Introducing Camille, who relocated with her parents and two siblings from tropical Fort-de-France to freezing Montreal, Canada at age 16. We hope her testimonial will help your teenagers cope with the idea of relocating to Quebec! “Moving on, changing countries and culture is a really challenging upheaval for the whole family. This change seems [...]
Expecting a baby is a very exciting event in life. No matter if it is your first, second or third, your daily routine and the organization within your family will change. It raises many questions concerning the options for maternity leave, such as: which parent can take time from work? for how long? and [...]
What did you think Canada was like before moving here? Something like cold climate, permafrost, immense landscapes, wild animals, silence, harmony, huge distances, or even “nothing but nature”. That is exactly the point! Canada is the second largest country in the world with huge areas of pure and impressing nature. You probably live in [...]
Looking for a shop open early in the morning and late in the evening, offering basic essential products, within walking distance? Try the dépanneur! The dépanneur, or "dép", is a convenience store, typically with a family-business atmosphere, which offers essential services to the community in the form of grocery and household items. The dépanneur [...]
When you relocate to Quebec, something that you will most certainly need to know about are the pharmacies. At a pharmacy in Quebec, you can find everything from food products and pet foods, to baby care, body care, hair care, make-up and perfume, vitamins, housecleaning products, and of course, the pharmacy where you can [...]
One of the greatest advantages of relocating to Québec is that the world's best maple syrup is never in short supply! As one of the largest maple syrup suppliers, Québec produces over 70% of the world’s best pancake topping, and about 90% of the total maple syrup production in Canada. There are many ways [...]
Finding a physician in the Province of Quebec, especially in Montreal, especially if you are a newcomer, can soon become a nightmare if you don’t have a clue where to look for a health professional. You can always launch a YellowPages search but the number and nature of results under “doctor” might be discouraging. [...]
Beaches in Quebec? What an odd thought for one of the provinces of the “Great White North.” But it's 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 Greater [...]
When you relocate, do not think it is impossible to enjoy gardening in Canada! Take into consideration there are some different rules of thumb for success, due to the drastic differences in the seasons. Remember that best time to be gardening in Canada is the early fall or late spring months – the days [...]
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 [...]
