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The population 65 to 74 years of age is in their "Golden Years".
This is an age when many are no longer in paid employment and have a pension
and investment income. To add to the income stability is continuing good
health. A number of patterns are evident on this map. The clearest of
these is the north to south increase in the proportion of those in the
65 to 74 years of age range. High fertility rates and relatively lower
life expectancies in the north contribute to this distribution. A high
proportion of this portion of the population can be clearly seen in the
Okanagan Valley, Vancouver Island and the lower mainland of British Columbia,
the coastal area of Nova Scotia and even more distinctly in the Muskoka
and Georgian Bay areas of Ontario. This pattern reflects the attraction
of these areas for retirement homes.
To properly interpret this map, please consult the text Data
and Mapping Notes.
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