tillylamp 1,940 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi Posted a few months ago on our plans to move to Canada after our holiday in May to finalise our decision on the move, well our trip went really well and it was brilliant. We started off in Calgary staying at a mates place for eight days. He took us sight seeing most of the time and he took us to areas that he thought we would like the look of and there are some really good places that we are interested in. After we had done our research of the places it was time to have a look around at the attractions. He took us to the Rockies and "wow" the scenery was out of this world, it was beautiful, we loved it. The following day he took us to a hunting/fishing store call "Bass Pro Sports". It was huge, I've never seen a hunting/fishing store like this before. When we walked through the doors and saw all what was in there, I was in ecstasy. There were stuffed animals everywhere i.e. Polar Bears, Black Bears, Wolves, Buffalos, Moose, Wolverine, Elks, Sockeye Salmon, Stags in a fighting scene, the list is endless. Rows and rows of fishing gear, boats, quads, clothing, camping and BBQ's. So I went up in the lift to the gun section and I kid you not there was a row of all different guns that stretched over 100 yards, I found it hard to take it all in, it was pretty impressive. Whilst I was out there I got myself lined up with a job to go to, doing carpentry/building on a good starting wage, so that was a bonus. 8 hour days, 5 days a week. So that's all sorted. After the eight days had past we flew to Vancouver Island for another eight days holiday with the in-laws. This time we hired a car for further sight seeing at our own pace and relax a bit too. I did do some fishing whilst I was there but it was a bit early in the season before the Sockeye Salmon run, but whilst fishing the views were breath taking. After our 8 days on the island we returned home, "jet lagged". We have now posted all our papers back to Canada in the hopes to moving there permanently, we can't wait. Thanks TL 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sounds like it was a great trip ... All the best with your move mate ... Hope it all goes to plan ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,463 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sounds topper that and i wish you luck with it mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
northern lad 2,292 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sister in law emigtated to Calgary about 5 years ago and loves the place ,said theres no way theyre coming back to live here,a word of caution however regarding money,fuel,meat,cars and houses are dirt cheap compared to here,the stuff to put in the house is very expensive.The brother in law is a senior manager for an electrical firm 6 figure salary,she was going to get a part time job around the school run,she now works 12 hr shifts on a chemical/oil plant (she has a HND in electronics)to make ends meet,hope all goes well,ATB Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,940 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 hi, thanks lads for the positive comments, cant wait, northern lad thanks for the heads up on the info, we are now playing the waiting game fingers crossed. thanks tl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wales1234 5,682 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Just came back from vancouver and the island it is truely a amazing place !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,940 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 hi mate, I know exactly what you mean, in Calgary you have got the Rockies which are stunning, but Vancouver island is more scenic from every corner. thanks tl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wales1234 5,682 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Whistler is a amazing place aswell mate !! On vancouver island we stayed right on the sea lovely views ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frazdog 252 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sounds amazing lad fair play for giving it a rattle hope all goes well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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