Genius
Posts: 814 
Location: Eastern Ontario
Location: Eastern Ontario
March 22nd, 2007, 07:51 AM
Love to except the house prices are 2x what they are here
Quoting talloola
I thought that at first too, but she later explained that it didn't matter what part of canada, as
she has family in California as well, so I decided to reply.
This area is full of retired people, lots of activities for them, and lots of housing as well, maybe
you can come back when you're retired, it's heaven here.
she has family in California as well, so I decided to reply.
This area is full of retired people, lots of activities for them, and lots of housing as well, maybe
you can come back when you're retired, it's heaven here.
Love to except the house prices are 2x what they are here
Newbie
Posts: 13
Location: Umbria, Italy
Location: Umbria, Italy
March 22nd, 2007, 09:00 AM
Thank you very much for the advices regarding Vancouver Island. We lived almost all our lives in Laguna Beach (Southern California) and sorely missed the ocean since living in Italy, so Vancouver Island sounds like it would be a good match.
However, we also love the snow and cannot imagine a winter without it. The spring shower on flowering trees, the sun-on-your-face in the summer, the hundred shades of red and yellow on autumn foliage, and the snow-covered roofs in the winter, those are the gifts of nature that I would feel so empty to live without.
Because of that, we are leaning toward Nova Scotia at the moment. The maritime living, the seasons, and the climate suit us. According to the classified on the local papers, apartment rentals are abundant, most are very close to or with a view of the water, and more than half are within our budget.
Thank you very much for the advices regarding Vancouver Island. We lived almost all our lives in Laguna Beach (Southern California) and sorely missed the ocean since living in Italy, so Vancouver Island sounds like it would be a good match.
However, we also love the snow and cannot imagine a winter without it. The spring shower on flowering trees, the sun-on-your-face in the summer, the hundred shades of red and yellow on autumn foliage, and the snow-covered roofs in the winter, those are the gifts of nature that I would feel so empty to live without.
Because of that, we are leaning toward Nova Scotia at the moment. The maritime living, the seasons, and the climate suit us. According to the classified on the local papers, apartment rentals are abundant, most are very close to or with a view of the water, and more than half are within our budget.
NHL Hockey Insider
Posts: 3,171 
Location: Vancouver Island
Location: Vancouver Island
March 22nd, 2007, 11:46 AM
obviously, as it's also by the ocean, but your right, lots of snow. Buy a "large" snow shovel.
Enjoy.
Quoting Nat
Looks like you have your mind made up, the maritimes are nice and you will be happy there Thank you very much for the advices regarding Vancouver Island. We lived almost all our lives in Laguna Beach (Southern California) and sorely missed the ocean since living in Italy, so Vancouver Island sounds like it would be a good match.
However, we also love the snow and cannot imagine a winter without it. The spring shower on flowering trees, the sun-on-your-face in the summer, the hundred shades of red and yellow on autumn foliage, and the snow-covered roofs in the winter, those are the gifts of nature that I would feel so empty to live without.
Because of that, we are leaning toward Nova Scotia at the moment. The maritime living, the seasons, and the climate suit us. According to the classified on the local papers, apartment rentals are abundant, most are very close to or with a view of the water, and more than half are within our budget.
However, we also love the snow and cannot imagine a winter without it. The spring shower on flowering trees, the sun-on-your-face in the summer, the hundred shades of red and yellow on autumn foliage, and the snow-covered roofs in the winter, those are the gifts of nature that I would feel so empty to live without.
Because of that, we are leaning toward Nova Scotia at the moment. The maritime living, the seasons, and the climate suit us. According to the classified on the local papers, apartment rentals are abundant, most are very close to or with a view of the water, and more than half are within our budget.
obviously, as it's also by the ocean, but your right, lots of snow. Buy a "large" snow shovel.
Enjoy.
Genius
Posts: 814
Location: Eastern Ontario
Location: Eastern Ontario
March 22nd, 2007, 12:58 PM
Do tell us all what you decide ok?
Quoting talloola
The best part about Nova Scotia is pricing, as you have seen as well it is the richest of the maritimes (for now, we will see what happens after oil production gets going) Thsi (Canada) is truly a great country with many good places to live, great scenery and low crime in most areas so truly it's hard to make a mistake in landing up anywhere here... 3 oceans, 5 huge lakes, milw wide rivers and many mountains..we got it!!!
Looks like you have your mind made up, the maritimes are nice and you will be happy there
obviously, as it's also by the ocean, but your right, lots of snow. Buy a "large" snow shovel.
Enjoy.
obviously, as it's also by the ocean, but your right, lots of snow. Buy a "large" snow shovel.
Enjoy.
Do tell us all what you decide ok?
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Posts: 6,516
Videos: 5
Location: Newfoundland!
Videos: 5
Location: Newfoundland!
March 22nd, 2007, 01:24 PM
and send us photos of your new house :0)
and send us photos of your new house :0)
Newbie
Posts: 3
April 16th, 2007, 04:41 AM
New here, second post. It's nice to be part of a forum where we can discuss various issues of our country and also rant some...
I just had my passport done a few weeks ago, after not having one for nearly 20 years. It took all of 20 business days' wait to pick it up. Everyone I spoke to recently, who got their's done, said the same; About a three week wait. I did not even pay for a "Rush" passport fee, as it states in the passport (government site) site. I had read that there is a fee of an extra 30.00 for "rush" passports. I simply stated that I would like to travel within such and such a date and no problems...
I went to the Burnamthorpe location in Mississauga ON.
I have all of my legal documents and am a Canadian Citizen; there may be a longer wait if one is not a citizen, not sure.
Quoting Curiosity
Hi there Nat
I just remembered something I recently encountered but being an international traveller I assume both your passports are current. There is quite a wait these days for both Canadian and U.S. and if yours are due to expire...you might want to take care of that bit of traditional pain in the neck!
I just remembered something I recently encountered but being an international traveller I assume both your passports are current. There is quite a wait these days for both Canadian and U.S. and if yours are due to expire...you might want to take care of that bit of traditional pain in the neck!
New here, second post. It's nice to be part of a forum where we can discuss various issues of our country and also rant some...
I just had my passport done a few weeks ago, after not having one for nearly 20 years. It took all of 20 business days' wait to pick it up. Everyone I spoke to recently, who got their's done, said the same; About a three week wait. I did not even pay for a "Rush" passport fee, as it states in the passport (government site) site. I had read that there is a fee of an extra 30.00 for "rush" passports. I simply stated that I would like to travel within such and such a date and no problems...
I went to the Burnamthorpe location in Mississauga ON.
I have all of my legal documents and am a Canadian Citizen; there may be a longer wait if one is not a citizen, not sure.
The Padre
Posts: 4,558
Location: Ontario
Location: Ontario
April 16th, 2007, 07:15 AM
I would say there would be a longer wait if you weren't a citizen, like perhaps forever?! You cannot get a Canadian passport if you are not a Canadian citizen
Quoting OHCANADA
I have all of my legal documents and am a Canadian Citizen; there may be a longer wait if one is not a citizen, not sure.
I would say there would be a longer wait if you weren't a citizen, like perhaps forever?! You cannot get a Canadian passport if you are not a Canadian citizen
Newbie
Posts: 3
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
April 25th, 2007, 12:54 PM
I think you should try Nova Scotia or Moncton New Brusnwick. The people are very friendly in both provinces and housing is affordable. There are some jobs, you may have to search a bit for a good one. I am now residing in Edmonton Alberta just moved here from Nova Scotia one year ago and I hate it here. The only thing it has going are lots of jobs. If you are looking for quality of life Atlantic Canada is the way to go. Newfoundland is great too but there are no jobs left.
I think you should try Nova Scotia or Moncton New Brusnwick. The people are very friendly in both provinces and housing is affordable. There are some jobs, you may have to search a bit for a good one. I am now residing in Edmonton Alberta just moved here from Nova Scotia one year ago and I hate it here. The only thing it has going are lots of jobs. If you are looking for quality of life Atlantic Canada is the way to go. Newfoundland is great too but there are no jobs left.
Newbie
Posts: 13
Location: Umbria, Italy
Location: Umbria, Italy
April 26th, 2007, 11:21 AM
The only thing that prevents us to move right now is the wait for my husband's citizenship to come back. We have no idea whether or not he lost his Canadian citizenship when he became a naturalized US citizen as a minor in the late '50s. If he did, then the resumption would take 12 to 15 months; if not, a certificate of citizenship would only take 3 months to process. The Canadian Consulate here in Rome hasn't the faintest idea.
Quoting patrice2007
Thank you, Patrice. We have decided that Nova Scotia would be a suitable choice (New Brunswick perhaps would be too small). Jobs are not an issue since we are planning to live within my husband's retirement pension as we have been doing for the last six years here in Italy. The greatest bulk of our budget is spent on travel, other than that, we live a very simple life.
I think you should try Nova Scotia or Moncton New Brusnwick. The people are very friendly in both provinces and housing is affordable. There are some jobs, you may have to search a bit for a good one. I am now residing in Edmonton Alberta just moved here from Nova Scotia one year ago and I hate it here. The only thing it has going are lots of jobs. If you are looking for quality of life Atlantic Canada is the way to go. Newfoundland is great too but there are no jobs left.
The only thing that prevents us to move right now is the wait for my husband's citizenship to come back. We have no idea whether or not he lost his Canadian citizenship when he became a naturalized US citizen as a minor in the late '50s. If he did, then the resumption would take 12 to 15 months; if not, a certificate of citizenship would only take 3 months to process. The Canadian Consulate here in Rome hasn't the faintest idea.
