The Toronto subway is a rapid transit system serving Toronto and the neighbouring city of Vaughan in Ontario, Canada, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).Two light rail lines, which will operate both at-grade and underground, are under construction. Is the subway free in Toronto? Since it’s free, it’s a good idea to always get […]

Over the years, Canada’s national identity has continuously changed, being shaped by shifts in the socio-demographic landscape of Canada, historical events and social relationships. It cannot be considered a stagnant construct, but rather one that evolves over time. What defines Canada’s identity? Canadian identity refers to the unique culture, characteristics and condition of being Canadian, […]

Because the prevailing winds are westerly and the ocean tends to be about 10 degrees Celcius throughout the year Vancouver has a far more moderate climate than Toronto. Vancouver is warmer in the winter BUT cooler in the summer. Vancouver is NOT warmer than Toronto in the summer! Is Vancouver hotter than Toronto? Both have […]

Ottawa is recognized as a beautiful city by day and night, where families and visitors of all ages will find something to enjoy. More than 7 million visitors a year are attracted to the Ottawa region, and tourism is the third largest industry and job creator in the city. Which Canadian city is most beautiful? […]

Toronto Air Pollution: Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) Current Max PM2.5 AQI 63 82 O3 AQI 18 29 NO2 AQI 13 49 SO2 AQI 0 2 How bad is Toronto’s air quality? The latest rankings from IQAir, a global organization that reports real-time air quality information, currently show Toronto placing sixth among the cities with […]

If we look at the minimum salary in Canadian dollars, which is the official currency in Canada, we can see that, this year, it was 2,367.7 Canadian dollars and accordingly, the national minimum wage has been raised 58.9 Canadian dollars per month from the previous year, 2.55%. What is the lowest salary in Canada? Current […]

For about nine days a year, Vancouver has at least a centimetre of snow on the ground. Since it rains more than snows during winter, the remnants of a snowfall usually wash away before long. Deep snow is most likely to build up here at the end of December and in January. What is winter […]

during the winter? In Northern Ontario it can get as cold as –50˚C, but the winter in Toronto is much milder. The temperature doesn’t usually go below –20°C and the average winter temperature is only –4.6˚C. Are Toronto winters harsh? Toronto has a semi-continental climate, with a warm, humid summer and a cold winter.Although Toronto […]

It’s Safe According to Toronto Police, the crime rate in Scarborough is three percent lower than it is in the rest of Toronto. Although Scarborough has a reputation for high crime rates, these are unfounded and many city councillors have spoken out about how unfair and untrue they are. Is Scarborough Village a bad area? […]

Early settlers The first major European settlement near Ottawa was founded by Philemon Wright, a New Englander from Woburn, Massachusetts who, on March 7, 1800, arrived with his own and four other families along with twenty-five labourers. What was Ottawa originally called? Ottawa, Canada The name Ottawa is derived from the Algonquin word “adawe”, which […]

One of the most appealing reasons to move to Toronto is that the residents can enjoy and experience all the four seasons, making it just the best place to live. Though the climate and intensity of these seasons vary across the country, you are sure to fall in love with the changing landscapes here. Why […]

5,926,624 people. People — demographics & education In the 2016 Census, there were 5,926,624 people in Victoria. Of these 49.1% were male and 50.9% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 0.8% of the population. The median age of people in Victoria was 37 years. How many adults are in Melbourne? 4,485,211 […]

The Victoria line was planned and built in a surprisingly short time frame of just 20 years, with its initial proposal being made by a Working Party set up by the British Transport Commission in 1948. When was Victoria line built? It opened in 1968 between Walthamstow Central and Highbury & Islington, and on to […]

The first use of Canada as an official name came in 1791, when the Province of Quebec was divided into the colonies of Upper Canada and Lower Canada. In 1841, the two colonies were united under one name, the Province of Canada. What was Canada before it became Canada? Canada became a country, the Dominion […]

You can easily live in Montréal without speaking French. Enough businesses are bilingual and most people who grew up there in the last 50 years are bilingual. You can attend college at McGill or Concordia in English. Can you live in Montreal if you don’t speak French? Perhaps in spite of Bill 101, it’s certainly […]