Canada.
It is a major business centre within the Greater Toronto Area with 9,730 businesses, widely diversified in manufacturing, distribution and business services. As well, there are approximately 9,000 retail businesses.
As one of the most affluent cities in the Golden Horseshoe,Mississauga has very high standards in education, policing, fire and other emergency services, well-maintained roads, excellent housing and recreational facilities
Mississauga is a multicultural city with substantial ethnic population from the Orient, East Indies, the Caribbean, the Philippines and Europe. Residents participate extensively in the arts ensuring that the more than 170 performing and visual arts groups flourish.
The City is home to public and private art galleries, community theatre groups, Meadowvale Theatre, Stage West Theatre Restaurant and the state-of-the-art Living Arts Centre.
The City also boasts one of Ontario's largest shopping centres, Square One; Canada's first interactive entertainment centre, Playdium; more than 400 parks of various sizes; and some of the best salmon fishing in the world.
MONTRÉAL CITY :
Montréal is located on ile de Montréal where the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers meet. The island itself is approximately 30 miles long and 10 miles wide. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Royal with an elevation of approximately 764 feet. The city of Montreal takes up approximately 60 square miles of the island.
Trying to condense Montréal's history, isn't all that easy as many books have been written about the location, not to mention the fact that the city itself is loaded with adventures including the fact that it played an active role in the American Revolution. Be that as it may, when the first settlers and soldiers did arrive with Chomedey, they discovered a fur trading post had already been established by De Champlain in his earlier visit.
Montréal has long been recognized for its vibrant cultural scene. When it comes to the performing arts, the city has something for everyone. It is home to such world-renowned groups as the Montréal Symphony Orchestra, the Grands Ballets Canadiens and the Cirque du Soleil, not to mention I Musici, the Orchestre Métropolitain and the Opéra de Montréal.
OTTAWA CITY :
Ottawa Canada's Capital currently has a population of 1 million, and is expected to grow significantly in the future.
Ottawa has been ranked high in terms of quality of life, based on many factors, including low crime rates, environmental cleanliness, public services, political stability, and socio-economic conditions.
Ottawa is home to 12 national museums devoted to Canadian art, nature, science and technology, aviation, war civilization and more. Also of interest are the Royal Canadian Mint and the Byward Market, which is constantly buzzing with people visiting the many restaurants, shops and pubs.
The National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa Symphony, Nepean Symphony Orchestra and Kanata Symphony are Ottawa's finest when it comes to classical music, yet the city indulges in tunes of every type to please even the most finicky patron.
Ottawa has a fine selection of Parks city wide for family picnics, fun in the sun activities and outings for children of all ages. Gatineau Park offers ski trails in the wintertime and swimming pools, hike trails, bicycle paths and picnic grounds.
VANCOUVER
Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia. Its moderate climate and natural beauty have made it a popular destination for many people relocating.
Vancouver has a current population of 1.8 million people.
The downtown area of the city caters largely to those who enjoy high density living and many new apartment complexes are under construction. The variety of restaurants and entertainment options and the proximity to the waterfront gives this area a vibrancy all of its own.
The impressive Lions Gate Bridge is the link between Vancouver's downtown area and the North Shore which comprises North Vancouver City and the Districts of North Vancouver and West Vancouver.
The North Shore is considered to be one of the upmarket residential areas of Greater Vancouver with West Vancouver residents recording the highest per capita income in B.C. (and reputed to be the most affluent community, on average, in Canada). The North Shore's lush vegetation is proof of the area's high winter rainfall and long warm summers.
Burnaby, home to the Simon Fraser University, the B.C. Institute of Technology and Metrotown,a massive retail complex with its own SkyTrain station, accounts for a large portion of Burnaby's commercial activity. Thousands of acres of land in the city are devoted to parks and good sporting facilities.
TORONTO
The genteel and civilized metropolis that's home to one of every nine Canadians. Toronto actually works. It's clean. And green. There's a harmonious mix of ethnic groups. The public-transit system is a dream, a seamless patchwork of buses, streetcars, and subways. The Lake Ontario waterfront district is a charmer. And most of the rest of the city- a pleasant melange of modern chrome and glass and small-town Canada-is a laid back collection of village-like neighborhoods.
Toronto has a current population of 4.4 million people.The city has become a Mega city called GTA( Greater Toronto Area) by merging several municipalities into one.
Toronto has lots of entertainment: jazz in June; experimental theater, folk art, Shakespeare, and neighborhood feasts in July; music and dance in August; film and arts in September.
Toronto is the fourth largest financial centre in North America and includes the head offices of Canada's major banks and many of the country's top companies.
Statistics Canada also notes that Toronto boasts one of North America's largest medical communities with more than 50 hospitals, 8,000 physicians and more than 50,000 health care professionals.
...Bobby554