how much does a skytrain pass cost ? is New Westminister not along the skytrain route ?steerpike said:Downtown has the most jobs, but also more expensive rents.
Anywhere along the skytrain route will be your best bet. The skytrain is very fast compared to driving in rush-hour traffic (i used it even when I had a car).
Metrotown area in Burnaby has decent rents, and is close to the skytrain. So that might be a good option.
New Westminister is even cheaper, but farther from downtown.
Yes, Richmond, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Prince George. Go to google maps and you would find more!winsor1 said:is there any other city in BC, which I can choose over Vancouver ? Like Victoria ?
Yes it is. The skytrain goes vancouver-->burnaby--> new westminister --> surrey and there is a separate skytrain line out to richmond. There are lots and lots of places to live and many possibilities. I cant explain all of therm. But a good general rule is find a place on the skytrain route.winsor1 said:how much does a skytrain pass cost ? is New Westminister not along the skytrain route ?
Once you are on the train, 15 -20 minutes from metrotown to downtown. It would take at least 30 minutes to drive. Plus parking downtown is expensive (like $16/day if you park in a underground)How long does it take by skytrain to downtown for these places ?
If you can, find the job first and then choose a place to live near the job. When i moved to edmonton, i lived in a motel for 2 weks until i found an apartment to rent. Because I was settling in edmonton permanently, i was able to write off the full cost of the motel and my meals from my taxes. In the end it didnt cost me one cent. But if you are not moving permanently you cant do that.I am a student currently studying in Ontario, I would want to come down to BC for my Winter Break and work there..which part shall be afforable and not very tough to travel..
Victoria is beautiful, but i have heard it is even tougher than Vancouver to get a job. And Vancouver isnt easy.is there any other city in BC, which I can choose over Vancouver ? Like Victoria ?
Yes, if you move for the purposes of work you can deduct 100% of the moving fees from your taxes. So you pay for the motel and everything like normal. But then when you do your taxes, you deduct it, and you will get a refund from the government in the mail.SanRoque said:Hello
I am planning to move to Edmonton by id of this year and planning to stay in a motel as well and will look after for a permanent place to live.
I have read up in the comments that it was offset against the tax thus, will be no cost on my part just in case Im into this situation. Can you please explain how it works?
Thank you.