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11 Best Places to Live in Canada.
加拿大最适合宜居的十一大城市
Canada is the U.S.'s more peaceful, outdoorsy, and rugged cousin.
加拿大紧邻美国,这里的生活更为安静,这里的人们更喜欢户外出游,居民性格也更加粗犷 。
Canada draws U.S. citizens, and foreigners from around the world, across its borders for several reasons.
加拿大吸引着包括美国公民在内的全球市民,其背后有几大原因 。
Our northern neighbor provides universal healthcare (a hot topic right now in the States),
该国全民享受医疗保险,该问题如今成为了美国的热门话题,
competitive wages, and a relatively low cost of living.
以及较高的收入,相对低廉的生活成本 。
Canada is home to more nature than even the most avid outdoorsman would know what to do with.
这里的自然景观可谓多种多样,这里有许多就连户外探险达人都不一定知道的地方 。
Perhaps the great outdoors has a positive effect on people's mood,
或许外出游玩对人们的心理发展有益,
because when compared with the States, Canada has an extremely low crime rate.
相较于美国,加拿大的犯罪率极低 。
Curious about the lifestyle that lies just beyond our northern border?
是不是对这个北方国家的生活方式感兴趣了呢?
Here are the best places to live in Canada.
接下来就让我们为您介绍一下加拿大的几座城市 。
One: Ottawa, Ontario.
安大略省渥太华
The eastern Canadian capital is the fourth largest city in the country and considered one of the cleanest in the world.
渥太华位于加拿大东部,是安大略省首府,也是第四大城市,被誉为全球最清洁的城市之一 。
Ottawa's population is just under one million people, most of who are gainfully employed.
人口不到一百万,工资水平很高 。
Perhaps this is thanks to Kanata Park, Canada's largest research and technology hub, housed in Ottawa.
可能是因为卡娜塔公园,加拿大规模最大的研发中心就位于渥太华 。
Kanata Park employs 21,000 people, and contributes 7.8 billion dollars to Canada's GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
卡娜塔公园拥有2.1万名员工,为加拿大的国内生产总值贡献了78亿美金 。
Clearly, tech business is booming in Ottawa.
显然,渥太华的技术企业正在蓬勃发展 。
The bilingual rate is 44% and the city has more engineers, scientists, and PhDs per capita than any other city in Canada.
人口双语率为44%,这里的人均工程师、科学家、博士学位拥有者超过了加拿大任何一座城市 。
The median family income is around 100,000 dollars, making it the highest income city in Canada.
中等家庭收入大约为10万美金,也是加拿大收入最高的城市 。
The average home costs around 374,000 dollars; not the cheapest on the list, but by no means the most expensive.
平均房价在37.4万美金左右,虽然不是最便宜的城市,但也绝不是最昂贵的 。
Ottawa also claims low crime rates, rich culture, and plenty of sporting events, festivals, and other entertainment.
渥太华的犯罪率很低,文化遗产丰富,这里还会举办许多体育活动,精彩节日以及其它娱乐活动 。
Two: Vancouver, British Columbia.
不列颠哥伦比亚省温哥华
The beautiful and livable city of Vancouver sits on the Pacific West coast of the country.
这座美丽的宜居城市位于西太平洋 。
Vancouver houses the largest port for exporting Canadian goods.
它拥有加拿大规模最大的港口 。
As a province, British Columbia's economy is on the rise and Vancouver has a lot to do with this.
作为省市,不列颠哥伦比亚省的经济发展向好,温哥华功不可没 。
The biggest industries are exporting, biotechnology, alternative fuels, and software development.
这里最大的产业要数出口、生物技术、可替代能源以及软件 。
As a city, the vibe here is more laid back when compared to more hectic Toronto.
作为一座城市,温哥华比起多伦多的快节奏要慢许多 。
Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the east,
西面是太平洋,东面是落基山脉 。
Vancouver is an outdoor enthusiast's dream.
这里绝对是户外爱好者的天堂 。
Winters are mild, with warm and sunny summers, ensuring this scenic city can be enjoyed in all seasons.
冬季气候温和,夏季阳光明媚,温暖和煦,人们可以一年四季欣赏这里的美丽景色 。
The population is around 600,000 and very diverse.
人口约为60万,人口多样化显著 。
The unemployed rate hovers around 5%. The only visible drawback?
失业率徘徊在5%,最明显的缺点?
The very high cost of real estate, about 1,000,000 dollars for the average home.
这里的房价较高,平均房价约为100万美金 。
Three: Delta, British Columbia.
不列颠哥伦比亚省德尔塔
Included in Greater Vancouver, but functioning as an independent municipality, is Delta.
