(单词翻译:单击)
Seven: Quebec City.
魁北克市
Quebec City, the capital of the Quebec province, is a city with over 545,000 residents.
它是魁北克省省会,人口超54.5万人 。
There are over 3,600,000 private houses in the city, and the population density is higher than that of the overall province.
当地有超360万栋私人住宅,人口密度高于全省水平 。
The cost of living index compared to New York's 100 is 67.64.
与纽约相比,它的生活指数为67.64 。
Almost 95% of residents have grown up speaking French, although approximately 1/3 are bilingual with French and English.
近95%人口说法语,尽管约三分之一人口既说英语也说法语 。
As with many other affordable areas in Canada, common occupations include sales and service jobs, business, and trade.
和其它最便宜居住地方一样,当地就业也主要分布在销售、服务以及商贸领域 。
The average resident age in Quebec City is 39.5.
居民平均年龄为39.5岁 。
Unfortunately, the median income in the city is lower than the national average.
但当地的平均收入低于全国水平 。
However, there are several attractions of living here, including parks, European style architecture, festivals, and sports teams, among others.
虽然如此,魁北克市有许多特色景点,包括公园、欧洲情调的建筑、节日活动以及体育队等等 。
Eight: Ottawa.
渥太华
Ottawa, with a population of over 900,000 residents, is the capital city of Canada and is located in Ontario.
渥太华人口超90万,是加拿大首都,属于安大略省 。
The median income in the city is higher than the average for the province, and the unemployment rate is lower.
中等家庭收入高于该省平均水平,失业率很低 。
The cost of living in Ottawa is 31.66% cheaper than in New York City,
相比于纽约城,当地的生活开销为31.66%,
so you can get the feel of big city living without a huge price tag.
所以不必花大价钱,您就可以享受大城市的感觉 。
Sales and service jobs, as well as jobs in the business field, are among the most common for residents.
主要就业分布在销售和服务行业,当然还有商务领域 。
People living in Ottawa are generally well educated, and there are several educational and research institutions in the city.
渥太华居民普遍受过良好教育,当地还有许多教育和研究机构 。
Additionally, quality of life has been ranked highly in Ottawa.
此外,生活质量也是非常高的 。
Some of the primary attractions in the city include museums, government buildings, and parks.
城市主要景点包括博物馆、政府大楼以及公园 。
There are also cultural centers and festivals, including the largest festival in Canada, Winterlude.
还包括文化中心和节日活动,包括加拿大最大节日冰雪节 。
Nine: Kingston.
金斯顿
Kingston, near Lake Ontario, is a city of over 123,000 people.
金斯顿紧邻安大略湖,人口超12.3万 。
The cost of living here, compared to New York City's base 100, is 68.66.
相比于纽约城,当地的生活费为68.66点 。
The median income in this city is slightly lower than that of Ontario overall.
中等家庭收入略高于安大略全省水平 。
Kingston's economy is based around establishments including health care, education, and government, as well as tourism.
金斯顿经济主要依靠医疗、教育、政府以及旅游业 。
As such, it is centered around the people themselves.
但我们要考虑的还是居民本身 。
A little over half of the residents live with their spouse or common-law partner, and 67% of families in Kingston include married couples.
多一半居民有配偶或有同居对象,家庭率为67%,这其中包括已婚夫妻 。
The city has been highly ranked in terms of being a great place for young professionals to live.
它还是年轻人士寻求事业成功的理想圣地 。
Additionally, there are attractions for people of all ages, including museums, natural scenery, and galleries.
此外,当地有许多适宜所有年龄段前往的特色景区,包括博物馆、自然景区以及画廊 。
The residents of Kingston are well-educated, as the per capita rate for holding a PhD is higher here than in any other Canadian city.
金斯顿居民受教育程度高,人均博士学位持有率高于加拿大任何一座城市 。
Ten: Montreal.
蒙特利尔
Montreal is a city in the Quebec province of Canada.
蒙特利尔属于魁北克省 。
It has a population of over 1,700,000 people spread out over an area of 166.6 square miles.
人口超170万,散落在166.6平方英里的土地上 。
The cost of living here is 30.66% lower than in NYC, which means that residents can save a lot of money
生活费较纽约为30.66%,这就意味着居民不必花血本
while still having the advantages of a big city life.
就能享受大城市带给您的优势 。
The economy in Montreal is among Canada's largest, and business services play a large role in industry.
蒙特利尔还是加拿大最大经济体之一,其中的商业服务产业占据了大部分 。
The median age of residents is 38.6, which is slightly lower than the Quebec province's median of 41.9 years old.
平均年龄为38.6岁,比魁北克全省的41.9岁略低 。
There are many parks throughout the city, as well as music venues and nightlife.
城市遍布着许多公园,以及音乐场所,还有热闹的夜生活 。
Additionally, Montreal is well-connected in terms of transportation, and is home to several airports.
此外,当地交通可谓四通八达,拥有多个飞机场 。
Though French tends to be the dominant language here, the majority of residents also speak English.
尽管法语是当地主要语言,但多数居民依然说英语 。
Eleven: Toronto.
多伦多
Toronto, which is located in the province of Ontario, is Canada's largest city, with a population of over 2,700,000 residents.
多伦多属于安大略省,是加拿大最大城市,人口超270万 。
Despite being such a big city, Toronto is still affordable, with a cost of living that is 30.3% cheaper than New York.
尽管它是一座大都市,但多伦多的生活费用非常亲民,和纽约比它只有30.3% 。
As recent years have gone by, employment rates in the city have increased.
近些年的就业率也在增加 。
The majority of jobs in Toronto are service-based.
多数工作岗位遍布在服务等相关行业 。
The median age of city residents is 39.2, which is slightly lower than Ontario's overall median of 40.4.
居民平均年龄为39.2岁,比安大略全省的40.4岁略低 。
Since Toronto is such a large city, it is home to many attractions,
作为大都市,多伦多有许多旅游景点,
including museums, theatres, amusement parks, and government buildings, as well as many universities.
包括博物馆、剧院、游乐场、政府大楼以及许多大学 。
English is the primary language of city residents, although other languages,
英语是主要语言,当然还有其它语言,
including French, are spoken by segments of the population.
许多居民还说法语 。
Toronto is also a city full of culture, due in part to its place in the film industry and its festivals and performance productions.
当地极具文化色彩,这主要仰仗它的电影产业,以及节日活动和演出 。