Author: Darrel Pratt

Are Crosses Allowed In Quebec?

The law, adopted in June 2019, applies to Muslim head scarves, Jewish skullcaps, Sikh turbans and Catholic crosses, among other symbols. Lawyers for the Quebec government argued that the law did not impinge on minority rights since people could practice their religion at home. Can you wear a cross in Quebec? The bill, which was […]

How Do You Get Around Kelowna Without A Car?

Kelowna’s public bus system is operated by BC Transit who is committed to providing an efficient and reliable Okanagan bus service. Branching out from the Queensway main station, Kelowna bus routes travel as far as West Kelowna, Lake Country, and the Town of Peachland. Are there Ubers in Kelowna? Notably, Uber says Victoria and Kelowna […]

Do People From Quebec Identify As Canadian?

Self-identification as Québécois became dominant starting in the 1960s; prior to this, the francophone people of Quebec mostly identified themselves as French Canadians and as Canadiens before anglophones started identifying as Canadians as well. What are people from Quebec Canada called? The Acadians are descendants of French colonists who settled 400 years ago in what […]

Is There A Train From Kelowna To Vancouver?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Kelowna to Vancouver. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. Is there a train service between Vancouver and Kelowna? There is one daily train from Vancouver to Kelowna. Traveling by train from […]

How Is Nova Scotia Living?

We are fortunate to be surrounded by the natural beauty of the rolling sea, lush green forests, lakes and farmland. All of this, combined with our growing cities and low cost of living, makes Nova Scotia one of the most enjoyable places to live in Canada. Is Nova Scotia a good place to migrate? When […]

Is Quebec French Different From Paris French?

Québécois is (obviously) the dialect of French spoken in Quebec, and has huge differences from the Parisian French you may have already learned. The biggest difference between Canadian French and Parisian French is vocabulary. From curse words to everyday slang, each region has its own particular sayings. What is the difference between Quebec French and […]

What Tectonic Plate Is Nova Scotia On?

Scotia Plate Movement1 West Speed1 25mm/year Features Scotia Sea, South Georgia Island, Drake Passage 1Relative to the African Plate What plate tectonic Is Canada on? The continual shifting of large segments of the earth’s crust, called tectonic plates, causes more than 97% of the world’s earthquakes. Eastern Canada is located in a stable continental region […]