Relocation services for British Columbia, Canada

Lifestyle

What are you looking for in moving to Canada? One frequent answer is a better lifestyle. This section is all about the good life in Canada. We will be covering such things as:

• ski and snowboarding.
• theatre.
• movies.
• arts.
• restaurants.
• shopping.
• tv’s, hi-fi and other “boy’s toys”.

Snow sports

Snow on a local trail
in Eagle HarbourWhen we came to BC none of us had ever skied before. But what an awesome place to learn. Especially in Vancouver where we have three ski mountains on our doorstep.

If you want advice on equipping yourself for the ski season, including information on learning to ski, then read on...

Canadian slang

Want to be able to understand the locals? This short guide might help. And it will help you avoid being mocked for your use of terms that may be strange to Canadians. Read it here »

O Canada

Dundarave beach at night, looking east towards the Lions Gate BridgeYou may also want to prepare yourself by learning the words of the Canadian national anthem. You can sing along at the start of the hockey game, rather than just mumbling along. It is surprising how often you hear it too.

And you might enjoy the Molson “I am Canadian” rant, from the popular commercial. Read on »

Learning to drive

As an adult and permanent resident of BC, you have three months to pass your BC driving license. And if you fail, you will not be able to drive on your UK license. Read about knowledge and driving tests for adults and teenagers.

Take the family skiing

Make the most of all the awesome skiing opportunities that B.C. has to offer. Read this article on B.C.'s ski resorts and get valuable tips on enjoying it all.

Art is all around

This article takes you on a tour of some of the wonderful art that is here in B.C. Why not find out about all the cultural attractions B.C. has to offer - whatever the weather. Read more...

Whistler

Most people know about Whistler as a ski destination, especially now it is going to be part of the Winter 2010 Olympics, but did you know that there are many reasons to go to Whistler at other times of the year? This article clues you in to what’s going on year-round. Read on...