I am going to be working my first season in canada this year visa is all sorted, flights are in the process i am thinking of going end of October.
This was ment to be an adventure shared between a few friends but that have all bailed they seem to think getting married and having children takes priority (how wrong can they be.)
So to cut a very long post short is any one else heading that way in the world? if so where are you going? do you need a beer drinking compardray for the whistler/banff/big white area? any advise that you have will be great.
Matt
-Zach- - Jul 05, 2009 - 12:45 AM Post subject:
If your going to be working you will meet loads of people. Everyone is out there for the same thing, so it wont be long till you have a new crew.
Ill be in Canada but unsure where yet, but im feeling Banff and am pretty sure it wont be Whistler.
Kat_M - Jul 05, 2009 - 10:24 AM Post subject:
Hey Matt, there are a few threads on here about people doing seasons in Fernie and Banff - check them out...
I'll be in Fernie from mid-October JohnnyBelfast - Jul 05, 2009 - 06:52 PM Post subject:
If you do brave it and come to Whistler there are a couple of us that live here full time, and a bunch of people that return every winter.
Mattdc - Jul 05, 2009 - 06:59 PM Post subject:
Cool think I have got over my do I want to travel alone stage and a lot faster than man flu... So all that remains is to work out where to go its either Whistler or Banff.
JonnyBelfast you might know this but every post I read tells me accommodation is going to be a massive pain in Whistler.
JohnnyBelfast - Jul 07, 2009 - 11:39 PM Post subject:
Yeah all the concern is over housing during the olympics, if there is going to be any and at what price. The honest answer is no one really knows, and that is the risk you will be taking. You could always come early with some money saved and look for a house and if you have no luck, then go try the interior or Banff area.
DTMVTEC - Jul 09, 2009 - 08:50 AM Post subject:
Im currently waiting for my Visa confirmation for canada..
Im heading to whistler, know the situation but it can go either way. Got few friends there already for the summer and winter season
Joe223 - Oct 01, 2009 - 03:11 PM Post subject:
Hey Matt, i'm in a pretty similar situation, my best mate rang from Heathrow yesterday prior to his departure to Argentina to say 'no he didn't fancy a season in Whsitler'.
I've got mates who have done many seasons in Whistler and due to their stories my heart is set on it. Unfortunatly due to my ongoing work commitments i won't be flying out til November 13th. But basically i'm just gonna go out there and 'wing it'. If it dosn't work out i'll head to somewhere else in Canada or the States. Basically i'm not doing europe.
Anyone else with similar plans or just plain going to Whistler pm me. I am also looking for 'beer drinking compardray's' ha ha. Joe
SneeuLeeu - Oct 06, 2009 - 09:49 AM Post subject:
Im also just going to wing it. I know im leaving it a bit late but my bunac visa hasnt come back yet. have a little caution on my record so it may not But if it does i hope to make it out there before christmas. I know its a little late but im hoping i'll be ok.
The Pique is WHislters local paper released every Thursday with loads of classifieds, you gotta be quick on Thursday as anything advertised is snapped up pretty quick! I'm in Fernie at the moment, was in same boat as you guys, thought about Whistler but it would be too crazy. IN December you'll be able to pick up a job no problem!
rideonwhistler - Oct 09, 2009 - 06:24 PM Post subject:
Keep an eye on craigslist too lots of people find places on there these days
Just be careful of the scams!
rideonwhistler - Oct 15, 2009 - 12:12 AM Post subject:
We have recently released some of our rooms for seasonal lets and still have some vacancies..
We have great accomodation close to the village.. maybe this will help you out..
But if it does i hope to make it out there before christmas. I know its a little late but im hoping i'll be ok.