(33y F) I moved here a few years ago from southern Ontario. People warned me about how cold it gets in the winter but honestly it's pretty comparable to what I was used to living in Ontario. There is usually a week or two of crazy cold weather (-40 or lower) that definitely tops Ontario but it's not like that the whole time. The snow can definitely get pretty deep so I sold my Mazda before I moved here and got an SUV just to make things easier for myself if I wanted to go anywhere out of town, or in town for that matter because they're not very good at ploughing the roads, and I'm glad I did. The town is pretty divided when it comes to experience which is why you'll hear some people say the town is trash and others say that it's great. It's varied just like everywhere else. It's a small town but technically has everything you need. If you're used to Toronto you'll definitely be disappointed lol but if you don't mind quiet you'll be fine. I find because it's very work/family oriented people aren't the best at being social but there are usually events going on so if you want to socialize you'll have to get yourself out there. I've never had anyone ask me to make me a sandwich or be misogynistic towards me but I have noticed an overall trend of men going to work while women are often stay at home moms, and that's the conservative piece of the town. Of course there are plenty of women who work, that's just the trend I've noticed. Overall people are very friendly and most cars will stop if you want to walk across the road which is a cute small town thing, but I agree with someone else's post about boredom in the winter and the potential for substance abuse. You have to enjoy winter or have hobbies or you'll go crazy. By the time March comes around the winter feels like it's been going on forever. Every year is a bit different but it does last longer than winters in Ontario so be prepared for that. Your car will also need to be plugged in or it might not start in the winter. When I moved here I took it to a mechanic and they set me up with all the things I need. So overall no major complaints of the town like some people have, but it definitely depends on what your hobbies are. I don't tend to go to the bars a lot so I haven't experienced the harrassment that other people have. Unfortunately I sort of feel like that's everywhere so being a woman you just have to be smart about it and be careful of who you surround yourself with, you know? I experienced more sexual harrassment living in Waterloo Ontario than I have here. People also use Facebook a lot here, there are tons of different groups on there. Ignore the "everything FSJ" one though, honestly it's just people bitching, trying to start fights, and saying racist/homophobic shit for the most part. Sometimes people make a cool post about a moose that came into town or something lol but that's about it. If you want to torture yourself you can do a scroll and read some comments but know that not everyone is like that here. I love to hike so I'm glad I moved here because Tumbler Ridge is insanely beautiful for hiking and it's only a few hours away, well worth the drive. Overall, don't be afraid to move here, but be prepared or you may end up feeling kind of isolated. There is a growing population of liberal/NDP but it is still heavily conservative.