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When I was a semi truck driver, I went through Canada many times. One thing I noticed is the people were more friendly than the US. I became lost while driving my semi truck, and people were helpful in finding my way around. If I was younger I would certainly consider moving to Canada.
I had a man of color get scared during the 70's when I smiled at him and said hello...he told me he could be linched in his own nation for even talking to me... The USA and Canada are not that different. We have only 15% the population of the USA, and so there are fewer of us fighting over resources, making us more friendly and conservative...but increase our numbers to those of the USA and you will find the level of aggression increases with population. We are not all fighting over the limited resources available, water is in abundance but take that away and we would be just as violent as anyone else forced to live where choices are few and resources limited
@@maximoutbound1265 the southern USA- mind you it was the 70's... He was dressed well, what we would call a dandy today, and I thought he looked handsome, and so I told him so...( I was just a kid, but it stuck with me what he said, as it made me feel sad for him)
Quebec road signs are all in French. I do recommend learning some directional words, Mon-Fri, bridge, road, downtown, etc. in French before visiting Quebec.
4:39 I am loving the part where the Russian immigrant is speaking English with a light accent, but the Canadian police officer is speaking with a heavy Russian accent. Xddd
I don't think so...... speaking Russian, there is a very limited group of people living here.... maybe 20 thousand ... So where would they take these Russian policemen.....?....and what for....?
or FAR EAST ASIAN and RUDE and UNMANNERED LIKE A HELL WHICH I MET... YUCK... THE ONLY NICE POLICE IS THOSE IN EUROPE WHO WALK WITH THE MASHINE GUN... They are nice and polite even when they shake you off...
Money(Canada Dollar) Cold Weather(-30'C ~ +30'C) ID everywhere to go Adapters(don't buy it at the airport: expensive!) Drive License Language: English(Most), French(Quebec+) Clothes: don't care Taxes: around 15% excluded on the price(vary on the item) Free WIFI everywhere! Multiculturalism: you can find your community Insurance you need Opening Hours: Close at 5 p.m. Weed(legal)
"We're still here.. We are not going anywhere." ~ Native Americans 🤔 - Indigenous Native Americans population in their motherland, the Continent of America before European Colonizers arrived was around 15 millions, while European population in their motherland, Continent of Europe was around 25 millions. - Today, Native Americans population in their motherland is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continent of America + Europe, is a staggering 'TWO BILLIONS'!
"We're still here.. We are not going anywhere." ~ Native Americans 🤔 - Indigenous Native Americans population in their motherland, the Continent of America before European Colonizers arrived was around 15 millions, while European population in their motherland, Continent of Europe was around 25 millions. - Today, Native Americans population in their motherland is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continent of America + Europe, is a staggering 'TWO BILLIONS'!
@@Aria-cd6dq My jaw dropped as I read mega genocide of indigenous Native Americans population in their motherland, the Continent of America before European Colonizers arrived was around 15 millions, while European population in their motherland, Continent of Europe was around 25 millions. Today, Native Americans population in their motherland is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continent of America + Europe, is a staggering 'TWO BILLIONS'! A sad truth. 😔
I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and we love to have visitors and newcomers from around the world ❤. One thing we’ve noticed about visitors is that they are often unprepared for 1) cold winter weather and 2) the vastness of the country. Travelling around inside Canada can mean great distances! If you’re in Toronto, don’t expect to take a drive to Calgary for lunch. That’s comparable to driving from Moscow to Barcelona 😆
You mention not being prepared for the cold winters here, during the 88 Olympics in Calgary the Jamaican bobsledding team came here totally unprepared. I don't even think they had coats at least if the movie 'Cool Runnings' is correct in that.
Don’t go to Canada- I thought it was good too but then I watch videos on immigration to Canada - one of the worst countries in the world. Immigrants leave ASAP.
Well thank you. Canadian here, your instructions were definitely on point and complimentary. Welcome, I hope you enjoy your time here. Stay safe, and call your mother...we like it when you do.
Re French: Ontario also requires French in much of the government jobs or in places like parts of South Western Ontario and much of Northern Ontario. Re opening hours are not the hard and fast closing at 5:00 pm. Check on the internet because some stores close at 5:00 but others will be open until 7:00 pm and still others will be open 24/7. But this is a pretty good guide overall.
thank you for these amazing tips and advices!! i really want to move to Canada but I’m kinda scared but after listening to you I feel more safe! thank you so much!
Yulia, Thanks for this video. I'm looking forward on my journey on moving to Canada. I found a Russian community in Vancouver, That will be one my first stops on meeting new people. Great content thanks for sharing.
Hi, Yulia! Im a Brazilian lost soul in Calgary ! 🇧🇷🇨🇦I have been living here for 21 years but this current weather is so apocalyptical! 🥶Until yesterday we had -45C wind chill! I wish you a Merry Christmas and. Happy New Year! 🎉
Hahahahaha, good point. A lot of people (Canadians especially) think the weather, good or bad, stops at the 49th parallel. The Cascades (& the wet or snowy conditions) don’t stop at the border, the semi desert of eastern Washington continues north, well into the Okanagan…..
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I think the only thing you missed was be aware of how large the country is… If your going to Vancouver, Calgary or Banff, realize its a 4-5 hour flight to get to Toronto or Quebec and more to get to the east coast. I know Russians should know this, but its not always apparent to other nationalities. Cheers, interesting content.
@@ccloudiee yes. Canada is big. But Russia is bigger, but I guess that’s two continents. Lol. Ya. I went to school in Halifax and had relatives in BC. Long flight. :). My previous comment was because I was viewing the video on a flight from calgary to Dallas.
@@davidlawlor3326 shdhdjd im from europe and i dont really have a very clear image of the maps in my head but im guessing it truly is a big distance! you surely do some travelling on the way :) i love to travel so i wouldnt mind flights at all!
Open hours are highly variable from province to province. Taking your example, IKEA, in Montreal on a Monday 10am-5:30pm. In Halifax it's 9:30am to 8:00pm
@@dubiousdistinction6500 I am Ontario born and raisedd and there are plenty of stores that close by 5 in Ontario. Particularly on Sunday and Monday and especially if you live outside the big cities.
