Author: Clint Curtis

There are 21 bridges or tunnels between the United States and Canada, and many of them charge a toll. There are typically no other border crossing charges between these two countries – except, of course, for taxes and duties on goods you purchased in the country you visited. Is there a toll to get into […]

Rideau Hall has played a prominent historical and constitutional role in Canada since Confederation. For more than 150 years, this heritage site has been the official residence of Canada’s governors general. Where does the governor general of Canada live? Rideau HallRideau Hall, in Ottawa, has been the official residence and workplace of every governor general […]

Bungalows are a detached home generally made up of one floor, and potentially a basement level. Bungalows are single floor buildings on ground level only. While increasingly less common than other types of new-build homes in Canada, bungalows are still prevalent across the country, especially in more rural areas. What is considered a bungalow? A […]

“Canadian chocolate is higher in fat and it is a higher particle size, but Americans tend to gravitate towards a little bit more of a grittier or even cheesier flavour.” Is chocolate different in Canada? Milk Chocolate Regulations in Different Countries For chocolate to be labeled as chocolate in the United States, it must have […]

Senators are appointed by the governor general via the recommendation of the prime minister. Traditionally, members of the prime minister’s party were chosen. How Senators are chosen in Canada? Under the Canadian Constitution, the Governor General appoints individuals to the Senate. By convention, Senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister. In 2016, […]

Canadians commonly refer to Easter as the period from Good Friday through Easter Monday. Good Friday (and /or Easter Monday) is a statutory holiday in Canada. Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter in Canada. Article by Laura Neilson Bonikowsky Updated by Maude-emmanuelle Lambert How is Easter celebrated in Canada? […]

Bagged milk is sold in loose pouches ranging from half a liter to 1.33 liters, depending on the country. In Canada’s case, the milk comes in a larger package stuffed with three bladders adding up to four liters. Do they sell milk in Canada? It’s estimated that half of all milk in Canada is sold […]

There are three basic business structures available in Canada: sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation. Foreign businesses may also conduct business within Canada through branch operations or a joint venture. What are the 7 types of business? Types of Businesses Sole trader. A sole trader is the easiest business type to set up. Partnership. Limited Partnership. […]

13 amazing stargazing locations in Canada Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia. Jasper National Park, Alberta. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba. Charleston Lake Provincial Park, Ontario. Mont-Mégantic International Dark-Sky Reserve, Quebec. Where can u watch the stars? Best Places to See Stars in the United States Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Bryce Canyon, Utah. Denali […]

Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons is now proud to be Canada’s largest restaurant chain serving over 5 million cups of coffee every day with 80% of Canadians visiting a Tims in Canada at least once a month. What is the biggest restaurant chain in Canada? Tim HortonsTim Hortons, Subway and Starbucks are the largest food chains […]