Toronto - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for single people? For couples? For families? Why or why not?
Personally, I would not recommend Toronto as a first foreign service tour, since it's so different than most posts. There's not a real consulate community, you don't have much consulate support, everything functions differently here than at other overseas posts, etc. Those who do come for their first tour seem to enjoy it, but I suspect the second tour comes with a steep learning curve as a result. It's a wonderful post for those who have been overseas for a while and want a break from the embassy fishbowl but don't want to return to D.C. Also great for those who want to stay overseas but have special medical or educational needs. Singles, families and couples are all happy here. - Feb 2025
It's good for anyone who likes living in the USA. Sure, there are differences, but this is a great city for all. - Aug 2022
It's good for everyone, unless you hate big, fun, clean North American cities. - Jun 2018
Yes, Yes, Yes. Like being in a strange version of the USA. - Apr 2018
Yes, yes and yes. - Nov 2016
Good city for singles, couples, and families. Literally something for EVERYONE. - Oct 2016
It's good for everyone! - Nov 2015
Great for all! There is so much to do! - Jul 2015
All. - Jan 2013
YES YES AND YES, it is good for all - May 2010
Yes for all. Prior posters have noted that for singles you have to make an extra effort due to the size of the city, but counteracting this is the fact that there are immigrants from all over the world looking to meet new people. - Apr 2010
Yes, yes and yes! It is good for all. - Aug 2008
Yes for all of the above. Singles need to make an extra effort to meet people because of the sheer size of the city but it is possible. - Jan 2008
