Popular cities for studying in Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia, and its characteristics and climate differ greatly depending on the region. To live a fulfilling study abroad life, start by choosing a city that suits your needs.

Vancouver

Vancouver

Vancouver is the largest port city in British Columbia. Despite being Canada's third largest city, you can feel close to nature such as mountains and the sea, and it is always ranked high in the world's most livable city rankings. There are many international students and immigrants, and there are many familiar shops in Japan such as Japanese restaurants and general stores, making it a very comfortable city for Japanese people to live in. It is very popular as a study abroad destination because there are many direct flights from Japan on the west coast and it is easy to access. Whistler, 120 km north of Vancouver, is known as a resort city and is a great place to study for those who want to enjoy nature as they can enjoy outdoor sports such as skiing and mountain biking.

Climate

With a west coast climate, Vancouver is dry and cool in the summer and warm in the winter, making it a very comfortable climate all year round. However, it is also known as one of Canada's wettest areas, with rapid rainfall from November to March. The amount of snowfall is small, and snow rarely accumulates. The amount of snowfall is also high in high altitude areas such as the surrounding mountains.

参照: 「バンクーバー」2020年8月19日 (水) 03:53 UTC『ウィキペディア日本語版』

Rent market price

Rents have risen sharply in Vancouver in recent years, with average $ 600 / month for share houses in downtown and $ 2000 / month for apartments (one bedroom). Rent is cheaper in the suburbs than in downtown, but good and bad security has a lot to do with it. When deciding on a place to live, be sure to check not only the building but also the security of the surrounding area.

Share house
Downtown: $600〜/month
Suburbs: $350〜/month
Home stay
$880〜/month
Apartment (1 bedroom)
$2000〜/month

Sightseeing

Canada Place

Vancouver's landmark with an impressive white sail-like shape. It is also the main terminal for cruise ships and is lined with movie theaters, hotels and convention centers. ​

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Gastown

Known as the "Birthplace of Vancouver," the streets are lined with fashionable restaurants, nightclubs and office buildings, making it a popular spot for young people.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 120m long, 70m high suspension bridge over the Capilano River in North Vancouver. In addition to the suspension bridge, there are various attractions in the park, and you can enjoy the thrill while enjoying the great outdoors.

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Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. With a warm and beautiful English-style townscape, the city has been under British rule for a long time, and English culture such as gardening and afternoon tea remains strong, and many parks are full of colorful flowers. Also known as "Garden City", there are few immigrants and it is ideal for studying English.

Climate

Victoria, like Vancouver, has a warm and comfortable climate all year round due to its West Coast climate. It rains more in winter, but less than Vancouver. Snow rarely piles up.

参照: 「ビクトリア (ブリティッシュコロンビア州)」2020年5月14日 (木) 18:39 UTC『ウィキペディア日本語版』

Rent market price

Rents have skyrocketed in Victoria in recent years, and are about the same as or slightly cheaper than Vancouver. However, it is a very safe and basically safe city. Suburbs can save rent more than downtown.

Share house
$600〜/month
Home stay
$880〜/month
Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1600〜/month

Sightseeing

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Photo by Michal Klajban via Wikimedia Commons

British Columbia Parliament Building

Known as the symbol of Victoria, the British Columbia Parliament Building was completed in 1897 and is still home to the Legislature. At night, it is lit up with more than 3,300 light bulbs.

Inner Harbor

Inner Harbor, where small and cruise ships berth, is a historic port that has been open since the days of the indigenous peoples of Canada. In summer you can enjoy whale watching and festivals.

Beacon Hill Parl

Beacon Hill Park, Victoria's largest park, measuring about 740,000 square meters, is a popular place for citizens to relax with its colorful flowers.

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Calgary

Calgary, the capital of Alberta, is Canada's fifth largest city. Known for its huge oil fields, the oil industry is thriving and economically prosperous. In addition, the Canadian Rockies known for Banff National Park are nearby, and there are many activities to enjoy nature such as winter sports and ecotourism. Also known as the production center of Alberta cattle, it is also known as Cow City.

Climate

Calgary is heavily influenced by the neighboring Rocky Mountains, with short, warm summers and extremely cold winters, with average temperatures below -10 ° C. There is a lot of snowfall, and it may snow from September to May.

参照: 「カルガリー」2020年8月15日 (土) 03:03 UTC『ウィキペディア日本語版』

Rent market price

Calgary has lower rents than Vancouver and Toronto, but the oil economy is increasing the population but reducing the number of apartments. Calgary tends to be cheaper in downtown than in other cities than in the suburbs. The number of people will decrease at night, so be careful about security to avoid troubles.

