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11 Cheapest Places in Canada to Buy a Home
加拿大11个购房最经济的地方
British Columbia is known for its beauty, but not cheap home prices.
不列颠哥伦比亚以风光秀丽著称，房价却不便宜。
Vancouver and the surrounding area has some of the most expensive real estate in the country
温哥华及其周边地区有着全国最贵的一些房地产，
with prices near, and often over, the $1 million mark.
房价接近于，经常超过市场价一百万美元。
Toronto and Montreal, although in different parts of Canada, are pricey as well,
尽管多伦多和蒙特利尔分处加拿大不同的地区，但房价都很贵，
with averages of $630,858 and $328,862 respectively.
平均房价分别是630,858美元和328,862美元。
Fortunately, there are places where the price of a home is much more affordable.
幸运的是，还是有比较能负担得起房价的地方的。
There are so many beautiful places in Canada, and there are more reasonable options to the pricier areas.
加拿大有如此之多的美丽地方，相对于价格昂贵的地区，有更多其他合理的选择。
Here are the 11 cheapest places to buy a home in Canada, listed in no particular order.
这里有一个加拿大11个购房最经济地方的清单，没有特定的顺序。
1. Thunder Bay
1.桑德贝
The port city of Thunder Bay is located on Lake Superior in Ontario.
桑德贝这座港口城市位于安大略省的苏必利尔湖湖畔。
The average home price is $196,803.
平均房价是196,803美元。
Due to the lake, it has a humid continental climate with less snowfall than the United States side of the lake.
由于靠近苏必利尔湖，这里有着湿润的大陆性气候，降雪量也小于湖泊的美国一侧。
The city also gets a lot of sun, and more than the easternmost cities.
这座城市的阳光也很充裕，比最东边的城市阳光还要充足。
There are plenty of recreational activities including golf courses, ice rinks, indoor and outdoor pools,
桑德贝有很多的娱乐活动，包括高尔夫球场，溜冰场，室内外泳池，
public beaches, ski hills and cross-country skiing courses.
公共沙滩，滑雪胜地以及越野滑雪场地。
Being the largest city in Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay is the region’s commercial and medical center.
作为安大略省西北部最大的城市，桑德贝是该地区经济和医疗中心。
The Ontario government, city, school system, Bowater Forest Products,
安大略省政府，城市，学校，制浆造纸的波特企业，
and Thunder Bay Health Science Center are major employers.
以及桑德贝健康科学中心是主要的雇主。
Unfortunately, Thunder Bay struggles with a high violent crime rate.
遗憾的是，桑德贝一直在和高暴力犯罪率作斗争。
It was ranked 2nd for robbery and 5th for aggravated assault in 2016.
桑德贝2016年抢劫犯罪率排名第二，严重伤害犯罪率排名第五。
2. Moncton
2.蒙克顿
Moncton is the center of the Maritimes in southeast New Brunswick.
蒙克顿位于新不伦瑞克省东南部滨海地区的中心地带。
According to data researched by Demographia it is one of the most affordable cities in Canada.
据人口统计公司报告，蒙克顿是加拿大购房最经济的城市之一。
The average home price is $198,654.
平均房价是198,654美元。
Moncton has a strong economic history with low unemployment rates, as a transportation hub for the region.
作为该地区交通枢纽的蒙克顿，有着低失业率的强劲经济史。
Although affected by the recent recession, it is coming back strong.
近年来，尽管遭受经济萧条的影响，但蒙克顿的经济正强势恢复中。
Education, healthcare, insurance and technology are big players in the economy.
教育，医疗保健，保险和科技是其经济支柱。
There are also numerous call centers for corporations which employ thousands of people.
这里有众多的企业呼叫中心，为数以千计的人提供了就业岗位。
Additionally, a tourism industry is present thanks to Magnetic Hill and the Petitcodiac River tidal bore.
除此之外，由于磁力山和珀蒂克的克河海潮，这里的旅游产业正兴旺起来。
Moncton is characterized as a low-rise city
蒙克顿是一座典型的低层城市，
where the 417-foot high Bell Aliant Tower has become a landmark for being the most significant figure in the skyline.
那儿的高417英尺的贝尔艾力特电信塔，由于是最高的建筑，因此成为地标。
The city also has several parks,
这座城市还有几个公园，
including Centennial Park with an artificial beach, trails, a pond and sports facilities.
包括有着人造沙滩，步道、泳池和体育设施的世纪公园。
3. Windsor
3.温莎
Windsor is the most southern city in Canada.