That's right. Here in BC, major malls are open until 9pm typically on Wed-Fri and sometimes Sat (but some things close early on Sat night). Other days they're open until 6 or 7. Large stores like Ikea are open until 9pm most nights except for Sunday and sometimes Saturday. But this advice is good: check before you head out!
Great advice Yulia! Make sure the weather you check is for the part of Canada you're travelling to though. It's a big country with completely different weather in each area. The electrical adapters for equipment you plan to bring is a good idea. However note that the voltage used in Canada is 110 vs the 220 volts in most of Europe. So your equipment from home that uses high voltage (kettles etc) will likely not work properly here and you will need to purchase replacements.
I'm born Canadian. My family on my dad's side has been in Toronto for over 200 years (mom's only 95 years). I've never lived abroad but I've travelled the world extensively (370 cities, across 40 countries and counting). I love finding out about the places I visit, and love learning about other cultures. My wife is an immigrant and my grade school daughter is bi-cultural and speaks 3 languages fluently, plus one passable. This experience has always made me curious about what others think of Canada, especially those that come to live here for a time or permanently. I've watched at least a dozen TH-camr channels on the new comer experience. Yulia, yours is one of the best. Snappy delivery and practical advise, with an eyes wide open point of view. I agree with other commenters about store openings and distances. My brother-in-law once wanted to visit the Yukon, while visiting us on a week long visit. I advised that was not possible... with normal travel methods. Nonetheless, kudos Yulia! I'll check out a few more of your posts. I've liked and subscribed.
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I am from canada. Born and raised in Newfoundland. We are not keen on speaking french here either. I love learning new things about Canada. Thanks again
Living in Quebec does not required absolutely to speak french as long as you choose Montreal or close area. You can work english only and also get many choices of english schools. there is big pressure from a portion of the population to protect french, this is why Quebec government is pushing in that direction. In reality a big portion of the population does not care so much, they decided to be bilingual because it was the best choice in actual situation. This said I highly recommend to learn french if you decide to live here, it will just be easier on long term and it is a mark of respect to the local population. If you just visit you still welcome even if you do not speak a french word, population in contact with tourists (even outside of Montreal) normally speak english just enough good to get a nice experience.
Montréal is more flexible for the language at work because of several managers who dont have much respect about the french aspect of the city (the Montréal charter's first article states that its a french-speaking city) and the province... You're right, there's pressure from a major part of the population to enforce the use and respect of french but its nothing that, its also the very own governmental initiative of the provincial leaders. Its far from being accurate to say that a large part of the population doesnt care and decided to be bilingual. A wider portion of the people living here do care about the french aspect of the province. Most people knows english or a basic form of it, but that doesnt mean they live in bilinguality all the time. I am biligual in terms of technicalities, like for commenting on TH-cam :), but i live my life in french at 99.9%. For tourism, we can all serve and help visitors in english if they desire so. You're kinda misleading and contradictory when you say early on that its not required to speak french to live in Québec, and couple of lines later, that you strongly recommend of learning it to live here. The best idea would be to just learn it and making effort in regard to its usage. Like you said, its a mark of respect for the population of the province and its heritage, it can only be good.
Dear Yulia, thank you very much for your tips, please remember that to translate your drivers license in Ontario is mandatory that the translator is certified by ATIO, the regulatory organization. I spent money translating at the notary and had to pay again for a certified translator. I love your videos. Wish you an amazing Christmas and new year.😘
As always, she excels at raising useful topics and sharing daily details with her friends about Canada, thank you for your tireless efforts Yulia and the amazing thing is that in my entire life, I never knew there was money that couldn't be torn apart (this is Canadian development today.) Live money for life! I love Canada. I hope to join Toronto Teaching University and live in Canada with pride. Today I am proud of what I learned from you ،،،
You forgot to mention tipping. There are lots of services you are expected to provide a tip for. If you by a meal for $20, you will be paying $26 or $27 by the time you add the tax and a 15% to 20% tip. Gets quite shocking when you pick up the tab for an expensive meal!
Yes. Like America, Canada’s servers typically make minimum wage so they rely on tips to make a reasonable living. However the minimum wage tends to be higher here than in the US, so perhaps they don’t rely on tips quite as much.
Another thing is in some places in Canada the wether changes really quickly, is called a chinook, one minute is clear sky’s the nexts is really windy or snowing, can get frustrated some times
There's a thing about shopping malls and stores. Not every province or city will have the same time opening or closing. You'll have to go online and check operational hours. Where you are, maybe everything closes at 5pm. Here in Winnipeg, some malls open at 8am and some at 9am. Then there's week operational hours. Monday to Wednesday even occasionally Thursday, most malls close at 6:00pm where I am. Occasionally Thursday or Friday to Saturday (due to those days being heavy shopping days, also with people getting paid on Thursdays & Fridays) most malls close at 9pm, or occasionally 10pm. Sundays always has the least operational hours. between 10am or 12 noon, to 5, or 6pm
Hello This is Yulia, I live in New-Brunswick, and we are a Bilingual province, our province is French and English. If you are Fully Bilingual, French and English, written and spoken, you have a better chance of getting a job and a better position in a job.
Not all malls close at 5pm especially not grocery stores. I've lived in many different provinces and currently live in Edmonton and I've visited many malls that close at 9pm from Monday to Friday with reduced hours during the weekend. Many malls drastically cut their hours during the pandemic but they should be back to their usual hours now. Maybe in smaller towns but I've never seen a mall close at 5pm unless it's a weekend or a holiday.
