Victoria BC is worth moving there from Ottawa?

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Ricky's is still there JLM but it's always so busy. Their parking lot is tiny and leaves much to be desired. Zougla's is nice but it's too fancy for your everyday meal. The Bold Knight is good but it's too far away generally speaking. Kelsey's is just fine as is Moxie's. I would choose either one over Zougla's and they are all in the North end. Cactus Club is another good restaurant and so is the Long Wood Brew Pub and Restaurant. We went to White Spot today simply because we could park the truck and trailer in a nearby lot. Otherwise, we would have chosen any of the others I've mentioned over White Spot anytime.

Yeah, Moxie's is another restaurant I remember near Woodgrove Mall. A little history of Nanaimo City Centre- the streets are just a series of deer trails they paved. LOL. Downtown Nanaimo used to have a lot of character- not sure about now- haven't been there in 12 years. When I lived there (72-76) there were about 17 beer parlours.
 

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Hi guy's,
Much have been said about the cost of living in Victoria. We have lot's of reason moving to a place that offer unique opportunities. I am just wondering if someone from Victoria say something about the city. I am getting load of anti-moving feelings due to high cost of living, mostly from Ontario. I am expecting an offer to work as a technologist in hospital. Anyone out there?
Cheers.
I'd choose Vic over Ottawa. I'd be too tempted to sabotage things at the parliament buildings. Better winters in Vic anyway.
 

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Yeah, Moxie's is another restaurant I remember near Woodgrove Mall. A little history of Nanaimo City Centre- the streets are just a series of deer trails they paved. LOL. Downtown Nanaimo used to have a lot of character- not sure about now- haven't been there in 12 years. When I lived there (72-76) there were about 17 beer parlours.

moxies is still there I think, near cosco, we've been there a couple of times.

Ricky's is still there JLM but it's always so busy. Their parking lot is tiny and leaves much to be desired. Zougla's is nice but it's too fancy for your everyday meal. The Bold Knight is good but it's too far away generally speaking. Kelsey's is just fine as is Moxie's. I would choose either one over Zougla's and they are all in the North end. Cactus Club is another good restaurant and so is the Long Wood Brew Pub and Restaurant. We went to White Spot today simply because we could park the truck and trailer in a nearby lot. Otherwise, we would have chosen any of the others I've mentioned over White Spot anytime.



we go to longwood pub almost every time we are at woodgrove or rutherford, great food. I hate montanas though,
ate there once, 'instant' potatoes, that immediately turned me off.

there is a good chinese restaurant around the corner at rutherford and about two
blocks from highway, forget the name, my grandaughter worked there for awhile, so we
went there for lunch a few times, a nice lunch buffet.
 

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There is a couple of chinese restaurants near there. I'm not sure of the names. Golden Dragon comes to mind but I'm not sure. We have an excellent chinese take out place within walking distance of our place so we go there. Not good for you because it's take out only. I like lunch at Montana's once in awhile but never supper. I don't like the dinner menu but the decor doesn't do much for me either. It's really not my favourite place to go. Moxie's is kind of the Costco parking lot area but almost on the highway. Kelsey's is pretty good and it's also at Rutherford Mall. I'm probably going to try the new Milano's soon. You probably pass it on your way into the Woodgrove mall just on your right if you come in via Aulds Road.
 

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my reference to restaurants in the other post was 'near woodgrove', just whitespot, otherwise you have
to drive somewhere else.
I wasn't referring to all of nanaimo, and don't need to know the whole list of restaurants including
the crow and gate which is miles away from downtown nanaimo and woodgrove, my goodness it's on the way
to ladysmith.

I like to go somewhere and walk, and not have to jump in the car everytime I need to move about.
That is one reason why I love victoria, can park the car for the day if I want to, and walk all over
have lunch, put parcels in the car and continue walking.
 

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my reference to restaurants in the other post was 'near woodgrove', just whitespot, otherwise you have
to drive somewhere else.
I wasn't referring to all of nanaimo, and don't need to know the whole list of restaurants including
the crow and gate which is miles away from downtown nanaimo and woodgrove, my goodness it's on the way
to ladysmith.

