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To consider Canada or not
Hi all,
I am probably posting a thread posted many times but hopefully someone who is similar to us and out reasons, who can offer advice, will read it Myself 37, my wife 31 and our 8 month old baby have been talking about either a permanent move or a temporary move (possibly leading to permanent). To the mountains. We currently live in Cornwall UK. We are considering Canada, PNW USA, or French Alps. Canada has always been top of my list, for a number of reasons. There seem to be fairly even pros and cons to each option though. My wife is a teacher (we understand this will be difficult for her to continue in Canada) I am a College lecturer in sustainable Architecture but I am also a carpenter. We are outdoors people, hence the options of where to move. We climb, mountaineer, trail run, ski and surf (we just want to do more of it). We are also open minded about what we end up doing for work, lifestyle is more important. I won't post more now, or it will become an essay. Hope to hear some advice, on any aspect Many thanks |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Myself 37, my wife 31 and our 8 month old baby have been talking about either a permanent move or a temporary move |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by bobble
(Post 11746521)
Hi all,
I am probably posting a thread posted many times but hopefully someone who is similar to us and out reasons, who can offer advice, will read it Myself 37, my wife 31 and our 8 month old baby have been talking about either a permanent move or a temporary move (possibly leading to permanent). To the mountains. We currently live in Cornwall UK. We are considering Canada, PNW USA, or French Alps. Canada has always been top of my list, for a number of reasons. There seem to be fairly even pros and cons to each option though. My wife is a teacher (we understand this will be difficult for her to continue in Canada) I am a College lecturer in sustainable Architecture but I am also a carpenter. We are outdoors people, hence the options of where to move. We climb, mountaineer, trail run, ski and surf (we just want to do more of it). We are also open minded about what we end up doing for work, lifestyle is more important. I won't post more now, or it will become an essay. Hope to hear some advice, on any aspect Many thanks |
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French Alps. If BC, pursue the carpentry route (although you will find the cost of living horrendous).
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Re: To consider Canada or not
bristol, haha yep, it was his idea too!
I have been through the points scheme and comfortably have enough but that is as far as we have gone, so far |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by bobble
(Post 11746521)
Hi all,
I am probably posting a thread posted many times but hopefully someone who is similar to us and out reasons, who can offer advice, will read it Myself 37, my wife 31 and our 8 month old baby have been talking about either a permanent move or a temporary move (possibly leading to permanent). To the mountains. We currently live in Cornwall UK. We are considering Canada, PNW USA, or French Alps. Canada has always been top of my list, for a number of reasons. There seem to be fairly even pros and cons to each option though. My wife is a teacher (we understand this will be difficult for her to continue in Canada) I am a College lecturer in sustainable Architecture but I am also a carpenter. We are outdoors people, hence the options of where to move. We climb, mountaineer, trail run, ski and surf (we just want to do more of it). We are also open minded about what we end up doing for work, lifestyle is more important. I won't post more now, or it will become an essay. Hope to hear some advice, on any aspect Many thanks Hi there, I'm no expert on the subject, so I wont go into the whole can you emigrate as opposed to the why you want to debate.. I'm sure there will be erm, well intentioned people on here to point that out to you if they can. But I'm just curious (bit of self analysis on myself here I suppose also) If its 'mountains' and outdoor activities you are looking for have you ever considered moving to sunny Scotland? North / West coast has everything on your list.. 280 odd Munro's to climb and ski on, lochs + rivers to play on, mountain biking, treks, even surfing so I hear lol etc. Weather may be a bit damper than the French alps I'll give you that one! |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by Roberto1980
(Post 11746546)
Hi there,
I'm no expert on the subject, so I wont go into the whole can you emigrate as opposed to the why you want to debate.. I'm sure there will be erm, well intentioned people on here to point that out to you if they can. If its 'mountains' and outdoor activities you are looking for have you ever considered moving to sunny Scotland? North West coast has everything on your list.. 280ish Munro's to climb and ski on, lochs + rivers to play on, mountain biking, treks, even surfing so I hear lol etc. Weather may be a bit damper than the French alps I'll give you that one! |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by bobble
(Post 11746521)
Hi all,
I am probably posting a thread posted many times but hopefully someone who is similar to us and out reasons, who can offer advice, will read it Myself 37, my wife 31 and our 8 month old baby have been talking about either a permanent move or a temporary move (possibly leading to permanent). To the mountains. We currently live in Cornwall UK. We are considering Canada, PNW USA, or French Alps. Canada has always been top of my list, for a number of reasons. I won't post more now, or it will become an essay. Hope to hear some advice, on any aspect Many thanks http://britishexpats.com/forum/canad...used-s-864729/ |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11746547)
Indeed. There's even an argument that Scottish and Welsh mountain terrain is far more accessible than Canada's, simply because the country is more compact and the road network better.
