For people who live in Canada?

Question

How is it living in Canada? I really am thinking about moving there, I live in the US now. Is there anything you love/hate about the country?

Answer 1

i moved here 4 weeks ago and so far I'm loving it!  I agree with those who said that everything is so beautiful.  Canada has so much to offer and is very similar to the U.S. I live in Saskatchewan (the plains) and am from North Carolina where i went to college by the beach, so it's very different, but a good different.  Everyone is very nice and hospitable and seem to think it's great that I've moved here.  The sunsets I've seen here are some of the most amazing I've ever witnessed in my life.  Even today while it was raining, I saw the most incredible sunset! Haha ok I'm rambling about sunsets..sorry!  

The things I hate though are: food products aren't always the same as they are in the states.  Don't expect to have all the same brands or selections that we had.  I found grocery shopping very difficult when I first went because things were different.  There are also different stores up here than what I was used to.  I find myself having to explain to my mom what stores are.  I also hate that I cannot obtain a work permit here.  I got a student visa, but to get a work permit to work off campus from the University I'm attending, I have to be a student here for 6 months first.  So I'll be waiting until March to work, unless it's on campus :(  The weather isn't actually wonderful either.  Being from the south, I'm used to very warm temperatures almost throughout the year.  Winter for me MAYBE got into the 20's or 30's, and that's it.  It's currently 46 where I am (Saskatoon), which is just...WEIRD to me since it's August, but normal for those who live here.  I'm not looking forward to winter :( :( :(

Answer 2

I live in Quebec city, QC. I lived in Vancouver BC and drove cross-canada once. I think Canada is a great country. There is all four seasons, temperature is not too cold in winter, not too hot in summer. There is a lot of very nice place to see: Rocky mountains (BC), plains (AB, SK, MB), forest (ON, QC) and beach coasts (NB, NS).

What I like to most about Canada is that we have big cities like in the US, but without the crime rate. It is safe to walk almost anywhere in Canada anytime of the day.

School and healthcare is free, which is fair for everyone. There is no social class missing health or education.

Canada is less involved in military conflict.

And, finally, we still have a lot of space to live. We are not walking on each other like in the US. So: more jobs, less crime, less poverty, more chances to afford a house, less traffic and commuting time.

The only thing we don't have here is hot sunshine like Florida and the other southern US states. And we pay more taxes.

Hope it'll help.

Answer 3

I don't live there but is sure is a beautiful country from what I've seen.  

Answer 4

Sis,

good for visiting.

not good in the long run.

http://www.notcanada.com/

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Answer 5

http://www.cic.gc.ca/  is the official immigration website where you can find info on temporary work visas, permanent residency etc..

The vast majority of the population lives within 200 miles of the US border so weather wise similar to corresponding US northern states.  Exception is the west coast (Vancouver/Victoria) where snow in the winter is the exception and rarely gets below freezing but it rains an awful lot in the winter months.

That aside, in BC the mountains, the ocean the multi-cultural aspects, lots of jobs, healthcare for everyone and a decent social program for pensions etc..   wilderness on the door step of a major metro city... I think its the best place in canada to live.  

One thing you may find difficult is level of taxation compared to the states.  If earning more than $100K per year about 43% of your income goes to taxes of one type or other but included in that is healthcare and social programs which you pay over and extra for in the US.

Most americans like it here, they usually cite laid-backness, non-religious tone, good government and personal safety

Answer 6

Oh, I love it. I live near Niagara Falls and it is a really beautiful area. It's not all country and mountains like most people seem to think. It's very much like the US, with urban and rural areas throughout. Cities are quite busy and very interesting. I would recommend visiting a few places before you decide to move; to see if you like it and if it is a place you would like to live.

One thing I hate though (working in Niagara Falls) is the tourists that come over and have no clue what they are talking about. I find it is mostly Americans, sorry to say ... but it's kind of strange. Someone once asked me if we accepted dollars. I did all I could to not laugh, it was quite funny :) And yesterday another guy asked if NF was a French speaking town, because it sounded like I had an American accent. Throughout Canada, not a whole lot of people speak French; it's just in Quebec, mostly, which is kind of sad. I think everyone should learn. But yeah, we don't have "Canadian" accents here. So I'm just saying, if you move here, he might have to put up with a few crazy people now and then :) It makes good entertainment, though.

But all in all, it's wonderful. I truly love living in Canada. It's a great place to be, depending where you go, and I definitely recommend checking it out.

Best of luck in the future! :)

Answer 7

I adore Cananda. The people are friendly, the scenery is beautiful, the country is relaxing, the cities are bustling. Where ever you want to live, you'll find it in canada!