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People who can’t immigrate to the United States or England often try to immigrate to Canada even though it’s cold there.
Canada is nice in the summer, tolerable in the fall and spring and pretty cold for at least four months a year, December until the end of March unless you live on the west coast which has a temperate climate all year long.
Retirees used to buy houses in Vancouver and Victoria but they’re not affordable now because of the massive influx of rich Asians.
Canada is a big country geographically with about a 40 million population, most concentrated within a hundred miles of the American border in cities not in rural areas.
A great part of the attraction of Canada has to do with the great outdoors with the scenery, the open spaces, the hunting, fishing, camping, etc. Canada is the second biggest country in the world and most of it is wide open forest.
There are roughly one tenth the number of people living in Canada as in the United States and the winters are generally cold so most of the tourism occurs during the summer months although many people come in the winter to ski, hike, etc.
The American dollar always changes relative to Canada's dollar.
Gas costs more than in the States and general prices overall a little more expensive. Some places take American currency.
Gas is measured in litres. A liter measures 0.22 gallons or about 4.5 liters per gallon.
They have $1 and $2 coins.
July 1st is Canada's Confederation Day.
The most fun places and events in Canada according to mainstream logic are as follows:
Banff, Alberta.
Calgary Stampede, big rodeo
Canadian Arctic, northern lights, polar bears.
Montreal Jazz Festival
Montreal Comedy Festival
Ottawa, ON, capital of Canada.
Quebec City, Quebec, city most like old Europe, winter carnival in February.
Vancouver, BC, beautiful city.
Victoria, BC, beautiful smaller city
Wasaga Beach, north of Toronto
PEI north shore in the summer
Try #917 at the library for Canadian geography and #971.0025 or AY414 for Canadian reference and history.
Books about Canadian jobs are at #331.124 or HF5382.75 at the library.
A reference book about Canadian reference materials may be at #028.709, #31 or Z669.7 at the library.
The Canadian provinces and territories and their capital cities are as follows:
Alberta, Edmonton, gov.ab.ca
British Columbia, Victoria, gov.bc.ca
Manitoba, Winnipeg, gov.mb.ca
New Brunswick, Fredericton, gov.nb.ca
Newfoundland, St. Johns, gov.nl.ca
Nova Scotia, Halifax, gov.ns.ca
Ontario, Toronto, gov.on.ca
Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, gov.pe.ca
Quebec, Quebec City, gouv.qc.ca, gov.pq.ca
Saskatchewan, Regina, gov.sk.ca
Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, gov.nt.ca
Nunavut, Iqaluit., gov.nu.ca
Yukon, Whitehorse, gov.yk.ca
Canada has vast stretches of untouched landscape. I’ve been in places where no human has ever been just ten miles outside of the city I live in called Halifax, Nova Scotia. They have good roads for where they have roads but much of the province is straight forest. It’s not like New Jersey where there are towns and people everywhere. It’s easy to walk ten miles into straight forest on the side of most roads. I’ve done it. I’ve been lost in the woods.
Most Canadians live in cities that are close to the American border.
The culture is freedom and live and let live.
The police are not allowed to stop people without probable cause.
We’re taxed too much but everybody gets free medical care.
The best way I can describe a Canadian is live and let live.
They got us on a capitalist leash, always worrying about money. It’s not as cheap to live here as it is in the United States and Mexico.
About half of eligible voters vote in any election so the other half, me included, say we don’t care or believe in this stupid government we pretend is a democracy,. If you want more info, go to tonykel.com.
Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, is just south of the Arctic Circle. It’s the coldest town.
The coastlines of British Columbia are very mild ALL YEAR.
Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island is smaller and cheaper than Vancouver. This is Canada’s paradise city.
Canada’s holidays are as follows:
New Years Day, 1 January
Family Day, 3rd Monday in February (Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, Islander Day in PEI)
Good Friday, April
Easter Sunday, April
Victoria Day, Last Monday in May before 24 May
Canada Day, 1 July
Civic Day, first Monday in August
Labour Day, first Monday in September
Thanksgiving, Second Monday in October (same day as the U.S. holiday of Columbus Day)
Remembrance Day, 11 November
Christmas, 25 December
Boxing day, 26 December
You can’t see the whole country in one trip unless you have several months to do a road trip.
In the summer there are some great beach areas like Wasaga Beach in Ontario and the North Shore of PEI. Other than that, you have to pick what you want and go there. Just remember the woods are not as romantic as you think. They’re full of flies and mosquitoes.
I went to Quebec City's Winter Festival in February. It’s too cold. People should stay indoors.
Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world even though it’s half English.
