8 Things I Wish I knew Before Moving to a Small Town in Canada

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Moving to a small town in Canada? Think twice. Here are some expectations vs reality about life in a small town in Canada. Life in small Canadian towns is not for everyone. Anna shares her experience living in Chatham.
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - What is a town?
01:58 - Thing No. 1
05:46 - Thing No. 3
06:32 - Thing No. 4
07:29 - Thing No. 5
08:32 - Thing No. 6
10:31 - Thing No. 8
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@marklittle8805 Жыл бұрын

Small town Canada revolves around the hockey arena and thr curling club as often as not. If you are an immigrant, you move to a small town, becoming a supporter of the local junior hockey club or joining the curling club will get you to meet locals. In the end, we Canadians are a strange lot by the standards of someone from Europe.

@countroshculla 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. I think when you turn mid-30s and or start having kids, most people would like to live in smaller town for that close knit feel. A former colleague of mine, left India to join a company that is based in a small town near Ottawa about 11 years ago. His wife & him are raising twin boys in the town and he says that neighbours help them all the time without asking and he never needs babysitting as the community is very close knit.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Ah that’s amazing! It sounds like a dream life - when you have a family and a supporting community around you ❤️

@joannecantin5004 Жыл бұрын

Well done! I have lived in small towns most of my life, and it's exactly as described. I especially agree with the observation that politicians care only about big cities, where most of their tax base is. I hope that the need to fill skilled jobs and the ability to work remotely will improve growth in smaller communities. For me, nature is the biggest factor. I need to be in nature (real nature) for my well-being, but I have found that living in a smaller community can be as good or as bad as you choose to make it. I love your videos. It's nice to hear about Canada from an immigrant's perspective.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching😊 small towns have their own charm 🧡 and nature is a HUGE plus

@stephen9609 2 жыл бұрын

My suggestion to new immigrants would be to move to a big city first and get that experience. Then travel to some small towns and see which ones you like, or if you like any of them before moving there.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great advice! 💯

@Thedreamer20015 Жыл бұрын

That’s kinda what I’m doing, I’ve lived in a nice small city right besides an even bigger city but I got a job opportunity at a small town of about 6k but honestly I don’t mind that. I’m just worried about people saying small towns are very clique like and have lots of narcissists etc. I just don’t wanna move to some city and get fucked or be some outsider just cause I’m not from there.

@pradeepgaur9047 Жыл бұрын

You two keep me inspired, I am new to Canada but its good to hear relatable experiences.

@matthewsemenuk8953 Жыл бұрын

I've been binge watching this channel for a few days. These ladies know their stuff!

@thiagofeliciano8266 2 жыл бұрын

Waaaaaay too good ! Thank you !!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

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@interestingfacts5508 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly explained...thanks dear

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@patdelasalas7842 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this 💯

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@ericacheampong1658 Жыл бұрын

That's a very Good explanation.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@czar8019 2 жыл бұрын

This definitely will help in knowing what and what not decisions you make trying to settle in Canada 👌🏽..... So thoughtful of you.... Thanks

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

@iz0517 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@armandoperez32 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for important information! Best regards!!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@danieladdo51 2 жыл бұрын

So fantastic, keep updating us, we proud of you guys 😍😍👌🙏

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel!

@GTS300Coupe 2 жыл бұрын

Great original content thank you for the video

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@wilfrednoeldaniels54 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can I ask you for help, about my pamint s

@elimagario Жыл бұрын

Thank you for de vídeos, I'm really enjoying.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@orion6085 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🥰

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@darasvlogs Жыл бұрын

The women in West is much more confident, independent, free... When I see these two ladies, they are intelligent, smart and creative. Good job to both. I wanted to insight on 🇨🇦 & these videos have greatly helped me in understanding the country

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

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@artax-rx9mb 2 жыл бұрын

great one, just commenting for better visibility

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate😊

@mohammadiqbal748 2 жыл бұрын

If you could make a video about living in Calgary i will appreciate it

@coolheeling 2 жыл бұрын

Small town is the best 🥰for me Thank you for sharing this video and info 👍 Peace and tranquility in small towns is to live for. Please share your experience in small towns with the name of the town and if possible interview some of your friends from small towns and how they see immigrants. And hope they will share dos and don'ts 😇😁🥳🎉 Enjoy the day ladies and gentlewomen 🎉

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chetan! Interviewing residents is an amazing idea!

@biffmcgraw Жыл бұрын

People in small town Canada don't want any immigrants.

@dinosauralena Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have a question for your last argument about working remotely, how are internet speeds in small towns in Canada?

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

depends on a city, but generally it's pretty good!

@summermorning2023 Жыл бұрын

Next week for an ultrasound?! In China you can get in on the same day in any hospital:) Overall thank you for an interesting video, I always wondered about what small towns are like.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! same day ultrasound is a blessing

@sacphilip 2 жыл бұрын

That story about the shirts and hoodies though.. sounds very Canadian. Doubt it happens in other countries

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Canadians are the best 😊

@SaurabhKaisare 2 жыл бұрын

First viewer !

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Legend!

@coolheeling 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange 😂🤣

@myrthegreek 2 жыл бұрын

Hi.I just wanted to ask something. Can you tell us your opinion about bill c-11 and how it will affect your channel ?

@AmirMahdi1383 Жыл бұрын

I love you ❤️

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

💕

@rajusman Жыл бұрын

born raised in Canada country, Chatham is still NOT remote, you just need a 4 x 4 to take you to cities, I suggest a ford 150 and head to US too. Shop till youre happy on monday morning.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

That's true! The US border is close and it's convenient to go shopping there 😊

@Rmrus 2 жыл бұрын

Is there someone living in Moncton city?

