加拿大最适合留学的五大城市

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　　选择到加拿大留学，你将有机会遭遇极端不同的文化体验和自然体验。从不列颠哥伦比亚的滑雪坡到曼尼托巴的大草原，这里有诸如多伦多、蒙特利尔、温哥华和魁北克这样的以友好、包容和多元文化而著称的城市。那么，加拿大哪些城市最适合留学呢?来看看的盘点和介绍吧。

　　Choose to study in Canada, and you’ll have the opportunity to encounter vastly different cultural and natural experiences – from the ski slopes of British Columbia to the prairie province of Manitoba, with cities such as Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver and Quebec famously friendly, tolerant and multicultural.

　　Occupying the northern half of the North American continent, Canada is known for its natural beauty – few nations in the world can boast anything close to its wealth of forests, lakes and mountains – and for its multicultural diversity. The country has official bilingual status, with English and French used concurrently in government and official documents.

　　It’s also known for its sparse population (despite being the world’s second-largest country, it has a population smaller than that of just one US state, California) and for its harsh winters. In some parts of Canada, snow covers the ground for almost half the year – but you’re unlikely to find any Canadian universities in those regions!

　　选择到加拿大留学，你将有机会遭遇极端不同的文化体验和自然体验。从不列颠哥伦比亚的滑雪坡到曼尼托巴的大草原，这里有诸如多伦多、蒙特利尔、温哥华和魁北克这样的以友好、包容和多元文化而著称的城市。

　　占据着北美大陆的北半部江山，加拿大以其自然之美闻名于世——世界上很少有像加拿大这样以林木、湖泊和山脉之丰富，以及文化之多样性炫耀的。加拿大有两种官方语言。英语和法语同时用于其政府和官方文件中。

　　加拿大还以人口的稀少和冬季的寒冷著称。虽然是世界第二大国家，但是它的人口还比不上美国加利福尼亚一个州的人口。而在加拿大的某些地区，将近有半年的时间地表覆盖着积雪。但是，在那些地区，你很难发现任何一所加拿大大学。

　 　Montréal

　　Featured as the number one city for students in the QS Best Student Cities index, Montréal is the biggest city in the French-speaking province of Quebec and the second-largest city in Canada. There are four universities in Montréal, as well as seven other degree-awarding institutions and 12 General and Vocational Colleges (CEGEPs), giving the city the highest concentration of post-secondary students of all major cities in North America.

　　Widely cited as the cultural capital of Canada, Montréal boasts a unique combination of European sophistication and American pizzazz, which gives it a buzz few other places can match. As a student, you’ll certainly never be at a loss for things to do, with plenty of theater, music, dance and visual arts to explore, including the annual Just for Laughs comedy festival, the world’s largest of its kind. Also, don’t miss the Montréal Fireworks Festival, frequently hailed as the best and largest fireworks festival in the world.

　　Among universities in Montréal is Canada’s second-highest ranked university this year, McGill University (32nd in the QS World University Rankings® 2018). Beyond that, universities in Montréal also include the Université de Montréal (130th) and Concordia University (431-440) among others. While McGill and Concordia operate primarily in English, many universities in Montréal are Francophone, as are the city’s residents. So even if you’re an English speaker at an Anglophone university, be prepared to make an effort with your French.

　　 蒙特利尔

　　蒙特利尔在“QS最佳留学城市”中排在加拿大第一，是法语省份魁北克最大的城市，也是加拿大的第二大城市。这里有四所大学、七所有学位授予权的机构和十二所普通高职学院，让蒙特利尔成为北美所有主要城市中专上学生关注度最高的城市。

　　广泛地被认可为加拿大的文化之都，蒙特利尔独特地融合了欧洲的世故和美洲的活力，使之成为鲜有城市能匹敌的繁华之所。作为学生，在这里你将绝不缺少事情可做。这里有许许多多的影院、音乐、舞蹈和视觉艺术供你探索，包括一年一度戏剧节日“嘻笑节”(该节日是世界同类节日中规模最大的)。此外，可不能错过蒙特利尔的烟花节——这里的烟花节常被成为世界上最好规模最大的烟花节。

　　在蒙特利尔所有大学中，有加拿大今年排名第二高的大学麦吉尔大学。麦吉尔大学在QS2018世界大学排名中排在三十二位。不仅如此，蒙特利尔还有蒙特利尔大学(130位)和肯高迪亚大学(431-440位)也在世界大学排名之列。虽然麦吉尔大学和肯高迪亚大学语言主要是英语，但是蒙特利尔的许多大学都讲法语，正如蒙特利尔的居民也是讲法语。因此，即便是英语为母语的学生，在法语大学仍然需要做好语言准备。

　 　Toronto

　　The provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada, Toronto is known for being one of the world’s most multicultural cities, with around half of its 2.8 million-strong population hailing from outside of the city. Accordingly, it is an exciting and diverse place to live, with its residents’ heterogeneity reflected in the city’s culture and cuisine. Home to the Toronto Stock Exchange and the country’s five largest banks, Toronto is Canada’s leading financial center – while also being known as a world-leading hub for the entertainment, media and creative industries.

