Canadians are very friendly and hospitable people - particularly in provincial and rural Canada. Most of Canadians are very tolerant and follow a live and let live philosophy.
The majority of Canada has a semi-continental or a continental climate. Depending on the exact location, summers are warm or hot and winters are cold or very cold. The exception is Canada's Pacific coast, where summers and winters are mild.
Toronto and Vancouver are Canada's most multicultural and cosmopolitan cites. They are rich in cultural and artistic activities and their restaurants offer many of the world's cooking.
Across Canada, the local cost of living varies dramatically. In cities such as Vancouver, the cost of living can be expensive and you may require more than one wage-earner to have the standard of living you want.
AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER HOUSEHOLD
| Concept |
Annual Amount |
| Food |
$6,000 |
| Shelter |
$12,000 |
| Household Operation |
$3,000 |
| Transportation |
$10,00 |
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
| |
Ticket |
Monthly Pass |
| Regular |
$2.75 |
$109.00 |
| Senior/Student |
$1.85 |
$91.25 |
2008 MINIMUM WAGE
$8.75 per hour |