I like to go somewhere and walk, and not have to jump in the car everytime I need to move about.
That is one reason why I love victoria, can park the car for the day if I want to, and walk all over
have lunch, put parcels in the car and continue walking.

Yep, I know what you mean about Victoria, Talloola, all kinds of restaurants in the area between Government St. up to Quadra and along Yates and Fort ST. I remember as a teenager restaurants like Woolworths, Kresge's and the Metropolian (near Yates and Douglas) But I'm digressing 50 years. At Fort and Quadra there was a very popular restaurant called Johnnie's started by a Greek Fellow can't recall his name but he'd be long dead now. Of course another favourite spot in Victoria is Beacon Hill Park, a 10 minute walk from down town.
 

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Ok guy's you have it. I got called today and got the job and here we go Victoria we are coming in first week of September. Royal Jubilee Hospital.

The next plan will be tough, temporary accomodation. We are selling our house here and not sure how long it will go but will definitely go alone for the time being till everything is setup.
Thanks guys it makes my life easier to decide upon reading all your comment first hand from the islanders.
Cheers and thank again.
 

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Yep, I know what you mean about Victoria, Talloola, all kinds of restaurants in the area between Government St. up to Quadra and along Yates and Fort ST. I remember as a teenager restaurants like Woolworths, Kresge's and the Metropolian (near Yates and Douglas) But I'm digressing 50 years. At Fort and Quadra there was a very popular restaurant called Johnnie's started by a Greek Fellow can't recall his name but he'd be long dead now. Of course another favourite spot in Victoria is Beacon Hill Park, a 10 minute walk from down town.

beacon hill park is beautiful, I've walked there a few times, as the hotel we stay in when we visit is very
close to the entrance to the park.

yeah, things have changed a lot in 50 years, but the atmosphere hasn't changed much, it's still a very
interesting and pretty city. The bay is in a mall now, and that old big store that use to be the bay, or
maybe it was eatons, can't remember, has been closed down for years.

I remember my mother taking me into that old bay store when I was 10 years old for a hair cut, and I pouted
all day because my long braids were gone, and I had this silly little bob that looked goofy.

the old 15cent stores, woolworths, kresges and the metropolitan, don't know if they exist any more, our
favourite shopping destinations in new westminster when I was a little girl.

Everyone has their opinion Talloola. I don't like Victoria as a place to live and we don't even go there for shopping when we can get all we need right here in Nanaimo. I find the most un-friendly city to live in is Courtenay but you live there and feel just the opposite. Nanaimo is a great place and they are working albeit slowly, on the downtown core so it is getting better. There are some really neat shops down there depending on what you are looking for.
To the person wondering about Victoria - go for it. This whole Island is a paradise to live on. Weather is great for pretty much the whole year and there are numerous places to explore. Nearly everywhere you go you get to view ocean and more ocean. You will love it. I would never miss out on such a great opportunity.
BTW Talloola, Romeo's has just changed hands and is now Milano's. I haven't been there yet but I've heard it's really nice. You might want to give it a try - just a block away from White Spot.

yeah, you ran that b.s. by me long ago about courtenay being an unfriendly place to live, that is
a tacky thing to say, and it would be if you said it about any other place as well, all cities have
a few unfriendlies, but the majority are good people, and courtenay is no different, give me a break, your statement says much more about 'you' as the
unfriendly one than it does, anyone else.

Ok guy's you have it. I got called today and got the job and here we go Victoria we are coming in first week of September. Royal Jubilee Hospital.

The next plan will be tough, temporary accomodation. We are selling our house here and not sure how long it will go but will definitely go alone for the time being till everything is setup.
Thanks guys it makes my life easier to decide upon reading all your comment first hand from the islanders.
Cheers and thank again.

congratulations, royal jubilee is a great hospital, my husband had a heart operations there 1 1/2 yrs
ago, and they treated us very well, and he is doing just fine. dr. bozonovski (dr. boz.), you'll
get familiar with that name. They were doing huge additions there when we were there, should be
finished now, and must look great.

you'll love victoria, you'll love the island.
 
