So what's great about Canada?

[CFH]

An overstatement of course, but I suppose there is some truth in what you say.

The economy of Alberta is by far the strongest in the country because of all the oil, and Calgary is a very nice city, not particularly conservative, that is only a couple hours away from the Rocky Mountains. Calgary also has the Bow River flowing right through the middle, which is a world famous trout stream.

I'm from B.C., I'd be run out of the Province if I said anything nice about Alberta. They do have an incredible economy, no doubt about that. As for Calgary, I wasn't very impressed when I was there, but it's a helluva lot nicer than Edmonton.

BC is home, but after living in T.O. for 20+ years I have come to realize that British Columbians in general seem to have some kind of inferiority complex about their position in confederation or something. They resent the hell out of the east, and they seem to resent Alberta too. Other than that though, they're a pretty good bunch.

I spent a year in Calgary when I was in my 20s. Loved it. Like you I wasn't crazy about Edmonton. Honestly, I could live most places. For me a city is more a state of mind (my mind) than it is geography.

Montreal is a great city too.

I can't speak for other people from B.C. really, but there is definitely a deep-seeding sense of dissatisfaction with the rest of the country. In general, most people (myself included) seem to feel that we are underrepresented in government and that the needs and desires of anyone west of the Rockies are rarely considered. As for Alberta, I think it's just a contrast between ideological perspectives. B.C. is the most liberal place in Canada and Alberta is the most conservative, there's bound to be friction. We are however united in our dislike of Ontario.

As I've stated before, my political views are not the norm, but I would have no problem if British Columbia became it's own nation. I'd probably actively support it if it were demonstrated to be feasible.

I've always wanted to see Montreal, I intend on doing so very soon.