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Looking to navigate a move that’s not only long-distance but also international? Let Shleppers’ professional long-distance movers lead the way! Moving to Canada can be a bit more difficult than your typical long-distance move of just crossing a few state lines. The drive to Toronto can easily be done in one day, but don’t let the drive fool you, moving to another country, no matter how close, can have its hoops, hurdles, and difficulties. Here are some helpful tips for those heading to Canada to avoid culture shock.
Canada Living Tips from Shleppers Moving
1. Budget ahead of time! Toronto is tied with Vancouver as the most expensive place to live in Canada. Be prepared (even coming from NYC) for everything to be just a bit more expensive. New Yorkers are familiar with sales tax but you’ll to spend a little extra in tax as the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario is 13%!
2. Break out the manners! If you’ve ever met a person from the Midwest, be prepared to embody their personality in Canada. The stereotype of Canadians constantly being over-polite is true. In Toronto, you’ll likely hear a lot of “sorry,” “excuse me,” “please,” and “thank you.” In Canada, these niceties will be a social standard, unlike the cold or uninterested stereotype of New Yorkers. Be ready to practice almost overbearing politeness if you want to fit in.
3. Wildlife lovers will be in heaven! Did you know that 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the US border? Most live in the bigger cities like Vancouver, Toronto, or Calgary, which means that there is so much to be explored outside of the cities! Canada is so large that it is home to a plethora of different landscapes including the Pacific Rim, the meadows, and the mountains of Gros Morne and to top it off, there are about 2 million lakes in Canada!
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Want to start packing for Toronto but not sure how to navigate an international move? Shleppers is here to help! Receive a free quote on our website or give us a call at 800-847-4537 to get started!