Living in Canada
Articles About Life in Canada
Monday Escape – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
There's nothing secret about how appealing Vancouver, BC is anymore, with it having come out on tops on several "most livable" cities lists. Still, it earns those honors for a reason, as the city is one of the most attractive in North America, and the infrastructure is well built out making it very easy to get around, even without a car. Many [...]
The Museums of Halifax, Nova Scotia
Museum of Natural History Halifax's Museum of Natural History is an institution that depicts the regional geological past and present, through a variety of static and interactive exhibits. Along with rotating exhibitions that feature huge dinosaurs, this museum has galleries that display archaeology, geology, mammals, birds, marine life, [...]
Monday Escape: Victoria, British Colombia, Canada
It's no secret that Victoria in Canada's British Colombia is a premiere location for aspiring expats. The region already claims 3.65 million tourists annually, who pour over a billion dollars into the city's economy each year alone. It's easy to see why, as this beautiful city located on Vancouver Island has one of the most idyllic settings in [...]
Thanksgiving in Canada
Today is Thanksgiving in Canada, a secular national holiday. Thanksgiving is celebrated the second Monday each October to give thanks to the abundance and end of harvest season. Canadians celebrate it by spending time with the family and eating a huge meal, that will often include pumpkins and turkey. The conclusion of harvest comes early in [...]
Toronto: The World’s Most Diverse City
Toronto is a very expat-friendly city, and would not be anything it is today without a strong foreign presence from many different sources. It is Canada's top choice for immigrants to settle, work and raise families. Apart from being the most diverse city in the world, it is also a global city that is one of the top financial centers worldwide. It [...]
Happy Canada Day!
On this day in 1867, our snowy brethren up north achieved their unification, so we'd like to wish all Canadians, Canadian expats around the world, and aspiring Canadians-- including all American travelers who deceptively claimed to be Canadian while abroad during the Bush years-- a grand happy birthday! There isn't any particular tradition as to [...]
Latest Canada Real Estate Listings
Stone Century Home with River (238 Main Street South, Rockwood, Ontario) $649000 6bd
Elegance on a Grand Scale on 1 acre with river access. Completely restored and updated with 6 fireplaces, ornate trimwork, original ceiling moldings, doors and hardware. Pine plank flooring, 13[...]
