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maverick_TO New member

Member since 05 May 2017

maverick_TONew member02 August 2018 15:56:16

Where do tech professionals working in Kitchener-Waterloo (Ontario) typically live?

I鈥檓 contemplating a job offer in the Kitchener - Waterloo (KW) area, but, have apprehensions of it being more of a university/college town. I鈥檓 looking for recommendations to facilitate a probable move. A few points I鈥檇 want to factor in-

(i) Considering I鈥檓 moving from a large city (not inclined towards a suburban life), and, I鈥檒l be new to Canada, I鈥檇 like to have access to a fairly active social life and a demographic that is widely younger working professionals

(ii) Is a daily commute from Toronto to KW even feasible?

Many thanks!

MattyBBiz Member

Member since 21 August 2018

MattyBBizMember21 August 2018 17:09:05

those who work in KW most often live in KW. KW has three nightlife cultures - student, hipster and nerd.聽 it is a young town so there are lots of young people around and if you suit one of the three cultures, you'd be alright, especially if you lived in downtown Kitchener. that said, coming from a big city, even downtown Kitchener would seem small. commuting from Toronto to KW is doable. commuting by car can be a nightmare. commuting by car is about 60 mins but as there is only one highway and if there is an accident you could be on the road for half a day. the buses/trains from Toronto to KW do take a while (60-120 mins).

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