Hey Yulia, pretty cool video, and I love your attitude towards Canada. There are a few other important things for foreigners to know. You said check the weather. Absolutely correct - but make sure it is the weather at your destination!! Canada is HUGE! Not quite as big a Russia, of course, but weather in Halifax is not the same as Toronto, or Montreal. Calgary and Vancouver have very different climates. There are over 7000 km of road between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific, so check the weather in the place you are going to be visiting. Also, your point on store hours is good, too. Here in Calgary all the big malls are open late on Thursday, and Friday. Of course at this time of year they are open late every day. We have had many visitors come to see us in Alberta, and they want to take a weekend drive to Toronto or Montreal!!!! That is NOT POSSIBLE!! It takes about 3 days to drive EACH way, and to see anything of those places you need at least a few days there. Maybe your next video can include ‘must see’ places from across the country. I hope you have the chance to go to the Bay of Fundy, Vancouver Island, the Calgary Stampede, Banff and Jasper, Vancouver’s Chinatown, and Prince Edward Island. Maybe someday, I will get the chance to visit Russia!! I know it is bigger than Canada. What do you think are the ‘must see’ places there? I know I would want to see the Winter Palace, the Black Sea beaches, Lake Urial, and the Red Square in Moscow.
Hi Collette, thanks a lot for your input! "Must see places" sounds fun. I'm gonna put it in my content plan. As for Russia, I'd say Moscow and Saint Petersburg (classic), lake Baikal and Siberia in general. If you have time, you can also visit Kamchatka. I've never been myself but it looks A-mazing 💙
Canada is much larger than Russia,it was smaller ,when Russia consisted of being The Soviet Union ,today Canada is (not 100% positive on this but maybe 2nd largest in the world ,but larger than Russia
@@thedalmatian5752 sorry, but that is incorrect. Russia is still larger than Canada. Russia is the greatest in area, and Canada is second greatest in area of all the nations in the world.
Hi! Next year I’ll be going to BC or alberta from october till april. (workaway) I’ve heard the weather is really really cold. Are there any activities in the winter and is christmas a big thing? Or is it mostly waiting inside until winter passes?
Marit, there are lots of winter activities. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating to name a few. In the cities there are also indoor swimming pools, ice rinks, hockey games, and curling clubs in just about every small town. Christmas is a big thing. All the shopping malls and major stores begin to decorate as soon as Halloween is over - and some even before. I hope you have a great time in Canada.
The temperature in Toronto reaches -25 maybe 2 times per winter, not every year. And if you speak about "feels like", it different story. You forgot to mention, that "Beaver Tail" in Canada it's sweet pastry, and not the real beaver's tail.
Stores usually only close as early as 5pm on Sundays! The rest of the days of the week the earliest I've seen things close is like 6pm if it's a family business or something, but most big businesses stay open until at least 7pm so that people who get off of work can still come and get anything they need :) at least here in Ontario
Once you drive out of Montreal there are fewer people who speak French especially if it's not a big tourist place like Mont Tremblant. Eastern Townships had a lot of people in customer service who only spoke French.
People usually understand it but because they never practice it, they aren't at ease to speak it. It's mostly older people. And yes even if they do speak it they don't feel the need to speak it just as if we go in calgary, I don't expect people to speak or understand french.
i am a frnech canadian , south shore of Montreal ... anywhere you go in the province of Quebec you can speak english .... easter townships is bilingual , south shore of Montreal , North shore , Laurentians , Quebec city , Saguenay , Sherbrooke
@@jeanbolduc5818 a number of customer service people in Granby didn't speak English when I was there. Also in St. Jovite near Tremblant. Outside of Montreal and the tourist areas English is less common.
It’s cold a f here!!! 🥶 bring your most warmest coat ever!!! Tobogganing is a blast tho! And snow shoeing. 🤗🤗 P. S don’t forget the mittens!! And hot chocolate!
To get a higher level view of Canada remember the following. Canada, unlike most countries, is an amalgamation of a group of semi autonomous states. That's why the legal age to purchase alcohol and weed varies state to state. Your drivers license, health card, specific laws are issued and administered by the individual province.
This is a nice video. The scenery in different parts of Ontario- the Bruce Peninsula is very lovely. Also BC is nice with the mountains especially Jasper and Banff
Hi, first time watcher and U.S. citizen here! I live in the central plains of the U.S., and we get cold winters here. I own a fur coat, for which I’m grateful, and if I were to visit anywhere in Canada October to April (?), March anyway, I’d bring the fur to wear.
Unless you're goning to Yukon, North West Territories, Nunavut or Nunavik... You won't need that fur coat before late December and surely not later than the first week of March or late February. You can forget it for October, November and April!
I guess the insurance depends on the province requirement however some countries like Belgium and France are exempted to apply for insurance in the Quebec area. Perhaps, some other countries are exempted in other areas as well.
It's because of the provincial government had some negotiations with France and Belgium to ease tourism. It's a kind of friendship ties with theses countries. Quebec always have strong ties with others french speaking countries.
Mall/store hours change daily and with holidays. Downtown stores have shorter hours than malls, grocery stores and box stores (like Walmart)…. Those tend to be open longer hours
Each province is different on a few things that you mentioned. Taxes are lowest in Alberta with only 5% being added on to purchases and this is the Federal GST. Another thing is store/mall closing times and lots of malls are opened late on numerous days but it does somewhat depend on the city also.
Canada and Australia are the two most sought after countries to move to, so be sure you have a degree or something useful to offer the country. It’s not hard if you come from EU or something, but having high qualifications etc makes it easier to get a visa.
I've been folowing you and your videos for a while now, and, even your English was always good, now your accent is AMAZING! I hope I can talk like you some day
Thank you!! I like your videos. It helps me to broaden my knowledge of Canada. You always influences me and entertains me by sharing your information of your life in Canada. Because of you,I will be able to achieve my goal in Canada :)
I'm a cashier. Handle cash all the time. It DOES rip, if it gets a small rip, that becomes a big rip very fast. You can wash it, but DO NOT dry it. It melts. Leave cash bills on the dashboard on a hot summer day, it melts.
Thank you for sharing, I like the way you talk, it's my first time watching your video, and I just subscribed! Excited about moving to Toronto soon, thanks again!
I tell everyone: I strongly suggest you find a winter sport you enjoy. Your perspective of cold will change completely. Also, forget getting the chic winter coat: choose the one that is made of breathable and warm material, regardless of style. Nothing worse than being damp in bitter cold.
🇨🇦 Super helpful tips for anyone considering moving to Canada! This video is a great starting point to prepare for a smooth transition. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to more informative content.
