Retiring to Kelowna
Jan 25th 2009, 3:07 pm
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Retiring to Kelowna
Hi,
My wife and I are considering moving/retiring to Kelowna, when my daughter and son in law (who is Canadian) take up positions in the university.
I am 63, my wife 54, and we live in North Devon England and have been retired for several years. I mainly play golf, guitar, cook and walk the dogs, as there is not much else to do.
Apart from golf my other interests are: tennis, theatre, music and eating out, (which is getting rather expensive now 70+ $Can per head average).
A worry is that the golf clubs shut in Kelowna from nov-march, so I would be very interested to hear from retirees and others on their experiences etc, esp. how they spend the winter.
Also I have been doing some research on the cost of living, and I think that overall it is cheaper in Canada than in the UK. I think that my pension(s) can be taxed in Canada which has a lower taxation, and the taxes on a house of $400-$500K will be significantly less than the $3960 p.a. we pay here.
Food and other household items appear to be cheaper, and the only downside is the cost of wine-LOL.
Anyway, if anyone can give me any advice it will be much appreciated, as our other option is to move to France!
Thanks in advance
terry
My wife and I are considering moving/retiring to Kelowna, when my daughter and son in law (who is Canadian) take up positions in the university.
I am 63, my wife 54, and we live in North Devon England and have been retired for several years. I mainly play golf, guitar, cook and walk the dogs, as there is not much else to do.
Apart from golf my other interests are: tennis, theatre, music and eating out, (which is getting rather expensive now 70+ $Can per head average).
A worry is that the golf clubs shut in Kelowna from nov-march, so I would be very interested to hear from retirees and others on their experiences etc, esp. how they spend the winter.
Also I have been doing some research on the cost of living, and I think that overall it is cheaper in Canada than in the UK. I think that my pension(s) can be taxed in Canada which has a lower taxation, and the taxes on a house of $400-$500K will be significantly less than the $3960 p.a. we pay here.
Food and other household items appear to be cheaper, and the only downside is the cost of wine-LOL.
Anyway, if anyone can give me any advice it will be much appreciated, as our other option is to move to France!
Thanks in advance
terry
Jan 25th 2009, 3:32 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Hi and welcome to BE.
Canada has no provision for retiring here, however children can sponsor their parents.
Here is a recent thread on the same subject post number five may be of interest, children sponsoring parents.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586461
There is also a Wiki article on this subject.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Retiring_in_Canada
Sorry I can't be of any more help.
Canada has no provision for retiring here, however children can sponsor their parents.
Here is a recent thread on the same subject post number five may be of interest, children sponsoring parents.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586461
There is also a Wiki article on this subject.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Retiring_in_Canada
Sorry I can't be of any more help.
Last edited by Steve_P; Jan 25th 2009 at 3:35 pm.
Jan 25th 2009, 4:20 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
.... or possibly Spain, which has a large expat community and you can play golf all year ..... 
You could still come over for extended visits with your family here, and there is nothing to stop you having your own property here as well, say for the summer months.
You could still come over for extended visits with your family here, and there is nothing to stop you having your own property here as well, say for the summer months.
Last edited by Alberta_Rose; Jan 25th 2009 at 4:33 pm.
Jan 25th 2009, 4:47 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Hi,
My wife and I are considering moving/retiring to Kelowna, when my daughter and son in law (who is Canadian) take up positions in the university.
I am 63, my wife 54, and we live in North Devon England and have been retired for several years. I mainly play golf, guitar, cook and walk the dogs, as there is not much else to do.
Apart from golf my other interests are: tennis, theatre, music and eating out, (which is getting rather expensive now 70+ $Can per head average).
A worry is that the golf clubs shut in Kelowna from nov-march, so I would be very interested to hear from retirees and others on their experiences etc, esp. how they spend the winter.
Also I have been doing some research on the cost of living, and I think that overall it is cheaper in Canada than in the UK. I think that my pension(s) can be taxed in Canada which has a lower taxation, and the taxes on a house of $400-$500K will be significantly less than the $3960 p.a. we pay here.
Food and other household items appear to be cheaper, and the only downside is the cost of wine-LOL.
Anyway, if anyone can give me any advice it will be much appreciated, as our other option is to move to France!
Thanks in advance
terry
My wife and I are considering moving/retiring to Kelowna, when my daughter and son in law (who is Canadian) take up positions in the university.
I am 63, my wife 54, and we live in North Devon England and have been retired for several years. I mainly play golf, guitar, cook and walk the dogs, as there is not much else to do.
Apart from golf my other interests are: tennis, theatre, music and eating out, (which is getting rather expensive now 70+ $Can per head average).
A worry is that the golf clubs shut in Kelowna from nov-march, so I would be very interested to hear from retirees and others on their experiences etc, esp. how they spend the winter.
Also I have been doing some research on the cost of living, and I think that overall it is cheaper in Canada than in the UK. I think that my pension(s) can be taxed in Canada which has a lower taxation, and the taxes on a house of $400-$500K will be significantly less than the $3960 p.a. we pay here.
Food and other household items appear to be cheaper, and the only downside is the cost of wine-LOL.
Anyway, if anyone can give me any advice it will be much appreciated, as our other option is to move to France!
Thanks in advance
terry
Jan 25th 2009, 4:51 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
I cannot think of a worse place to move to. Spain has been totally ruined, it has allowed the total ruination of its coastal and to some extent inland beauty.
France has retained it's individuality. Its regions have jealously guarded it's food, customs and rigorous building regulations.
Thanks for the reply.
I cannot think of a worse place to move to. Spain has been totally ruined, it has allowed the total ruination of its coastal and to some extent inland beauty.
France has retained it's individuality. Its regions have jealously guarded it's food, customs and rigorous building regulations.
Jan 25th 2009, 4:54 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Moving to Canada is not about cheaper living costs though that is a benefit, it is about living near our family.
terry
Thanks for the reply.
Moving to Canada is not about cheaper living costs though that is a benefit, it is about living near our family.
terry
Jan 25th 2009, 5:03 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
I cannot think of a worse place to move to. Spain has been totally ruined, it has allowed the total ruination of its coastal and to some extent inland beauty.
France has retained it's individuality. Its regions have jealously guarded it's food, customs and rigorous building regulations.
Thanks for the reply.
I cannot think of a worse place to move to. Spain has been totally ruined, it has allowed the total ruination of its coastal and to some extent inland beauty.
France has retained it's individuality. Its regions have jealously guarded it's food, customs and rigorous building regulations.
Jan 25th 2009, 5:11 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Upside - full of French girls!
Gotta love those beaches!
Gotta love those beaches!
Jan 25th 2009, 5:14 pm
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Jan 25th 2009, 5:15 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Hi Triumph,
If I wanted that I would move to Sweden. I remember spending 6 months in Toronto in the 70's and seeing the Canadian girls come out of hibernation.
Bit like the butterfly emerging from the chrysalis.
terry
If I wanted that I would move to Sweden. I remember spending 6 months in Toronto in the 70's and seeing the Canadian girls come out of hibernation.
Bit like the butterfly emerging from the chrysalis.
terry
Jan 25th 2009, 5:16 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Hi Elaine,
That's going to go down well.
terry
That's going to go down well.
terry
Jan 25th 2009, 5:18 pm
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Re: Retiring to Kelowna
Hi Seaham,
So is Quebec, or they think they are.
terry
So is Quebec, or they think they are.
terry
Jan 25th 2009, 5:23 pm
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Jan 25th 2009, 5:27 pm
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