Moving to canada

[alberta boy]

How often do you stalk over here ? I moved to Canada some years ago and was surprised that I shot a hell of a lot more deer here than the Canadian lads could due to the tag system
Also very expensive to live over there , the wages might be high but they sure are reflected in goods and services

Really ? I just paid 86 cents a litre for gas ( a bit higher than average ) , I bought a house for about $200,000 CDN ( no tax ) last year , not a palace , but nice enough . Maybe it's because I'm from London , when I was back last in 2018 , I was shocked how expensive everything is in the UK .

AB

 

[Roestalker39]

Really ? I just paid 86 cents a litre for gas ( a bit higher than average ) , I bought a house for about $200,000 CDN ( no tax ) last year , not a palace , but nice enough . Maybe it's because I'm from London , when I was back last in 2018 , I was shocked how expensive everything is in the UK .

AB

Ah you see I’m a Tight Yorkshireman , I don’t know mate I just found it pricey out there ....

 

[alberta boy]

Ah you see I’m a Tight Yorkshireman , I don’t know mate I just found it pricey out there ....

Now I think about it , you told me where you where out here , and more importantly , when you were here . Prices have dropped drastically since you were out . To give you an idea , a buddy of mine just split the sheets with his , now ex , wife . They bought the house they were in back in 2014 for just over 520,000 CDN . It was sold during their divorce for about $ 350,000 . The ass has fallen out of the housing market here , along with a lot of other business , it's grim . It's also an opportunity if you're in a trade or profession outside of the oil patch , there will be a lot of money made by those with some capitol and fore thought , there always is .

AB

 

[Pedro]

Everywhere has it's problems. There simply isn't a paradise anywhere (at least not before you die). So weigh up the pros and cons. The pros for Canada are numerous and compelling, but you've got to be realistic and consider every down side before taking the plunge. No good feeling homesick because you can't buy any Marmite or something and need to go home (to take a silly example).

 

[alberta boy]

Everywhere has it's problems. There simply isn't a paradise anywhere (at least not before you die). So weigh up the pros and cons. The pros for Canada are numerous and compelling, but you've got to be realistic and consider every down side before taking the plunge. No good feeling homesick because you can't buy any Marmite or something and need to go home (to take a silly example).

Definitely . I love it here and wouldn't live anywhere else , but it's not for everyone . Winter is usually a big factor with a lot of people I've known that immigrated here but returned to the UK . It can be very harsh and , more to the point , long . I love winter myself , it's an opportunity to do different things . That being said , -40C with a 20 KPH wind can get old , and fatal , in a hurry . That's not a rare occurrence , that's just January lol .
What I'm trying to say is , if you have the temperament and disposition to live in a place of extremes and large expanses and are self reliant and cherish solitude and an independant way of life , come on over . If not , it might not be the place for you . Not a judgement , just an observation that I've come to over many years .

AB

 

[Superdrazy]

Everywhere has it's problems. There simply isn't a paradise anywhere (at least not before you die). So weigh up the pros and cons. The pros for Canada are numerous and compelling, but you've got to be realistic and consider every down side before taking the plunge. No good feeling homesick because you can't buy any Marmite or something and need to go home (to take a silly example).

I totally get what you mean. It will be easy to adapt as my family are going too even the mother in law
The worries is the mrs but shes been there before so she knows a little of what's to come.

 

[Mickeydredd]

Land looks cheap in Alberta area anyway

 

[Lever357]

I have relatives on Vancouver Island and have visited a few times - absolutely love British Columbia. The first time I looked into emigrating was in 1999 but it was a points-based system and we didn't have enough - they really wanted IT people at the time and anybody with an ology!!!! Beautiful place, very clean, people still respectful, great trucks, floatplanes - go for it. The only thing I don't like is you never pay the sticker price on something - take a $9.99 item to the till and its £11.02 with taxes. I remember one hotel bill had sales tax, tourist tax, and alcohol tax on!!!! I know my cousin has to apply for a tag to shoot moose on the island and it is a lottery if you get one.

 

[Sharpie]

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I had the chance in the late '90s, having been working in Ottawa and Calgary as consultant to a couple of hi-tech aerospace companies for several years, but decided not. At the time most of my colleagues there were desperate to emigrate to the USA to progress their careers in our business.

I also had the opportunity to join another client in Minneapolis, but also found the climate there oppressive, cultural and intellectual stimulation lacking, and holiday allowance oppressive. Besides, I would have been required to take up US Citizenship, and some other stuff, which comes with a lot of complications.

Madrid, Rome and Munich suited me better, and in none did I need to bother with immigration formalities, being sponsored by the clients in US and Canada, in the EU no problems then, typically working one month in country, 2 weeks back home. Where I paid all my taxes and benefited from the NHS. I was too busy to take advantage of the hunting opportunities that might have been available, and it wasn't a thing for me back then.

A missed opportunity, perhaps.

To the OP I'd suggest living, even working if allowed, or at least taking a long holiday there first, if you are not already familiar with the country and region you are considering, particularly if you intend to bring up a family there.

If it doesn't work out, well it can be complicated to return to the UK, particularly if you have sold up here, married abroad, or have had children in another country, or got money stashed overseas.

Just a few things to think about, and sorry to seem a wet blanket, by all means follow your dream.

 

[woodmaster]

Thank you for your reply.

rifles gets registered does that mean UK FAC are recognised there ?

By Mainland do you mean BC & AB?

No uk firearms are not recognised as a direct means of gun ownership. As a resident I believe it is a fairly simple to be granted a permit to own/posess a firearm, you then have to do a basic course and exam in order to go and shoot live animals. Similar to dsc over here. Then you can apply for a wildlife tag. As a resident you will be given tag entitlement to that years quota of animals dependant on the surveys carried out by fish and game in different areas. Some tags are available as extras for a charge, others free if game is abundant. As said by others, you'll not be going out and rolling 2 or 3 whitetail in an afternoon too often if at all. Most guys shoot 1 or 2 all season so make a big deal out of hunting specific animals after setting cameras etc for weeks before opening day. Still an amazing opportunity to go and see how others hunt and soak up new experiences.