@esplouregeo: Why Canadians Stay Close to the US Border Most Canadians live close to the US border because the farther north you go, the harsher the climate gets. With frozen tundra, permafrost, and brutal winters, it’s tough to build or farm. That’s why big cities like Toronto and Montreal grew near the border where the land and economy are better. #CanadaFacts #GeographyExplained #CanadianLife #NorthAmerica #ColdClimate #BorderLife #Toronto #Montreal #Vancouver