If your next destination is canada whether you are planning to visit or study or even settle in it.

I will introduce to you a general guide about the life in Canada as the first part of many series. 

Canada is consistently ranked as the top place to live in a variety of studies. In both the years, 2018 and 2019 Canada was ranked the third most desirable country according to US News & World Report. This is because of the accessibility to education, its high life longevity (Canada has a universal health system) as well as lower crime and violence rates. It’s not surprising that increasingly more international students are opting to pursue their studies in Canada.

Population

Canada is a vast country with a population of 36.7million. has a population of around 36.7 million. Most Canadians have origins from Europe. The second part of the twentieth century witnessed significant growth in the amount people who came from Asia and the Caribbean and Africa. There are more than 260 ethnic groups in Canada. The country also has an extensive aboriginal population that is comprised of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis.

Geography

Canada lies in the north portion of the North American continent and is the second-largest nation on the planet. Despite its immense size, most of the population is located just a couple hundred km from the border with South America.

Canada is home to more than two million lakes, as well as vast mountain ranges which comprise those of the Torngats, Appalachians, and the Rocky Mountains. The most significant river that flows through Canada is the St. Lawrence River, which is 3,058 km long and serves as a seaway for vessels traveling that travel from across the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

Canadian Values

Canada is a vast country that is very diverse in its population, its landscape, and its climate. This is why the Canadian lifestyle will differ from one person to another. Canadians are diverse people who practice a variety of faiths, and more than 20 percent of them have no religion. Canadians share many important values like the conviction in the equality of all people and respect for everyone. These values are what make Canada known as a welcoming peaceful, peace-loving, and secure country where you can reside.

Climate

 

The climate of Canada is as diverse as its inhabitants. While the northern region is characterized by a harsh climate in the arctic, that region is mostly empty. Some of the most population-rich regions in Canada located in the southern regions bordering the US border have four distinct seasons in a single year. While winter is longer than summer in the majority of areas of Canada, the summers are extremely hot. Rainfall can range between moderate and light, and heavy snowfalls are common in some regions.

The winters are milder in the south due to the influence moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern summers are more prolonged, but also more humid, with temperatures hovering around 20oC from mid-June until mid-September. In winter, temperatures of 25oC are not unusual. As expected, the temperatures in autumn and spring tend to be more temperate.

Canadian Provinces

Canada is comprised of ten provinces as well as three territories. From east to west, the provinces include British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Labrador. The territories include the Yukon as well as the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Despite the immense size of Canada however, the majority of Canada’s inhabitants live in a small zone of towns and cities within 100 km from that US border. The density of population in Canada is among the lowest in the world at 3.9 people per square km.

In 2018, the most populous cities in terms of the number of people living in Canada are:

• Toronto
• Montreal
• Vancouver
• Calgary

Languages

Canada is home to two languages, English as well as French. English is the primary language for about 59 percent of Canadians while French is the primary language spoken by approximately 23 percent. 18 percent of Canadians have several mother languages or have a mother tongue that’s other than English as well as French.

The Official Language Act makes English and French the official languages of Canada and includes measures to boost the viability and growth of English and French minorities linguistically. The federal institutions of Canada reflect the equality of the two official languages by providing bilingual services.

The other languages that are spoken throughout Canada are Chinese, Panjabi, Spanish, Arabic, and Tagalog. The most commonly used Aboriginal indigenous languages include Cree, Inuktitut, and Innu/Montagnais.

Social life

Canada is a large country, and having a lively social life and activities is always to your advantage. It all depends on the location whether you will need a short ride in the car or the plane. 

Visiting Niagara Falls

Exploring Banff National Park

Skiing in Whistler

Sight-seeing on Prince Edward Island

There’s plenty to see and explore, but you’ll never be bored to keep you entertained even when you’re not working