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Forum: Canada

May 28th 2013, 7:21 pm

Replies: 20

buying a VW camper in BC

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Posted By cristofa

Re: buying a VW camper in BC

... thanks, Sarah, and all the previous (even if they didn't all agree :) ) This is all useful information, especially Siouxie's links.

I am keeping my fingers firmly crossed that I have found a...

Forum: Canada

May 27th 2013, 9:49 am

Replies: 20

buying a VW camper in BC

Views: 2,288

Posted By cristofa

Re: buying a VW camper in BC

... so I looked back and find we are both wrong :)

"If you purchase a vehicle at a private sale on or after April 1, 2013 in BC, you are required to pay PST at the rate of 12% on the purchase...

Forum: Canada

May 27th 2013, 9:36 am

Replies: 20

buying a VW camper in BC

Views: 2,288

Posted By cristofa

Re: buying a VW camper in BC

... thanks very much - those would appear to cover it. I had not expected to have to pay 12% GST on a private sale!

Forum: Canada

May 27th 2013, 8:05 am

Replies: 20

buying a VW camper in BC

Views: 2,288

Posted By cristofa

buying a VW camper in BC

Hi

I'm planning to buy a used VW camper in BC - I have a PR visa and this is for a 5-month scouting trip - I aim to sell it before returning to the UK.

Could you please tell what's the...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Aug 21st 2012, 2:56 am

Replies: 2

2 out of 5 from issue of PR or activation?

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Posted By cristofa

Re: 2 out of 5 from issue of PR or activation?

... thanks

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Aug 20th 2012, 9:46 pm

Replies: 2

2 out of 5 from issue of PR or activation?

Views: 646

Posted By cristofa

2 out of 5 from issue of PR or activation?

I can't find the information but I'm sure someone here will know ...

Does the 730 days minimum residency clock start ticking from when the PR card is issued, or when you touch down in Canada to...

Forum: Canada

Aug 20th 2012, 9:18 pm

Replies: 7

Visa, who did you use?

Views: 1,063

Posted By cristofa

Re: Visa, who did you use?

We used, and very highly recommend, David Aujla in Vancouver/Victoria http://www.bcimmigration.com/ - it was not a straightforward application and he was worth every penny.

Forum: Canada

Jul 11th 2012, 10:49 am

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

Views: 11,823

Posted By cristofa

Re: to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... that's a very interesting post on thesamba. So, maybe, it could be worth buying a good used VW camper across the Channel (left-hand drive); shipping it out to Halifax; driving it to Vancouver,...

Forum: Canada

Jul 11th 2012, 10:12 am

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

Views: 11,823

Posted By cristofa

Re: to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... ha ha - I don't fit any of those

... I will check them out but, not being a trustafarian, I suspect they will be way over my budget.

Forum: Canada

Jul 11th 2012, 12:49 am

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

Views: 11,823

Posted By cristofa

Re: to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... no, what's that?

Forum: Canada

Jul 10th 2012, 11:44 pm

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

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Posted By cristofa

Re: to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... thanks dbd33 - I do take your point.

My chosen destination is the far west - probably Salt Spring Island. I could arrive there and settle down and never know my new country beyond what I see...

Forum: Canada

Jul 10th 2012, 11:32 pm

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

Views: 11,823

Posted By cristofa

Re: to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... ditto, LondonGirl32, what a brilliant post! Thanks very much for taking the trouble to pass on that information - all extremely useful. Also reassuring to hear from someone else who identifies...

Forum: Canada

Jul 10th 2012, 12:18 am

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

Views: 11,823

Posted By cristofa

Re: to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... thanks for the heads up hotfuss - it is, indeed, an enjoyable (and relevant) read and I look forward to the rest.

And thanks CanAngel for your encouragement - I was reckoning on about 3 weeks...

Forum: Canada

Jul 9th 2012, 7:00 pm

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

Views: 11,823

Posted By cristofa

Re: to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... just got up to find a great response to my question - thanks everyone.

I do understand that crossing the Prairies would be monotonous, but that's part of the point - although I have flown over...

Forum: Canada

Jul 9th 2012, 11:06 am

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

Views: 11,823

Posted By cristofa

Re: to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... I did consider doing some of the journey through the US, but the object of the trip would be to experience Canada's diverse cultures and landscapes.

Forum: Canada

Jul 9th 2012, 10:40 am

Replies: 42

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

Views: 11,823

Posted By cristofa

to drive from Halifax to Vancouver

... I am planning to head for Vancouver this autumn with my fresh PR card, and I thought a good way to get to know my new country would be to drive across it.

Ideally, I would like to buy a camper...

Forum: Canada

Jul 20th 2010, 9:23 am

Replies: 71

Just swapped UK license for BC easy!

Views: 8,872

Posted By cristofa

Re: Just swapped UK license for BC easy!

... what a relief to hear this! I've been driving a long time, but didn't relish the idea of having to take a car and motorcycle driving test again. And it just didn't make sense that a lot of...

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