Ontario is almost a thousand miles from one end to the other.
Toronto is one of the true melting pot cities in the world. Every ethnic group in the world lives there. Everybody seems to get along.
The Canadian Prairies are several cities, wheat and oil up north in Fort McMurray.
British Columbia or BC has the Rocky Mountains then the temperate west coast.
The Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut are the cold, barren north, mostly above the tree line. People live there.
Ottawa, the capital city is kept beautiful by the government and has free attractions like museums, parks, etc.
Vancouver is the ritzie, clean, modern city. Rich Asians have brought real estate prices through the roof.
Visa Not Required
United States of America
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Visa Not Required, but eTA Required for Air Entry
cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp, Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa. An eTA costs $7 and is valid for five years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
All European Union, EU and EEA member states except Bulgaria and Romania
All British nationals, including BN(O), BOT, BOC and British Subject passport holders
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Brunei
Chile
Hong Kong
Israel
Japan
Monaco
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
Solomon Islands
Switzerland
Taiwan (with National ID Number recorded in passport)
Vatican City
Transit Visa Not Required
(Only for transit to and from the United States under certain conditions)
P.R. China
Indonesia
Philippines
Thailand
Taiwan
Visa Required
An advance visa is required of all other foreigners not listed.
cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-how.asp
Canada has several temporary work permits for youth.
American citizens can get into Canada with minimal ID but you need an American passport to get back into your own country.
If you are inadmissible because of a criminal conviction, you have to apply for a waiver through Immigration. The laws are too harsh. They’re crazy. On the Border Security show, now cancelled, I saw them turn Americans away for convictions from thirty years ago.
cic.gc.ca, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), application for individual rehabilitation costs between $200 and $3000 depending on the nature of the offence.
pardonservicescanada.com/canadian-waiver
Canadian border personnel have quick access to American criminal records and credit reports. If your credit report is bad, they can use that to say you have a bad character or you’ll be a burden.
Border officers nowadays expect that you have a clear idea of what you plan to do and see while in the country.
Vague answers are perceived by them as you having some ulterior motive like you want to work there and disappear.
A detailed explanation of Canada immigration is at:
wikitravel.org/en/Canada#Get_in
Canada airlines are:
aircanada.com
westjet.com
Drivers of American cars need to carry a Canadian Non-Resident Insurance Certificate which signifies that your insurance company will cover you up to provincial mandatory limits while driving in Canada. Get it from your insurance company.
If you are a U.S. citizen and travel to Canada regularly, you can apply for a NEXUS card that allows pre-approved, low risk travelers to go through the border unhassled.
cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/nexus_prog
The road signs are in kilometres per hour.
There are trains at:
viarail.ca
amtrak.com
Bus service is at:
greyhound.ca, Greyhound Canada
trailwaysny.com, NYC-Montreal
coachcanada.com
neonbus.com
ca.megabus.com, Toronto - Montreal
orleansexpress.com, Montreal - Quebec City
smtbus.com/en/index.asp
Some ferries are:
British Columbia-Alaska-Washington
Fortune in Newfoundland to Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Wolfe Island, Ontario (near Kingston) and Cape Vincent, NY.
Pelee Island Ontario, Kingsville Ontario and Sandusky Ohio
Portland, Maine-Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
People way up north air hitch rides for free on planes that come through delivering stuff.
Drive for free companies to deliver a car are”
canadadriveaway.com, CanadaDriveAway
HitTheRoad.ca, HitTheRoad.ca
RV rentals are at:
canadream.com
cruisecanada.com
onroadcampervan.com
Canadians drive on the right of the road like Americans.
Everywhere in Canada, except for the Island of Montreal, it is legal to turn right after stopping on a red light. D
The use of hand-held mobile devices while driving is illegal.
Use of hands-free devices while driving is legal.
During winter, a flashing blue or amber light identifies a snow removal vehicle.
Be ready for snow and ice driving from December to the middle of April.
Hitch hiking is still quite common around the exits and entrances of the T-Can, the Trans-Canada Highway.
Ride sharing is possible at:
craigslist.org
liftsurfer.com
rideshareonline.com
couchsurfing.com
There is very little French beyond Quebec and northern New Brunswick, maybe the St. Boniface area of Winnipeg, towns in southeastern Manitoba, Bonnie Doon in Edmonton and Acada which is Annapolis in Nova Scotia. Most French were expelled to Louisiana and became Cajuns which is Acadians in slang.
In Québec, outide of the major cities some people speak French only.
In Manitoba, Churchill is the place for polar bear watching.
Canada packs its music festivals and stuff like that into the summer. They have events in the winter but being outside is hard when it’s cold.
