Syracuse, New York is located just four hours from Toronto and boasts an enviable summer festival series. Which US city is closest to Canada? Distances Between Major Canadian and United States Cities Canadian City U.S. City km Quebec, QC New York, NY 875 Montreal, QC New York, NY 625 Toronto, ON New York, NY 900 […]

Vancouver Island is separated from mainland Canada by the straits of Georgia, Johnstone, and Queen Charlotte and from the United States by Juan de Fuca Strait. What separates Vancouver Island from mainland? The Strait of GeorgiaThe Strait of Georgia is a body of water separating Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia south of Quadra Island. […]

Feel free to enjoy late night events, sights, sounds and smells in areas with lots of people. All said, North York is generally one of the safer areas of Toronto, and there is little to fear. Is North York a good place to live in Toronto? North York is one of the best place in […]

Do fishes swim up Niagara Falls? – Quora. No. In fact, the falls created an effective barrier to invasive species for centuries. However, fish can swim up the Welland Canal, which has been open for over a century. Do salmon go up Niagara Falls? A salmon comes to the net in the Niagara Gorge.Spawning chinook […]

The highest paid occupation in Canada right now is Specialist Physician. According to Stats Can, they make $86.75 an hour. Based on a full-time 40-hour workweek, this would translate to an annual salary of $180,440. What job has the highest pay per hour? Highest-Paying Hourly Jobs U.S. Marine Corps officer. Tattoo artist. Political speechwriter. Health […]

Figure 4.1 Population by knowledge of official languages, Ottawa – Gatineau, 2011 Official language Population (percentage) English only 45.5 French only 8.6 English and French 44.8 Neither English nor French 1.1 Is Ottawa more French or English? Population by mother tongue in 2011. In 2011, English was the mother tongue of the majority (63.7%) of […]

Lowertown has three times more crime involving bodily harm than neighbouring communities such as Centretown, Sandy Hill, and Vanier, according to a study commissioned by the Lowertown Community Association. It found that crimes against property are twice as common. What are the bad areas of Ottawa? Crime Levels in Ottawa’s Neighbourhoods West Carleton – March. […]

With the parent and grandparent super visa, eligible parents and grandparents can visit family in Canada for up to two years without the need to renew their status. The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. Can parents stay permanently in Canada? Canada’s Family Class […]

Niagara Falls Illumination Hundreds of LED lights are housed in three locations across the Niagara Gorge in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Together, these lights work to create a breathtaking view not to be missed, and are illuminated every night of the year beginning at dusk (8:00 PM – 2:00 AM). What time do they light up […]

Montreal is known to be one of the best city to raise a family in Canada. Indeed, the provincial program to help families access kindergarten at a reasonable price makes the city attractive to raise young children. Is Montreal good for families? Montreal offers all the Gallic charm of France right in North America, so […]

July 1971. The Victoria line was extended to Vauxhall, Stockwell and Brixton in July 1971, and finally to Pimlico Tube station a year later. Will the Victoria line be extended? As a result, there has to be somewhere worthwhile to extend it to that has sufficient traffic demand and sometimes the problem is simply that […]

Diversity Our Strength. Toronto’s motto “Diversity Our Strength” describes the new city and represents the joining of seven municipalities creating added strength, and the diversity of the city’s 2.8 million residents. What is Toronto best known for? Toronto is known for being a Canadian metropolis with towering buildings, bustling streets, and a famous waterfront skyline […]

This is why the best city to actually learn and practice French in isn’t Paris or Lyon or Marseille, but Montreal.In a brilliant placating maneuver, the British passed the Quebec Act in 1774, providing the Quebecois with a charter of rights allowing them to keep their French language, culture, and Catholic religion. How did Montreal […]

Economically, Montreal has seen better days, however, the uniqueness and charm that have always made Montreal a world class city are still intact. The rivalry between Toronto and Montreal is legendary, and Toronto long ago surpassed Montreal as the economic and financial powerhouse of Canada. Is Montreal a global city? Montreal placed sixth in a […]

Emissions. Emissions from traffic and homes, including houses and apartments, are the biggest contributors to air pollution emitted in Toronto. Finding ways to reduce your energy use both at home and on the road will help to reduce emissions and lead to cleaner air for everyone. Does Toronto have high pollution? Toronto’s 2019 reading of […]