Our Top Tips for Moving to Toronto
relo-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, […]
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How to Navigate Life in Quarantine for Toronto Newcomers
Julie 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 […]
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5 Tips for Moving to a New City Alone in Your 20s
relo-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 […]
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How to Cope with Moving Away from Family for a Job
relo-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 […]
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How To Begin Your Job Search Before Leaving Home: Networking From Afar
Julie 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 […]
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First Winter in Toronto? Real-Life Hacks From An Ex-Pat to Make It More Enjoyable!
Julie 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 […]
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