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LondonGirl32 Jan 21st 2016 9:24 am
Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Hi folks,

I haven't been on here for a few years since moving to North Van, but we had some great comments and feedback then, so thought we'd consult you all again!

As I said, we're currently living in North Van, and now with a child, so are thinking of moving to Pemberton and wondered if there are any Brits currently living there that could help us out?

Not sure whether to rent or buy just yet, but want to give Pemby a chance as we love it so much in all seasons. Just wanted to know what made you move there, what you love and hate about it, why it works as a place to bring up children ... anything really.

Thank you in advance,

LondonGirl32

Siouxie Jan 21st 2016 10:01 am
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Originally Posted by LondonGirl32 (Post 11844498)
Hi folks,

I haven't been on here for a few years since moving to North Van, but we had some great comments and feedback then, so thought we'd consult you all again!

As I said, we're currently living in North Van, and now with a child, so are thinking of moving to Pemberton and wondered if there are any Brits currently living there that could help us out?

Not sure whether to rent or buy just yet, but want to give Pemby a chance as we love it so much in all seasons. Just wanted to know what made you move there, what you love and hate about it, why it works as a place to bring up children ... anything really.

Thank you in advance,

LondonGirl32
I can't offer any insight into Pemberton, but wanted to say 'welcome back' - it's good to have you here again!

Don't be a stranger.. hang around!

:)

scrubbedexpat091 Jan 21st 2016 12:23 pm
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Is there a need to commute work wise? If so, the commute from there in winter can be less then pleasent.

Biggest downsides I would see is limited amenities, and if not working from home or in Pemby and needing to work, the commute.

paulhothersall Feb 1st 2016 9:20 pm
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Originally Posted by LondonGirl32 (Post 11844498)
Hi folks,

I haven't been on here for a few years since moving to North Van, but we had some great comments and feedback then, so thought we'd consult you all again!

As I said, we're currently living in North Van, and now with a child, so are thinking of moving to Pemberton and wondered if there are any Brits currently living there that could help us out?

Not sure whether to rent or buy just yet, but want to give Pemby a chance as we love it so much in all seasons. Just wanted to know what made you move there, what you love and hate about it, why it works as a place to bring up children ... anything really.

Thank you in advance,

LondonGirl32

pemberton is awesome. I am in whistler off/on for 10 years now and seriosuly considered pemberton. the$ goes such much further than anywhere else in the area.

Shard Feb 3rd 2016 11:06 am
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Originally Posted by paulhothersall (Post 11855943)
pemberton is awesome. I am in whistler off/on for 10 years now and seriosuly considered pemberton. the$ goes such much further than anywhere else in the area.
What's awesome about it?

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 3rd 2016 2:28 pm
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11857328)
What's awesome about it?
It's pretty. Some of the nicest landscapes in the region, but other then that, I am curious as well about what makes it awesome. I've been there several times, just a sleepy small town from what I can tell.

Stinkypup Feb 3rd 2016 2:41 pm
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
It has a good Music Festival... Just like Squamish!!!:cool:

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 3rd 2016 3:47 pm
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 11857443)
It has a good Music Festival... Just like Squamish!!!:cool:
And potatoes don't forget the potatoes.;)

Stinkypup Feb 3rd 2016 3:53 pm
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 11857460)
And potatoes don't forget the potatoes.;)
Ive never see them, are they any good live? Apparently they do good mash-ups:lol:


I never knew Pemberton was famous for spuds.. you learn something everyday :thumbup:

Shard Feb 3rd 2016 8:06 pm
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 11857439)
It's pretty. Some of the nicest landscapes in the region, but other then that, I am curious as well about what makes it awesome. I've been there several times, just a sleepy small town from what I can tell.
Yes, have only been once, but found it very sleepy.

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 4th 2016 6:32 am
Re: Pemberton, BC - Thoughts?
 
Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 11857462)
Ive never see them, are they any good live? Apparently they do good mash-ups:lol:


I never knew Pemberton was famous for spuds.. you learn something everyday :thumbup:
Yep it is and you see this sign when entering the area. It's a virus free area and rules fairly strict to protect the crops. Can't just plant any old potato in your backyard garden either, required to use local seeds and follow fairly strict rules.

http://bcseedpotatoes.com/sites/default/files/home1.png


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