Ottawa, city, capital of Canada, located in southeastern Ontario. In the eastern extreme of the province, Ottawa is situated on the south bank of the Ottawa River across from Gatineau, Quebec, at the confluence of the Ottawa (Outaouais), Gatineau, and Rideau rivers. Is Ottawa in the province of Ontario? Ottawa is located in the sub-region […]

St. John’s Ward. Long before St. John’s Ward came to be branded as Toronto’s most notorious slum, the working class enclave bounded by Queen, College, Yonge and University had a distinctive, diverse character. While Holy Trinity’s mission was to serve its poorest, the area was more than just impoverished. Are there any slums in Toronto? […]

Is Canada Part of the US ? The answer lies in why Canada is not a part of the United States, lies in history — back to the Treaty of Paris signed on 3 September 1783 in Paris between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the United States of America that formally ended the American […]

Montréal ranks 34th in the world for its affordable prices among the 77 cities included in the study. The city is more affordable than most major European cities and the least expensive city in Canada and the U.S. This accounts for quite a significant cost advantage. Is it cheaper to live in Montreal or Toronto? […]

Can a 15 Year Old Work at Victoria’s Secret? No. The minimum age to work at Victoria’s Secret is 18. Does Pink hire 15 year olds? The hiring age is 18. What is the minimum age to work at Victoria’s Secret? Minimum Age to Work at Victoria’s Secret: 18 years old (How old do you […]

Yes, but not everyone. The far west of Montreal is entirely English speaking and the far East is French speaking. A majority of people in Montreal afe also bilingual. There are some English speakers outside Montreal too but are a minority. Can you live in Montreal only speaking English? Perhaps in spite of Bill 101, […]

When it comes to Mother Nature’s bounties, Vancouver seems to have hit the jackpot.But many would argue that city’s best natural attraction is the Pacific Ocean, and the beaches in Vancouver offer a great way to enjoy it. What ocean is Vancouver on? Pacific OceanThe City of Burnaby lies to the east and the Strait […]

Yes, GIC is made compulsory in order to qualify for a student visa to study in canada. They usually do not consider an application without GIC as GIC acts as a saving account that offers fixed returns to all eligible candidates over a period of time. Is it compulsory to pay GIC? Under non-SPP application, […]

There were 6,673 violent crimes reported to Ottawa Police in 2020, down from 7,739 in 2019. “In 2020, there were declines in both the overall volume (13%) and severity (22%) of violent crime.Ottawa police say investigators cleared 44 per cent of all violent crimes in 2020, an increase from 42 per cent in 2019. Does […]

If you’re traveling from a U.S. destination (and are a U.S. citizen) to Niagara Falls State Park in New York, you don’t need a passport, but, if you want to visit the Canadian side of the falls, or that’s your final destination, then you will need your passport or passport card (or, if your state […]

To differentiate from York in England and New York City, the town was known as “Little York”. In 1804, settler Angus MacDonald petitioned the Parliament of Upper Canada to restore the original name of the area, but this was rejected. The town changed its name back to Toronto when it was incorporated into a city. […]

In 1867, the year of Confederation, the British Parliament passed the British North America Act (now the Constitution Act, 1867).Section 133 of the Constitution Act, 1867 defined English and French as the official languages of the Canadian Parliament, as well as the courts. Why is French first language in Canada? The demographic picture varies by […]

The Norse settlements on the North American island of Greenland lasted for almost 500 years. L’Anse aux Meadows, the only confirmed Norse site in present-day Canada, was small and did not last as long. When Did Vikings come to Canada? Around A.D. 1000, the medieval Norse (Vikings) established the first European settlement, on the northern […]

Yes. You can go through customs in Montreal. Can I land in Quebec? The province of Quebec does not have a PNP and selects its own skilled workers, therefore if you want to land in Quebec you must obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec. Is Montreal or Toronto better for students? The index shows […]

Top 5 Safest Places in Vancouver Kerrisdale. West Point Grey. Shaughnessy. South Cambie. Arbutus Ridge. Where should I avoid in Vancouver? Vancouver is perfectly safe to visit alone, especially if you stick to the tourist-popular areas such as Gastown, Stanley Park, Yaletown, and Davie Village. Solo travelers will definitely want to avoid driving or walking […]