The Canadian History Museum (Musée canadien de l'histoire) is located in the Hull district of Gatineau, near to Ottawa. Formerly the Canadian Museum of Civilization, it is Canada's national museum of Canadian and world history and civilization, sharing richly diverse and colourful histories and cultures through a mixture of permanent, temporary and even virtual [...]
Every four years, the FIFA Women's World Cup takes place, and in 2015, the competition was hosted by our beautiful country, Canada! Soccer is a very popular sport all around the world and particularly in Europe, but mostly for men. Women’s soccer is more common in North America than in Europe, but is gaining [...]
Are you a young adult who wants to spend a couple of years discovering a new country, travelling, working temporarily and gaining new and exciting life experiences in Canada? If you are between the 18 and 35 years old (30 years old for some nationalities) and are citizens of France, Switzerland, Australia and other [...]
As you can see in “Compared cost of living: Montréal versus Paris” shopping in Canada is a bit more expensive than in France. In this article we will compare supermarkets and share some advice to make your shopping in Montréal easier. First you have to know that there are plenty of supermarkets at different [...]
You may have heard Canadians use the expression “Travelling South” and wondered where in the "south" do they mean? When people say “south” they're actually referring to the southern states of the USA, the Caribbean islands, or even Central or South America. These are the closest destinations to Canada when you're in need of [...]
We have already talked about the activities, different aspects of culture and about the province of Québec in general, but what about its wildlife? Montréal's EcoMuseum gives you the chance to discover nature and learn about the animals of Québec! Located on the island of Montréal and open all year long (except the 25 December), [...]
If you plan to move in Vancouver in a few months and have kids, you probably wonder where you will place them while you’re working. Preschools and nursery schools exist in Vancouver of course, like everywhere else. But you have to know that the cost of kindergarten in British Columbia is one of the [...]
In Québec, the RAMQ Health Insurance Card (Régie de l'assurance maladie Québec), gives all cardholders access to a range of healthcare services covered under the Québec Healthcare Insurance Plan. The services include medical, dental, optometric and pharmaceutical services, and by presenting your RAMQ card you will not be billed for the services covered. You can see [...]
Every July, the world famous Calgary Stampede takes place in the city of Calgary, Alberta. This event is a real pride for the inhabitants as it’s considered as one of the biggest outdoor exhibitions in the world. It lasts 10 days, with rodeo and agriculture honoured. The first agricultural fair took place in Calgary [...]
One of the most appreciated concepts in Canada is the 'Bring Your Own Wine' (BYOW) or 'Bring Your Own Beer' (BYOB) restaurant. As the name suggests, these restaurants allow you to bring your own bottle of wine or beer to accompany your meal. The BYOW and BYOB concept bring benefits for both you and [...]
