Here you can find valuable information for the first years living in Canada. Provided are links to websites for renting apartments, where to apply for Social Insurance Number (ID without which you can't work or buy individual life or health insurance plan), application for Provincial Medical Service Plan in BC, telephone companies, free of charge internet access, different searches for people, educational sources, public and private schools, scholarships, diploma evaluations, public transportation schedule, how to start your own business, how to apply for patents in Canada etc.

For people who are going to arrive

• Agency Timatic (Moscow) Please share your opinion if you used their service.
• Agency Priceline.com Please share your opinion if you used their service.
• Bed and Breakfast in Great Vancouver area There are about 1000 places that offer this kind of service. The prices are lower then in hotels.
• Not expensive "Hostels" around CanadaThere are 10 hostels or more in each province of Canada . Prices start from $20.
• The French Connection (Bed & Breakfast) Toronto One more inexpensive hotel.
• Direct To Canada Adaptation when moving to Canada.

For people who have just arrived

• Office addresses of Human Resources Development Canada You should fill an application for Social Insurance Number (ID without which you can't work or open a bank account) .
• application for Provincial Medical Service Plan in BC You can read all you need to know in BC.
• Buy Medical Insurance On-line For New Immigrants and Visitors to CanadaYou can find everything you need to know.
• Buy Travel Medical Insurance On-line For Canadians and Visitors to CanadaAnother Friendly Health Emergency Insurance Company For Travelers.
• Buy Canadian Health And Dental Insurance On-line Health & Dental Insurance For Self Employed And Others which do not have Benefits from Employer.
• BC Hydro Electrical monopoly in BC.
• Fortis BC Gas Gas monopoly in BC.
• TELUS - local phone company Monopoly in BC and Alberta local phone company. Telus is also a provider of high speed internet.
• Country Calling CodesLong Distance International Codes Around The World.
• Canada Long Distance Codes Reverse SearchLong Distance Canadian Codes To Find A City.
• SHAW - local cable TV company Semi-monopoly in BC in cable TV. Shaw is also a provider of high speed internet.
• Rogers This is cable TV and provider of high speed internet.
• AEBC.COM Internet provider WiFi, ADSL connection.
• Canada 411 Search phone # and address in Canada using last name.
• InfoSpace Canada Reverse Reverse search last name and address in Canada using phone #. There are area codes for Canadian cities.
• InfoSpace USA Reverse Reverse search last name and address in USA using phone #. There are area codes for USA cities.
• Search zip code in Canada using an address.
  
  
• Choose the best Canadian Credit Cards Online
  
  
• Find your family doctor in BC When you choose a city in BC you will see the list of family doctors which provided with languages these doctors speak.

Education

• BC Schools (Vancouver)
• BC high school graduation exams - Thanks to Larissa Lavrentieva
• Free English Lessons in Internet This is simple and nice
• ESL Cyber Listening Lab
• ESL Listening Lounge
• VOA News Voice of America
• English as Second Language
• Radio-English
• School/District Contacts - Map
• BC Ministry of Advanced Education May be useful for you.
• Student Awards You can apply for a scholarship from many different sources.
• One stop resource for learning and education oppotunities You can create your financial plan how to achieve your educational goal
• Youth Employment Programs
• Scholarships in Canada
• School Finder
• Canada Education Saving Grant
• International Credential Evaluation Service
  

Job

• Human Resources Development Canada
• Job for youth in Canada
• Employment Standards ( Government of BC) Employment Standards ( Government of BC)

Home

• Rent Canada See also local newspapers
• Homes Canada Rent and sales
• Canadian Homes for Rent Fee based search shelters for rent ( fees are $15.95/60days, $21.95/90days)
• ADC Realty Free of charge home search for rent
• Moving manual From BC Hydro
• Realty Link Search Real Estate and businesses on sale around Canada
• MLS On-Line Search Real Estate and businesses on sale around Canada - Thanks to Michael Levi (Vancouver)
• Real Estate Tour -Search Real Estate and businesses on sale around Canada. -

Other websites

• BC Translink - public transportations, schedules, map You can find here the best path to your direction
• Cell phone research in Canada
• Cell phone and their plans research in Canada
• Fidodigital wireless services
  
• Small Business in Canada-
• Patents and Copyright in Canada
• Credit bureau Equifax Canada
• Credit bureau Trans Union Canada
• Canada Customs and Revenue Agency You can find many exciting things about taxes you should pay in Canada
• Canadian Child and Family Benefits Online CalculatorUse the calculator to determine the amount of child and family benefits, including related provincial and territorial benefits delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency
• Department of Justice Canada
• Acronyms in Canada and USA
• Dial a Dietitican From B.C. Ministry of Health, the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board- Thanks Doctor Elena Vorobeichyk

For entertainment

• National TV programs - Very complicated way to get. May be some human hater created this kind of service
• Newspaper Buy and Sell
• Newspaper The Province (British Columbia)
• Newspaper Vancouver Sun
• Vancouver International Airport - Thanks to Michael Levi (Vancouver)

Dear Reader, Here I collected the best websites which I used for myself as a newcomer and I think it can make you life in Canada somewhat easier. I will be happy if you could share your experience with useful information for immigrants to Canada. You can email me with links you want to share with the public. If you want, I can include your name with thanks from me and from future users of your experience.

Michael Arbetov,
Phones:1-604-875-8878
Email: michael.arbetov@gmail.com
My office location:
#203-640 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1G4