Congratulations on your move to Québec! Now it’s time for you to get to know your neighbours better, so why not invite them for dinner? The good old 'wine and dine' for a perfect social evening. But wait a moment...you find yourself at the supermarket shopping for the aforementioned meal, when you find that [...]
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 [...]
Nature has finally awoken from its long winter slumber, and it feels good! Now it’s time to prepare for the warmer months of the year, because summer is coming at full speed! First things first: locate the nearest source of refreshment! Here are some tips: Montreal boasts a total of 74 outdoor pools, 116 [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever heard of bedbugs? These bloodsucker insects enjoy the comfort of your warm house. They invade your bed at night to suck your blood without warning, and leave you covered with itchy bite marks to scratch all day! If you suffer from an invasion of bedbugs, rapid action is crucial. First, you [...]
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 [...]
There are many joys to be had during the long, cold Canadian winters...think ice-skating, skiing and cosy nights by the fire. With the cold, and abundant snow that follows, there is one task which may not fill you with as much happiness: snow clearing. If you have never touched a snow shovel in your [...]
That's it, you just found the perfect house or apartment, located in the most enchanting part of Toronto, surrounded by lovely neighbours and close to great commodities? From now on, the only thing you need is to furnish your new living room, which still seems a bit empty. Let's face it, even a beautiful [...]
You will probably need a car in Canada, when you relocate, and you do have choices. You can go through a dealership, a private seller or shop online when buying a car in Canada, and don't forget that you also have the option of renting a car in Canada for a period upon arrival. [...]