虽然属于大温哥华地区,但德尔塔算是一个直辖市 。
If you love the sound of Vancouver, but can't stomach the exorbitant cost of housing, Delta is an excellent second choice.
如果你喜欢温哥华这个名字,但无法承受高昂房价,德尔塔绝对是您的第二选择 。
True to its name, the city is located on the delta of the Fraser River.
地如其名,这座城市位于弗雷泽河的三角洲地区(delta) 。
Nature lovers celebrate the many parks, bird sanctuaries, and beautiful Centennial Beach.
众多公园,飞禽保护区以及美丽的百年纪念公园海滩,这里一定是自然爱好者的天堂 。
Hike or bike around Boundary Bay Park, with views of the bay on one side and mountains on the other.
人们可以在国境海湾公园徒步或骑车,一边是海湾美景,另一边是巍峨的群山 。
Industry, agriculture, fishing, and commerce are the main businesses.
工业、农业、渔业以及贸易是这里的主要产业 。
Delta's population is around 100,000 with an unemployment rate of under 5%.
德尔塔人口约在10万,失业率在5%左右 。
Cost of living is more reasonable when compared to its' northern neighbors.
相比于北方其它城市,这里的生活费适中 。
The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is just over 1,000 dollars.
二居室的平均房租为一千多美金 。
Average cost to buy a small two-bedroom home is about 700,000 dollars.
两居室平均房价大约在70万美金 。
Still pricey, but there is potential for high income in Delta.
虽然价格依然很高,但居民收入有很高的增长势头 。
Four: Quebec City, Quebec.
魁北克省魁北克市
As the capital of Quebec Province, Quebec City is home to over 500,000 people.
作为魁北克省首府,魁北克市拥有50多万居民 。
It's the second largest city in the province after Montreal and is predominantly French speaking.
它是该省继蒙特利尔之后的第二大城市,也是主要的法语区 。
Located right on the Saint Lawrence River, this city is an important piece of the province's history.
位于圣劳伦斯河之上,该市是魁北克省历史的重要组成部分 。
Due to centuries of French influence, many say the city has an old European feel and is rich in history and culture.
数百年来,这里受到法国影响较大,许多人称这座城市有古老的欧洲风味,历史悠久,文化底蕴丰厚 。
The city walls of Old Quebec have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
魁北克老城的城墙已被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录 。
QC loves its' festivals, the most famous being The Winter Carnival.
当地人喜欢过节,其中最著名的要数冬季狂欢节 。
Major industries include transportation, tourism, and the service sector.
主要产业包括交通、旅游以及服务行业 。
The unemployment rate is a low 3.5%. The median household income is about 60,000 dollars.
失业率仅为3.5%,中等家庭收入大约为6万美金 。
The average cost of a home is 285,000 dollars, well below the national average,
平均房价为28.5万美金,远低于全国平均价格,
making QC a very affordable place to live compared to other major Canadian cities.
相较于加拿大其它主要城市,魁北克可谓是价格低廉的宜居城市 。
Five: Burlington, Ontario.
安大略省伯灵顿
On the shores of Lake Ontario lies another festival-loving city.
安大略湖沿岸有一座钟爱狂欢节的城市 。
Burlington is host to a number of fun celebrations including the Burlington Beer Festival, Ribfest, and Children's Festival.
伯灵顿拥有许多有趣的庆祝活动,包括伯灵顿啤酒节,“Ribfest”美食节以及儿童狂欢节 。
The Burlington Downtown Waterfront is the place to dine out, people watch, or just get some daily exercise.
伯灵顿市中心的海滨地区可是享受美食的好地方,看人潮涌动,或是在海边做运动 。
The location is ideal, making many places like Toronto, Niagara Falls, and the U.S. border very accessible.
地理位置优越,这里临近多伦多、尼加拉瓜大瀑布以及美国边境 。
The Bruce Trail is popular in all seasons for hiking, cross-country skiing, and biking.
布鲁斯小径一年四季都受游客欢迎,人们可以选择徒步,越野滑雪或是骑车 。
Downhill skiers will enjoy the slopes at Glen Eden Ski Centre.
格伦伊登滑雪中心的雪道一定受滑雪爱好者的喜爱 。
There's a strong sense of community amongst the almost 200,000 residents, reflected in the low crime and unemployment rates.
人口近20万,人们的社区意识非常强,低犯罪率和失业率上就可以体现 。
Burlington also scores point in the affordability category with a new home averaging about 340,000 dollars.
伯灵顿可谓是价格亲民,一手房平均房价约为34万美金 。
The average salary in Burlington is higher than the national average,
平均工资待遇高出全国平均水平,
with a median household income of around 88,000 dollars.
中等家庭收入大约在8.8万美金 。