by David Barnes | Jul 28, 2026 | Canada
Moving to Toronto with children brings plenty to think about, but finding things to do together can be one of the most enjoyable parts of settling in. The city has a strong mix of green spaces, museums, waterfront attractions and neighbourhood activities, so families...
by David Barnes | Jun 22, 2026 | Canada
Canada tends to conjure up a fairly reliable set of images. Snowy mountains, vast lakes, enormous forests and major cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. But on the west coast of Vancouver Island, there’s a small town that quietly dismantles all of that....
by David Barnes | Jun 12, 2026 | Canada
Vancouver is often seen as one of Canada’s most attractive cities for UK expats. It has ocean views, mountain scenery, a milder climate than many other Canadian cities and a lifestyle that feels relaxed without being remote. But Vancouver is not just about natural...
by David Barnes | Jun 5, 2026 | General, Canada, USA
Some fans will travel to the 2026 World Cup just for the football. Others may come home quietly checking job boards, rental prices and visa options before they have even unpacked their suitcase. That is the interesting thing about this World Cup. It is not being held...
by David Barnes | Apr 28, 2026 | Canada
Canada often feels like one of the easier countries for British expats to imagine living in, but the cost of everyday life can vary much more than many people expect. A budget that works in Calgary or Edmonton may feel tight in Toronto or Vancouver, while Montreal has...
by David Barnes | Mar 16, 2026 | Canada
Perched on the edge of Hudson Bay in northern Canada, the remote town of Churchill, Manitoba is famous for something you will not find anywhere else in the world — a “polar bear jail.” While the name sounds like something out of a wildlife documentary, it is actually...
