Where is a good place to move to in Canada, I've recently got a 1 year work visa, and Iam a carpenter. Thanks!?

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mmck02

Heya, I'm glad to answer your Question. I'm a Canadian living in Ireland (Dublin 9).

I don't know if I can tell you where do go regarding every aspect of life... that sounds like a big job.

Workwise, probably going to Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer) would be good. Saskatchewan is also in a boom (Saskatoon or Regina - but these are smaller prairie towns. It'd be like moving to a city the size of Galway but as fun as Kildare).

Vancouver is fantastic. It is on the West coast, beside the mountains and is hosting the Olympics in less than a year (which would be awesome to be around for). The interior of British Colombia is gorgeous as well.

Going back across the country, going to Ontario is always a good choice. Ottawa is the capital city and there is always work for a carpenter there. Toronto is a massive place (almost three times the size of Dublin - it is the 5th largest city in North America behind Mexico City, New York, LA and Chicago). There is a lot of construction in the suburbs of Toronto, so you might have to commute.

Montreal is comparable to Toronto, but elsewhere in Quebec French will be more and more important. Don't let that deter you though, its a gorgeous province. Quebec City is breathtaking, and the girls are second to none!

The maritime provinces are a lot of fun, but not nearly as populas as the other place I've mentioned. You'll feel right at home (perhaps even be treated like a hero) in Newfoundland. You won't understand them though. Their accent is like a Kerry one gone wrong. Halifax is another great city in Nova Scotia.

I've mentioned a lot of cities, but I don't know if that's your thing. I don't know if you want snow, to be close to the USA, to move to a rural area, mountains, rivers, lakes, diversity, hip hop clubs or academia. You need to pick first the kind of place you want to be in, and then look for jobs in those areas and let that decide where you go.

Leon

Don't go to Edmonton, from what I hear the construction industry is slowing down and people are getting laid off. Check ads on http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=99&Keyword=carpenter&Student=No and try to get a job before you decide where to go.

mike k

Stay away from Toronto and Vancouver whatever you do. These two cities are filled with latte-sipping, socialist tree-huggers opposed to anyone trying to make a legitimate living. They fight any kind of development. And, if you're lucky enough to find construction work, they'll tax you to death for everything from putting out your garbage to driving your car.
Most of the rest of the country is fine.

Murshida S

I would not move to Vancouver it is pretty violent with its crime. Toronto is a great place to live I live here my self. There are lots of carpenter jobs out her. Toronto is a very busy place. Buildings go up every day. There are always people willing to hire you you are guaranteed to get at least $ 10.00 CAD minimum. You can also move to Saskatoon it booming right now. People are getting jobs there right now.
I would also move to Caledonia, Ontario.

Hope this helps
What ever you do don't move to Winnipeg, Manitoba or Vancouver, British Columbia

My Name Sucks Too

well man if you want a nice place along the ocean that is quite warm all year around I would go with Vancover.

Our else try out Quebec City. Its just is beautiful there and the history is everywhere.

Karen L

Yeah, I'd go with Vancouver too. It rains but not enough to stop construction happening all winter, and in spite of the recent economic downturns, there's all the Olympic activity which should help keep people busy at least through to early spring 2010. And the summer is lovely, the scenery is fantastic. Many other parts of the country are too damn hot in summer and too cold in winter. I'd hate to be working outdoors in those extremes. The only drawback to Vancouver is that accommodation is usually expensive and may get more so as the Olympics approach. I'd find a place to live ASAP and try to lock it in with a written lease. On the other hand, wages are relatively high too. Vancouver also has movie work, and if you can get your foot in the door with that, it's good work for a carpenter. As a newbie, you won't get work until all the union carps are already busy but you never know.

cycle4

Move to Frobisher Bay. The beaches are cool and the women are hot!

Gene D

Come to Regina, Saskatchewan. You'd have no problem finding work here as the economy is still strong and there is plenty of construction going on. And the cost of living is low compared to big cities like Vancouver.

Plus the summers here are great, but the winters do get a tad chilly!

rockjv

With Newfoundland's booming housing economy (right now it is at least 9 months before you can get a house built at the earliest) the storng natural ties to Ireland I would say the rock is the best place for you!

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