Provincial Potations: Beers from Quebec
Big Beer drinkers welcome to Quebec!
Winter activities in Canada
Without wanting to overlap with our existing blog on skiing resorts near Montréal; we wanted to outline some of the other popular winter activities in Canada, as skiing is just one of many things to do during the long snowy season. In fact, there are plenty of ways to amuse yourself between winter snowstorms: [...]
Relocating for an International Assignment: A few things to consider
Maybe you’re just getting a foot in the door, or maybe you’re taking a big step up the company ladder. Either way, relocating for an International Assignment can be one of the biggest career moves in your life, quite literally. Moving to another country will not only open new possibilities for your career, but [...]
Finding the Right Daycare in Montreal: The Way to Go (2/2)
Last week we were giving you parent-to-parent insights on the daycare system in Quebec and how to choose the right type of provider. Today we offer young parents relocating to Montreal step-by-step advice and strategy to help you overcome the shortage of daycare spots and to find just the right provider for your children. [...]
9 Things About Toronto that You May Not Know
Whether you’re new to the city, or you’ve spent your whole life here, these are 9 things about Toronto that you’re sure to find interesting. 1. An assortment of aboriginal groups originally settled in Toronto more than 11,000 years ago. 2. Roughly half of Toronto's population was born outside of Canada. 3. According to the [...]
EcoVillages in Québec: A sustainable way of living
EcoVillages are an alternative form of living, which are becoming increasingly popular in Québec. As the name suggests, the EcoVillage is community oriented way of life, happening mostly in rural areas and following an earth-conscious philosophy. Off the grid and without centralized municipal resources like water and electricity, the communities typically rely on solar [...]
Immigration Options for Nomads and Retirees: How can I move to Canada?
We hear from people all the time who want to know: How can I move to Canada? Many of them are older Americans wanting to retire in Canada, some are younger digital nomads looking for a comfortable place to settle for an extended temporary stay. We hear from a lot of Americans who want to [...]
9 Things About Montreal that You Might Not Know
If you’re new to the city, or even if you’ve spent your whole life there, here are 9 things about Montreal that you’re sure to find interesting. 1. The world’s very first hockey game took place in Montreal on March 3, 1875. There’s no record of who won the fight, or the hockey match. [...]
CPE, Private, Family: Choosing the Right Daycare in Quebec (1/2)
Dear parents relocating to Quebec, you will be happy to learn that the Belle Province has a daycare system for which the rest of Canada and many countries around the world envy us. That being said, finding your way inside it and, more importantly, finding the right daycare solution and provider for your beloved [...]
Mortgages in Canada: How do they work?
So you've moved to Canada, you've made it your home, and now you're ready to buy a house. This could be the largest and most important purchase you make in your whole life. It's certainly more complicated than buying a new stereo or even a used car. You'll want to be well informed when [...]