I’ve lived in a few Canadian cities and visited a bunch more. I’ve lugged groceries up icy hills, missed late buses, and found tiny coffee spots that still make me smile. So, which city is “best”? It depends on your mood and your budget. Let me explain. For a wallet-friendly overview of major stops, I …
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Short answer? Yes. Big yes. I live in Toronto now, but I grew up in Halifax. I’ve spent Halloween in snow, rain, and once in clear fall air that smelled like wet leaves and candy wrappers. I’ve taken kids door to door. I’ve handed out treats on my porch. I’ve also hidden with a bowl …
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I’ve lived in Canada for four years now. Two years in Toronto, six months in Calgary, and one warm, sea-salty summer on Vancouver Island. I came for work. I stayed for life. Simple as that. If you’re researching what day-to-day life really feels like, the candid newcomer diaries on MNQ-NMQ are a gold mine. I …
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I’m Kayla, and I call Canada a lot. Family in Toronto. A supplier in Vancouver. A hockey ticket line in Montreal once, too. I’ve tried it all, from plain dialing to Wi-Fi and apps.I also put together an expanded guide on MNQ-NMQ about how I actually call from the U.S. to Canada and what worked …
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Quick note: I’m not a lawyer. This is my story. Laws change. If your trip is high stakes, talk to a real immigration lawyer. Short answer Yes… sometimes. But you need a plan. Canada treats a DUI as a crime. They can turn you around. They did that to me once. It wasn’t fun. Let …
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