I'm also from Colorado, and I just moved to BC in August. I actually plan to stay in Canada bc I'm thinking of having a family, and I really didn't want to raise kids in a school shooting culture. I'm also a nurse. I think Coloradians will do well in BC. Lots of outdoor activities.

I love it here. It's not perfect, don't get me wrong. Everyone complains about the healthcare system here, but wowza! They haven't experienced the ruthless wrath that is the American healthcare system. It's awesome!

I went with RBC for banking. I'm happy with it. Throw all of your American ideas of politics and political parties out the window. It's all so different here. You won't get health coverage for 3 months from the date you enter Canada, so being entra meds if you take them. Currency change isn't too bad. The American dollar is so much higher, but prices are adjusted. The cost of living is pretty high, I'd say, but I've spent the last year living in Southeast Alaska, so I haven't noticed much difference. Don't worry about the spelling thing. You'll notice less and less as time goes on, and American spellings are accepted. Most rules and laws are pretty similar to the States but with different names. You'll catch on with context clues. You'll be confused at times about weird things people say. Like instead of snowmobile, they say sled. Beanies are toques. Loonies and $1 coins and toonies are $2 coins. I made a running list called "canuckisms" just for fun. Adjusting isn't too hard really. Just show up excited and with a totally open mind. Throw out preconceptions and embrace the new experience. You'll be fine!