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I agree with JTK's read on Toronto. It is all about the neighbourhoods.
I currently live in South Riverdale. I can walk my kids to school. I know my neighbours and chat with them on a regular basis (including many that I just see walking by on a regular basis). I can take the streetcar to work and be there in less than 30 minutes.
My kids, have three very large parks in walking distance not to mention that we can get to all of the major attractions very quickly.
I grew up in the suburbs (it is now one of the very bad parts of town) and it was hell.
Ottawa has a lot going for it. I've lived there as well and despite what percy say, there is a night life to be had there -- you just need to work to suss it out. It is a very beautiful city.
As for the cold... it isn't all that bad. The key is to dress for it and work with it. For example you can skate on the canal in Ottawa during the winter. You can go tobogganing, skiing, etc.
As others have said, it is more important to know what it is you want to do. With your degree you are pretty open. If I was you I would:
a) do some serious research on the cities in which you are interested
b) do some research into the job markets in each of those cities.
c) plan a visit to the one (or ones) that seem most promising
d) find a job before you come.
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