Where in Canada would you go if....
Feb 21st 2008, 6:32 pm
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
I say head for Quinte region. We are in PEC, best of everything.
Feb 21st 2008, 6:40 pm
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
Hi,
How far is calgary to edmonton or rather how many mins drive btw them, trying to decide where to settle for.
How far is calgary to edmonton or rather how many mins drive btw them, trying to decide where to settle for.
Feb 21st 2008, 6:56 pm
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Feb 21st 2008, 7:02 pm
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
OOOoo forgot about that!!!!
Too true best kept secret and I think it should remain so
Too true best kept secret and I think it should remain so
Feb 25th 2008, 1:58 am
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
There are a lot of differences between these two cities that you should consider such as climate, affordability, proximity to the Rockies, economic fundamentals and the type of work you are looking for.
Feb 25th 2008, 10:28 am
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
Hopefully OH will get a job in Calgary, but we wont like to stay there, any suggestions on where one can stay and drive daily to and from calgary
Feb 25th 2008, 10:30 am
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
Thanks . How far is Quinte region to Calgary
Feb 25th 2008, 11:31 am
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Mar 12th 2008, 6:06 pm
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
Bump for this thread as it looks like I'm getting close to an offer now 
Any further suggestions?
Anything around Calgary or Vancouver that meets the criteria? (ducks) Probably not, in terms of housing anyway....
Any further suggestions?
Anything around Calgary or Vancouver that meets the criteria? (ducks) Probably not, in terms of housing anyway....
Mar 12th 2008, 6:30 pm
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Actually its nearer 7, including either the hour to Kingston for the feeder flight, or 2 hrs to drive to Pearson.
To drive, Google tells me its 3659 km – about 1 day 12 hours from my door (or 1 day 21hrs if you want to stay in canada the whole time), but I cant imagine anyone actually driving it in that time?
To drive, Google tells me its 3659 km – about 1 day 12 hours from my door (or 1 day 21hrs if you want to stay in canada the whole time), but I cant imagine anyone actually driving it in that time?
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Mar 12th 2008, 6:31 pm
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
North Shore Nova Scotia fits all your criteria.
A great house for $300K possibly with pool (there's one on sale now near Pictou)
High Speed internet - I'm on 54Mbps
Halifax Airport (ok, just over an hour but easy driving as there is no traffic!)
Great and real community spirit, good schools, good doc, hospital
Minimal crime - we never lock our house or car
Combined with warm sea, great beaches, golf courses, closeness to New Brunswick and PEI, it's a great location.
Google Tatamgouche, Malagash, Pictou or pm for any other information
A great house for $300K possibly with pool (there's one on sale now near Pictou)
High Speed internet - I'm on 54Mbps
Halifax Airport (ok, just over an hour but easy driving as there is no traffic!)
Great and real community spirit, good schools, good doc, hospital
Minimal crime - we never lock our house or car
Combined with warm sea, great beaches, golf courses, closeness to New Brunswick and PEI, it's a great location.
Google Tatamgouche, Malagash, Pictou or pm for any other information
.... you wanted to meet the following criteria :-
* Can buy a 3 bed house (semi or detached) or better for $300K
* Has high speed (preferably cable) internet access
* Has access to an airport with good connections to the US within 1 hr's drive
* Is good for a family oriented life
* Low or minimal crime
Currently on the list is areas on the east of the GTA and Ottawa (Kanata). This is mainly through lack of knowledge of other areas though, so looking for suggestions.
I may have an opportunity on the horizon which allows me to pick a location anywhere in Canada, so I'm looking into potential areas which meet the above criteria.
Thanks for your help.....
* Can buy a 3 bed house (semi or detached) or better for $300K
* Has high speed (preferably cable) internet access
* Has access to an airport with good connections to the US within 1 hr's drive
* Is good for a family oriented life
* Low or minimal crime
Currently on the list is areas on the east of the GTA and Ottawa (Kanata). This is mainly through lack of knowledge of other areas though, so looking for suggestions.
I may have an opportunity on the horizon which allows me to pick a location anywhere in Canada, so I'm looking into potential areas which meet the above criteria.
Thanks for your help.....
Mar 12th 2008, 6:41 pm
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
Hi. Lethbridge also ticks all your boxes. Check out the Wiki and all the local infos on there.
Sorry havent got time to add the ton of links I have but you can get 4 bed new builds for less than $ 300,000 here.
We moved here after 2 years living in Calgary and we have settled in lovely and could not fault the city one bit. Small town family friendly atmosphere and the peeps here are soo nice.
Has everything pretty much Calgary has with the exception of a curry house wich myself and some other Brits might seek to remedy soon.
Sounds like you have a ton of options so happy hunting.
x Mrs Minihaha in warm and sunny Lethbridge
Sorry havent got time to add the ton of links I have but you can get 4 bed new builds for less than $ 300,000 here.
We moved here after 2 years living in Calgary and we have settled in lovely and could not fault the city one bit. Small town family friendly atmosphere and the peeps here are soo nice.
Has everything pretty much Calgary has with the exception of a curry house wich myself and some other Brits might seek to remedy soon.
Sounds like you have a ton of options so happy hunting.
x Mrs Minihaha in warm and sunny Lethbridge
Mar 12th 2008, 7:45 pm
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Re: Where in Canada would you go if....
The airport is two hours away because of the ferry crossing, but otherwise it ticks all the boxs.
There is also a direct bus service to YVR, according to the the service schedule it runs EVERY day. By every day I mean it goes in the morning and comes back in the evening. A proper bus service.
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