Festivals are at:
stratfordfestival.ca, Stratford Ontario
shawfest.com, Niagara on the Lake
In the winter a few people ski. Most watch TV and/ or eat junk food and drink alcohol.
Canada's currency is the Canadian dollar ($ CAD), loonie or buck.
Credit cards are widely accepted.
ATM usage is high.
A Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% is applied to most items except food and baby items.
PST means provincial sales tax.
The sales tax rates are:
Alberta - no PST, GST only (5% total)
British Columbia - 7% PST and 5% GST (12% total)
Manitoba - 8% PST and 5% GST (13% total)
New Brunswick - 13% HST (13% total)
Newfoundland and Labrador - 15% HST(15% total)
Northwest Territories - no PST, GST only (5% total)
Nova Scotia - 15% HST (15% total)
Nunavut - no PST, GST only (5% total)
Ontario - 13% HST (13% total)
Prince Edward Island - 14% HST(14% total)
Quebec - 10% PST and 5% GST (15% total)
Saskatchewan - 5% PST and 5% GST (10% total)
Yukon - no PST, GST only (5% total)
Canada is in a matrix of work to pay bills then pacify yourself with junk food, booze and TV. Alcohol is taxed heavily.
Smoking is gone in public.
You can try airbnb.com, craigslist.org and hostels for alternative places to stay.
Hostelling International Canada
hihostels.ca
Backpackers Hostels Canada
backpackers.ca
SameSun Backpacker Lodges
samesun.com
Pacific Hostel Network
pacifichostels.com
A Working Holiday Visa also referred to as International Experience Canada/ Working Holiday Visa enables young citizens from certain countries to legally gain employment while in the country:
international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/intro_incoming-intro_entrant.aspx?lang=eng
There are three main types of police forces in Canada:
The federal police force is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Sûreté du Québec and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
All other provinces and territories contract provincial police to the RCMP.
Cities, towns and regions have their own police forces.
In Ottawa-Gatineau, there are:
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ontario Provincial Police
Ottawa police
Sûreté du Québec
Gatineau Police
Military Police
OC Transpo Special Constables
Most rifles and shotguns are non-restricted.
Handguns or pistols may be obtained and used legally with the proper licenses.
Canada Firearms Centre
cfc-cafc.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/non-residents/default_e.asp
Canada Border Services Agency
cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d19-13-2/d19-13-2-e.html
Prostitution is technically legal everywhere in Canada but it has to be advertised and sold privately, not in public.
The term First Nations refers to indigenous, native Canadians who constantly want the federal government to give them money.
Canada has the Calgary Stampede. Animal rights people say this is an abuse of animals such as in chuck wagon racing and other silly contests using animals.
The international country code for Canada is 1. Add the "1" if you are dialing a long distance call.
Bell Mobility and TELUS operate national CDMA networks.
Rogers Wireless operates a GSM network.
Internet via GSM is expensive.
Chateau Frontenac, a grand hotel in Quebec City, Quebec
CN Tower, Toronto
342 m (1,122 feet)
outdoor observation deck
the Edgewalk, a walk outside on top of the main pod
Parliament Hill
Ottawa, Ontario
Peace Tower
This is a guide for citizens, tourists, immigrants and job-seekers containing practical information about Canada.
