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What is life like as an expat in your area?
When we asked people living abroad what life is like in their areas and how people spend their time, they said...
"To different extent, life in Toronto evolves around work, family, socializing, sports, and just life in general," commented one expat who made the move to Toronto, Canada.
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"There are many young families and lots of activity on the water in summer and in the snow during winter. Lifestyle - paradise in summer," remarked another expat in Kelowna, Canada.
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What is life like as an expat in your area?
If you live in Canada, newcomers to Canada would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.