There are many ways to get out and explore the world. A fun way to do this is by loading up your bikes on a bike rack and taking a ride on a scenic bike trail. A bike rack can allow you to take your cycling gear easily and safely wherever you go, by attaching […]
The beautiful province of Ontario, Canada houses cities known for their sustainable initiatives, which have been created thanks to social demand. At U-Haul, our commitment to sustainability has led us to create products and services to support Ontario’s sustainable lifestyle. We now offer the solution to sustainable moving in Ontario with our Ready-To-Go Boxes. 4 […]
Chilliwack, British Columbia is approximately 102 kilometers (63 miles) southeast of Vancouver. It is primarily known as an agricultural community. However, as the population has grown to just over 80,000 residents, it is steadily becoming more urban. Surrounded by mountains, Chilliwack is nicknamed “The Great Outside” and offers plenty of recreational activities for residents and […]
Are you planning a move to Huntsville, Ontario? Located two hours north of Toronto, the waterfront community is a top moving destination in Canada! As the largest town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, the options and opportunity for culture, activities, and community are infinite. Choosing Huntsville as your new home will let you “touch the past, […]
About 56 miles north of Toronto, the city of Barrie, Ontario is a top Canadian moving destination. Pleasant summers welcome newcomers, and there are seemingly endless options for things to do there. Things to Do Barrie offers plenty to do thanks to its numerous museums, galleries, parks, community centers, pubs, restaurants, annual festivals, beaches, and skiing/snowboarding […]
Kamloops is currently the 37th largest metropolitan area in British Columbia and continues to grow every day. In fact, it was number 7 on U-Haul’s list of 2015 Canadian Growth Cities. All of this just goes to show that if you’re thinking about moving to Kamloops, you certainly aren’t alone. That being said, what factors […]
Sometimes referred to, simply, as “The Fax” or “Hali”, Halifax, Nova Scotia lies on the southeastern coast of Canada and is the province’s capital. Legally called the Halifax Regional Municipality, this city is composed of four former individual municipalities that merged together in 1996-Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the Municipality of Halifax County. Halifax is considered […]
Known as the “City of Totems” for its 80 totem poles peppered around town, Duncan, British Columbia is a small town with a population of under 5,000. If you’re moving to Duncan, you are sure to find plenty of delicious restaurants, spectacular scenery, shopping spots and history. With rich soil suitable for growing nearly any kind of […]
Equidistant from Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa, the city of Kingston offers charming scenery, a lively downtown area stocked with restaurants and shops, and plenty of reasons to move there. It’s the oldest city in Ontario–founded by French explorers in 1673–but there are always new things to do around town. The area is flanked by the […]
You can plan a hike from anywhere, but where are the best spots to go? Here’s a list of the best cities to take a hike whether you’re looking for a short, easy hike or a more difficult weekend trip. Denver, CO Just east of the Rocky Mountains, Denver brings in a lot of people over the […]
Moving to Kelowna will not disappoint! Kelowna, BC lies in the Okanagan Valley and its name means Grizzly Bear in the Okanagan language. It has culture, art, history and a beautiful setting on a lake with plenty to do year round. With facts like these it is no wonder that so many are moving to Kelowna. […]
If you’ve never been to Ottawa before, here are some things to note before packing up your moving truck and living in Ottawa. If you enjoy pristine surroundings and generally like things to be on the quiet side, you will like it in Ottawa. Unlike what you might think of a typical city, Ottawa is not […]
