Calgary is situated close to the Southern border of the Canadian province Alberta with the United States. On the West side, it is very close to the Rocky Mountains. Calgary is relatively far from any other major Canadian center from the usual rankings known as “best cities”.

Here are the driving distances or travel distances between Calgary and other major Canadian or American cities. Read also about the driving distances within Canada and check all articles related to travel distances in Canada. Continue reading »

There are over 6,000 km to travel Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Best Canadian cities are usually found either close to the East Coast or to the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver and Victoria are part of this last group. They take advantage of the moderate climate and the proximity to the mountain and ocean. A special mention for Calgary, a city close to the Rocky Mountains.

Another group includes cities from Ontario and Quebec: Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, to name just a few. Distances between these cities are relatively short. Continue reading »

The May 2008 survey of Most Prosper Places to Live, of the Canadian newspaper MoneySense, also compiled a derived list of the best Canadian Places to Retire. It is not a surprise here the capital of British Columbia, Victoria, comes on top, followed by Ottawa and Kingston, both from Ontario.

Most important factor has been the good medical care and the number of doctors available. Weather (especially the number of days above freezing) has been also another important criteria. Other factors such as the household income and the discretionary income, or the percentage of new cars on the road and the unemployment rate, have been considered not so important for the retirement. Continue reading »

In 2002, the independent UK organization Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) found Australian and Canadian cities among the best for business expatriates. The city of Melbourne (Australia) shared the first place with the city of Vancouver (Canada). Perth (another Australian city) is on the third place.

The survey was part of a Worldwide Cost of Living service assessing the level of hardship for expatriates in 130 cities around the world. A so-called hardship criterion using multiple factors (convenience of the local infrastructures, the cultural life and how safe is environment, and the health and security systems) was used to determine which cities in the world are safer. Continue reading »

Montreal is about Rue Ste-Catherine, with its European flair and sophistication that makes it one of the most popular metropolitan centres in Canada. Another shopping area is in and around Saint-Denis Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard. You will find hundreds of great restaurants, boutiques, and shops, populated by hundreds of well dressed beautiful people.

Mont Royal looms over Montreal and acts as a natural GPS. A hike to the summit of Mont Royal will reward you with the best view of the city. Continue reading »