Toronto Vs Windsor
Author: Allah-Ditta A.
Level: 7
Instructor: Essam R.
Photo Credit: Harmish S. / LINC Home Study
Article ID: 3397 [Canada- Summer 2025]
Though Toronto and Windsor both cities are situated in the province of Ontario, Canada, yet there is a lot of difference in the lifestyle between the both cities.
We can categorize both cities under below given points:
Toronto
Pros:
- Toronto is a more renowned, metropolitan and international city.
- Toronto is the hub of multinational business.
- Toronto hosts international events and festivals such as, exhibitions, TIFF etc.
- Toronto has more career and business opportunities for individuals and businesses.
- Toronto is the hub of multicultural civilization in Canada.
- Toronto has numerous tourist attractions including, CN Tower, museums, parks, night clubs, casinos, stadiums etc.
- Toronto has multiple transit facilities.
- Multiple universities, colleges and schools are available for national and international students.
Cons:
- Crime ratio and drug addiction is increasing.
- People feel less safe in Toronto than before.
- It's too crowded.
- The traffic jams are extremely annoying and time-consuming.
- Accidents, fires and murders have become so common in Toronto.
- People feel it is difficult to keep their kids on the right track regarding good manners and habits.
- It has become unaffordable for both renters and owners.
Toronto
Windsor is the Southernmost city situated at Canada-US Border and it’s a small city with almost 300 000 inhabitants which are less than half of Mississauga's population.
Pros:
- Windsor is a peaceful city with a healthy atmosphere that is less polluted compared with Toronto.
- People in Windsor do take care of each other helping their neighbors in need.
- Windsor is not a crowded city, rather it offers a relaxing atmosphere.
- It's better for kids’ growth, including physical health and character building.
- There are no traffic jams.
- There are less criminal activities in Windsor.
- It gives easy and quick access to the one of the largest US city and airport (Detroit) though there is a small airport available in Windsor.
- There are a lot of farms and unbelievable wildlife around the city.
- It's affordable for both renters and landlords.
- There is less snow in Windsor compared with Toronto.
- Winter is less harsh compared to Toronto.
Cons:
- Employment opportunities are limited.
- Health facilities are very less compared to Toronto as there is no major hospital as we find in Toronto.
- Diagnoses facilities are few as someone has to wait for months and months to get an ultrasound done.
- There is more humidity in Windsor in summer than Toronto because it's hotter than Toronto.
Conclusion:
I would like to conclude that even health, employment and educational facilities are notably limited in Windsor city, but it's a better place to bring up the little kids and a peaceful family life, if someone prefers family life to the career. Despite the fact, there are more luxuries and facilities in Toronto, still, I would like to say, family life is better in Windsor than Toronto.