Which is the best place to live in these countries?

Where would people suggest the best place to move to is in these countries? We are looking at New Zealand, Australia or Canada. We are looking for somewhere to bring up a family, we enjoy camping and walking and sports. I am a Physics teacher and my girlfriend is a Vet nurse. We want to avoid big cities as much as possible and we like the idea of a small community in which we can get involved. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Canada.

It has everything Australia and New Zealand have to offer without the added bonus of having a myriad of poisonous plants and creatures fighting for space in your home and garden.

melbourne or vancouver - top 2 cities in the world for overall quality of life - fact!

NZ or Canada sound ideal for you both!

added: my experience of australia is that its not as friendly as the myth it trades on!

Start smiling, and being sociable. Get to Canada. (Just read an article by Dom Jolly today. If you don't know who Dom Jolly is, google his name, and The Spectator.

Anyway, anywhere is better than this over taxed, under weathered shite hole. Happy holidays ;-)

CANADA is brilliant ...... kind people ..
great nature ....... possibilities ... vast land ..
all 4 seasons ..

NZ I don't know about raising children there but beautiful

AUS no no ..... too controversial and well I don't like the accent or the attitude but it is personal
[hey I can't like everything }

I had to think of these exact three options when considering my masters.
I settled on Australia, will be moving there in a year and staying for few years