HellyWelly

Hi
My husband has been offered a job in Vancouver so to help with the big decision the whole family (2 adult 2 boys aged 9 & 6) are taking a 2 week vacation/research trip in May.
Has anyone out there done the same thing and if so what did they manage to get from it? And if so what do you wish you'd done, with hind sight?

AmyDavid

It may be worth taking a look at relocation2bc.com as they may well be able to help you out with some bits.

HellyWelly

Thanks for that. Looks very interesting and useful.

AmyDavid

Good luck with your trip and I hope you enjoy yourselves!

HellyWelly

Thanks. Very excited about coming over. My husband loved it when he visited earlier this year.

Surrey Expat

Take a look at the wiki http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Scouting_Trip-Canada
This might help a bit.

Judy in Calgary

I endorse the excellent Wiki article to which Surrey Expat provided you a link, and of which he is the author.

The Brits 2 Vancouver forum is a great source of information.

I know that, on a recce, you have to look at practical things, like residential areas, schools, supermarkets, commuting times, etc. But, specially because you'll have your kids with you, you need to have some fun too. The Find Family Fun website is fantastic. It was created by a real life Vancouver family with 3 children.

As it gets closer to the time of your move, and your move starts to feel more real, you may find it helpful to read the BE Wiki articles in the section called Canada Moving Logistics.

Hope that helps.
x

maddhobs

Hi, there is also this website that may be of use http://groups.yahoo.com/group/van-immi/

HellyWelly

Thanks for all those links. This is my 1st thread ever and I haven't found my way around all the website yet, so very helpful.
Especially agree with the kids needing fun too, we've been invited on a camping trip with future boss so that's one in the pipeline