Whether you’re relocating to a new house down the street or across the world, moving is a big deal. Planning, packing, shipping, and unpacking all take time and patience. If you’re moving from Ontario to a western province, you may still be moving within Canada, but you’re in for quite a culture shock.

Here’s what you can expect from moving out West:

Change in Scenery

Every part of our vast countryside offers its own unique and beautiful vista of rolling hills, sunny valleys, sky-high mountains, and miles and miles of unchanging farmland. Ontario has a bit of everything: rich, arable farmland, sandy beaches, mountainous regions, and sprawling urban centres. When you move out west to Alberta or British Columbia, you might be overwhelmed by the immense beauty of the mountain ranges that envelope you in their vast expanse of greenness. If you’re coming from Ottawa or Toronto, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the beautiful western landscape.

Change in Temperature

There’s a reason the majority of Canadians live less than 100km from the American border: it’s warm. In Southern and Eastern Ontario, we experience all seasons, from sweltering summers to bone-chilling winters. Up until you hit the West Coast, you may feel a slight change in your seasonal experience. Winters are usually colder, and your summers, while still hot, are generally shorter. If you’re moving to the Vancouver area, your seasons are characterized by heavy precipitation.

Different Culture

You might think that Quebec has the only clear cultural distinction, but in reality, there are way more than two cultural identities in this country (as in Quebec and the rest of us). Every region has its own customs, traditions, accent, and story. Don’t be surprised if after you unpack and get acquainted with your new neighbours and coworkers that it might feel like you’ve entered another country. Soon enough, you’ll start feeling just like a local.

A Few New Phrases

Canadian English is not as uniform as you might think. Our language is often considered a hybrid of American and British English, but it also has a few distinct characteristics of its own. Just as our accents change from region to region, so too do our slang terms. If you’re moving from Ontario, you might be scratching your head when you hear some words like “gotch”, “dainty”, and “biffed.” If you’re moving to Alberta, you might want to get used to hearing these regional slangs if you don’t want to get your gotch in a twist.

Moving away, no matter how far the distance, can be both challenging and exciting. If you’re moving to another province, Focus Moving Services is here to help. We offer full or partial packing and unpacking to and from anywhere in the country. Request a quote today!

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