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Forum: Canada
Aug 30th 2011, 3:02 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,558
Posted By Big Bear

Re: Schools in Canmore

Thanks for that. How many kids live in Canmore and go to school? Is it a nice community for those that live there? Do you work in Canmore or commute to Calgary? We want to live in the mountains...
Forum: Canada
Aug 29th 2011, 5:22 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,558
Posted By Big Bear

Schools in Canmore

Hi we have just about decided to give Canmore a go and live there. The main question is what are the schools like in Canmore? Our kids would be starting off in a couple if years (currently 2 and 1)...
Forum: Canada
Aug 21st 2011, 12:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By Big Bear

Canmore, Cochrane, Bragg Creek, etc

Hi - my wife, three kids, two dogs and I moved to Calgary a few months ago. We are currently renting a home in inner city Calgary down near Elbow Park. We are starting to think about where we might...
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2011, 5:27 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 501
Posted By Big Bear

Removal and Pet transport companies from Australia to Canada

Hi there

I am a Brit, been in Oz for 8 years and now moving to Canada as part of our Expat adventure. Has anyone used a removal company or Pet transport company from Australia to Canada? We are...
Forum: Canada
May 5th 2011, 3:41 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 444
Posted By Big Bear

Removal and Pet transport companies from Australia to Canada

Hi there

Has anyone used a removal company or Pet transport company from Australia to Canada? We are moving over in June and so far we have quotes (for a 20ft container) from:

Wridgeways...
Forum: Canada
May 3rd 2011, 1:42 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,026
Posted By Big Bear

Mobile Phones & Banks in Canada

Which company has the best mobile phone coverage (esp. in Alberta) and customer service? Also, which banks are good (esp. for immigrants) and have the lowest fees, good customer service, etc?
...
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2011, 12:37 am
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By Big Bear

Re: Dogs and National Parks

Great, thanks!
Forum: Canada
Apr 13th 2011, 12:24 am
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By Big Bear

Dogs and National Parks

Hi Guys

A quick question about dogs and national parks in Canada. We are about to move to Calgary with our 2 dogs and interested to know if dogs are allowed in National Parks (specifically Banff,...
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2011, 7:36 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,036
Posted By Big Bear

Re: VANCOUVER - where to live?

Great, thanks. Will take a look on MLS and when I get out there for my recce. Cheers.
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2011, 6:37 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,036
Posted By Big Bear

Re: VANCOUVER - where to live?

Is Port Moody an area with families as we have 3 young kids so important to be close to other kids for them to play and that good stuff? :D
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2011, 6:35 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 13,099
Posted By Big Bear

Re: Best for family - Calgary or Vancouver?

Where are decent places to live in Calgary? I am going to be working DT (5th Avenue SW) and don't mind a bit of a commute if it means living in a decent area. Will also need to get to the airport a...
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2011, 6:28 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,036
Posted By Big Bear

VANCOUVER - where to live?

Hi there

I am going to be doing a recce trip to Vancouver in a few weeks and keen to get people's view on where to look in Vancouver/suburbs. We thought we were going to end up in Toronto but it...
Forum: Canada
Apr 9th 2011, 1:09 am
Replies: 55
Views: 16,093
Posted By Big Bear

Re: OAKVILLE - a good choice?

So where do you think is nice? I have been to Oakville before and thought it seemed very nice down by the lake, etc. I did find Toronto in general was a bit more 'industrial' looking compared to...
Forum: Canada
Apr 7th 2011, 3:52 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 16,093
Posted By Big Bear

Re: OAKVILLE - a good choice?

So I see from MLS that Pickering is cheaper than Oakville but is it actually a nice place to live or is there a reason why the prices are lower? Being closer to the city is good, having a house with...
Forum: Canada
Apr 7th 2011, 3:37 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 16,093
Posted By Big Bear

Re: OAKVILLE - a good choice?

So where are the nice places to live in Toronto for similar money? We would live more central if we could still get somewhere with space for the kids and dogs as of course it would be great to have...
Forum: Canada
Apr 4th 2011, 9:18 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 16,093
Posted By Big Bear

Re: OAKVILLE - a good choice?

Thanks Big GG. Let us know how you get on with your trip in April. Hope you get decent weather! Where did you get the info on socio-economics for the area, etc?
Forum: Canada
Apr 3rd 2011, 6:11 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,004
Posted By Big Bear

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Yeah I know! Was hoping the move would be to Vancouver or Calgary but alas it looks like...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2011, 11:57 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 16,093
Posted By Big Bear

Re: OAKVILLE - a good choice?

Thanks Big GG. Congrats on the move. Do you know which parts of Oakville are nice? Have you been there? Cheers.
Forum: Canniversary
Apr 2nd 2011, 7:18 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,837
Posted By Big Bear

Re: Four weeks in Oakville

Hi

My wife and I are moving to Toronto with my job in June, along with our 3 kids and 2 dogs. We are originally from the UK (Manchester!) and have been in Australia for the last 8 years. We are...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2011, 7:15 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 16,093
Posted By Big Bear

OAKVILLE - a good choice?

Hi Guys

My wife and I are moving to Toronto with my job in June, along with our 3 kids and 2 dogs. We are originally from the UK and have been in Australia for the last 8 years. We are trying to...
Forum: Canada
Apr 1st 2011, 11:59 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 13,099
Posted By Big Bear

Re: Best for family - Calgary or Vancouver?

Thanks for all of the advice and taking the time to reply. Much appreciated and certainly helps!

Cheers
Big Bear
Forum: Canada
Apr 1st 2011, 11:49 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,004
Posted By Big Bear

Re: Skiing in Ontario

Thanks Mike
Forum: Canada
Apr 1st 2011, 11:36 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,004
Posted By Big Bear

Skiing in Ontario

Hi Guys

I know most of the great skiing is in Western Canada but is there any good skiing East side? Any good skiing in Ontario within a 2-3 hour drive of Toronto? How about across the boarder...
Forum: Canada
Apr 1st 2011, 11:33 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 615
Posted By Big Bear

Oakham - a good choice for families?

Hi Guys

My wife and I are moving to Toronto with my job in June, along with our 3 kids and 2 dogs. We are originally from the UK and have been in Australia for the last 8 years. We are trying to...
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2011, 4:12 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 13,099
Posted By Big Bear

Best for family - Calgary or Vancouver?

Hi there

My wife and I are moving our family (3 kids under 2 and 2 dogs!) to Canada in a few months time from Australia. We are originally from the UK and have loved our time in Oz but it really...
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