French Canadians are the majority population in Montreal, which is often said to be the second largest French-speaking city in the world (after Paris), though the accuracy of that statement is sometimes questioned (principally by those who make the same claim for Kinshasa and Algiers). Do they only speak French in Montreal? Montreal is also […]

Once Victoria realized the scope of her situation, she decided it was best to bow out altogether. As she explained to James, “I walked into this — regardless of what anyone else may say — 100% open. And I think the best thing for me to do is to take all of me, imperfect me, […]

It is more useful to learn French in Canada because, while there are more Spanish speakers in the world, there are more French than Spanish speakers in Canada, asQuebec was originally a French colony, not a Spanish one like most of the Americal. For this reason, French is one of its official languages. Is Spanish […]

Montreal is one of the top art cities in Canada, as well as the world. Here you’ll find a grittier love for the aesthetic senses and a need to push artistic boundaries. The vibes here are raw, emotionally-charged, and passionate and this comes through in the art that are scattered throughout the city. Is Montreal […]

Ottawa’s central drinking water supply is about 30 mg/L (ppm) of total hardness which is considered very soft. This is equivalent to 2.5 grains per gallon of hardness. In Ottawa’s municipal well systems, hardness levels are much higher due to the presence of calcium and magnesium minerals present in the ground water. Is it safe […]

It is the second-largest city in the country. Montreal abounds in tourist attractions. While wandering the streets of Montreal, you will find many examples of impressive architecture, great eats, local culture, trendy bars, and so much more. Why you should visit Montreal? Here are 9 reasons to put Montreal at the top of your list. […]

You can only imagine people’s reactions to seeing the legendary falls dry. According to Mashable, when the final drips of water flowed over, the team found two dead bodies – which, at the time was thought to be pretty low considering the number of accidents and suicides in the area over the years. How many […]

English. 1. English – While it may be obvious, it’s still important to point out that English is the most spoken language in Toronto. Most of the people that speak other languages are bilingual and can speak English fluently! What are the top 3 languages spoken in Toronto? According to Statistics Canada, while English is […]

The City of Vancouver has a total area of 44 square miles (114 sq km) and consists of both flat and hilly terrain. The North Shore Mountains are located near the city and dominate much of its cityscape, but on clear days, Mount Baker in Washington, Vancouver Island, and Bowen Island to the northeast can […]

Toronto is known for being a Canadian metropolis with towering buildings, bustling streets, and a famous waterfront skyline dominated by the CN Tower, but that’s not all. Toronto is also famous for its ethnic and cultural diversity, its world-famous professional sports teams, and its competitive universities. What is special about Toronto? Toronto is Canada’s largest […]

Canada later became a fully independent country through the Constitution Act of 1982 proclaimed by Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada. Is Canada still under the Queens rule? The Queen of Canada (and head of state) has been Elizabeth II since 6 February 1952. Although the person of the sovereign is shared with 14 other […]

Durham Region is east of Toronto, in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario. It is a mix of rural, residential, and commercial land. North Durham is mostly rural, with a thriving agriculture sector, and is home to Oak Ridges Moraine. Is Durham region considered Toronto? Durham Region is located just east of the City of […]

Ville-Marie. More than 100 years later, in 1642, Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve founded Montréal under the name “Ville-Marie” in honour of the Virgin Mary. Even in the early years of its existence, however, Ville-Marie was also called Montréal, after the name of its mountain. The name “Ville-Marie” fell out of use in about 1665. […]

Purity and Cleanliness in Montreal, Canada Air quality 70.60 High Clean and Tidy 64.14 High Quiet and No Problem with Night Lights 50.72 Moderate Water Quality 63.24 High Comfortable to Spend Time in the City 81.07 Very High Is Montreal a clean city? “Clean, welcoming and refreshingly multicultural, Montreal is happy enough year-round,” says the […]

It is essentially impossible to swim from Melbourne to Tasmania. The distance between Melbourne and Tasmania is over 340km. Substantially longer than the minimum distance across the Bass Strait, between Wilsons Promontory (Victoria) and Stanley (Tasmania), which is 199.1km. How far is it to swim to Tasmania? I am starting to hatch an idea about […]