Sorry got distracted while typing and forgot to mention:-
Flying into or out of Vancouver would give the chance to spend some time in a beautiful city and part of the world. No offence to any Calgarians on here, Calgary is nice enough but there isn't much for tourists other than the view of the Rockies in the distance, although a couple of hours south of Calgary is the Dinosaur Provincial Park which is kind of magical.
Not really much to do in Calgary for the tourist other than possibly at a Stampede time - first two weeks of July. Vancouver is far more interesting.
Westjet will be flying to London Gatwick soon - will be interesting to see how this affects pricing.
Lived in Toronto for last 3 years and love almost everything about it.
While we are talking flights, Air Canada are also launching their budget Rouge flights to Gatwick next year also so increased competition should cut cost of travelling back to Blighty
When me and the wife go up to Alberta we always stay in the town of Canmore just south of Banff good hotels and great places to eat/drink a lot quieter than Banff and a lot cheaper too.
When me and the wife go up to Alberta we always stay in the town of Canmore just south of Banff good hotels and great places to eat/drink a lot quieter than Banff and a lot cheaper too.
Next time say hello! That's where I live, Gavin Peacock lives here too!!
I probably sound like an unsettled Moany c*nt but I really wana leave Ontario and do more exploring and settle in a place more suitable for me.
Much much easier said then done and bit of an unrealistic fantasy but considering I'm not the most social person I'd like to live on my own (could be in a shed) and cut down trees for a living in a moose surrounded environment! Anything close to that would be great!
I probably sound like an unsettled Moany c*nt but I really wana leave Ontario and do more exploring and settle in a place more suitable for me.
Much much easier said then done and bit of an unrealistic fantasy but considering I'm not the most social person I'd like to live on my own (could be in a shed) and cut down trees for a living in a moose surrounded environment! Anything close to that would be great!
Sorry got distracted while typing and forgot to mention:-
Flying into or out of Vancouver would give the chance to spend some time in a beautiful city and part of the world. No offence to any Calgarians on here, Calgary is nice enough but there isn't much for tourists other than the view of the Rockies in the distance, although a couple of hours south of Calgary is the Dinosaur Provincial Park which is kind of magical.
Not really much to do in Calgary for the tourist other than possibly at a Stampede time - first two weeks of July. Vancouver is far more interesting.
Westjet will be flying to London Gatwick soon - will be interesting to see how this affects pricing.
Westjet starting in May I think mate. Got some quotes before Xmas to Prince George via Vancouver from Gatwick and they were offering £480 return - in August!!! Probably gone up a bit now though.
Poutine is the most delicious thing that makes love to the tastebuds. So simple...it's the perfect before watching a game of football snack.
Surely there's a market to be exploited for this treat in England..most notably football grounds.
Never heard of it before arriving in Canada.
Someone do it and rake in ££££
it is indeed very nice, about a million calories per portion though - tempted to say chips & gravy is a classic Northern British dish already - but you are right the squeaky cheese curds take it to a whole new level indeed!
Maybe is because I'm in Western Canada or I just haven't been to right places, but I'm always a bit underwhelmed by Poutine.
La Belle Patate here in Canmore Exiled. In a town full of fancy restaurants, it's always voted no 1 on all the foodie sires - it's pretty basic but very, very good & fattening!
Poutine is the most delicious thing that makes love to the tastebuds. So simple...it's the perfect before watching a game of football snack.
Surely there's a market to be exploited for this treat in England..most notably football grounds.
Never heard of it before arriving in Canada.
Someone do it and rake in ££££
There is a street food stall in London that does it called the poutinerie. Think they are at brick Lane on Sundays.
I'm off to BC for holiday this summer. The Mrs is from there so going over with her. Been to Toronto and Ottawa before so looking forward to it.
I have been toying with the idea of moving over there. What would be my best option. Apply for jobs here or move and try and find something there?
I do not believe you can just move to Canada and then find a job (summer work maybe??). I had to go through a long process of finding a job in Canada, take the written job offer to the consulate in London; they had to be convinced that the job I got could not be filled by a Canadian etc etc. I am sure there are other ways.
Not easy to get into Canada unfortunately - I was fortunate to be transferred here by my company - even then took a lot of time, money and paperwork to get permanent residence and then citizenship.
Thanks for the replies. I was under the impression that you could get an offer of employment then show it to the Canadian government who give you a temporary visa (4 years maybe?). I will do some proper researching.
Thanks for the replies. I was under the impression that you could get an offer of employment then show it to the Canadian government who give you a temporary visa (4 years maybe?). I will do some proper researching.
One of your comments above says your "Mrs is from there"? If so, as your wife or partner, she can sponsor you and she should apply on your behalf.
