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-   -   Canada! Wow! (https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/canada-wow-859988/)

JonboyE Jun 11th 2015 8:51 am
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by mikelincs (Post 11672764)
You really need to also see just what it's like in the middle of winter as well before deciding.
TBH I think Banff will be rocking in the winter.

Bucks_Family Jun 11th 2015 8:53 am
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by beckiwoo (Post 11673039)
That is where I learnt.

There is also one in Tamworth, Hemel Hempstead and Castleford



Still better then being skiers with bad taste in fashion lol
And Manchester..

Dorothy Jun 11th 2015 11:26 am
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by beckiwoo (Post 11672798)
In ordeer to live in banff I believe you have to be working there or own a business there. That is what my friend who lives there told me (works in one of the hotels).

Its a beautiful place but the snow (I have been told) can be hardcore
I don't think this is true.

Steve_ Jun 11th 2015 11:39 am
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 11673148)
I don't think this is true.
It is true, it's a National Park, remember. Not just anyone can live there.

Even a lot of the people who work there live in Canmore.

Piff Poff Jun 11th 2015 11:46 am
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The mountains sound lovely and romantic on a spring or summer day and you imagine pristine snow and blue skies, it may be different when you have months of it. It's something that only you can decide. You will find all sorts of help on here, have fun!



Parks Canada - Banff National Park - Realty & Municipal Services

dbd33 Jun 11th 2015 12:55 pm
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by Steve_ (Post 11673154)
Even a lot of the people who work there live in Canmore.
Isn't this typical of ski resorts? Whether it's Aspen or Gstaad the people who fill the holes in the roads, or even the holes in the teeth of the residents, live somewhere cheaper and drive up the mountain to work. Even the "residents" aren't resident but just have a house there.

Dorothy Jun 11th 2015 12:59 pm
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by Steve_ (Post 11673154)
It is true, it's a National Park, remember. Not just anyone can live there.

Even a lot of the people who work there live in Canmore.
Parks Canada - Banff National Park - Realty & Municipal Services

I never said "just anyone can live there". I said I didn't think it was true that you had to be a business owner or employee to live there. There are more than just employees and business owners listed as eligible residents.

R I C H Jun 11th 2015 1:24 pm
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11673218)
Isn't this typical of ski resorts? Whether it's Aspen or Gstaad the people who fill the holes in the roads, or even the holes in the teeth of the residents, live somewhere cheaper and drive up the mountain to work. Even the "residents" aren't resident but just have a house there.
Depends on the resort - nearest town to Sun Peaks is 45 mins (56kms) away in the summer or an hour in the winter. Too far to want to commute regularly if a business owner, and too expensive on gas if you dig holes or clean hotel rooms. Property is reasonably affordable, so most employers and employees live here.

jandro Jun 11th 2015 2:53 pm
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by Cambs2Canada (Post 11672739)
Hi All!

I just got back from an amazing trip to the Rockies! Loved Banff! IT was my first time to Canada and I loved it! I am now massively researching how I can move to Canada, specifically the Banff area.

I found this forum and hope to get to know you and maybe even meet some of you when I make the move over!

C2C
Holiday mode can dry up real quick after you've moved here and you have to face the reality of the Alberta job market. If you're coming over for a couple of years on an IEC then have fun.

Oink Jun 11th 2015 4:25 pm
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by Cambs2Canada (Post 11672739)
Hi All!

I just got back from an amazing trip to the Rockies! Loved Banff! IT was my first time to Canada and I loved it! I am now massively researching how I can move to Canada, specifically the Banff area.

I found this forum and hope to get to know you and maybe even meet some of you when I make the move over!

C2C
I bet in Banff there were a bunch of nice characters that were very friendly and who made you feel very welcome. Were there fireworks every night?

beckiwoo Jun 11th 2015 6:11 pm
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 11673220)
Parks Canada - Banff National Park - Realty & Municipal Services

I never said "just anyone can live there". I said I didn't think it was true that you had to be a business owner or employee to live there. There are more than just employees and business owners listed as eligible residents.

Such as...

Cambs2Canada Jun 11th 2015 7:44 pm
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Well, as I said I'm normally a very positive person but I am a bit of a glumster at the moment!


I thought it would be simple to just move to Canada because the British queen is head of government but it's not as simple as it seems. It hought it would be like moving to Europe where anyone can do anything. Not happy, people!


But, it's not impossible and I just need to figure out a way to do it, because I WILL do it!

Howefamily Jun 11th 2015 9:46 pm
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by Cambs2Canada (Post 11673379)
Well, as I said I'm normally a very positive person but I am a bit of a glumster at the moment!


I thought it would be simple to just move to Canada because the British queen is head of government but it's not as simple as it seems. It hought it would be like moving to Europe where anyone can do anything. Not happy, people!


But, it's not impossible and I just need to figure out a way to do it, because I WILL do it!
Absolutely not that straight forward at all. So now you know reality you can start gathering your information. Good luck

BristolUK Jun 11th 2015 11:25 pm
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My money's on Jings.

plasticcanuck Jun 11th 2015 11:43 pm
Re: Canada! Wow!
 
Originally Posted by Cambs2Canada (Post 11673379)
Well, as I said I'm normally a very positive person but I am a bit of a glumster at the moment!


I thought it would be simple to just move to Canada because the British queen is head of government but it's not as simple as it seems. It hought it would be like moving to Europe where anyone can do anything. Not happy, people!


But, it's not impossible and I just need to figure out a way to do it, because I WILL do it!
The two big resources Canada has to prevent uncontrolled movement of people to its shores are the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.


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