Things to Bring When Moving?

[nb8285]

Hello all,

Does anyone have a comprehensive list of things to bring when moving to Canada?
Some things are quite obvious, but some are easy to miss.

Thanks!

[Paddyboy]

No cars

[nb8285]

No wonder your name is Paddyboy.  lol

No cars

[jayde]

Take a box,
Fill it with your stuff...
Bring it with

tada!!!

just kidding.  Honestly I'm not sure what you're asking... like... are you wondering what you need for certain weather?  or are you wondering what you need for crossing the border?

LOL... you can bring a car... just make sure you have a block heater (my husband thought I had an electric car because I mentioned "plugging it in at night" once)!  Yeah... that was one of my fave conversations in the beginning of our relationship /giggle

[missmini]

the old electronics won't work in Canada...u need adapters and headache...make sure what u want to bring would work...

furniture? i suppose not, kind of big and costly to ship...IKEA will b ur friend

just bring what u need, whatever u miss u probably don't need that much right?

once u r in Canada u will know what u might still need to bring and what not....u can bring it even after, not necessarily at the first move (that's how we did)

[SATDXB]

Hello all,

Does anyone have a comprehensive list of things to bring when moving to Canada?
Some things are quite obvious, but some are easy to miss.

Thanks!

Please refer below post of CAPTAIN QORAX,

ITEMS TO CARRY FROM HOMELAND:
Very debatable... I would say, do your maths first. Is the extra baggage costs worth the effort? Most items are readily available in Canada, also at very reasonable price. 

Ditto for Indian Food & Spices [Rice, Dal, Pickles, Papad (?) etc.] And ditto for Italian [Pasta, Lasagna etc.], Japanese [Sushi, Tapanyaki, Teriyaki etc.], Tex-Mex, you name it.

Besides, many items are also not permitted entry. And there is otherwise a quality/quantity restriction as well. Check the CBSA website for those. Moreover, hiring a container full of goods? I'd say No... No. It may not be worthwhile at all.

What To Take? [Purely My Advise]:
1. Personal effects [for imdt use, large quantities... No]
2. General clothing [some warm ones also]
3. Laptop [no desk top, printer etc.]
4. Digicam / Camcorder
5. Heirlooms [heritage collections, murals, artifacts etc.] -Check CBSA rules.
6. Original Certificates / Documents
7. Prescription Medicines
8. Books & DVDs
9. Mobile Phone* [non CDMA] -a NA charger will be needed
*Only GSM850-1900MHz models [that's the Canadian frequency -not all countries have that]

What "Not" To Take? [Purely My Advise]:
1. Furniture [whatever, small or big]
2. TV [even if it's an LCD], Fridge, Washing machine etc.
3. Curtains, Bedspreads, Pillows & linens
4. Cars, Bikes etc.
5. Large-sized Toys of kids
6. Food [Perishable or Non-perishable] items
7. Over-the-Counter Medicines
8. Meat or Meat products [including Fowl, Fish etc.]

NOTE: Asian make electronic/electrical items won't work in Canada. [read 230 vs 110 Volts]



Cheers...

[steaky]

Where are you from?  The old electronics I brought can still work as long as you bring adaptors (although the time for a task completing is slower than usual)

Furniture: If you spend some time shopping, you would know that ikea furniture is not the best.  At home, you may find better quality and value than those in Ikea Canada. 

I agree your last paragraph.

the old electronics won't work in Canada...u need adapters and headache...make sure what u want to bring would work...

furniture? i suppose not, kind of big and costly to ship...IKEA will b ur friend

just bring what u need, whatever u miss u probably don't need that much right?

once u r in Canada u will know what u might still need to bring and what not....u can bring it even after, not necessarily at the first move (that's how we did)

[missmini]

Where are you from?  The old electronics I brought can still work as long as you bring adaptors (although the time for a task completing is slower than usual)

Furniture: If you spend some time shopping, you would know that ikea furniture is not the best.  At home, you may find better quality and value than those in Ikea Canada. 

I agree your last paragraph.

actually the cost of shipping large used electronics could b almost the same with the cost of something brand new; plus even if u use adapters u might still risk of damaging them pretty soon; of course many electronics nowadays r both on 110/220 so it remains the cost in question

as for the furniture yeah quality wise Ikea is not the best but since so many people move so much does it really worth having fancy expensive furniture and then think how u'll move it...at the end it's abt personal choice; some people do ship their furniture from their home country but it will cost a lot and u r not sure how it will arrive and the conditions in which it will b handled

[rgirish]

Why not TV? I will be moving from NY to Montreal and I was told that bring electronic stuff including TV as these things are expensive there.

[canadianwoman]

NYC to Montreal is not very far, and it is all by road, so you can bring everything if you want. But if someone is overseas, bringing a lot of furniture is probably not worth it, unless it has a lot of sentimental value or is very good quality.

[steaky]

Actually the cost of shipping of higher quality furniture from China is nothing compare to the cost of the same kind of furniture (also made in China) sold in Canadian retailers.  I have yet to know how my old furniture will be handled when they arrive in June.  BTW, I heard my friend ordered a new sofa (made in China) from a Canadian retailer last Fall but still haven't receive it.

actually the cost of shipping large used electronics could b almost the same with the cost of something brand new; plus even if u use adapters u might still risk of damaging them pretty soon; of course many electronics nowadays r both on 110/220 so it remains the cost in question

as for the furniture yeah quality wise Ikea is not the best but since so many people move so much does it really worth having fancy expensive furniture and then think how u'll move it...at the end it's abt personal choice; some people do ship their furniture from their home country but it will cost a lot and u r not sure how it will arrive and the conditions in which it will b handled

[nb8285]

thank you all for your input!

[missmini]

Actually the cost of shipping of higher quality furniture from China is nothing compare to the cost of the same kind of furniture (also made in China) sold in Canadian retailers.  I have yet to know how my old furniture will be handled when they arrive in June.  BTW, I heard my friend ordered a new sofa (made in China) from a Canadian retailer last Fall but still haven't receive it.

reaaaally  then i guess depends of what u have and from where u r shipping

for those coming from US, it's much easier in a way, u could put as much as u want in ur car

[Heckler]

My advice would be to work out how much it would cost to ship items to Canada, then look up the price of simply replacing them once you arrive!
In my case all I brought was my laptop, camera & my 2 bikes! In my case the cost of the excess baggage fees for my bikes was significantly cheaper than replacing them like for like (cost $400 to ship them, would be $6000 to replace  )
Websites like http://usedcanada.com/ are your friends in finding second hand replacements once you arrive too 

[gemzurc]

My advice would be to work out how much it would cost to ship items to Canada, then look up the price of simply replacing them once you arrive!
In my case all I brought was my laptop, camera & my 2 bikes! In my case the cost of the excess baggage fees for my bikes was significantly cheaper than replacing them like for like (cost $400 to ship them, would be $6000 to replace  )
Websites like http://usedcanada.com/ are your friends in finding second hand replacements once you arrive too 

my husband is planning to bring his bike on our first trip to canada... i've heard that you have to pay the tax depends on how much the value of your bike or they will allow it as long is it is used?