Living and working in Canada

[W12GT]

I have been approached by a previous client about the opportunity to work in Toronto or Calgary. It would be a full move for me and I’d be taking my wife and children. We don’t speak French.

I’m looking for feedback on the lifestyle that we could expect. We love outdoor pursuits, enjoy skiing, cycling etc. Our children are 7yrs/nearly 5yrs.

We life in the rural countryside and enjoy all it has to offer, my wife works locally in the veterinary field and I consult in Canary Wharf - I like the mix up of clean stylish city in the day and relaxed countryside at home, I don’t enjoy the commuting! I’d quite like to have a real community lifestyle similar to village life in the UK.

It’s come at a time when we are fed up of the politics and the rapidly growing levels of violence being witnessed especially in London and the surrounding areas.

Anyone made the move? What are the pros and cons ie quality of life; are English people welcome (especially those will to integrate and adopt the local way of life), is there an active social life including activity clubs etc? Healthcare, education are important.

Thanks in advance.

Edited by W12GT on Tuesday 17th September 13:40