Share house
$450〜/month
Home stay
$800〜/month
Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1150〜/month

Sightseeing

Canada Olympic Park

It was the main venue for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, where you can enjoy a variety of sports throughout the season. There is also a ski jumping platform used at the Olympic Games and the Sports Hall of Fame Museum.

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Calgary Tower

Known as a landmark in Calgary, the tower is 190 meters above the ground. The observation deck overlooks the city of Calgary and the Canadian Rockies.

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Banff National Park

It is the first national park established in Canada and is a World Heritage Site. You can enjoy beautiful mountain and lake views, hot springs, mountain climbing, skiing, etc., and many tourists visit all year round.

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Toronto

Toronto

Toronto is the capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. Canada's industry is well developed in the heart of Canada's economy and is the financial city of Canada. In addition, immigrants from all over the world gather to form a community called Neighborhood. Also known as "race mosaic". With a lot of sports and entertainment, it is also home to the National Hockey League (NHL) and Canada's only NBA Basketball League and Major League Baseball.

Climate

Facing Lake Ontario, Toronto is highly vulnerable and can vary in daily temperature. Although it is lighter than Japan in summer, it is relatively hot and humid, and in winter the maximum temperature rarely drops to -10 ° C, and there is a lot of snowfall. The rainy season is from summer to autumn. また夏から秋にかけては雨季になります。

参照: 「トロント」2020年6月25日 (木) 08:52 UTC『ウィキペディア日本語版』

Rent market price

Rents have risen sharply in Toronto in recent years, and downtown one-bedroom apartments can cost more than $ 2,500. If you are in the suburbs and far from the subway station, the rent will be cheaper, but the price of the rent has a lot to do with the good and bad of public order. Make sure to check the security when deciding where to live.

Share house
Downtown: $800〜/month
Suburbs: $500〜/month
Home stay
$1000〜/month
Apartment (1 bedroom)
$2100〜/month

Sightseeing

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CN Tower / Rogers Centre

Toronto's symbol CN Tower, with a total length of 553.33 m, was the tallest free-standing building in the world for 32 years from 1976 to 2007. The four observatories overlook the city of Toronto and are a popular tourist destination. The adjacent Rogers Center is home to the MLB Toronto Blue Jays.

Royal Ontario Museum

A world-renowned museum with a history of more than 100 years, with a striking crystal-shaped exterior at the entrance, it is the fifth largest museum in North America. Various collections such as dinosaur fossils, works of art from around the world, and traditional Canadian art are on display.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, which is famous as one of the three major waterfalls in the world, is divided into three parts, Canada Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls, and it is also the border that separates Canada and the United States. .. There are attractions that can be reached by boat to the vicinity of the waterfall basin, and there are casinos and amusement parks in the vicinity.

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Montreal

Montreal

Montreal is Quebec's largest city and Canada's second largest city. Also known as "Paris in North America," the beautiful 19th-century European streets and modern buildings harmonize. Quebec's official language is French only, so the first language is French, but downtown also speaks English. It is highly regarded in art and scholarship, including the prestigious McGill University in Canada and the home of the world's largest circus group, Cirque du Soleil. Also known as a gourmet city, there are many shops where you can eat Canada's representative dishes such as "Poutine" and "Smoked Meat".

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Montreal belongs to the wet continental climate, which is a continental climate with a large temperature difference. Summers are hot and humid, and temperatures can reach up to 30 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, winters are harsh, with an average maximum temperature of -5.3 ° C and an average minimum temperature of nearly -15 ° C. When hit by a cold air mass from the North Pole, the maximum temperature can drop to -20 ° C. There is a lot of snowfall, and the average snowfall from December to March exceeds 40 cm. Due to the severe cold of winter, underpasses are well developed like Toronto.

参照: 「モントリオール」 2020年8月1日 (土) 17:00 UTC『ウィキペディア日本語版』

Rent market price

Rents have risen sharply across Canada in recent years, but Montreal is relatively cheap. Rents are lower in the suburbs than in downtown. If you make it a share house, you can reduce the amount of money.

Share house
Downtown: $500〜/month
Suburbs: $350〜/month
Home stay
$880〜/month
Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1400〜/month

Sightseeing

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Notre Dame Cathedral

It is the largest Catholic cathedral in North America, built in 1929. The golden altar illuminated by the cobalt blue light is breathtakingly beautiful, and the pipe organ, which uses 7,000 pipes, is a masterpiece and is visited by many tourists.

Old Montreal

The old town, the birthplace of Montreal, still retains the streets of Europe in the 19th century. Highlights include Notre Dame Cathedral and Jacques Cartier Square, lined with historic and artistic buildings.

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Maple Road

The Maple Road, which connects Niagara to Quebec City, is famous for its beautiful autumn colors, which is also the flag of Canada. Among them, the hilly area "Laurentian Mountains" in the north of Montreal is also known as a resort area and is crowded with many tourists.

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