Canadian Welcome

During the Vancouver Olympics, the diversity of Canada was highlighted.  Rather than all of the different cultures mixing together in a melting pot, ours are visible and celebrated. This video shows the wide variety of shops and ethnic areas in Toronto. Korea town, Little Italy, Chinatown, Little India, Greek town. Walk the streets of Toronto and you can feel like you’ve traveled the world, without leaving the city. This video is a great overview of Toronto.

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My grandson and I were reading a travel magazine together the other day. Actually, I was reading and he was looking at the pictures. We came across an article about the Ice Hotel in Quebec that even captured his four-year-old interest. Imagine eating and sleeping in a hotel made of ice? Grandson asked if someday we could go there and at the time I wasn’t quite sure I would like it.  I’ve found a video posted by Lucy Izon on her website at CanadaCool. After watching it, I think the ice hotel might be fun after all. What do you think?

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Living on Chalk Lake is great in the warm weather, but what about winter? Does it make you wish you were in Florida?

Not according to my sister and her husband. In fact, I think their physical health has really improved since moving out to the lake. Summer includes a lot of swimming and paddle boating, but even winter provides exercise. They clear a little spot on the ice and spend time skating whenever possible. Imagine your own little rink, fresh air, and the peaceful sounds of the country.

As a city girl, it’s a little too dark at night and a little too quiet and remote for me, but my sister wouldn’t live anywhere else.

How about you? Would life on the lake be paradise? Or is it too far to the mall?

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When people find out I was born and raised in Toronto, they often ask me what are the best places to visit. I found the following video I thought you might enjoy that shows some of those attractions. My brother helped build the Skydome and during the opening parade, which included all the workers, he showed off a temporary tattoo of the dome on his back – in full colour.

So which is your favourite place in Toronto? I have yet to see the renovated museum, but the new wing looks awesome!

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It is not always so easy to find work in Canada whether you are a Canadian born or a newly immigrated resident. There are certain requirements that must be met before coming here. It is often best to find a company who is willing to hire you and will give you a solid basis to help your case along with any legal documents you need to provide and receive from the Canadian government.

All provinces have different laws and rules regarding job opportunities. Some places have higher wages but also have a much higher cost of living which still leaves you no extra income. You will need to find out what fees need to be paid, what forms to be filled out (VISA application, etc.). If you need more information about settling in Ontario, go to Settlement.org.

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