Accomodation and Transportation

Many universities in Canada provide on-campus housing for students which can include dormitories, apartments or student residences. Such housing options is convenient for students as they are in close proximity to campus facilities.

If you do not want to live on-campus, you can opt for a off-campus facility such as apartments, houses, or shared accommodations. Off-campus housing provide more independence and flexibility.

International students can also choose homestays as their accommodation option where they live with a local Canadian family. Homestays can be great opportunities to immerse in the Canadian lifestyle and experience a rich cultural exchange.

Renting a room in a shared house or flat is a popular and cost-effective choice. This entails sharing common spaces with other renters, such as the kitchen and living room.

If you are in the process of finding a more permanent housing option and need short-term accommodation, you can opt for temporary options such as hotels, hostels or vacation rentals.

Bus, subway, and light rail systems are all well-established in Canada's major cities. Residents can move easily inside cities because of the large public transport networks found in places like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa.

VIA Rail operates passenger rail services in Canada, linking major cities and areas. The train system provides a lovely way to travel across the country, with long-distance routes such as "The Canadian" from Toronto to Vancouver.

Most cities have taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are accessible in many cities. These services expand the number of possibilities for convenient and adaptable transportation.

With dedicated bike lanes and bike-sharing programmes, several Canadian communities are becoming more bike-friendly. Cycling is a common means of transportation, especially in cities.

Ferries are utilized for transportation in coastal regions and locations with several bodies of water. This is frequent in provinces where ferries connect separate islands and coastal communities, such as British Columbia.