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yeah, you ran that b.s. by me long ago about courtenay being an unfriendly place to live, that is
a tacky thing to say, and it would be if you said it about any other place as well, all cities have
a few unfriendlies, but the majority are good people, and courtenay is no different, give me a break, your statement says much more about 'you' as the
unfriendly one than it does, anyone else.
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Sorry Talloola. I didn't mean to upset you. I lived in Courtenay/Comox area for 3 years and quite honestly, it was about the most un-friendly place we lived. It's beautiful to look at and a nice clean city but I was not in the least bit sad to leave there. Places like Ucluelet on the other hand are nothing to look at but we loved it there because it was such a friendly place to live. Our stay there was the same length as Courtenay. I believe you have stated that you do not socialize much so maybe there is a little to what I have to say. Maybe there are lots of people like yourself that live in that area. I don't think my statement says anything bad about me or unfriendly about me. I'm actually quite friendly with most people.;-)
 

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Sorry Talloola. I didn't mean to upset you. I lived in Courtenay/Comox area for 3 years and quite honestly, it was about the most un-friendly place we lived. It's beautiful to look at and a nice clean city but I was not in the least bit sad to leave there. Places like Ucluelet on the other hand are nothing to look at but we loved it there because it was such a friendly place to live. Our stay there was the same length as Courtenay. I believe you have stated that you do not socialize much so maybe there is a little to what I have to say. Maybe there are lots of people like yourself that live in that area. I don't think my statement says anything bad about me or unfriendly about me. I'm actually quite friendly with most people.;-)



the statement is ridiculous and does say much about you, it just makes common sense that every
community has a few people who are not so easy to deal with, but the vast majority of people
everywhere are just fine, doesn't matter where you are.
you are a person making a ludicrous statement, which doesn't upset me at all, but the
statement was made to me, so I will reply, and I will repeat, the statement is all about 'you',
and no one else.
and the part about me 'not' socializing. I don't live in a cave and not come out,
I am around the valley all the time, golfing, and chatting with lots of people, and
my daughters do as well, have never heard them ever say such a stupid thing, and
they are true valley dwellers.
I will repeat, it has nothing to do with it being 'courtenay, it could be anywhere,
and the statement would be ludicrous.
You cannot possibly make a statement like that and expect it to be remotely close
to the truth, there are thousands and thousands of people here, you are only one
person, and a person with a very narrow opinion of others, or you would never have
uttered such nonsense.
 
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Being thin skinned is a hard row to hoe on the net.

FWIW I've heard exactly the same thing about Vernon-self centred smug people are said to abound.
There's thin skinned and then there is polite. It's so easy for some people to be downright rude. JLM is the one living there now. Why don't you ask him? You live in "Vancouver by the sea". Is that as the Crow flies?
 

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Being thin skinned is a hard row to hoe on the net.

FWIW I've heard exactly the same thing about Vernon-self centred smug people are said to abound.

Well, there are about 55,000 people in Greater Vernon, so no doubt there may be a few as you say, but to say they "abound" means you must know most of them, otherwise it's just an ignorant, obnoxious statement, that is not worthy of a reply!
 

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Well, there are about 55,000 people in Greater Vernon, so no doubt there may be a few as you say, but to say they "abound" means you must know most of them, otherwise it's just an ignorant, obnoxious statement, that is not worthy of a reply!
But you did reply, you silly bugger.:p
 

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Come on Cliff - Jack is just being open and friendly. Neighbourly so to speak. lol
 

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Being thin skinned is a hard row to hoe on the net.

FWIW I've heard exactly the same thing about Vernon-self centred smug people are said to abound.
People are strange when you're a stranger. It has been my experience that most people just reflect what we are feeling about ourselves.
 

JLM

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See my remarks re:thin skinned.

What credibility would any remarks from you about "thin skinned" people have? Hey, some people are tall, some are short, some are fat, some are skinny, some are thick skinned and some are thin skinned and they all have a legitmate right to be who they are as long as they are not hurting anyone else. People who are obnoxious and rude do not have the same rights.................:lol::lol::lol: