Hi Folks! Question about moving to Canada.

[grace0418]

I was wondering if any of my lovely fellow DUers have moved from the U.S. to Canada recently. If so, would you be willing to share your wisdom with me?

I live in Chicago and my husband is exploring the possibility of a move to Vancouver due to a possible job opportunity. This is a huge deal to me because I've wanted to move west for years and years but he's been afraid. He's a very careful person and feared giving up his good job here for the unknown somewhere else. I personally hate my job so I'd give it up in heartbeat but that's another story. Anyway, I've been open to many areas from northern California, to Portland, to Seattle. After a visit to Vancouver, BC about 8 months ago, I immediately added that lovely city to my list. In a way it's perfect because it is close enough to several of my family members living in the Seattle area to see them more often than I do now, but not so close that they'll be popping over every day.

Anyway, the other day a job possibility came my husband's way and I believe he can get it if he feels sufficiently motivated and excited by the idea. If I can gather a bunch of information, I might be able to convince him to take this leap, which would be a dream come true for me. I grew up in the Chicago area and have lived in the city proper for 14 years. Chicago is a lovely place, but I'm ready for a change. Help me help him! ;)

So any Americans living in Canada who have some advice for me? I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance!

[Chevy]

1. My 2 cents

If you are concerned about employment issue then Alberta is a booming province, Calgary is said to
be the most American of Canadian cities and very clean and safe as well.
Vancouver as you already have seen is growing by leaps and bounds but with a high cost of living from home purchase to car insurance.
For a guilty pleasure I would also recommend Kelowna,B.C in part of your search. Temperature and scenery wise you can`t go wrong.
:)

[V. Kid]

2. That's not quite true, Vancouver has far cheaper Car insurance...

...per capita due to government insurance. But otherwise, the comment about the cost of living is true. That said, because Calgary is booming the cost of living there is going up as well.

[CanSocDem]

3. But, on the plus side....

...I heard this morning that Ralph Klein's approval rating is down.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/



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