Good the video is also for thoose who will visit Canada, im Native Swede and will visit West Canada on end of july, places like Banff-Vancouver-Tofino incl, Toronto, hope this summer there are no bushfires like last year.
Stores and malls use to close at 9 pm then came Covid restrictions...when the restrictions were lifted , a lot of people did not want to go back to work and with a large staff shortage now there is reduced hours in a lot of businesses
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Quebecer here: If you want to experience our warmth, please just acknowledge that the main language is French, instead of just starting to speak in English. Otherwise, you will get the same level of coldness as if you simply began addressing an Albertan in French. Just say "Excuse me, I don't speak French." 99.99% of the time, you will get a big smile and the person will do their best to soeak to you in English.
Most of this is very accurate, but as a Canadian, there are a few things I would clarify. Canada is a very big country and there are big differences from province to province. Here in British Columbia, you are much more likely to hear Punjabi or Cantonese than French. On the other hand, this video underestimates the number of Quebeckers who speak French only. According to the 2016 census, it's 50% and I've encountered many people in suburbs of Montreal and Gatineau, plus rural areas, who hardly speak any English at all. Also, except for bilingual New Brunswick, all the Atlantic provinces are overwhelmingly English speaking.
Too bad I'm watching this video 3days after posting it, before I continue with the video, I just wanna let you know I love your sweater...it made you look absolutely gorgeous....
You can't IRON the new notes. They shrink. You could iron the old linen notes. They smoothed out nicely, didn't shrink, and were easier to handle than the crumpled notes.
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Can you get me a job in Canada please
God bless you, help me I like visit for canada.
There is a general sales tax on everything except food,I think it is around 13%, on top of the advertised price.
Hi, if I speak here then I must know about Canada I really greatful to your that you all giving Oppertuontes
When I was a semi truck driver, I went through Canada many times. One thing I noticed is the people were more friendly than the US. I became lost while driving my semi truck, and people were helpful in finding my way around.
If I was younger I would certainly consider moving to Canada.
I had a man of color get scared during the 70's when I smiled at him and said hello...he told me he could be linched in his own nation for even talking to me...
The USA and Canada are not that different. We have only 15% the population of the USA, and so there are fewer of us fighting over resources, making us more friendly and conservative...but increase our numbers to those of the USA and you will find the level of aggression increases with population.
We are not all fighting over the limited resources available, water is in abundance but take that away and we would be just as violent as anyone else forced to live where choices are few and resources limited
@@c.a.greene8395 where was the man from?
@@maximoutbound1265 the southern USA- mind you it was the 70's...
He was dressed well, what we would call a dandy today, and I thought he looked handsome, and so I told him so...( I was just a kid, but it stuck with me what he said, as it made me feel sad for him)
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Quebec road signs are all in French. I do recommend learning some directional words, Mon-Fri, bridge, road, downtown, etc. in French before visiting Quebec.
AUTOMATED UNSWERING MASHINE...
4:39 I am loving the part where the Russian immigrant is speaking English with a light accent, but the Canadian police officer is speaking with a heavy Russian accent. Xddd
hahaha the Russian accent appears when you don’t expect it 😂😂😂
I don't think so...... speaking Russian, there is a very limited group of people living here.... maybe 20 thousand ... So where would they take these Russian policemen.....?....and what for....?
I actually thought she was French Canadian at first.
or FAR EAST ASIAN and RUDE and UNMANNERED LIKE A HELL WHICH I MET... YUCK...
THE ONLY NICE POLICE IS THOSE IN EUROPE WHO WALK WITH THE MASHINE GUN... They are nice and polite even when they shake you off...
@@marianm8772 She meant that the accent appears in her
Money(Canada Dollar)
Cold Weather(-30'C ~ +30'C)
ID everywhere to go
Adapters(don't buy it at the airport: expensive!)
Drive License
Language: English(Most), French(Quebec+)
Clothes: don't care
Taxes: around 15% excluded on the price(vary on the item)
Free WIFI everywhere!
Multiculturalism: you can find your community
Insurance you need
Opening Hours: Close at 5 p.m.
Weed(legal)
Some parts of Canada get to -50C with the wind chill. The amount of taxes depends on the province. In British Columbia it's 12%
@@snow24lion -50` ??? That’s crazy 😭😭
"We're still here.. We are not going anywhere." ~ Native Americans 🤔
- Indigenous Native Americans population in their motherland, the Continent of America before European Colonizers arrived was around 15 millions, while European population in their motherland, Continent of Europe was around 25 millions.
- Today, Native Americans population in their motherland is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continent of America + Europe, is a staggering 'TWO BILLIONS'!
"We're still here.. We are not going anywhere." ~ Native Americans 🤔
- Indigenous Native Americans population in their motherland, the Continent of America before European Colonizers arrived was around 15 millions, while European population in their motherland, Continent of Europe was around 25 millions.
- Today, Native Americans population in their motherland is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continent of America + Europe, is a staggering 'TWO BILLIONS'!
@@Aria-cd6dq My jaw dropped as I read mega genocide of indigenous Native Americans population in their motherland, the Continent of America before European Colonizers arrived was around 15 millions, while European population in their motherland, Continent of Europe was around 25 millions.
Today, Native Americans population in their motherland is 15 million, while the European population, in the Continent of America + Europe, is a staggering 'TWO BILLIONS'! A sad truth. 😔
I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and we love to have visitors and newcomers from around the world ❤. One thing we’ve noticed about visitors is that they are often unprepared for 1) cold winter weather and 2) the vastness of the country. Travelling around inside Canada can mean great distances! If you’re in Toronto, don’t expect to take a drive to Calgary for lunch. That’s comparable to driving from Moscow to Barcelona 😆
You mention not being prepared for the cold winters here, during the 88 Olympics in Calgary the Jamaican bobsledding team came here totally unprepared. I don't even think they had coats at least if the movie 'Cool Runnings' is correct in that.
@ timmy twister. So you just proved that distances in europe are the same as in canada.
