Posts Tagged‘Canada’

Canadian Artists at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto

The Group of Seven paintings at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto

As an art historian who has visited the majority of European museums, I (foolishly) believed I was quite familiar with Western art. So, imagine my surprise when I stepped into the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). The works of Canadian artists, particularly the Group of Seven, struck me with the explosion of raw, northern power and a fierce struggle for a unique national identity. It made me realise there is still so much to discover for me within the art world. Here is my guide to the work of Canadian artists at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.

Cultural Guide: Best Things To Do in Toronto

Best things to do in Toronto

Toronto isn’t just Canada’s largest metropolis. It’s a living, breathing mosaic of global cultures, and a city filled with stories. Walking underneath its massive skyscrapers, Toronto felt like New York’s little brother. However, spending more time among its residents, the city’s true personality emerged: polite, comfortable, and grounded, like a sibling who had grown up in the British countryside. If you’re looking for the best things to do in Toronto, keep on reading my cultural guide to Toronto.

Who needs an eTA for Canada? 

People in a boat at a lake in Canada surrounded by mountains

If you’re following my blog for some time already, then you may have read I’m moving to Canada next month. Well, I’m all excited about that. But, am also a bit sad not to have some of my dear friends and family members around me anymore. Since I hope they’ll visit me, I did a bit of research on what are the visa procedures and who needs an eTA for Canada. And have written this guide for all of you planning to visit that beautiful country. Who needs an eTA for Canada? This blog post is sponsored by e-visa.co.uk. Check…

I’m moving to Canada!

Tea at the Rijksmuseum garden

I have some big news to share with you guys. I’m moving to Canada!

It’s something my family and me were thinking of doing for some time already. And have finally decided it’s time to leave the Netherlands and go on our next adventure – to Canada.