Worst Canadian/World Cities for Allergies?

Question

Hi,

I've been suffering from seasonal allergies since my 20th birthday, I'm 23 now. I am allergic to pollen, grass, molds, pet dander and dust mites. I currently live in the Netherlands and am planning to move to Canada next year and was wondering as someone who is easily prone to airborn allergens, which Canadian cities should I avoid?

Answer 1

I'm not exactly sure about allergies -- are they affected by humidity negatively? If so avoid both British Columbia and S. Ontario. I know people with athsma prefer to live in the provinces with a drier climate such as Manitoba. Unfortunately BC & S. Ont are 2 of the main places to find jobs.

BTW I'm from a Dutch background myself -- father from Kampen and mother from near Groningen. There's a ton of "dike stompers" in the Burlington, Hamilton & surrounding area in S. Ontario. Lots in the lower mainland in BC too (lived there too for a while).

Answer 2

First you want to avoid provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia. But basically all provinces here in Canada will not be considered allergy free since we do have 4 seasons throughout the year, you are pretty much going to have to put up with it no matter where you go. I live in New Brunswick and know lots with allergies, then again I have friends all across the country and majority have allergies. I did hear that Manitoba might be the better place, but I've never lived there so cannot say 100% if that's true or not.

Answer 3

I've heard living North (NorthBay, Sudbury, Elliot Lake) is better for allergies.