1:27 One very important detail about weather in Canada is that we use degrees Celsius rather than degrees Fahrenheit for weather.
Ok now it feels like I'm really going to Canada. If only it was true..
same
Don’t go to Canada- I thought it was good too but then I watch videos on immigration to Canada - one of the worst countries in the world. Immigrants leave ASAP.
@@bl9531 yeah no
Wdym?? Please immigrants leave?? I don't get it
@@janalise3041 plot twist: he's a xenophobic patriot who wants all immigrants to leave lmao
Most malls in Canada are open way past 5 PM, depends on the day of week! Sunday hours are shorter vs Mon to Sat
In Yukon pubs don’t allow children. I’m from Ontario but I went to Yukon. Odd.
@@ballshd68419 are kids allowed in any bars in Canada? Don't think so
@@larrybxl5406 yes. Kids are allowed in bar or grills. I’m in Ontario and kids can definitely go into pubs. Not in Yukon though
@@ballshd68419 only in licensed restaurants, not in a pure bar (for drinking only)
@@larrybxl5406 ya. Exactly
it's midnight in my country and the background music is so much soothing. great talk and information !!
merci :)
Well thank you. Canadian here, your instructions were definitely on point and complimentary. Welcome, I hope you enjoy your time here. Stay safe, and call your mother...we like it when you do.
Re French: Ontario also requires French in much of the government jobs or in places like parts of South Western Ontario and much of Northern Ontario. Re opening hours are not the hard and fast closing at 5:00 pm. Check on the internet because some stores close at 5:00 but others will be open until 7:00 pm and still others will be open 24/7. But this is a pretty good guide overall.
I live in Canada already but it's cool watching videos like this, great video :)
Thank you very much for this video.
I am planning studying in Canada next year.
I hope this works.
“What the hell was that”. I’m a born Canadian and I’ve been saying that all of my life about our weather.
haha yes!
Same like, why does it snow in summer?
kalam jamil
@@hyperventilatinghyena547 no , summer can be very hot and humid and 40 c from june to september
@@jeanbolduc5818 Omg which cities?
thank you for these amazing tips and advices!! i really want to move to Canada but I’m kinda scared but after listening to you I feel more safe! thank you so much!
I’m glad you liked my videos 🙏🏼🌻
Feeling like Cinderella naegga bionhaee
@@salwasalim9840 HELP- AHAHAH
Can you feel the rush can you feel the rush ?
لماذا تخاف كندا هل هي بلد مخيف حقا اريد الهجرة الى كندا هل اتراجع عن هذا
Yulia, Thanks for this video. I'm looking forward on my journey on moving to Canada. I found a Russian community in Vancouver, That will be one my first stops on meeting new people.
Great content thanks for sharing.
thank you and best of luck to you ☀️
I am an international student from Europe, so maybe I don't need to find a community bez I LIVE alone lol
I love your smile and the way you talk， looking forward to seeing more updates about Canada！ They are very useful.
Thank you so much!
Hi, Yulia! Im a Brazilian lost soul in Calgary ! 🇧🇷🇨🇦I have been living here for 21 years but this current weather is so apocalyptical! 🥶Until yesterday we had -45C wind chill! I wish you a Merry Christmas and. Happy New Year! 🎉
This video brings just good vibes for people wanted to migrate or travel to Canada. Tnx for the info in regards to the weed part 😁👌
Same with Washington when it comes to checking the weather several times a day, and choose an umbrella carefully so as not to create a sail.
Hahahahaha, good point. A lot of people (Canadians especially) think the weather, good or bad, stops at the 49th parallel. The Cascades (& the wet or snowy conditions) don’t stop at the border, the semi desert of eastern Washington continues north, well into the Okanagan…..
You are a blessing to everyone. Thank you for your work! 🙌🏻😁
my pleasure!
KEEP ME OUT OF 'THAT' BLESSING...... would you...!
Thank you so much sis, it's very useful. Keep going..! I hope those who want to migrate to Canada this year will be successful, myself included
Amen
These fraudsters making such videos are actually into inducement & allurement type of business using the techniques of convincing, confusing and cheating. So better not believe in their tall video stories, else you can fall in their traps.
Upstate, NY (where I live) is very similar climate wise to Ontario and Montreal.
I think the only thing you missed was be aware of how large the country is… If your going to Vancouver, Calgary or Banff, realize its a 4-5 hour flight to get to Toronto or Quebec and more to get to the east coast. I know Russians should know this, but its not always apparent to other nationalities. Cheers, interesting content.
4-5 hours FLIGHT? thats actually insane!! canada is so big!!
@@ccloudiee yes. Canada is big. But Russia is bigger, but I guess that’s two continents. Lol. Ya. I went to school in Halifax and had relatives in BC. Long flight. :). My previous comment was because I was viewing the video on a flight from calgary to Dallas.
@@davidlawlor3326 shdhdjd im from europe and i dont really have a very clear image of the maps in my head but im guessing it truly is a big distance! you surely do some travelling on the way :) i love to travel so i wouldnt mind flights at all!
A good quality road trip across Canada would take a good portion of the summer!
Open hours are highly variable from province to province. Taking your example, IKEA, in Montreal on a Monday 10am-5:30pm. In Halifax it's 9:30am to 8:00pm
ya dont know any store in ontario that closes at 5..
@@dubiousdistinction6500 I am Ontario born and raisedd and there are plenty of stores that close by 5 in Ontario. Particularly on Sunday and Monday and especially if you live outside the big cities.
That's right. Here in BC, major malls are open until 9pm typically on Wed-Fri and sometimes Sat (but some things close early on Sat night). Other days they're open until 6 or 7. Large stores like Ikea are open until 9pm most nights except for Sunday and sometimes Saturday. But this advice is good: check before you head out!
Great advice Yulia! Make sure the weather you check is for the part of Canada you're travelling to though. It's a big country with completely different weather in each area. The electrical adapters for equipment you plan to bring is a good idea. However note that the voltage used in Canada is 110 vs the 220 volts in most of Europe. So your equipment from home that uses high voltage (kettles etc) will likely not work properly here and you will need to purchase replacements.
