Interesting topic.
I have to agree with that fact that people base the trashing of one base to another purely by hearsay.
Take for ex sample , Petawawa ( now before you cringe).
I liked it there plenty of outdoor activities, my unit was awesome great people to work with.
Chatham , NB, interesting little base nice area.
Shilo, MB, ( I consider it to be the gem of the forces)
Trenton , ON, fantastic location.
Winnipeg, MB, now here trying to understand the drivers, and why beef is so expensive here? as of today do they really have friggin snow plows here.
I have been to basically all bases of Canada for taskings and can say i have had my share of likes and dislikes, but then that is personal.
I joined the service for a career not a job, and if the services send me some where then its a service requirement.
Yes some people do not want to leave there hometown, or even Provence for that matter.