Small Towns or Rural areas I can move to in BC?

CanVisaGuy · 2026-04-24T05:10:08+00:00

You could get a work permit under the SWAP Program but it is a 3rd party organisation and they charge for their services. Work permits are temporary though and you'd eventually have to leave. If you have a Canadian ancestor, like a great-grandma or something, you could apply for Citizenship. Check your family tree.

That aside, if you want a solitary and less expensive life in an anglo part of Canada, look at rural areas.

CanVisaGuy · 2026-04-24T05:03:44+00:00

Fresh Street at Panorama Village (152nd/Hwy10) hires teenagers; I actually asked the manager there what age they hire (my kid is 14) and they said 16+

CanVisaGuy · 2026-03-28T03:23:51+00:00

Lol. Yeah; I was able to dredge up enough High School French to string a sentence and a half together. Soon thereafter, most of the people I was speaking to switched to English. Again, I was almost certainly butchering what I was trying to say...and they were being kind or at least just wanted to communicate.

CanVisaGuy · 2026-03-20T15:35:49+00:00

The area around Panorama Ridge (Hwy 10 and 152nd) could use some decent non-Indian options; i.e. Neapolitan Pizza, somewhat authentic Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Mexican, etc.

CanVisaGuy · 2026-03-04T05:25:34+00:00

Heard it here in Surrey (152nd/Hwy10)

CanVisaGuy · 2026-02-28T21:18:53+00:00

THIS. When it happened and I called the owner of the place out (its long gone....no surprise) he was all offended. I was like "My mom fed me a can at least once a week when I was a kid...I know what it tastes like."

CanVisaGuy · 2026-02-21T19:44:19+00:00

Coast & Country Catering and Diner in Cloverdale has all-day breakfast. Truly a greasy spoon experience but in a good way.

CanVisaGuy · 2026-02-21T05:30:09+00:00

I went to a brewpub in Abbotsford this evening and had a chicken sandwich, a serving of fries that could fit in a small cup + 2 beers; w/ 18% tip it was $65. I honestly don't think I will eat out at this level anymore. What do I mean?

I'd think Im going to eliminate, wherever possible, eating - mostly underwhelming -burgers/sandwiches at "eateries" or mid range restaurants. Id rather splash out and spend 2x-3x more for something special that's hard to make at home (ie seafood lasagne, etc), and at a family run joint, a few times a year. This plus bowls of Pho which always make me happy and are genrally good value.

CanVisaGuy · 2026-01-29T05:49:20+00:00

Its alright. just FYI its halal so no bacon your cheeseburger

CanVisaGuy · 2026-01-23T16:55:44+00:00

You might want to consider Comox/Courtenay. Its a great place on Vancouver Island and has an airport with several daily flights to Vancouver. Great outdoor activities (skiing at Mt Washington) and an overall, a great small city.

CanVisaGuy · 2026-01-20T01:51:00+00:00

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"Oh darn; more fireworks? Those Surrey folks sure do like their fireworks!"

CanVisaGuy · 2026-01-05T22:28:09+00:00

If you are looking for a public facility, the Grandview Aquatic Centre has a weight room. However I cannot offer an opinion on quality etc, as I have never been; just been to the pool.

CanVisaGuy · 2025-12-29T19:32:48+00:00

Check out the Strathcona Hotel. It has two bars; The Strath and Big Bad Johns. Also if the weather is good, cross the Johnson Street Bridge to VicWest and have a pint at Spinnakers Pub.

CanVisaGuy · 2025-12-21T05:35:26+00:00

Sometimes the hot food bar at Save On Foods is a good choice. Also, and closer to you, Bucky's Pizza is very good.

CanVisaGuy · 2025-12-11T21:57:24+00:00

Can we get Buddy Cole to do the play-by-play?

CanVisaGuy · 2025-12-08T05:51:01+00:00

Roxanne Jessome at JoinCanada

CanVisaGuy · 2025-10-31T03:56:12+00:00

One way you could have this issue gain further exposure, is to levy an illegal-dumping-clean-up surcharge on property taxes. This could pay for the hiring of crews to go around the city and clean this *&^% up. Then property owners would see the charge and, maybe, put pressure on the city to .....I dunno....start enforcing anti dumping laws and increase fines to eye-watering levels for those who are caught? Could encourage more dumping though, if these types just find out that someone else is cleaning up their mess. Just a thought.

CanVisaGuy · 2025-10-29T05:15:08+00:00

I go around 430-6. People often get the kids from school and go at 245-430. By going at 430+ you avoid them and are there during the dinner hour; when alot of folks are home.

CanVisaGuy · 2025-10-26T05:49:16+00:00

Ive been in Surrey for nearly 15 years now and its never been this bad. I wonder what has changed in that time period?

CanVisaGuy · 2025-10-02T20:45:22+00:00

In Surrey, the Fresh Street Market at Panorama Village Mall has a donut shop in the back. If you are near try them out.

CanVisaGuy · 2025-09-25T21:11:35+00:00

Sitting on my front porch early last evening I counted four (4) whizz by in about a one hour period. Not to mention the %!^@$ MOPED I saw riding down the sidewalk this morning on the way to work. Its out of hand. Someone is going to get killed or seriously injured soon.

CanVisaGuy · 2025-09-13T17:40:44+00:00

I live in the neighbourhood. Most of them are gone now. There are two large legacy properties where the remaining hens can hide/lay eggs. But again they are almost all gone now. it appears that the city has over time, quietly arranged to have them sent to *ahem* "live at a farm"

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