Intro: As you prepare for your exciting move to Montreal it's essential to acquaint yourself with the city’s unique infrastructure. One mode of transportation that significantly contributes to Montreal's charm is its thriving bicycle culture. Whether you're an avid cyclist or just looking to explore the city from a different perspective, this helpful guide [...]
Intro: Montreal, the largest city in Quebec, is celebrated for its storied past, dynamic culture, and a culinary landscape as diverse as it is delicious. However, when the winter season descends, the city undergoes a magical transformation into a snowy paradise, offering a distinctive array of experiences and pastimes. If you're considering a move [...]
‘If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together,’ says an African proverb. That’s especially true when it comes to sports. And we don’t necessarily mean group sports, like synchronized swimming or soccer. Even for individual sports, such as skiing or snowboarding, having a support group is [...]
Without wanting to overlap with our existing blog on skiing resorts near Montréal; we wanted to outline some of the other popular winter activities in Canada, as skiing is just one of many things to do during the long snowy season. In fact, there are plenty of ways to amuse yourself between winter snowstorms: [...]
What better way to have some family bonding time than to learn new things together? If you can’t tell the difference between green and black pistes or — don’t worry, these Ski Resorts in Quebec have qualified bilingual instructors to explain everything both to you and your kids. You 'll also find ski lessons [...]
Top 3 More-Than-Just Food Festivals in Vancouver Even if you are not a gourmet, you have probably been to Dine Out Vancouver Fest and to EAT! Vancouver, or at least heard about this marvelous, but mainstream event. Wine or Craft Beer festivals or Christmas markets are stunning, but they are also not a part [...]
When you first arrive in Montréal, you may have some questions about what the best stores are to do your different types of shopping. You might have heard people mention SAQ, but don't know what they mean, or you may be wondering where to buy stationery. There are some shopping quirks specific to the [...]
Once you have taken the huge step of moving into a new country like Canada, you are ready for all kinds of adventures! And is there more exciting adventure than skydiving? Gather all your courage and jump! There are two skydiving schools near Montreal: Nouvelair and Parachute Montreal. Both offre approximately the same services [...]
If you're new to living and working in Canada, you may be wondering about the national holidays that will give you days you will have off from work to celebrate with friends, relax, or take an extended weekend vacation. While some of Canadian holidays may be similar to those of your home country, others [...]
Parks in Calgary are a world to discover, not only because there are nearly 5,000 of them but also because of the many different spaces, activities and venues that each has to offer. The city has more than 8,000 hectares of parkland, the largest urban park in Canada and the longest paved urban pathway system in [...]
