Relocating to Canada?
February 1, 2009 – 3:35 pm | Comments Off on Relocating to Canada?
Thinking about moving to Canada?
Just arrived and trying to figure out how to get settled?

You've come to the right place!

This website -- Living Abroad in Canada -- has all the information you need about living, working, going to school, or retiring in Canada.

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Culture

All about Canadian culture, from people and language to food, drink, books, music, and film

Daily Life

From health care and education, to local eating and shopping, to festivals and things to do, get the scoop on life in Canada

Housing, Jobs, & Money

Finding a home, working, saving, and investing in Canada – here’s how

Immigration

What you need to know to live in, work in, or immigrate to Canada. Citizenship information, too.

Travel

Travel ideas and tips for visiting, touring, and deciding where to live in Canada.

Want to live in Vancouver? Here’s how
December 8, 2010 – 8:55 pm | 2 Comments
Want to live in Vancouver? Here’s how

We recently posted about Vancouver’s escalating housing prices and the number of people moving to Vancouver for the “lifestyle” rather than for work.

But if it’s a job — rather than a search for investment …

Vancouver real estate: Bubble or not?
December 6, 2010 – 1:58 pm | 2 Comments
Vancouver real estate: Bubble or not?

Anyone who’s been thinking about relocating to Vancouver — or anyone trying to find a place to live in B.C.’s largest city — can’t help but wonder about local real estate prices.

The current average

Thanksgiving: What’s different in Canada?
November 25, 2010 – 1:35 pm | 6 Comments
Thanksgiving: What’s different in Canada?

In honor of American Thanksgiving Day, Canadian Living magazine has posted a quiz: How do Canadian Thanksgiving feasts differ from American Thanksgivings?

I’ve found that the meals themselves are fairly similar — turkey, stuffing, gravy,

The Canada-US Frito-Lay chips bag saga
November 21, 2010 – 10:01 am | 2 Comments
The Canada-US Frito-Lay chips bag saga

Are Canadians more concerned about the environment than their neighbors south of the border?

Here’s the story:

Snack food giant Frito-Lay introduced a new compostable chip bag in both Canada and the U.S. made from …

Living in Quebec City: More resources
November 17, 2010 – 11:02 am | Comments Off on Living in Quebec City: More resources
Living in Quebec City: More resources

Are you thinking about relocating to Quebec City? Have you recently moved there?

Then check out our Living Abroad in Canada: Quebec City page.

It includes a long list of resources about jobs,