- Canadian Climate
Locals joke that there are eight months of winter in Canada, followed by four months of repairing the roads!
In truth, the Canadian climate is quite diverse and you can enjoy the four distinct seasons here with a hot summer, cold winter and mild spring and fall.
The climate you experience will really depend on where you settle down.
Winters can be really harsh. Temperatures can go up to 35°C during the summer and fall to -25°C in the winter.
The bitter cold of Canada should not surprise you. It’s hard to describe how -25 feels, but if you come with the right attitude and clothes, you’ll have nothing to fear!
Non-coastal regions have snow for up to 6 months.
Provinces on the East and West coasts experience an average summer high of about 20°C and some inland provinces can have temperatures of 25-30°C.
- Cost of living
The cost of living in Canada is lower when compared to many countries in Europe and you may find out it’s cheaper compared to your home country.
Remember, however, that there are significant differences in incomes between the cities, provinces and industry sectors.
Ottawa is the least expensive and Toronto and Ottawa are the most expensive Canadian cities.
Montreal, for instance, has low property values and rent, but also lower salaries.
You can compare the cost of living between Canadian cities here.
While the cost of living is different in each city, the national average cost of living for a single person is estimated at $2,730 per month and for a family of 4, it is around $5,158.
- Job opportunities in Canada
Canada can offer you a lot of job opportunities in various fields.
Employers are always on the lookout for university graduates who would like to work and live in the country and can contribute to its thriving economy.
Canada is one of the most educated countries in the world, with more than 56% of its adult population having some form of tertiary qualification and with the impressive 99% literacy rate.
If your intention is to immigrate permanently and you don’t have a job offer already, check out in sites like https://ca.indeed.com/, https://www.canadajobs.com/ and https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home.
The highest-paid occupations are in the mining and gas/oil drilling industry, electricity, IT and telecommunications.
The lowest-paid sectors are accommodation and food sectors, as well as the arts and entertainment industries.
Can I move to Canada without a job?
You do not need a job offer to immigrate to Canada.
There are programs available for you that give you the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Canada without securing employment beforehand.
