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When you are looking to buy a house, Belleville should be one of the places that you look. Belleville, Ontario is a beautiful city with so much to offer.

Belleville is located at the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte in Ontario. The climate is one of the great benefits to living in Belleville. The summer season is warm and comfortable, with occasional rain. The winter is cold with snow but not exceedingly cold for Canada. Spring and fall are beautiful seasons.

Houses in Belleville tend to be spacious and quite reasonable. Classic architecture is quite popular in Belleville. The schools are excellent and you can select from public, private and Catholic/Christian schools for your children. Loyalist College is located in Belleville to continue one's education.

There are many fun activities one can enjoy in Belleville. You can easily find ballet schools, bowling, batting cages, golf, a skateboard park, recreation centers, YMCA, fitness centers and the theater. Nightclubs entertain the young and young at heart as you dance the night away. Many believe that Belleville is well on its way to becoming a "hub" city like Toronto.

Living in rural Ontario can be challenging. You have a far way to go to connect with other neighbors at times. Often you have a farther distance than most to find typical services such as a grocery store, doctor or a gas station. This can be stressful in an emergency and just plain frustrating in everyday life. While often real estate costs are less than other areas, you typically get what you pay for. There are far less cultural and fun activities available in rural Ontario. Most people like to live in a place where they can connect with their neighbors.

Living in Toronto can also have its challenges. This city is quite large, inhabiting 2.7 million people. Living in a city this large can at times be overwhelming. It can be frustrating dealing with crowds and large lines of people trying to do exactly what you would like to do. When you want a quiet day at the park, there are hundreds of others with exactly the same idea. Living in a bustling city like Toronto is full of activities and culture. There is always something going on. However, living in Toronto is certainly much more expensive than living other places.

Living on Bowen Island, British Columbia is certainly a beautiful place. Located off the coast of Vancouver, this island is 6 kilometers wide and 12 kilometers long. About 700 people (both students and workers) commute from this island daily. 1,500 people visit this island during the summer. However, living on an island year-round can have its challenges. In bad weather, it can be hard to leave the island. You need to consider commuting off the island for many of your services and needs such as work, school and other requirements. This island is beautiful, but living on a small island does have its challenges.