1. The transit system is better than Vancouver especially subway(skytrain). Their subway route was U shape and it was from north to south and there is another one from west to east.
2. Toronto is big city and Vancouver is more country side.
3. Toronto is colder in winter and hotter in summer.
4. 15 years ago, Toronto has more Chinese malls than Vancouver's.
5. Chinatown had hawkers selling vegetable on the street.
Like I said, I can only compare Toronto 18 years ago versus Vancouver 18 years ago. 18 years ago, Vancouver did not have many Chinese malls. The only place we went for Chinese books is at Chinesetown.
I also remember haircut was cheaper in Toronto. 10 dollars including styling.