　　Toronto’s collection of museums and galleries is impressive, ranging from the large Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario to the much smaller Gardiner Museum of ceramic art, Gallery of Inuit Art or the Bata Shoe Museum. The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the world’s biggest, and the city’s live music scene is celebrated by locals and visitors alike. There is also a vibrant club scene and more than enough cafés and restaurants to keep foodies and coffee-lovers satisfied.

　　When it comes to education, universities in Toronto include some of Canada’s highest-ranked. Indeed, the University of Toronto is Canada's highest-ranked entrant in the QS World University Rankings 2018, at 31st in the world. It’s joined by York University (ranked 441-450), Ryerson University (801-1000) and a selection of other higher education providers, including the Royal Conservatory of Music.

　 　多伦多

　　作为安大略省的省会城市和加拿大最大的城市，多伦多是世界上文化最多元的城市之一，有将近280万人口来自多伦多以外地区。同样，多伦多也是令人兴奋的多样化的宜居之地，其居民的不均一反映在该城市的文化和饮食中。这里是多伦多证券交易所和加拿大五大银行所在地，是加拿大领先的金融中心。不仅如此，多伦多还是世界领先的娱乐、媒体和创意产业聚集地。

　　多伦多的博物馆和美术馆是令人印象深刻的，从大型的皇家安大略博物馆和安大略美术馆到规模小得多的加德纳陶瓷博物馆，再到因纽特艺术馆和贝塔鞋类博物馆，这里应有尽有。多伦多国际电影节是世界上最大的电影节之一，多伦多生动的音乐场景则同时得到当地人和游客的喜爱。这里还有充满生气的俱乐部和林林总总的咖啡馆和饭店，尽可满足美食家和咖啡爱好者的需求。

　　谈到教育，多伦多有加拿大一些排名顶尖的大学。的确，多伦多大学在2018年QS世界大学排名中是加拿大排名最高的大学，位居第三十一位。同样进排名还有约克大学(441-450)和瑞尔森大学 (801-1000)。除此之外，多伦多还有包括皇家音乐学院在内的一些列高等教育机构。

　　 Vancouver

　　A relatively young city on Canada’s west coast, Vancouver is the perfect destination for those who want to combine city living with easy access to the great outdoors. And by great, we really mean great – the landscape surrounding Vancouver is truly spectacular, ranging from lush green forests and stunning lakes, to the rugged magnificence of the Canadian Rockies (especially popular with skiers and snowboarders).

　　There’s plenty on offer for city slickers too in this cosmopolitan and vibrant town. Canada’s third-largest metropolis, Vancouver consistently features in lists of the world’s most livable cities – and has become one of Canada’s best-known and most-visited cities. Cultural offerings include three prominent theatre companies, the Vancouver International Film Festival, and a vibrant and diverse music scene.

　　Prominent universities in Vancouver include the University of British Columbia, (ranked 51st in the latest QS World University Rankings) and Simon Fraser University (joint 245th). Neighboring Vancouver Island, meanwhile, hosts the University of Victoria (joint 346th) and Vancouver Island University.

　 　温哥华

　　作为加拿大西海岸一座相对年轻的城市，温哥华极为适合人们将城市生活和伟大的户外探险结合。说伟大，是真的伟大——温哥华周边的风景真的令人叹为观止。这里有葱郁的绿林、极美的湖泊，有加拿大粗犷威严的落基山脉，尤其受滑雪爱好者的欢迎。

　　在这座国际化都市兼充满生气的城里，也有许多提供给时髦事故的城里人的事物。作为加拿大第三大都市，温哥华连续进入世界上最适宜居住的城市清单，并成了加拿大最著名最受游客青睐的城市之一。这里的文化产品包括三家著名的戏剧公司、温哥华国际电影节和一个生机勃勃且多样化的音乐现场。

　　温哥华的著名大学包括英属哥伦比亚大学(QS最新世界大学排名位居51位)和西蒙弗雷泽大学(位列并列245位)。同时，临近的温哥华岛是维多利亚大学(位列并列346位)和温哥华岛大学的所在地。

　 　Quebec City

　　If you like picturesque and historic cities, you can’t really do much better than Quebec City. Founded in the early 17th century, Quebec is the capital of the province with which it shares its name, and of French-speaking Canada as a whole. Its Old Town, with pretty cobbled streets surrounding the striking Château Frontenac and the only preserved city ramparts in North America, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Quebec as a whole is full of historic and architectural interest. In fact, there are 37 National Historic Sites of Canada in Quebec City and its enclaves.

