Hey guys & gals...
I know you've probably heard it a million times before, but please if you could give some ideas it would be much appreciated.
I am currently living in Ontario but have wanted to move out to BC for quite some time. I was out there briefly last summer/fall but did not get loads of time to explore all that I wanted. I came en route from Calgary by bus and ended up in Vancouver. Did not get a chance to visit Victoria, but from what people tell me I'm fairly certain I would like the place.
I am contemplating making a move next year this time (April/May) and am hopefully going to be in the position to find a teaching job in French (yes, I know there are not many regular teaching jobs, hence the reasoning behind looking for French in particular). If I can't find a teaching job then I do have a bit of a medical background - office secretary, medical transcription, etc. and would be interested in that if I had to. If all else fails then I have a PADI Scuba Instructor licence which may come in handy.
SO, the big question is much like everyone else's that is pondering a move. Where can I settle that is not crazy expensive for rent but still be relatively close to the ocean (i.e. diving locations). I don't really want to live in Vancouver, but am wondering about the Island and/or Sunshine Coast. Is there anywhere that is "affordable" with good weather/temps, and also not too far away from basic necessities such as hospitals, grocery stores, etc.?
I have heard that Courtenay is not bad, but I really have nothing to go by. I've done some research on the outskirts of Vancouver but none really appeal to me. I'd really appreciate some constructive comments.
Thanks in advance.
Wendy
I know you've probably heard it a million times before, but please if you could give some ideas it would be much appreciated.
I am currently living in Ontario but have wanted to move out to BC for quite some time. I was out there briefly last summer/fall but did not get loads of time to explore all that I wanted. I came en route from Calgary by bus and ended up in Vancouver. Did not get a chance to visit Victoria, but from what people tell me I'm fairly certain I would like the place.
I am contemplating making a move next year this time (April/May) and am hopefully going to be in the position to find a teaching job in French (yes, I know there are not many regular teaching jobs, hence the reasoning behind looking for French in particular). If I can't find a teaching job then I do have a bit of a medical background - office secretary, medical transcription, etc. and would be interested in that if I had to. If all else fails then I have a PADI Scuba Instructor licence which may come in handy.
SO, the big question is much like everyone else's that is pondering a move. Where can I settle that is not crazy expensive for rent but still be relatively close to the ocean (i.e. diving locations). I don't really want to live in Vancouver, but am wondering about the Island and/or Sunshine Coast. Is there anywhere that is "affordable" with good weather/temps, and also not too far away from basic necessities such as hospitals, grocery stores, etc.?
I have heard that Courtenay is not bad, but I really have nothing to go by. I've done some research on the outskirts of Vancouver but none really appeal to me. I'd really appreciate some constructive comments.
Thanks in advance.
Wendy