I was born Canada. So excited to renew my passport. It arrives in a couple days.
Lovely dear really appreciated
You even remember about adopters that’s amazing
I'm born Canadian. My family on my dad's side has been in Toronto for over 200 years (mom's only 95 years). I've never lived abroad but I've travelled the world extensively (370 cities, across 40 countries and counting). I love finding out about the places I visit, and love learning about other cultures. My wife is an immigrant and my grade school daughter is bi-cultural and speaks 3 languages fluently, plus one passable. This experience has always made me curious about what others think of Canada, especially those that come to live here for a time or permanently. I've watched at least a dozen TH-camr channels on the new comer experience. Yulia, yours is one of the best. Snappy delivery and practical advise, with an eyes wide open point of view. I agree with other commenters about store openings and distances. My brother-in-law once wanted to visit the Yukon, while visiting us on a week long visit. I advised that was not possible... with normal travel methods. Nonetheless, kudos Yulia! I'll check out a few more of your posts. I've liked and subscribed.
Thanks for the appetiting her good work she deserves
Safety tip. Don't use debit or credit in taxi. Pay with cash.
thank you yulia, your English is perfect and easy to understand, wish all the best
Thank you! 😃
Easy to watch, so fun, especially the way you switch accent to Russian))
it's my favorite one haha! spasibo 😉
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FOR NOT TO BE EITHER CANANDIAN OR RUSSIAN one do not know whether should laugh or cry about HIGHLY DISGUASTIN DIALEC WHICH IS JUST SO POPULAR IN AUSTRALIA. INTRUDUCED BY CHRISTI EVENS
I am from canada. Born and raised in Newfoundland. We are not keen on speaking french here either. I love learning new things about Canada. Thanks again
Living in Quebec does not required absolutely to speak french as long as you choose Montreal or close area. You can work english only and also get many choices of english schools. there is big pressure from a portion of the population to protect french, this is why Quebec government is pushing in that direction. In reality a big portion of the population does not care so much, they decided to be bilingual because it was the best choice in actual situation. This said I highly recommend to learn french if you decide to live here, it will just be easier on long term and it is a mark of respect to the local population. If you just visit you still welcome even if you do not speak a french word, population in contact with tourists (even outside of Montreal) normally speak english just enough good to get a nice experience.
Montréal is more flexible for the language at work because of several managers who dont have much respect about the french aspect of the city (the Montréal charter's first article states that its a french-speaking city) and the province...
You're right, there's pressure from a major part of the population to enforce the use and respect of french but its nothing that, its also the very own governmental initiative of the provincial leaders. Its far from being accurate to say that a large part of the population doesnt care and decided to be bilingual. A wider portion of the people living here do care about the french aspect of the province. Most people knows english or a basic form of it, but that doesnt mean they live in bilinguality all the time. I am biligual in terms of technicalities, like for commenting on TH-cam :), but i live my life in french at 99.9%. For tourism, we can all serve and help visitors in english if they desire so.
You're kinda misleading and contradictory when you say early on that its not required to speak french to live in Québec, and couple of lines later, that you strongly recommend of learning it to live here. The best idea would be to just learn it and making effort in regard to its usage. Like you said, its a mark of respect for the population of the province and its heritage, it can only be good.
Dear Yulia, thank you very much for your tips, please remember that to translate your drivers license in Ontario is mandatory that the translator is certified by ATIO, the regulatory organization. I spent money translating at the notary and had to pay again for a certified translator. I love your videos. Wish you an amazing Christmas and new year.😘
thanks for the info! didn’t know that 🙏🏼 happy new year to you too 🎉🎄🌞
hayaah saeida lakum ...
Where is ATIO ? In Canada? I thought of translating it here and then go
Hi am Boadi Ibrahim from Ghana and would like to study in Canada collage
As always, she excels at raising useful topics and sharing daily details with her friends about Canada, thank you for your tireless efforts Yulia and the amazing thing is that in my entire life, I never knew there was money that couldn't be torn apart (this is Canadian development today.) Live money for life! I love Canada. I hope to join Toronto Teaching University and live in Canada with pride. Today I am proud of what I learned from you ،،،
thank you very much! I hope your plan comes true very soon too 🙏🏼 best of luck!
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You forgot to mention tipping. There are lots of services you are expected to provide a tip for. If you by a meal for $20, you will be paying $26 or $27 by the time you add the tax and a 15% to 20% tip. Gets quite shocking when you pick up the tab for an expensive meal!
Yes. Like America, Canada’s servers typically make minimum wage so they rely on tips to make a reasonable living. However the minimum wage tends to be higher here than in the US, so perhaps they don’t rely on tips quite as much.
This is normal - near 20% tip. In proper managed places, the tips split between all workers. It also nice to tip even if you do the take away.
Another thing is in some places in Canada the wether changes really quickly, is called a chinook, one minute is clear sky’s the nexts is really windy or snowing, can get frustrated some times
There's a thing about shopping malls and stores. Not every province or city will have the same time opening or closing. You'll have to go online and check operational hours. Where you are, maybe everything closes at 5pm. Here in Winnipeg, some malls open at 8am and some at 9am. Then there's week operational hours. Monday to Wednesday even occasionally Thursday, most malls close at 6:00pm where I am. Occasionally Thursday or Friday to Saturday (due to those days being heavy shopping days, also with people getting paid on Thursdays & Fridays) most malls close at 9pm, or occasionally 10pm. Sundays always has the least operational hours. between 10am or 12 noon, to 5, or 6pm
I love so much to stay in Canada. A very nice country in everything.thanks for your channel a very informative especially those new comers.
I'm a Canadian, and Thank You Yulia ! You have been a great Ambassador for my country.
happy to hear that 🙏🏼
Hello This is Yulia, I live in New-Brunswick, and we are a Bilingual province, our province is French and English. If you are Fully Bilingual, French and English, written and spoken, you have a better chance of getting a job and a better position in a job.
