I live in Western New York.  There is a lot more there than people think.  We are only about two hours away from Toronto.  An hour south of us there are amazing ski resorts.  Since we are right on the Lake, we have a lot of beaches.  In the fall, the trees changing color is gorgeous.  There are a lot of places to hike or have picnics for the day.  Also, my city has beautiful architecture.  The people in my city are very friendly and helpful, especially when it snows.  You can always count on your neighbor helping you out if you are stuck or if you need someone to snow blow your driveway.