Over the last decade, the United Nations has consistently named Canada as one of the best countries in the world to live in. This achievement is partly due to the fact that Canada provides its citizens with a wide range of affordable housing options and a far-reaching transport infrastructure that ensures safe travel over long and short distances.

Life in Canada is best described as safe, affordable and bursting with potential. Boasting six Canadian cities ranked among the top 10 most cost-competitive cities, Canada offers many housing options, most of which are located within an easy distance of schools, shops and community services.

When it comes to housing, you are sure to find the housing type to best accommodate you and your family. Prices will vary considerably, depending on if you choose to rent or own your new Canadian home. It will also depend on where you live and the type of housing that you choose:

• Detached or semi-detached home (ex. bungalow, multiple-storey)
• Townhouse
• Condominium
• Apartment

Travel in comfort and security

Most Canadian cities have highly-developed urban transportation systems that include buses, streetcars, and trains. Some of the larger cities, such as Toronto and Montréal, have a subway, modelled on the same great systems of London or Paris.

However, Canada is - by and large - a car-centric society. Thanks to the relatively low prices of gas and automobiles, as well as a well-maintained road infrastructure, more and more Canadians rely on cars for most daily travel.

As the second largest country in the world, Canada has a far-reaching air and rail infrastructure to allow you to easily travel across the province or around the world. Canada has many international airports served by all major world airlines, including Air Canada, the national airline. Intercity travel by rail is supplied nationally by VIA Rail Canada, and across the United States by Amtrak.