Not all malls close at 5pm especially not grocery stores. I've lived in many different provinces and currently live in Edmonton and I've visited many malls that close at 9pm from Monday to Friday with reduced hours during the weekend. Many malls drastically cut their hours during the pandemic but they should be back to their usual hours now. Maybe in smaller towns but I've never seen a mall close at 5pm unless it's a weekend or a holiday.
Love the way you speak super friendly
thanks 🙏🏼
Hey Yulia, pretty cool video, and I love your attitude towards Canada. There are a few other important things for foreigners to know. You said check the weather. Absolutely correct - but make sure it is the weather at your destination!! Canada is HUGE! Not quite as big a Russia, of course, but weather in Halifax is not the same as Toronto, or Montreal. Calgary and Vancouver have very different climates. There are over 7000 km of road between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific, so check the weather in the place you are going to be visiting.
Also, your point on store hours is good, too. Here in Calgary all the big malls are open late on Thursday, and Friday. Of course at this time of year they are open late every day.
We have had many visitors come to see us in Alberta, and they want to take a weekend drive to Toronto or Montreal!!!! That is NOT POSSIBLE!! It takes about 3 days to drive EACH way, and to see anything of those places you need at least a few days there.
Maybe your next video can include ‘must see’ places from across the country. I hope you have the chance to go to the Bay of Fundy, Vancouver Island, the Calgary Stampede, Banff and Jasper, Vancouver’s Chinatown, and Prince Edward Island.
Maybe someday, I will get the chance to visit Russia!! I know it is bigger than Canada. What do you think are the ‘must see’ places there? I know I would want to see the Winter Palace, the Black Sea beaches, Lake Urial, and the Red Square in Moscow.
Hi Collette, thanks a lot for your input! "Must see places" sounds fun. I'm gonna put it in my content plan. As for Russia, I'd say Moscow and Saint Petersburg (classic), lake Baikal and Siberia in general. If you have time, you can also visit Kamchatka. I've never been myself but it looks A-mazing 💙
Canada is much larger than Russia,it was smaller ,when Russia consisted of being The Soviet Union ,today Canada is (not 100% positive on this but maybe 2nd largest in the world ,but larger than Russia
@@thedalmatian5752 sorry, but that is incorrect. Russia is still larger than Canada. Russia is the greatest in area, and Canada is second greatest in area of all the nations in the world.
Hi! Next year I’ll be going to BC or alberta from october till april. (workaway) I’ve heard the weather is really really cold. Are there any activities in the winter and is christmas a big thing? Or is it mostly waiting inside until winter passes?
Marit, there are lots of winter activities. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating to name a few. In the cities there are also indoor swimming pools, ice rinks, hockey games, and curling clubs in just about every small town. Christmas is a big thing. All the shopping malls and major stores begin to decorate as soon as Halloween is over - and some even before.
I hope you have a great time in Canada.
This is a very Good video to move to Canada. Thank you for giving us very useful information in the form of this great video.
The temperature in Toronto reaches -25 maybe 2 times per winter, not every year. And if you speak about "feels like", it different story. You forgot to mention, that "Beaver Tail" in Canada it's sweet pastry, and not the real beaver's tail.
I will move to Canada after several of years so your video is so helpful to me!
Stores usually only close as early as 5pm on Sundays! The rest of the days of the week the earliest I've seen things close is like 6pm if it's a family business or something, but most big businesses stay open until at least 7pm so that people who get off of work can still come and get anything they need :) at least here in Ontario
Thanks for your comment! In Quebec stores close around 6-7pm Mon-Wed and then around 9-10pm Thu-Sat. Sunday hours depend on the store I think
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Thank you very much..
It was really helpful for me...
Once you drive out of Montreal there are fewer people who speak French especially if it's not a big tourist place like Mont Tremblant. Eastern Townships had a lot of people in customer service who only spoke French.
we drove all across Quebec and the only place where people didn't speak French was camping up North. I guess it depends on the people 👀
People usually understand it but because they never practice it, they aren't at ease to speak it. It's mostly older people. And yes even if they do speak it they don't feel the need to speak it just as if we go in calgary, I don't expect people to speak or understand french.
i am a frnech canadian , south shore of Montreal ... anywhere you go in the province of Quebec you can speak english .... easter townships is bilingual , south shore of Montreal , North shore , Laurentians , Quebec city , Saguenay , Sherbrooke
@@jeanbolduc5818 a number of customer service people in Granby didn't speak English when I was there. Also in St. Jovite near Tremblant. Outside of Montreal and the tourist areas English is less common.
It’s cold a f here!!! 🥶 bring your most warmest coat ever!!! Tobogganing is a blast tho! And snow shoeing. 🤗🤗
P. S don’t forget the mittens!! And hot chocolate!
Thank You so much Yulia for your information, this is very helpful .😀
4:01: The adapter you are showing is one for British sockets, and will not work on North American sockets.
Thank you so much!
I'm planning to move to Canada (probably New Brunswick) in the future and this video is extremely helpful!
my pleasure 🤩
First time watching one of your videos and I must say .....I like you. 😀
thank you :)
To get a higher level view of Canada remember the following. Canada, unlike most countries, is an amalgamation of a group of semi autonomous states. That's why the legal age to purchase alcohol and weed varies state to state. Your drivers license, health card, specific laws are issued and administered by the individual province.
Bravo Yulia, well done and Happy New year
This is a nice video. The scenery in different parts of Ontario- the Bruce Peninsula is very lovely. Also BC is nice with the mountains especially Jasper and Banff
Glad you enjoyed it!
COPY MASHINE FROM THE US CITIZENS COPYING WHEN THEIR CITIZENS IN EUROPE OR ASIA TALKING ABOUT THE COUNTRY THEY ARE IN .
Jasper and Banff are in Alberta.
Hi, first time watcher and U.S. citizen here! I live in the central plains of the U.S., and we get cold winters here. I own a fur coat, for which I’m grateful, and if I were to visit anywhere in Canada October to April (?), March anyway, I’d bring the fur to wear.
Unless you're goning to Yukon, North West Territories, Nunavut or Nunavik... You won't need that fur coat before late December and surely not later than the first week of March or late February.
You can forget it for October, November and April!
