Victoria is a city that is located on Vancouver Island. Victoria also happens to be the capital city of the province of British Columbia. There are a few options for taking a ferry to Vancouver Island from Vancouver. Is Victoria Island and Vancouver Island the same? Travellers frequently use the term Victoria Island when referring […]

Vancouver, city, southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is the major urban centre of western Canada and the focus of one of the country’s most populous metropolitan regions. What kind of city is Vancouver? The City of Vancouver is a coastal, seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia. Located on the western half of the […]

Up until then, the highest temperature officially recorded in Canada was 45 °C (113 °F) on July 5, 1937 at Midale and at Yellow Grass, two small towns in southeastern Saskatchewan.Hottest Temperatures in Eastern Canada. Location °C Day Atikokan, Ontario 42.2 July 11 & 12, 1936 Northwest River, Labrador 41.7 Aug 11, 1914 What is […]

Montreal offers all the Gallic charm of France right in North America, so give the kids a little culture and head to Quebec’s largest city for a family-friendly vacation full of educational museums, amazing sights and delicious meals that will keep everyone happy. What is there to do in Montreal for families? Best things to […]

In Canada, men and women are free to make choices about whom they date and if or when they want to have sex with another person. People are also free to have an intimate sexual relationship with a person of the same gender. Is Canada good for dating? The best thing about looking for a […]

The estimated monthly cost, excluding rent, for a family of four to live in Canada is 4,032 C$ and the cost for a single person is $1,125 C$. 3. What are the general living expenses in Canada? Average Living Expenses in Canada Expense Cost (Monthly) Rent (City) 1,326.79 C$ Rent (Outside of City) 1,116.62 C$ […]

There is unlimited opportunity and potential to be found in Canada’s fast growing and industrialized economy. As one of the riches countries, Canada also offers the highest standard of living while decreasing taxes and strengthening their economy with a 2.3% inflation rate. Why is Canada a good place to live? Canada is well known for […]

Vancouver is a suburb of Portland.But 100 years ago this July, Portland annexed St. Johns, growing its city limits all the way to the Columbia, bringing us to the very edge of Vancouver. Were it not in a separate state, Vancouver itself might have been annexed. Are Portland and Vancouver the same city? As a […]

Montreal: Montreal is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the world. This is likely because it has a high number of immigrants moving there each year. Verdict: Montreal wins this round, it’s more culturally diverse when compared to Toronto. Which city in Canada is the most diverse? That explains why Markham, […]

No, the majority in Ottawa are native anglophones. There is a significant francophone minority and there are a great many people that are functionally bilingual. Based on a 2011 census; 62.4% of Ottawa residents identify English as their native language, 14.2% identify French as their native language. Do most people in Ottawa speak French? 1. […]

Summer in Canada With varying levels of humidity, temperatures range between 59–95°F (15–35°C). The far north is a bit cooler, but also boasts exceptionally long days at the height of summer. What is the hottest it gets in Canada? Lytton, British Columbia Yet during a heatwave in June 2021 temperatures in Lytton soared to a […]

Grey squirrels are native to eastern parts of Canada and the United States. They were introduced to Stanley Park in 1909 and on southern Vancouver Island in 1966. Grey squirrels are now well established in the Lower Mainland and in the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island. What kind of squirrels live on Vancouver Island? […]

The 6ix is a branded version of Toronto that Drake created, and we’ve gotta hand it to him, it’s stuck. The term is derived from the first official area code for Toronto, which was 416. Drake once told Jimmy Fallon that he was debating on calling it the 4, but later decided on the 6ix. […]

In Montréal, consumers are billed for water consumed in excess of 100,000 cubic meters. The excess water consumption will be billed punctually after a meter reading. Rate per cubic metre is $0.22. Bills depend on individual families consumption. Do people pay for water in Quebec? Many municipalities in Quebec — including most boroughs in Montreal […]

In some circumstances, a person’s Canadian Aunt or Uncle can sponsor them for Permanent Residency in Canada. To qualify, the sponsor (i.e. the Aunt or Uncle) must be: 18 years of age or older. A Canadian citizen or person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or Permanent Resident of Canada. […]