Canada is the second largest country in the world and is well known for its hospitality, its stunning natural beauty and for having a peaceful and open minded society with low crime rates and an inexpensive quality lifestyle.
Canada has modern, cosmopolitan cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, which often rank in the top 10 best places to live in the world. Canadians love the outdoors and you will find it easy to access great hiking, skiing and cycling in all parts of the county.
| City Size | City Highlight | Nightlife | Cost of Living | Transportation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | Medium | Rocky Mountains, Hospitable and friendly people. | $$$ | Transit, Bus | ||
| Montreal | Large | Bilingual and Sophisticated | $$$$ | Bus and metro | ||
| Toronto | Large | Cultural and fun | $$$$ | Bus and subway | ||
| Vancouver - GV | Large | Cosmopolitan flair | $$$$ | Skytrain, seabus and bus | ||
| Vancouver - LSC | Large | Cosmopolitan flair | $$$$ | Skytrain, seabus and bus | ||
| Victoria | Small | Quaint and Colonial | $$$ | Ferry and bus |
Safe and modern, Calgary combines all the benefits of a big city with the friendly feel of a smaller town. Known for its the warmness of its people and their hospitality, Calgary is a dynamic city with a strong economy. The distinctive Western lifestyle is reflected in the main industries of oil and cattle ranches.
Visitors can enjoy the legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympics, as it has left Calgary with many sports and leisure venues around the city to enjoy. Calgary's unique location; nestled between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the Prairies to the east offers natural surrounding not easily matched elsewhere. Close to the city, you can also find many provincial and national parks that offer amazingly beautiful views, excellent skiing, and hiking and other outdoor activities.
Montreal is considered to be the world’s largest bilingual city, it´s where English and French cultures meet and in 2006 Monteral was named a UNESCO City of Design.
Located on an island in the St. Lawrence River, Montreal is an exciting city where you can enjoy a rich cultural heritage. Famous for their jazz and comdey festival along with other types of live street performances, excellent theatre and concerts given in both French & English, a vibrant nightlife and lovely walks on the cobblestone streets of the Old Port.
As with many Canadian cities, its the combination of a wide range of cultures that live there that make it an amazing destination to visit. Enjoy the wide range of choices from over 5000 restaurants in the city, museums and art galleries, shopping for bargains along Queen Street West or visiting the beautiful and stately neighbourhoods around the downtown area.
The cosmopolitan Vancouver setting offers magnificent sea-to-sky views of the Pacific Ocean, towering snow-capped mountains and verdant forests, where it is possible to enjoy volleyball on the beach in the morning followed by snowboarding or skiing in the afternoon. Come and join in the fun, have a fantastic experience and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Vancouver, recently hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics, and here you can experience and enjoy some of the quality facilities and venues which were created for the event. This city is known as Canada’s gateway to the Pacific with its outstanding natural setting and cosmopolitan flair.
While in Vancouver you must visit majestic Stanley Park and at least one of the eight city beaches. If it's the right season, you also shouldn´t miss the opportunity to go whale watching. This friendly and picturesque west coast centre offers you culture, recreation, history, adventure, shopping and entertainment all in one incredible setting.
Victoria is the capital of British Colombia and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver island. It is a cosmopolitan city and has great facilities thanks to previoulsy being a host of the winter Olympics.
This friendly and picturesque city has a bit of everything, whether it´s relaxing on the beach or skiing in the nearby mountains. And of course you still have museums, shopping and all forms of entertainment at your fingerrtips.
The school is centrally located and well connected to all major transport hubs.