Hi Andrea,

We fast-tracked here in Nova Scotia. We applied last December and got our Residency in July through the Commnity Identified route. It doesn't suit everyone but we were so fed up with the UK we took the plunge - we have a 6 year old and an 18 year old so quite a move.

House prices are so cheap were we are, fuel half price, cars cheaper, clothes cheaper but quality not so good, kitchen appliances slightly more expensive, eating out half the price. Nothing can put a price on the friendly people, virtually nil crime (in our area) and amazing scenery.

Send me a personal message if you want to know more.

Well, yes I suppose a lot of it depends on your jobs but in a nutshell, Toronto a few areas there were affordable for us such as Guelph, but is 1 1/2 hours drive from the city it is a less violent version of London but comes at a price as does Vancouver. Alberta is freezing not much in the middle and the rest isn't an option unless you speak French! which leaves the Maritimes, where we've ended up. Its quiet, safe and housingis very affordable it also has the mildest climate compared to the rest of Canada but doesn't have as much money in it compared to the other provinces.
Louise

No


It isn't!

For one, we don't get the storms you guys get. My uncle lives in Nova Scotia, and can no longer handle the longlasting heavy snowfalls! Here's a linkie to weather in NS http://atlantic-web1.ns.ec.gc.ca/cli...n&n=61405176-1

So enough with the sweeping generalisations already!

Alberta is lovely
Ontario in parts is fantastic

Cant comment on others have not really looked at them, but depends on your personal choice

What rocks someone boat is not what rocks another

Best advise take a trip so if you fall in love, i left mine in kingston, ontario, but sadly the jobs arent there for hubby.
We are taking a trip to alberta to look at jobs, better pay etc

The oil industry is in alberta for your hubby worth doing a search if you are looking for good jobs, the link i gave you showed that there is jobs there for him

Gill

Hi Andrea,

I live in Durham City and am also a newbie on this board. I also have young children and I only work part time. There's so much information it's quite overwhelming really! It all seems like such a long process, and at the moment we don't have any spare cash to go out for a visit.

If you want to chat anytime just email me - or reply onto this thread and I'll get back to you.

Best wishes,

Claire.

Hi Andrea. Welcome to BE, everyone was a newbie at one time, and its a great source of information. I've not been around that long either, although I don't ask many questions, just make daft comments that annoy everyone!
Personally I believe that BC is the best place to live in Canada. Although I may be slightly biasted, as I married someone from Van. (Actually I havn't seen any other parts of Canada anyway) But its beauty is undeniable, and house prices are as bad as England!!

I must say that the past two years we have had so little snow in Nova Scotia. Our winters have been really nice. I have been hear along time and it is strange to see the difference in when we first arrived in this province. We moved from Ontario back in 80 something and the first winter here seemed like all rain and fog with some storms but nothing to what we were used to in Ontario. We now live on private roads and pay a fee to have them plowed. They only come out to plow when there is 5 inches of snow on the ground and last winter that was twice. I did hear that we are suppose to have more snow this coming winter....something to do with the bees making there hives higher up in the trees!!!! Who knows!

Nonsense - why does one have to speak French ? What's wrong with its middle in comparison, let's say, to the Maritimes ?

I think BC would argue with that

Please I would appreciate it if can we get back to the questions I asked, instead of having a dig at each other`s replies. I want to get as much out of this forum as I can regarding canada.

Thanks to those who have given me advice and support, I really do appreciate it. The information has helped alot with my research.

Many Thanks

Andrea

When the answer given is bordering on misinformation, its in your interest for us to bicker over it

Surprised the thread hasnt gone to the gutter yet

Is that not what BE is all about, start a thread and 3 pages later totally of the OP first post

Hi Andrea,

So glad your back with us

Alberta is massive on the oil front too, worth looking there.

Jilly

All part of the wonderful, colourful realationships we form on BE

No one has mentioned Newfoundland, it's like it does not exist - NL in my opinion is just the best kept secret in Canada, it's just stunning.

Conception Bay South area of Newfoundland is where we are heading to in January, simply breath taking, little or no crime, no graffiti, no litter etc...

And like the rest of Canada, just the most friendly of people who are willing to help, even when they don't know you.

Shhhh. don't tell everyone about Newfoundland or they will all come!

Chris.

Sounds lovely on my way

sue