Zahid arrived in Canada in February 2021 as a master's student in business analytics at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, in -30°C weather with no prior knowledge of the country. Over the following years, he independently navigated everything from mortgage research and PR applications to driving licenses, postgraduate work permits, and exploring both the East and West coasts of Canada.
He created Canada Wander to share the practical, experience-based guides he wished had existed when he arrived—helping other newcomers skip the frustration and navigate Canadian life with confidence.