I agree. Where I live (just west of Glasgow) In regards to outdoor activities and accessibility to it all, can't be faulted. 15/20 mins from Loch Lomond surrounding mountains and everything else that entails. As we (my wife and kids) are planning on emigrating in the near future, that element of it all is something I will be comparing. As that is something I have grown to appreciate |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by Roberto1980
(Post 11746555)
I agree. Where I live (just west of Glasgow) In regards to outdoor activities and accessibility to it all, can't be faulted.
15/20 mins from Loch Lomond surrounding mountains and everything else that entails. As we (my wife and kids) are planning on emigrating in the near future, that element of it all is something I will be comparing. As that is something I have grown to appreciate |
Re: To consider Canada or not
All valid points and things we have been backwards and forwards over.
I used to live in the lakes and briefly in North Wales. I love UK mountains but.....We want more alpine terrain for climbing and more great wilderness for exploring. I spend a fair bit of time in the Alps and love it but its the compactness that I don't think I want. With regard to the UK, the seasons are just too meh, particularly winter. I want to be able to cross country ski/snowshoe to the shops/work etc. head into the mountains for multi day uninterrupted wilderness and climbing and all those other unrealistic dreams, when you have to earn a living and raise family ;) Essentially it is all about lifestyle and letting the kids grow up where they are free to become ski or mountaineering bums, if they choose. We will take cons in our stride to achieve that, life pretty good now but we reckon it could be better. |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by bobble
(Post 11746608)
All valid points and things we have been backwards and forwards over.
I used to live in the lakes and briefly in North Wales. I love UK mountains but.....We want more alpine terrain for climbing and more great wilderness for exploring. I spend a fair bit of time in the Alps and love it but its the compactness that I don't think I want. With regard to the UK, the seasons are just too meh, particularly winter. I want to be able to cross country ski/snowshoe to the shops/work etc. head into the mountains for multi day uninterrupted wilderness and climbing and all those other unrealistic dreams, when you have to earn a living and raise family ;) Essentially it is all about lifestyle and letting the kids grow up where they are free to become ski or mountaineering bums, if they choose. We will take cons in our stride to achieve that, life pretty good now but we reckon it could be better. |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11746530)
French Alps. If BC, pursue the carpentry route (although you will find the cost of living horrendous).
BC's interior ski resorts offer much more modestly priced property and are generally within a stones throw of cities that offer work opportunities if living at the ski hill itself doesn't appeal or isn't practical. |
Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by mikelincs
(Post 11746630)
Have you ever experienced a Canadian winter, and I don't just mean for a holday.. :rofl:
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Re: To consider Canada or not
Originally Posted by bobble
(Post 11746608)
I used to live in the lakes and briefly in North Wales. I love UK mountains but.....We want more alpine terrain for climbing and more great wilderness for exploring. I spend a fair bit of time in the Alps and love it but its the compactness that I don't think I want. With regard to the UK, the seasons are just too meh, particularly winter.
I want to be able to cross country ski/snowshoe to the shops/work etc. head into the mountains for multi day uninterrupted wilderness and climbing and all those other unrealistic dreams, when you have to earn a living and raise family ;) Essentially it is all about lifestyle and letting the kids grow up where they are free to become ski or mountaineering bums, if they choose. We will take cons in our stride to achieve that, life pretty good now but we reckon it could be better. Whisler BC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whistl...itish_Columbia climate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whistl...lumbia#Climate properties Whistler Listing System - Your source for all listings in Whistler. schools The Best 10 Elementary Schools in Whistler, BC V0N, Canada jobs Restaurant and Food Service Managers Whistler British Columbia - Job Bank Jobs in Whistler, BC | Indeed.com whistler / squamish jobs - craigslist |
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