The 106 volumes are as follows:
Volume 1. Canada Tourism 1
Volume 2. Canada Tourism 2
Volume 3. Canada Local Guide
Volume 4. Canada Hotel Guide
Volume 5. Immigration to Canada
Volume 6. Canada Money Guide
Volume 7. Canada Family Guide
Volume 8. Canada Life Guide
Volume 9. Canada Real Estate Guide
Volume 10. Canada Real Estate Websites at dmoz-odp.org/Regional/North_America/Canada/Business_and_Economy/Real_Estate
Volume 11. A Canada Website Guide at feedspot
Volume 12. A Canada Website Guide at dmoz-odp.org/Regional/North_America/Canada
Volume 13. Canadian Education Guide 1
Volume 14. Canadian Education Guide 2
Volume 15. A Canada Education Website Guide at dmoz-odp.org/Regional/North_America/Canada/Education
Volume 16. Canadian Grade School Guide
Volume 17. A Canada Grade School Website Guide at dmoz-odp
Volume 18. Canada College Guide 1
Volume 19. Canada College Guide 2
Volume 20. Lists of Canada Colleges
Volume 21. Canada Government Guide, Mostly Federal
Volume 22. Canada Provincial and Local Government Website Guide
Volume 23. Canada Government and NGO Contacts
Volume 24. Canadian Sports Guide, Plus Jobs
Volume 25. Canada Outdoor Adventure Guide
Volume 26. Canadian Entertainment and Arts
Volume 27. Canadian Arts and Crafts Guide
Volume 28. Canada Law Guide
Volume 29. Canada Medical Guide 1
Volume 30. Canada Medical Guide 2
Volume 31. Canada Medical Guide 3
Volume 32. Canada Medical Guide 4
Volume 33. Canada Medical Guide 5
Volume 34. Canada Medical Guide 6
Volume 35. Canadian Cancer Guide
Volume 36. Canada Baby and Child Medical/ Pediatrics Guide
Volume 37. Canadian Mental Health Guide
Volume 38. Canada Nonprofit Guide
Volume 39. Canada Substance Abuse Guide
Volume 40. Canada Eco-Green Guide
Volume 41. Canada Food Guide
Volume 42. Canada Criminal Justice Guide
Volume 43. A Canada Police Guide
Volume 44. A Canada Prison Guide
Volume 45. A Canada Car Guide
Volume 46. Canada Job Guide 1
Volume 47. Canada Job Guide 2
Volume 48. Canada Job Guide 3
Volume 49. Canada Job Websites 1
Volume 50. Canadian Job Websites 2
Volume 51. canadian-universities.net is a Great Job Website even Though it Looks Abandoned
Volume 52. Canada Recruiter and Staffing Service Guide
Volume 53. Looking for a Job Using Canadian Local and Provincial Job Websites
Volume 54. A Job Website Guide for Some Provinces
Volume 55. Canada Student-Youth Job Guide
Volume 56. Student Job and Career Websites at Canadian Universities and Colleges
Volume 57. Canada Minority-Women-Veterans-Seniors Job-Business Guide
Volume 58. Canada Job Websites at dmoz-odp.org/Regional/North_America/Canada/Business_and_Economy/Employment
Volume 59. Canada Business Websites at dmoz-odp.org/Regional/North_America/Canada/Business_and_Economy
Volume 60. Canada Business and Industry Websites in Specific Fields at dmoz-odp.org/Regional/North_America/Canada/Business_and_Economy
Volume 61. Canada Company Guide 1
Volume 62. Canada Company Guide 2
Volume 63. Canada Company Job Websites by Field 1
Volume 64. Canada Company Job Websites by Field 2
Volume 65. Specific Canadian Job Info
Volume 66. Canada Job Websites by Industry 1
Volume 67. Canada Job Websites by Industry 2
Volume 68. Canada Job Websites by Industry 3
Volume 69. Canada Job Websites by Industry 4
Volume 70. Canada Job Websites by Industry 5
Volume 71. Job Websites by Field, Skewed to Canada but with American-World Job Websites Too
Volume 72. Canada Trades Guide
Volume 73. Canada Career and Vocational School Guide
Volume 74. Canada Trade-Professional Organizations
Volume 75. careers.yorku.ca is a Great Job Website Compliments of York University
Volume 76. Canada Engineering Job Guide 1
Volume 77. Canada Engineering Job Guide 2
Volume 78. Canadian Architect-Building Trades Careers
Volume 79. Canada Transportation Guide
Volume 80. Canadian Transportation Job Guide
Volume 81. Canada Energy and Mining Job Guide
Volume 82. Canadian Computer Info and High-Tech Careers
Volume 83. Canadian Forestry, Farm and Fishing Job Guide
Volume 84. Canada Aerospace-Military Industry Guide
Volume 85. Canada Firefighting Guide
Volume 86. Canadian Teacher Job Guide
Volume 87. Canadian College Job Websites
Volume 88. Canada Media Guide
Volume 89. Canada Journalism Guide
Volume 90. Canada Psychology-Mental Health Education Guide
Volume 91. Canada Mental Health-Psychology Job Guide
Volume 92. Canada Medical Job Guide
Volume 93. Work for the Canadian Government, Mostly Federal
Volume 94. Work for a Canada Local/ Provincial Government
Volume 95. Canadian Performing Arts Job Guide
Volume 96. Canada Music Industry Guide
Volume 97. Canadian Beauty Business
Volume 98. Canada-World Recruiter Guide
Volume 99. World Telephone Information
Volume 100. Canadian Business Guide 1
Volume 101. Canadian Business Guide 2
Volume 102. Canadian Business Guide 3
Volume 103. Canadian Government Business Guide
Volume 104. Canada World Trade Resources
Volume 105. Canadian Money Industry Jobs/ Canadian Business Jobs
Volume 106. Canada Making-Money Guide
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