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 [...]
When relocating to Canada, it is necessary to learn about the healthcare system, as it will probably be different from the country you are coming from. The RAMQ - the Quebec Health Insurance Board (Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec in French) - is the public office that maintains the Quebec healthcare system, offered [...]
NOTE: We have consolidated our advice for moving pets to Canada in a more complete blog HERE. When relocating to Canada, mustn't forget that your cat will need special attention during and after the move so he or she can adjust to living in a new country. Not only do you need to think [...]
Shopping in Toronto may be a foreign experience when you first relocate to the city, but once you know the in's and out's of Canadian shopping, it will be a breeze. Supermarkets in Toronto: IGA is one of the biggest supermarkets in Toronto, along with Metro and Loblaws. A prominent brand stocked throughout supermarkets in [...]
The Montréal underground city, or La Ville Souterraine (RÉSO), is somewhat of an urban myth to those who have never seen it, and despite what many may imagine, it is nothing like the lost city of Atlantis, or the scattered remains of the Titanic. With approximately 30km (20 miles) of underground area containing everything [...]
For vegetarians in Montréal, the options may at first seem limited, and always having to choose a salad or a meat-based meal without the meat can get old fast. Luckily, Montréal actually offers some great vegetarian restaurants and cafés that step away from the ordinary, and incorporate natural, tasty, and interesting ingredients. The Montréal [...]
When moving to Canada, one of your first preoccupations is going to be money!..And if you want to keep and save your money, you will need to open a bank account in Canada. Whether you come from Europe, the USA, Africa or Asia; keeping your bank account in your country will soon become very costly. Indeed, if you want to avoid bank charges and other expensive fees, you will have to open a bank account in Canada as soon as you get all the needed papers.
