relo-to | December 15 / 2022
Toronto Relocation for International Students
Toronto is one of the top cities in Canada to pursue post-secondary education. With four public universities and four community colleges, there are opportunities for students worldwide to pursue a high-quality post-secondary education in Toronto. Deciding to leave your home country to pursue education in Toronto is a huge transition, so it is essential that you get everything in order as much as you can before leaving. Whether coming from the USA or across the ocean […]
Read morerelo-to | May 19 / 2022
What Does a Relocation Specialist Do?
We hire wedding planners, event coordinators and even guided tours, so why on earth isn’t hiring a relocation specialist as common? With so many moving parts to relocating to a new city, a relocation specialist seems like a no-brainer!
While relocation specialists have worked with businesses for years, it’s only recently that individuals are beginning to realize the benefits of having someone else keep the process smoother and more organized. When people realize that they could […]
Read morerelo-to | September 30 / 2021
If a move to Toronto with your family is in your future, you’re in for a treat! Toronto is proud of its reputation as a kid-friendly city, teeming with sights and sounds to delight your active explorer, the young Picasso, the budding astrophysicist, and everyone in-between! Below we’re sharing what makes Toronto an ideal city for raising a family, and how to tap into the best kid-friendly experiences upon your arrival:
Family-Oriented Neighbourhoods
There are close to 150 dynamic neighbourhoods dotting the […]
Read morerelo-to | March 17 / 2021
Hip-hop icon Drake may have officially put Toronto on the map, but any local will tell you that The Six has always been a dynamic, diverse, and downright fantastic place to live! So, whether you’re contemplating a relocation to Ontario’s capital city (and proudly Canada’s largest city), or are already packing your bags, here is everything you need to know about moving to Toronto!Housing isn’t Cheap.Like any big city worldwide, to live anywhere in Toronto, or close to the core, […]
Read moreJulie Cowan | May 25 / 2020
How do you make Toronto work for you…when Toronto isn’t exactly at work?
This is the reality for many newcomers to the city. Many people were scheduled to arrive just as the Covid-19 crisis gained traction and have found themselves new to Toronto at the exact moment when our city is sleeping…or taking a long nap.
relo-to wanted to bring together in one place some resources and ‘relo-to life hacks’ that might make the transition and settling in process to Toronto a […]
Read morerelo-to | May 08 / 2020
If you’re moving to a new city in your 20s, then you’re in luck. This is the easiest time in your life to relocate somewhere new! Moving to a new city alone can be daunting, but lucky you – you’ve landed in Toronto. There is so much to see, do, eat, and experience within this vibrant metropolitan city, even if you’re starting out solo.
The transition of moving to a new city is so much simpler during your twenties. At this […]
Read morerelo-to | April 17 / 2020
Relocating for a job can bring up a range of emotions – joy, apprehension, curiosity…the list goes on. Don’t worry, these emotions are totally normal, because moving to a new city is, frankly, a big deal. In a popular metropolitan city like Toronto (or the 6ix, as Drake calls it), you’ll enjoy so many new adventures and life experiences. This can be an absolutely amazing opportunity for your future!
You may have some reservations about moving away from your family for […]
Read moreJulie Cowan | December 13 / 2018
Networking can be hard. It can even be hard when you have an established network in an industry you know and understand. Launching yourself across the world to begin a job search without an established network (and in an unfamiliar business culture) can feel paralyzing. Double down that feeling if you are adding a new language into the mix…so, how do you begin networking from afar?
Many of our clients are arriving as part of a couple. One partner relocates and the […]
Read moreJulie Cowan | November 28 / 2018
Yes…your first winter in Toronto is coming. The first dusting of snow has already fallen…and the temperatures are dipping.
Our relo-to clients new to winter ask me all the time what it’s like…and I wish I had an easy answer. Truthfully, this is a season I have a love/hate relationship with. Why? Because there isn’t one trick to prepare yourself for your first winter in Toronto and a climate that you may be unfamiliar with. It has a language all of it’s on (“wind […]
Read moreJulie Cowan | November 27 / 2018
Ahhhh…winter in Toronto. Anxiety abounds when this topic comes up with our clients. There’s a lot to know…to do and to shop for but we are resolved that it’s a little easier with the right planning and of course the right state of mind! We recently wrote about a client’s experience with their first winter here…and here comes a local’s perspective to round out relo-to‘s recommendations for winter in Toronto.
For outerwear, speak to the experts. Go early in the day to a […]
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