@bachchanshaikh2707 2 жыл бұрын

Got it

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

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@santiajean4934 Жыл бұрын

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@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

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@Man_Cave Жыл бұрын

Parking is NEVER easy to find in Toronto. You either pay out the arse for a parking garage or you park on the street and usually get a ticket. Especially, if you have out of Canada plates.

@denisobrien4253 Жыл бұрын

I think your experience is limited and some small towns are more diverse in options and cultures. Whitehorse is place that is pretty culturally diverse. Thirty years ago most foreign born inhabitants were from places like the UK, Switzerland, Germany and France and a few from China. These days many come from various South and Central American countries, and Asia with significant representation of the Subcontinent. Most significant number of immigrants since the late 90's is the Philippines. Perhaps the significance is demonstrated by the fact a both the city council and the legislature have members who immigrated from the Philippines.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing - certainly a must visit place then!

@kiabuineric3095 2 жыл бұрын

How do u buy used cars in this small town?

@lochana1208 Жыл бұрын

How good are public schools in small towns?

@jacobsinger97 Жыл бұрын

Did you like it there? Do you feel like home there?

@wilfrednoeldaniels54 2 жыл бұрын

Hi please, how can I get to talk to you, I have a temporary work parmit I am a student but I want to work for some time before going back to school, so what can I do,

@dapain322 2 жыл бұрын

Please explain me about sports in Canada. Sports like Football, Boxing and other sports category.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Ice Hockey, basketball, soccer and baseball are the most popular team sports in Canada

@dapain322 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange OK.Thank you

@stellaneyramusica Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

@massoudzahedi 2 жыл бұрын

Hi dear, I have a question, is it possible to open a grocery shop in a city like Chatham or Niagra on the Lake? And would it be profitable?

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I suggest you do market research

@massoudzahedi 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange Thank you. Do you know where can I get this kind of information?

@nikolozlashkhi2531 2 жыл бұрын

just want to say that you look beautiful:)

@tomheinrichs7058 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. As per usual. I would add one thing however, you have to remember that Canada is a Mosaic not a melting pot. Which really comes out in small towns. The town of Delhi for instance. Which had a population of just over 4000 in 2011. Has a thriving German and Belgium Hall. Both of which are booked well in advance. While prior to the pandemic. Their counterparts in Windsor where on the verge of closing. Which is not to say that you are not welcome in these places if you are not German or Belgium. Quite the contrary. However, the German and Belgium community in the surrounding area support these clubs and their events. Which brings back memories of going to the Belgium club for Chicken Peprecosh. ( pardon my spelling) Which was a dinner put on weekly by Ladies Auxiliary. Also, in smaller towns. The Legion is a major factor. In fact many do not know it. As it is not published. The Legion has been for quite some time the #1 sponsor of Amateur sports in Canada.

@corrdress1815 9 ай бұрын

But about if want to work a screenwriter in maybe some cinema company (and being an inmigrant for Spain) but wanna live in a smalltown to find someone nice to have a family with? My dream has always been find my soulmante in a smalltwn, and raise my future kids there, not in a bíg City, but, being honest, as an inmigrant in my early 20s (probably 26 when i got there, and being someone that doesn't care about clubbing nights or anything like that, cause im more like a cozy introvert nerd girl), what would you recommend having all this aspirations in life? bíg city and then smalltown, or just smalltown and see what happens there? (Plus i will probably go there with an introvert guy -not boyfriend or anything like that, just my best friend- who is not into night-life at all). What would you recommend me if i end up going alone with all those aspirations?

@MakeThatChange 9 ай бұрын

I would recommend you go to the city where you can find work in your field so you're happy doing the job you like. And then take it from there

@madiemanu 2 жыл бұрын

😘

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

😊

@coolheeling 2 жыл бұрын

Tarki 🤪

@madiemanu 2 жыл бұрын

@@coolheeling teri soch

@FeliciaAtombar-pe8sw 11 ай бұрын

How do i migrate to the small town Please ?🙏

@MakeThatChange 11 ай бұрын

You can start your research on Canada.ca website -> Immigration and Citizenship

@zeeshanusmanifans7403 2 жыл бұрын

You legend nice girl

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

@aminefathallah2845 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I get lost in Anna’s gorgeous eyes and forget to pay attention to what she says 😅

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

🙈

@mushroominCanada 2 жыл бұрын

I will go to Melfort, SK. only 5600 population around here. I am so worried about Small Town. It is hard to find a place to live and work. please give me some advice~ thanks!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

My main advice would be to make friends there. It's people who make the place feel like home.

@mushroominCanada 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange wow， cool！ I will try！ Thanks. by the way， Is there any way to meet people in a small town?

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

There are always community events, mostly on weekends - there's likely a sunday or weekend market where you can come out and meet people too.

@mushroominCanada Жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange thanks a lot！ I got it!

@coolheeling 2 жыл бұрын

Oh sorry, you mentioned the name of the town 😝

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

😺

@MamaZara Жыл бұрын

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@blackxdeft5791 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Would you Please Make a Video On How yo Apply for immigration what are demands , Requirements , Best Age etc etc if you have such video already then give me link

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

We have a video about Express entry visa here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asmCp7agp7WXf6c.html

@blackxdeft5791 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange this also include Skill Entry Program ?