Retired Group Forum
Retirement is a milestone in life. Freedom from the work environment allows time to be use for our own pleasure. Singles in retirement can have a hard time connecting with others outside a senior center. So if you are in retirement and still have some living to do, post away. For people who are retired or about to retire....
Where is the best place to retire? (4)
Location is always important and this may be determined
by where your friends and family are. I think now that a
lot of people are travelling so much after retiring, that
this may not be quite so important. So what other things are
important? Climate...We all like good weather,but if someone
is an avid artist they may want the changes of the seasons.
Health care is a big issue these days as we get older we need
better facilities, access to specialists,etc. If we like to
stay active as part of this health care we may want to be near
biking,hiking,canoeing and other outdoor activities. Other
things that may be important are bus,rail and other transportation if we don't drive or perfer not to.
So taking a whole raft of things into consideration should
we retire in Scottsville Arizona,Florida,Windsor Ontario,
Las Vegas, Cancum, San Francisco. I challenge all that read
this,retired,retiring or not likely to retire for a long time,
give me an exact City or area and tell me why someone should
retire there. Is it the climate,costs,facilities,scenery
or just your impression?
You can also lose the Old Age Pension. So unless you are independently wealthy you pretty much have to stay in Canada. So with that being said I vote for Windsor, Ontario:
The most southern location in Canada; more so than much of the US
Access to United States in a few minutes for concerts, baseball, football games
4 changes of climate but winters are not harsh
World class casino with a 5000 seat theater
Walking trails, bike trails
Waterfront that is parkland with no buildings to obstruct the view.
Close proximity to Pelee Island, Point Pelee, Rondeau, The Pinery, Lake Erie beaches
Many shopping areas located all over Windsor; Devonshire Mall, Tecumseh Mall, Ottawa St., Erie St., Walker Rd., Crossings Outlet Mall and many more.
We have one of the most beautiful rides along the water from the Ambassador Bridge to Detroit, all the way to Belle River.
And the main reason is I live here!!! lol
I highly recommend the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia!! I would love to move permanently to the southern end. Right now I just spend the six months of winter there.
It's just cold enough to give you a little Canadian winter from early December until the end of January....and not wet like the west coast.
Buen suerte!