Expat Resource Directory
Canada Province & City Directories
Quickly locate provincial tax rates, local driver's license swaps, PNP point systems, and transport options.
| Province | Capital | PNP Stream | Sales Tax (GST/HST) | Directory Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍁Ontario (ON) | Toronto | Ontario PNP | Open | |
| 🌲British Columbia (BC) | Victoria | British PNP | Open | |
| 🏔️Alberta (AB) | Edmonton | Alberta PNP | Open | |
| ⚜️Quebec (QC) | Quebec City | Quebec PNP | Open | |
| 🌾Manitoba (MB) | Winnipeg | Manitoba PNP | Open | |
| 🌾Saskatchewan (SK) | Regina | Saskatchewan PNP | Open | |
| 🌊Nova Scotia (NS) | Halifax | Nova PNP | Open |
| City Name | Province | Housing Cost (Avg) | Transport Network | Directory Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Ontario | Very High (Average rent for 1-bed: $2,200 - $2,500 CAD/month. Extremely competitive rental market requiring credit checks and references). | TTC (Subway, Streetcars, Buses) using the Presto Card. Regional transit is handled by GO Transit trains radiating from Union Station. TTC offers a 2-hour free transfer window. | Open |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | Extremely High (Average rent for 1-bed: $2,400 - $2,700 CAD/month. The most expensive housing market in Canada with low vacancy rates). | TransLink network consisting of the SkyTrain (automated rapid transit), SeaBus passenger ferries to North Vancouver, and a comprehensive bus fleet. Uses the Compass Card. | Open |
| Calgary | Alberta | Moderate-High (Average rent for 1-bed: $1,600 - $1,800 CAD/month. Rapidly rising due to massive inter-provincial migration). | Calgary Transit utilizing the CTrain (light rail transit system) and buses. Tapping is done via physical tickets, cash, or the My Fare mobile application. Downtown zone is fare-free. | Open |
| Mississauga | Ontario | High (Average rent for 1-bed: $2,000 - $2,200 CAD/month. Heavily tied to GTA market trends). | MiWay transit system (Mississauga Transit) and GO Transit commuter trains. Connects directly to Toronto Union Station. Presto cards accepted. | Open |
| Brampton | Ontario | High (Average rent for 1-bed: $1,800 - $2,000 CAD/month. Basement suites are widely available and popular for newcomers). | Brampton Transit system featuring Züm rapid buses, along with GO Transit rail service to Toronto Union Station. Presto cards accepted. | Open |