Canada – An Adventure Awaits You!
Video courtesy of Canadian Tourism Commission.
Canada is filled with opportunity – for travel, adventure, and of course, education.
Top 5 Reasons to Study in Canada
- World class education – Canada spends more on education than any other country in the G7
- Prestigious degree – a Canadian degree open doors at home and abroad
- Work opportunities – work on or off campus during your studies and for up to 3 years after graduation
- Safe, peaceful, and politically stable – Canada is one of the best counties n the world in which to live
- Affordable– our tuition fees and the cost of living are lower than in the UK or the USA
Living in Canada
- There are 4 distinct seasons in Canada, each lasting about 3-4 months.
- Winter, when most of the country is covered in snow
- Spring, when the country starts to turn green and get warmer
- Summer, when the country is hot and humid and outdoor events become abundant
- Fall, when things start to cool down and the leaves turn a series of colours
- Canada has two official languages – English and French
- Canada is accepting of all cultures, races, and religious beliefs – everyone here is treated equally
- As the world’s second largest country, Canada has multiple landscapes worthy of seeing, from the Maritimes to the Rocky Mountains, and the prairies in between, anywhere you go in Canada is beautiful
Learn more about why people choose to study in Canada.
The Province of Ontario
- At the heart of Canada is the province of Ontario, where the University of Waterloo is located.
- Ontario is one of Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories
- The majority of Canada's population lives in Ontario – 12,929,000 people
- Some key Canadian cities are located in Ontario
- Ottawa, our nation's capitol, is only a 550km drive from Waterloo
- Toronto, Canada's largest city, is 100km (just 60 miles) from Waterloo
- Ontario is Canada's industrial centre
- 40% of Canadian universities are located in Ontario
Find out even more about Canada on the Government of Canada website.