Life In Miami

Few cities can call themselves a "world city." Miami is one of those lucky few. As the fourth largest urban city in America, one of the most recognized economic capitals in the world, and renowned for its contributions to music, entertainment, and culture, Miami possesses a life and spirit all its own. Here is just a taste of what makes Miami such a unique place.

Most people associate Miami as a winter getaway for retirees abandoning their snow packed Toronto condos for the warm Florida sun. What people might not realize is that Miami is a melting pot for many different cultures. From Cubans to Canadians, 59% of Miami's residents are from countries outside the U.S., giving visitors and residents alike the opportunity to taste a multitude of cultures. As Miami boasts some of the warmest and driest winter months in the North America, who could blame Bennington Heights homeowners from abandoning their chilly winter homes for the sun and surf of Miami Beach?

The fun doesn't end in Miami when the sun goes down, either. Miami nightlife is as robust and energetic as the music that fills the air. Whether you're looking to cut loose to reggae, salsa, rock, or even disco, the clubs in Miami have a rich history of dance, music, and entertainment. The vinyl wall letters on the nightclub walls say it best, viva Miami!

If sports are more your thing, Miami has a fair share of professional and university teams to thrill you. In the summer, the former World Series champion Florida Marlins will knock you out of the park. In the fall, things really kick into gear with the NFL's Miami Dolphins and NBA's Miami Heat. For those Canadians who left their Port Credit homes for the winter, the Florida Panthers play host to the best and most exciting players that pro hockey has to offer. If college sport is more your thing, the FIU Golden Panthers and University of Miami Hurricanes will thrill you the way only college football can. For those who know football by its more international meaning, Miami FC gives you the chance to enjoy a little footie, Florida style.

In addition to all this, Miami has much more to offer art connoisseurs and nature lovers alike. Miami is the only city in America that's surrounded on both sides by national parks, those being the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. There are several world class theatres, opera houses, and art galleries for those seeking a bit of Miami culture, including the Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts, the second largest performing arts center in the U.S. next to New York's Lincoln Center.

As you can see, Miami has developed a reputation as not just one of America's treasured cities, but the world's. Culture abounds in this Florida metropolis, enough to bring even the most stubborn King West lofts shut-in out of hibernation. So why not make the trip down to Miami to see what this world class city has to offer you?