Thanks for the replies. I was under the impression that you could get an offer of employment then show it to the Canadian government who give you a temporary visa (4 years maybe?). I will do some proper researching.
One of your comments above says your "Mrs is from there"? If so, as your wife or partner, she can sponsor you and she should apply on your behalf.
Partner. Didn't realise that. Will have to ask her and like I said do some research as at the moment it's just an idea.
Poutine is the most delicious thing that makes love to the tastebuds. So simple...it's the perfect before watching a game of football snack.
Surely there's a market to be exploited for this treat in England..most notably football grounds.
Never heard of it before arriving in Canada.
Someone do it and rake in ££££
There is a street food stall in London that does it called the poutinerie. Think they are at brick Lane on Sundays.
I'm off to BC for holiday this summer. The Mrs is from there so going over with her. Been to Toronto and Ottawa before so looking forward to it.
I have been toying with the idea of moving over there. What would be my best option. Apply for jobs here or move and try and find something there?
I do not believe you can just move to Canada and then find a job (summer work maybe??). I had to go through a long process of finding a job in Canada, take the written job offer to the consulate in London; they had to be convinced that the job I got could not be filled by a Canadian etc etc. I am sure there are other ways.
However, they took you brother so there's proof that it can't be that difficult!! xx
Poutine is the most delicious thing that makes love to the tastebuds. So simple...it's the perfect before watching a game of football snack.
Surely there's a market to be exploited for this treat in England..most notably football grounds.
Never heard of it before arriving in Canada.
Someone do it and rake in ££££
There is a street food stall in London that does it called the poutinerie. Think they are at brick Lane on Sundays.
I'm off to BC for holiday this summer. The Mrs is from there so going over with her. Been to Toronto and Ottawa before so looking forward to it.
I have been toying with the idea of moving over there. What would be my best option. Apply for jobs here or move and try and find something there?
I do not believe you can just move to Canada and then find a job (summer work maybe??). I had to go through a long process of finding a job in Canada, take the written job offer to the consulate in London; they had to be convinced that the job I got could not be filled by a Canadian etc etc. I am sure there are other ways.
However, they took you brother so there's proof that it can't be that difficult!! xx
That means that you can move your arse over here too
@Henry Irving Is there anything about this tour in the museum? Am happy to do some digging in the local library archives and also get some photos of the stadiums where we played
Horrible stuff going down in Northern Alberta with a huge wildfire threatening to burn down the city of Fort McMurray. Fort Mac is about the sze of Tunbridge Wells and is the Oil producing capital of Canada. The whole population has been evacuated from their homes.
The weather in Alberta is super hot and dry at the moment, apart from a couple of days last week there hasnt been any significant precipitation for months. It was in the 90s today where i live - we ourselves back on to a vast tinder dry forest - its very worrying how devastatingly quick these fires take hold. Massive respect for the firefighters who go up against these raging infernos.
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Westjet will be flying to London Gatwick soon - will be interesting to see how this affects pricing.
While we are talking flights, Air Canada are also launching their budget Rouge flights to Gatwick next year also so increased competition should cut cost of travelling back to Blighty
Much much easier said then done and bit of an unrealistic fantasy but considering I'm not the most social person I'd like to live on my own (could be in a shed) and cut down trees for a living in a moose surrounded environment! Anything close to that would be great!
Bermondsey?
Surely there's a market to be exploited for this treat in England..most notably football grounds.
Never heard of it before arriving in Canada.
Someone do it and rake in ££££
Only thing missing was a side dish of statins.
http://calgaryisawesome.com/2010/07/11/chow-down-in-cowtown-la-belle-patate/
Anyone else done it? From what I hear it sounds great probably tough of the old back but your at one with nature....
I'm off to BC for holiday this summer. The Mrs is from there so going over with her. Been to Toronto and Ottawa before so looking forward to it.
I have been toying with the idea of moving over there. What would be my best option. Apply for jobs here or move and try and find something there?
I'm in Southern Ontario atm.
The Canadian dollar is a stinker though.
http://www.canadiansoccerhistory.com/British_Tours_to Canada/CharltonAthleticTour1937.html
Quite an incredible tour from coast to coast
@Henry Irving Is there anything about this tour in the museum? Am happy to do some digging in the local library archives and also get some photos of the stadiums where we played
We have Month Wilkinson and Sam Bartram's items and I have a tour badge.
The weather in Alberta is super hot and dry at the moment, apart from a couple of days last week there hasnt been any significant precipitation for months. It was in the 90s today where i live - we ourselves back on to a vast tinder dry forest - its very worrying how devastatingly quick these fires take hold. Massive respect for the firefighters who go up against these raging infernos.
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/traffic-jams-while-thousands-attempt-to-evacuate-fort-mcmurray-neighbourhoods