　　Of course, Quebec is not just a giant museum – it’s very much a living and changing city. There’s no shortage of things to do here, in terms of both nightlife and culture, and the city is especially known for its colorful Winter Carnival, lively gay scene, and intimate live music venues.

　　Notable universities in Quebec City include Laval University (ranked 378th in the QS World University Rankings 2018) and the Université du Québec (501-550). The city is also home to the oldest educational institution for women in North America, the Ursuline Convent of Quebec City. Teaching at universities in Quebec City is primarily in French.

　 　魁北克

　　如果你喜欢古雅的历史名城，那么你真的不能错过魁北克。魁北克建于十七世纪早期，是同名省份魁北克省的省会，也是整个加拿大法语世界的中心。魁北克的“老城”有漂亮的鹅卵石街道环绕芳堤娜城堡，是北美唯一保存下来的土城墙和联合国教科文组织的一项世界文化遗产;而魁北克作为一个整体，则引起人们浓厚的历史和建筑兴趣。事实上，魁北克及其飞地汇集了加拿大三十七个国家历史遗址。

　　当然，魁北克不仅是一个巨大的博物馆，它还是一座生动而时刻变化着的城市。在这里，你不会找不到事情可做，它有丰富的夜生活和文化，尤其因华美的冬季狂欢节、生动的同性恋社群和亲密活泼的音乐演出场所而闻名。

　　魁北克著名的大学包括拉瓦尔大学(在2018年QS世界大学排名中位居第378位)和魁北克大学(501-550)。魁北克也是北美最古老的女性教育机构魁北克乌尔苏拉会女修道院的所在地。魁北克各大学的教学语言主要是法语。

　 　Edmonton

　　Capital city of the province of Alberta, Edmonton is known for its year-round selection of festivals, earning it the nickname The Festival City. It is equally well-known as the home of the West Edmonton Mall, formerly the biggest shopping mall in the world and currently North America’s biggest shopping mall, and for being one of the most northerly major cities in the world.

　　Don’t let this northern location put you off too much. Edmonton’s weather is relatively (emphasis on relatively) mild, even compared to some other more southerly Canadian cities. Its location, towards the west of Canada, also means there is no shortage of natural beauty nearby, and the city itself has plenty of attractions – including Ford Edmonton Park, Canada’s largest living history museum, the buzzing downtown Arts District, and the fashionable Old Strathcona area, where many of Edmonton’s theaters and live-performance venues are located. All this can be found among a mix of modern and historic architecture, including restored historical buildings, and a good range of restaurants, pubs and clubs.

　　Among universities in Edmonton, the most notable is the University of Alberta, ranked fourth in Canada and joint 90th in the QS World University Rankings 2018. Other options include the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, NorQuest College, MacEwan University, The King’s University College and Concordia University College of Alberta.

　 　埃德蒙顿

　　作为阿尔伯塔省的省会，埃德蒙顿因其全年的各种节日而著称，并因此被称为“节日之城”。同样著名的是，这里是西埃德蒙顿购物中心的所在地，后者曾经是世界上最大的购物中心，如今则是北美最大购物中心。埃德蒙顿还是世界最主要的北方城市之一。

　　可别因这个北方的地理位置烦恼。埃德蒙顿的气候是“相对”温和的，即便和一些其他更偏南的加拿大城市比起来也是如此。埃德蒙顿的位置偏向加拿大西部，也意味着它的周围不缺少自然美景。相反，埃德蒙顿本身就有许多景点，包括福特埃德蒙顿公园、加拿大最大的现存历史博物馆、繁华的市中心“艺术区”和时髦的旧斯达孔拿区。旧斯达孔拿区是埃德蒙顿许多影院和现场演出的所在地。翻新的历史建筑和各种饭店、酒馆喝俱乐部，所有这些都可以在现代和历史建筑的混合中找到。

　　在埃德蒙顿的各个大学中，最著名的要数阿尔伯塔大学。在QS2018年世界大学排名中，阿尔伯塔大学在加拿大排名第四位，位列并列世界地90位。其他的高等教育机构有北阿尔伯塔理工学院、诺亚斯特学院、麦科文大学、国王大学和阿尔伯特勤戈迪亚大学。