温莎是加拿大最南边的城市。
It’s located just across the Detroit River from Detroit, Michigan.
它就位于密歇根州底特律市的底特律河对面。
The average home price is $186,612.
平均房价是186,612美元。
Given the proximity to Detroit, it’s not surprising that Windsor has a long history in automobile manufacturing.
考虑到离底特律很近，温莎有着很长的汽车制造史也就不足为奇了。
The casino resort employs many residents is a big draw for tourists.
这里的赌场聘用很多居民也是吸引旅客的一大亮点。
The pharmaceutical, higher education, insurance and Internet industries also play a role in the local economy.
制药、高等教育、保险和互联网行业也在当地经济中发挥着作用。
Given Detroit’s reputation for crime, one might assume Windsor also has high crime rate.
鉴于底特律的犯罪名声，有人可能认定温莎也会有着高犯罪率。
In actuality, it has a low crime rate, particularly homicide.
实际上，它的犯罪率很低，尤其是凶杀犯罪方面。
The downside of the area is that it experiences the most thunderstorms, lightning and tornadic activity in Canada.
温莎的不利方面是：它是加拿大雷暴、闪电和火山活动最多的地方。
Additionally, proximity to polluting industries means residents suffer from more respiratory illnesses
此外，邻近污染工业意味着这里的居民遭受着更多的呼吸道疾病，
due to bad air quality and smog.
因为这里有着糟糕的空气质量和烟雾。
4. Charlottetown
4.夏洛特顿
The seaside city of Charlottetown is the largest city on Prince Edward Island
夏洛特顿是爱德华王子岛上最大的海滨城市。
and has an average home price of $162,928.
这里的平均房价是162,928美元。
Government, healthcare, education and light manufacturing play large roles in the local economy.
政府，医疗中心，教育和轻工业在当地经济中发挥着重要作用。
Residents have access to fields for soccer, baseball, rugby, and field hockey,
夏洛特顿的居民去足球场、棒球场、橄榄球场和曲棍球场很便利，
as well as tennis courts, tracks and running trails.
去网球场，步道和跑步道也很方便。
The waterfront, with eleven historic sites, and historic Victorian homes draws tourists to the town.
有着11处历史遗迹的海滨以及维多利亚时代的历史建筑吸引了游客们来到这座城镇。
It is also the home of the University of Prince Edward Island.
这里也是爱德华王子岛大学的所在地。
Anne of Green Gables — The Musical has been playing at the Confederation Centre of the Arts for 48 years,
《绿山墙的安妮》——一部在联邦艺术中心上演了48年的音乐剧，
apropos of the fact that Prince Edward Island was the setting of the classic novels.
印证了爱德华王子岛是这部经典小说的背景这一事实。
The Centre also hosts other performances and art exhibits.
联邦艺术中心也举办其他表演和艺术展览。
The island has a relatively low crime rate.
爱德华王子岛的犯罪率相对较低。
5. Fredericton
5.弗雷德里克顿
Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick and sits along the Saint John River.
加拿大是新不伦瑞克省的省会，位于圣约翰河畔。
The average home price is $156,000.
这里的平均房价是15.6万美元。
The city is an educational center
这座城市是教育中心，
and home to University of New Brunswick, St. Thomas University, and the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design.
也是新不伦瑞克大学、圣托马斯大学和新不伦瑞克工艺设计学院的所在地。
It is also a research hub with centers focusing on forestry, social science, biomedical engineering,
这里也是研究中心，有专攻林业，社会科学，生物医学工程，
geomatics, information technology and policy development.
地理信息学、信息技术和政策发展方面的研究中心。
The presence of the schools and research facilities have helped shield the city economically
学校和研究机构的存为这个城市的提供了经济保护。
in the face of the declining mining and fishing industries.
因为该城市的采矿业和渔业正处于衰退期。
Fredericton also offers ethnic cuisine, museums and theaters.
弗雷德里克顿还有民族风味的美食，博物馆和剧院。
Residents primarily speak English, though the French-speaking population is increasing.
当地居民主要讲英语，尽管说法语的人口一直在增长。
Crime statistics in one area — sexual assault — stand out for 2016.
2016年该地区犯罪统计数据——性侵方面——尤为突出。
It ranked third in the country,
该地区性侵的犯罪率全国排名第三，
which likely relates to the high rate of reported assaults in local colleges and universities.
这极有可能和被报道的当地高等学府高性侵犯罪率有关系。
