Long before European Settlers arrived in Canada, the native peoples of Canada lived off the land, having traveled from different parts of Asia more than 12,000 years ago. There are 3 distinct groups of First Peoples of Canada, the First Nation People, the Inuit, and the Métis. First Nation Peoples: - “First Nation Peoples” [...]
Metro Transit runs the public transportation in Halifax and is the largest transport agency in Atlantic Canada. They offer ferry, bus, and Access-A-Bus services. Public transportation in Halifax can take you where you need to go and relieves the stress of traffic and parking at your destination! Fares: Exact change required for all [...]
The city of Montréal consists of about 1.6 million people and it is the major city of Québec. The main language is French, so it is also considered the second largest French-speaking city after Paris. But Montréal remains a multicultural city because of the large number of communities that have settled in various Montréal [...]
Halifax, as the capital of Nova Scotia, is one of Canada's most regal cities. Sitting on the east coast, facing the North Atlantic Ocean, its view is that of one of the largest natural harbours in the world - a significant seaport – and is the largest urban area of the Atlantic provinces (Nova [...]
Business relocation to Canada is perfect for entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors, offering not only a great opportunity, but also an excellent means of employing competent and qualified staff. The Canadian work force is well educated and highly qualified, which can be attributed to the fact that the Canadian business sector has significant influence over [...]
Beaches in Quebec? What an odd thought for one of the provinces of the “Great White North”! However, it is true! Finding a spot where you and your family can soak up the sun and take a swim in Greater Montreal or the Province of Quebec, is not a hard thing to do. The [...]
If you are relocating to Montréal from a country with a warm or temperate climate, there are elements of home life and travelling that are very important to consider when living in the Great White North during the cold winter months, which you may not have thought about. Your home and car are two [...]
As I already mentioned, Quebec might have different highway rules than the ones of your country. Some might decide that they don't need a car as public transports are very convenient, but others might need a car for their work, personal life or just because they are used to driving and want to keep this habit. According to your home country, regulations will apply, and you might be able to get a driver's license exhange.
When you relocate to Canada, you will find there are three different levels of law enforcement: municipal, provincial and federal. Here is an explanation of the differences between the levels of police in Canada. Federal: The RCMP, or Royal Canadian Mounted Police, founded in 1873 is Canada’s federal police force. They are world-renowned, and [...]
Relocating a dog to Canada can seem like a big task. Take a look at some of the tips below to better prepare and make this task easier on yourself and your family.. NOTE: We have consolidated our advice for moving pets to Canada in a more complete blog HERE. Things to consider for [...]
