moving to canada?????

[mistyrain]

so we are talking about moving to canada. is anyone here from canada? is rent high? is everything expensive like good weed you know your basic stuff?

 

[Liontamr]

Proud Canadian and Albertan here!

Where exactly are you moving?

 

[mistyrain]

I dont know yet we just started talking about it

 

[LukkyKnight]

There are many fine canadians who frequent the forum. I'm not one of em. I'll see if I can get Jimi to stop in for you...

 

[Liontamr]

Well.. maybe it's biased opinion, but Alberta is the best province of all. The lowest tax in Canada (just the 7 percent GST, no provincial sales tax) and the only one I know of that has been earning a surplus the past few years.

So much to tell you.. It depends what kind of specifics you need to know

 

[sabbathstorm]

Unless you like scenic beauty, stay away from NS. The sales tax here is 15%, unemployment is pretty damn high, and the cost of living is nuts. Not to mention health care is going to hell.

 

[LovetoGiveRoses]

Unless you like scenic beauty, stay away from NS. The sales tax here is 15%, unemployment is pretty damn high, and the cost of living is nuts. Not to mention health care is going to hell.

Take some pictures of the scenic beauty for us someday. I'd like to see it. The furthest north I've been in North America is Booth Bay Harbor, Me.

Good luck Misty. Are there regulations for immigration from the States to Canada? I think you might have to be a Canadian citizen to get a job there (unless you're a Doctor).

 

[LukkyKnight]

Alberta rocks, if for no other reason than it has Edmonton - that would be enough.

 

[sabbathstorm]

Take some pictures of the scenic beauty for us someday. I'd like to see it. The furthest north I've been in North America is Booth Bay Harbor, Me.

Good luck Misty. Are there regulations for immigration from the States to Canada? I think you might have to be a Canadian citizen to get a job there (unless you're a Doctor).

Oh I certainly will. I've directed a few people to some good websites with pictures, mainly the Cabot Trail.

 

[Dragon Dreamer]

It really depends on where in Canada you are moving to. Different areas have their advantages and disadvantages. I'm near Niagara Falls Canada, and rent here is pretty good, you can get a decent place for a reasonable price, taxes are so so, couldn't tell ya about weed. lol

 

[Jimi]

so we are talking about moving to canada. is anyone here from canada? is rent high? is everything expensive like good weed you know your basic stuff?

Well, as Dragon said, there is LOTS of variety... Whaddya like besides doobage? Are you in the South, the Midwest, or where?, now... Canada is GREAT from coast to coast, but a bit more info., would help us Canucks steer you to your best area.

 

[MissTaken]

Re: Re: moving to canada?????

Well, as Dragon said, there is LOTS of variety... Whaddya like besides doobage? Are you in the South, the Midwest, or where?, now... Canada is GREAT from coast to coast, but a bit more info., would help us Canucks steer you to your best area.

Damn, Jimmi!

Who took that awesome photo?

Isn't he cute everyone!

I love Canucks!

Now seriously, I am jealous of anyone moving there. It has always been a fantasy of mine to live across the border.

 

[LukkyKnight]

Re: Re: Re: moving to canada?????

Damn, Jimmi!

Who took that awesome photo?

Isn't he cute everyone!

I love Canucks!

Now seriously, I am jealous of anyone moving there. It has always been a fantasy of mine to live across the border.

The border is a myth propogated by control freaks and people who mumble in french. The only important differences in North America are climate, and how (or if) you pay for health care.

OK, Climate, Health Care, and Polar Bears, but they're really a sub-category of climate, ya know?

 

[BrownEyes26]

The cost of living where I live (in a downtown area) is pretty high. But the outskirts and across the brodge is not too bad. The cost of weed is marginal.

 

[sabbathstorm]

The cost of living where I live (in a downtown area) is pretty high. But the outskirts and across the brodge is not too bad. The cost of weed is marginal.

Hiya BrownEyes...long time no see! I didn't address the weed costs the last post. They'll be going up here since there were some significant busts.

 

[District Line]

What would be the cultural hub of Canada ? What's the place with the best/most theatres, museums, resturants, good universities etc.

Would it be Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver. I half remember reading somewhere that Vancouver was voted one of the best cities in the world to live, I don't know who by though.

 

[thumbs2_ca]

Canada is a great place to live. I am in British Columbia know for our weed. lol
Scenery is awsome, cost of living in the interior where I am is livable. Health care sucks but it does everywhere.

 

[Wingman2002]

re: regulations

To Lovetogiveroses
Yes, there are regulations required when emmigrating to Canada. They are much the same as if I were to move to the US of A, and a complete list can be obtained from the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, or any of our Consular offices, i.e: Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, etc.

 

[Dragon Dreamer]

What would be the cultural hub of Canada ? What's the place with the best/most theatres, museums, resturants, good universities etc.

Would it be Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver. I half remember reading somewhere that Vancouver was voted one of the best cities in the world to live, I don't know who by though.

I would have to say Toronto, although Montreal and Vancouver are close. Don't move to Ottawa... lol. Toronto is the largest city in Canada, with a hugely diverse population. Plus, there is a wide variety of other cities, towns with their own events and such, all within a 2 hour drive of the city. Places like Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara Falls, Barrie, Hamilton, etc etc. I think this is unique for Canadian cities, as most are the be all and end all in their respective areas.

 

[District Line]

Thanks for the info.

 

[SlowHand89]

To live in Quebec you have to be a masochist. Taxes are high... (the highest in the country I think), anglophones are considered second class citizens, rent is very good but in Montreal the vacancy rate is currently less than 1% which makes it very difficult to find something. Plus side, it's got a great cultural feel. Very multi-cultural so you should be able to find what you like.

I should point out this applies mostly to Montreal. Other big cities in Quebec may compare but stay away from the smaller ones. Stay far away!! They can be nice to visit but only for so long.

 

[Jimi]

Re: Re: Re: Re: moving to canada?????

The border is a myth propogated by control freaks and people who mumble in french. The only important differences in North America are climate, and how (or if) you pay for health care.

OK, Climate, Health Care, and Polar Bears, but they're really a sub-category of climate, ya know?

Actually, I believe that the 49th State has a few Nanuk's

So that leaves only 2 differences.

Oh yeah - and about 5% of US firearm-related deaths on a PER CAPITA basis.

 

[LukkyKnight]

Oh yeah, Alaska. It's really a province, isn't it?

Our murder rates are distorted by our nation's capitol. But this is still a climate thing - it's hard to remain calm and dignified suffering through southern heat, just like it's hard to get a major crime-wave going in the north during winter.

 

[LovetoGiveRoses]

Re: re: regulations

To Lovetogiveroses
Yes, there are regulations required when emmigrating to Canada. They are much the same as if I were to move to the US of A, and a complete list can be obtained from the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, or any of our Consular offices, i.e: Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, etc.

Merci beaucoup. I'm a big fan of Canada, but I'm not moving there, Mistyrain is thinking about it. The information will be helpful to her.

The Canadian Embassy here in DC is one of the most beautiful buildings in town. I've even been inside, it's very nice. I met a pretty girl, a Canadian, who works there and we had lunch.

There's a little atrium type thing out front that is acoustically perfect. You can stand in the middle of this circular structure and whisper and your voice is magnified several times. Your "whisper" travels a long way. It's a fun place to take out of town guests..especially since the National Gallary of Art is right across the street.

 

[LovetoGiveRoses]

Sis. I bought a cam. I'm hooking it up now.