Welcome

Welcome to Canada Newbies,

As relative newbie’s ourselves, we understand that we are by no means experts in any area of living here in Canada, however what we can share is our experience, our up’s and our down”s- (and there have been many of them).

We can tell you that it has taken us a fair amount of time to settle and that the winters in Toronto ain’t that bad and that summer is the best kept Canadian secret EVER!

We love winter just as much as we love the summer and by the time the end of summer rolls round, the cold weather is almost a welcome reprieve from long sticky summer days. Of course the snow that arrives in January probably has something to do with it as my boys have dived in it, build forts and maizes in it. We have of course had a broken arm to show  for it, from the snow boarding accident.

This year my boys will get to participate in Rugby, a fairly unknown sport here, however it is well supported by those in “the know” and all the games are broadcast here on the TV networks, so you won’t be missing out on the coming and the going of the Sharks and the Blue bulls- the rivalry is “sterk” in my home!

There is a lot to be said about food, wine and good old “Nando’s” which we can of course is readily available at 4 locations in and around Toronto. I can’t wait to see them expand and our regular Wednesday evening meal return- however my own “flatties” ain’t to bad either!

We do hope that as more and more ex South Africans hear about Canadanewbies, that you will share your stories with us all, no matter how long ago it was or how many winters you have “survived”  we want all the details.

We newbies are inspired by you, motivated by your stories and in awe of your achievements and accomplishments. You give us hope that Canada will one day translate into Home.

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