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13 things to know about bringing your car to BC
Moving to BC with your car isn't difficult but there were surprises when we moved from Alberta to the Sunshine Coast. Here are 13 things you should know…
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Sunshine Coast vs Vancouver Island
Rightly or wrongly, Vancouver Island and BC's Sunshine Coast often get lumped together. What are the differences between the two communities and which…
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9 things nobody tells you about the Sunshine Coast, BC
There are lots of little things to learn about your new home town when you relocate. Here are 9 things about the Sunshine Coast that we had to figure…
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AMAZING views from Malahat SkyWalk
We were worried that Malahat SkyWalk would be a "tourist trap" but it turned out to be a very cool experience with incredible ocean and island views!
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A warning about moving to the Sunshine Coast, BC
There’s a lot to love about living on BC’s Sunshine Coast but we hear that we sometimes paint too rosy a picture. While we think there's more good than…
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Pros and cons of buying a townhouse in BC
Is it a mistake to buy a townhouse instead of a single family home? Here are 7 pros and cons to help you decide if condo living is right for you.
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Sunshine Coast, BC real estate year-in-review
A review of what happened in the Sunshine Coast real estate market during 2021 and what buyers and sellers can expect in 2022.
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5 things you'll HATE about small town life
There's lots to like about small town life, but it's an adjustment if you’re coming from the city. Here are five things that you might hate about living…
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Easy Gospel Rock hike in Gibsons, BC
The walk to Gospel Rock starts in Gibsons with a little bridge crossing over a burbling creek. You're soon rewarded with views of the Salish Sea and…
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Why Albertans are flocking to BC
According to experts, Alberta residents are moving to BC in droves. Why is this happening? And is it a good thing or a bad thing for British Columbia…
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Things we love about living in BC, Canada
There are so many things we love about living on BC's Sunshine Coast but in this video, we start with our top five!
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5 things everyone asks about the Sunshine Coast
Here are five frequently asked questions that we often receive about living on BC's beautiful Sunshine Coast.
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