Oh hell you are in Synthwave Central for Canada! Check out the Birthday Massacre if you get the chance. They are based there IRRC.
Out here in the AZ desert we listen to cactus in the wind for live entertainment ;)
Vancouver also has a great scene but I’ve never been further west than the Great Lakes. Nettwerk Music is still cutting-edge with quality talent.
Toronto is great for all forms of music. I live within walking distance of the symphony, the opera, musical theatre and the Royal Conservatory of Music.