Canada
Le Canada, situé en Amérique du Nord, est un pays vaste et diversifié, connu pour ses paysages époustouflants, sa nature sauvage préservée, sa diversité culturelle et son accueil chaleureux. Ottawa est la capitale du Canada, mais les villes les plus connues et les plus visitées sont Toronto, Montréal et Vancouver. Toronto est le centre économique et financier du pays, avec une scène artistique dynamique et une diversité culturelle impressionnante. Montréal est réputée pour son charme européen, sa vie nocturne animée et sa culture francophone distincte. Vancouver, quant à elle, est entourée de montagnes majestueuses et d'un littoral spectaculaire, offrant un mélange unique de vie urbaine et d'activités de plein air. Le Canada est réputé pour ses parcs nationaux et ses espaces naturels préservés. Des merveilles naturelles telles que les chutes du Niagara, les montagnes Rocheuses, le parc national de Banff et la région sauvage de l'Alaska attirent des visiteurs du monde entier. Les amateurs de plein air peuvent profiter de randonnées, de ski, de kayak, d'observation de la faune et de bien d'autres activités dans ces paysages grandioses.
Capital
Ottawa
Spoken languages
English and French (exclusively in Quebec)
Currency
CAD - Dollar canadien
1 CAD = 0,69 €
International Calling code
+ 1
Currency
Retrouvez la communauté canadienne d’emlyon et tous ses ambassadeurs qui l'animent :
Visa
Pour un échange de moins de 6 mois, vous n’avez pas besoin d’un permis d’études, un visa de visiteur suffit.
Pour un stage, il s’agit d’un visa nommé « Stage coop international » qui fait partie du programme « Expérience internationale Canada (EIC) ». La procédure est assez longue (6 semaines) donc essayez de vous y prendre à l’avance !
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Vous pouvez trouver plus d'informations ici.
Les faux pas
La politesse et le respect des règles sont maîtres mots.
A pint of beer costs
4,80€
20% cheaper thanin France
The cost of life is
5%
More expensive than in France
+5%
-19%
+28%
The McDonald menu costs
8,20€
18% more expensive than in France
Local Expressions
eh
Used in 99% of Canadian English sentences like “I know, eh?” or “Nice day, eh?”, often to emphasize something.
For nature lovers: Stanley Park
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For a good meal: Granville Island Market
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If you miss EMOTRs: Republic - Venue
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For a drink (or several): Granville Room
Places to visit
Culinary Specialties
Maple syrup
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Meat pie
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Pecan pie
An anecdote
The country is considered very safe
A must-have
An umbrella and waterproof shoes.
Attention
If you get cold easily this is not the country for you
Montréal
Local Expressions
J’suis tanné
I am sick of this
A c't'heure
Now
Bon jour
Good-bye
For nature lovers: Mount Royal
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For a good meal: Schwartz's - La Banquise - Wilensky
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If you miss EMOTR: Ausgang Plaza - New City gas
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For a drink (or several): Café Campus - St Laurent Bifteck - Les Foufounes électriques
Places to visit
Culinary Specialties
The poutine
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Shepherd's pie
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Unemployed pudding
An anecdote
In the middle of a meeting, I blurted out “j'adore les gosses”. My boss was very uncomfortable, because for a Quebecer, gosses don't refer to children. We'll leave you to imagine the meaning...
A must-have
Basic medication is very expensive, and French prescriptions are not accepted in Quebec.
Attention
We say chocolatine, not pain au chocolat
Transportation
Public transit: Most major Canadian cities have an efficient public transit network, including buses, subways, streetcars and commuter trains. You can buy single tickets or opt for weekly or monthly passes, depending on your needs.
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Carpooling: Carpooling is becoming increasingly popular in Canada, thanks in part to apps and websites that connect drivers and passengers for shared rides.
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Cycling: In many Canadian cities, cycling is a popular mode of transport, especially in the warmer months. Numerous bike paths are available, and there are often bike rental services or bike-sharing systems.
Montreal:
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- Popular neighborhoods: Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile-End, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie.
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- Neighborhoods to avoid: Hochelaga Maisonneuve and south of Ontario Street.
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- Housing budget: $600 CAD / month in a shared apartment
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Toronto:
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- Popular neighborhoods: Annex, Kensington Market, King West Village, Rosedale, Little Italy.
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- Neighborhoods to avoid: Regent Park, St. James Town, Moss Park
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- Housing budget: Between $700 and $900 CAD / month in a shared apartment.
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- How do you find accommodation? You can explore real estate websites such as Casita, Unicity, Housinganywhere, Craigslist, Kijiji, Apartment Love, Rentseeker, Rentboard.
Housing
Climate
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Canada's climate varies considerably from region to region, due to its immense size and geographical diversity.
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Continental climate for the Prairies and Ontario, as well as parts of Quebec: hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
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Oceanic climate for the provinces of British Columbia and parts of the Atlantic, with mild, wet summers and mild, wet winters. Precipitation is generally distributed throughout the year.
Bank Account
There are two ways to meet identification requirements. You must present original identification documents, not photocopies.
Provide two documents from a reliable source: one document showing your name and address, and one document showing your name and date of birth.
Provide any document from a reliable source showing your name and date of birth. This method only works if your identity is also confirmed by: a customer in good standing with the bank, or a person with a good reputation in the community where you are opening your account.
Clothes
For Canada, bring warm, waterproof clothing, including winter coats, thermal underwear and water-resistant boots, taking into account planned activities and local climatic variations.
A good souvenir
Maple syrup, of course!