I guess the insurance depends on the province requirement however some countries like Belgium and France are exempted to apply for insurance in the Quebec area. Perhaps, some other countries are exempted in other areas as well.
thanks for sharing! never heard about that 👌🏼
It's because of the provincial government had some negotiations with France and Belgium to ease tourism. It's a kind of friendship ties with theses countries. Quebec always have strong ties with others french speaking countries.
I actually really like the video 😮
So enlightened!
I’m glad you do!
Mall/store hours change daily and with holidays.
Downtown stores have shorter hours than malls, grocery stores and box stores (like Walmart)…. Those tend to be open longer hours
Canadian people are the greatest. So nice!
Each province is different on a few things that you mentioned. Taxes are lowest in Alberta with only 5% being added on to purchases and this is the Federal GST. Another thing is store/mall closing times and lots of malls are opened late on numerous days but it does somewhat depend on the city also.
Useful info. Thanks for the upload 👍🏼
you’re welcome!
Thanks for this huge info. Bless you Julia
Cool tips about this dreamed country!!! OMG i want to go ther SO BADLY!!
one day you will 🔥
the last point was the most interesting for me, nice citizens help foreigners survive
I'm 14 and in few years time I will soon be an adult and I really want to move to Canada 🇨🇦 or Australia 🇦🇺
Canada and Australia are the two most sought after countries to move to, so be sure you have a degree or something useful to offer the country.
It’s not hard if you come from EU or something, but having high qualifications etc makes it easier to get a visa.
HOME from the HOME...
I'm from the Washington DC area If I don't like the weather, I'll come out in a couple of hours!
I've been folowing you and your videos for a while now, and, even your English was always good, now your accent is AMAZING! I hope I can talk like you some day
Thank you so much!! 😻😻
Thanks for the tips, I really learned new things about Canada.
Thank you!! I like your videos. It helps me to broaden my knowledge of Canada. You always
influences me and entertains me by sharing your information of your life in Canada. Because of you,I will be able to achieve my goal in Canada :)
Happy to hear that! And I wish you all the best 🙏🏻
I'm a cashier. Handle cash all the time. It DOES rip, if it gets a small rip, that becomes a big rip very fast. You can wash it, but DO NOT dry it. It melts. Leave cash bills on the dashboard on a hot summer day, it melts.
thanks Esther! never knew Canadian cash melts 🤯
Really enjoyed your video! Thanks for the value and the information
Glad you enjoyed it 🌟
Thank you for sharing, I like the way you talk, it's my first time watching your video, and I just subscribed! Excited about moving to Toronto soon, thanks again!
Thank u sis 💓 about ur view, got it the excellent way 👌 🙌
Thank you so much 🙂
I tell everyone: I strongly suggest you find a winter sport you enjoy. Your perspective of cold will change completely. Also, forget getting the chic winter coat: choose the one that is made of breathable and warm material, regardless of style. Nothing worse than being damp in bitter cold.
Note: in Ontario. Bars & the liquor store won’t accept health cards for ID
thanks for the info! but you can use an ontario photo card instead, right?
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🇨🇦 Super helpful tips for anyone considering moving to Canada! This video is a great starting point to prepare for a smooth transition. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to more informative content.
i am Definitely gonna share this ❤️ really appreciate your contents !
thaaank you 🙏🏼
not five oclock, now so many malls open untill 9:00 pm every day
Many stores closed at 5pm during the pandemic.
I like how you knew we needed that wifi info. u even said "u welcome" lmao
Good the video is also for thoose who will visit Canada, im Native Swede and will visit West Canada on end of july, places like Banff-Vancouver-Tofino incl, Toronto, hope this summer there are no bushfires like last year.
Super explanation, see soon in Canada ❤️🙏 from Sri Lanka
you’re welcome!
Stores and malls use to close at 9 pm then came Covid restrictions...when the restrictions were lifted , a lot of people did not want to go back to work and with a large staff shortage now there is reduced hours in a lot of businesses
say Hello from Iran 🙋🏻♂️❤️ Yulia
thank you for the videos your videos have a lot of helping me with my immigration to Canada and answer all of my questions 🤘🏻🙂😉❤️😊🙏🏻🙋🏻♂️
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You can get ID at the same place you get a driver's license. Looks similar but without the drivers license classification printed on it. Cheaper too.
It was really informative...thank you
my pleasure 🌻
Quebecer here: If you want to experience our warmth, please just acknowledge that the main language is French, instead of just starting to speak in English. Otherwise, you will get the same level of coldness as if you simply began addressing an Albertan in French. Just say "Excuse me, I don't speak French." 99.99% of the time, you will get a big smile and the person will do their best to soeak to you in English.
Perfect Video Yulia, i really like your videos and the information it give to me. :)
thank you 🙌🏼
Your most welcome please keep it up this great information. :)
Watching from Brampton, Ontario, Canada ❤❤❤❤❤
Most of this is very accurate, but as a Canadian, there are a few things I would clarify. Canada is a very big country and there are big differences from province to province. Here in British Columbia, you are much more likely to hear Punjabi or Cantonese than French. On the other hand, this video underestimates the number of Quebeckers who speak French only. According to the 2016 census, it's 50% and I've encountered many people in suburbs of Montreal and Gatineau, plus rural areas, who hardly speak any English at all. Also, except for bilingual New Brunswick, all the Atlantic provinces are overwhelmingly English speaking.
Oh my!
Thank you for this video I'm planning to relocate to Canada with my children
Too bad I'm watching this video 3days after posting it, before I continue with the video, I just wanna let you know I love your sweater...it made you look absolutely gorgeous....
thanks a lot! 🙏🏻
You can't IRON the new notes. They shrink. You could iron the old linen notes. They smoothed out nicely, didn't shrink, and were easier to handle than the crumpled notes.
too bad. I hate to hand out creased banknotes. I hope you can at least iron the newspaper before you read it,
1. Canadian dollar
2. Weather
3. ID
4. Adaptors
5. Driver license
6. Languages
7. Clothes
8. Taxes
9. WIFI
10. Multculcural
11. Insurance
12. Weed illegal
You nerd