North Vancouver is the place to be according to this article in the Vancouver Sun.
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The
2010 Vital Signs report, which grades Metro Vancouver on 12 key
indicators of livability, surveyed 1,200 people on the economy,
affordability, getting around, safety, belonging, learning,
environmental sustainability, housing, children and youth, seniors, and
health and wellness.
Of those surveyed, 87 per cent rated their
quality of life as good or excellent, with 86 per cent agreeing Metro
Vancouver is a 'vibrant, lively and appealing place to live.'
The
reason? The region's 'physical beauty' topped the list, followed by
the weather, climate and year-round recreation. But it isn't scenery
alone that makes people smile. Feeling connected and trusting
neighbours also has an underlying effect on livability, with residents
giving a B-to 'belonging' -- defined as participating in community
events, voting and volunteering -- in their communities....
Throughout
the region, North Shore residents appeared to be the happiest of the
lot, with 37 per cent saying the quality of life is excellent here,
compared with those in the Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge who said it was
only fair to poor. North Shore residents also made up a fair chunk of
the 60 per cent of Metro residents who described themselves as 'usually
happy and interested in life.'
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Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/Want+happy+Move+North+Shore/3624333/story.html