Moving with 3 children in June

gabclout

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Member since 14 February 2010

Beaconsfield, Qc

gabclout

29 March 2011 08:10:25

gabclout

29 March 2011 08:10:25

Beaconsfield, Qc

Hi, I am French currently living in Switzerland and moving with my Montrealer husband in the West Island this June.

We would like to know if there is people moving to this area (or Montreal) this summer and speak about our experiences !

If there is already people over there with children, don't hesitate to let us a note.

We have 2 girls (5 yo and 1 year old) and a boy of 3 ! I'll be looking for a job for beginning 2012 and we are looking to find a nanny as daycare seem to have a 2 to 4 year waiting list

We are right now in the process of seeing movers and having quotes and we are a bit stressed about pension and taxes in Canada. Any recommandation ?

And you, who are you ?

Talk to you soon,

G.

bikechika

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Member since 15 July 2011

Montreal

bikechika

15 July 2011 18:05:39

bikechika

15 July 2011 18:05:39

Montreal

So you've done it. We're from Germany and looking at moving in September with 3 kids (2,2,6) as well.
My husband will be working in Saint-LAURENT:
Would you recommend the West Island? How long is the commute into town in the morning. How much did you pay for moving? Any tipps. Where did you settle?
Thanks
Biky

gabclout

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Member since 14 February 2010

Beaconsfield, Qc

gabclout

15 July 2011 18:40:42

gabclout

15 July 2011 18:40:42

Beaconsfield, Qc

Hi,

We settle in Beaconsfield in the West Island. Without traffic, West Island - St Laurent could be 20 to 30mn but with traffic it can takes much longer. Except if you live next to a train station and if there is a train in St Laurent.

The West Island is amazing. Nice community, lots of activities, people are welcoming me very easily.There is a german school in Baie d'Urfé also if you think your kids should go in a private german school.

I don't know the other area though.

For the cost, my husband company paid. But it tooks 4 weeks for our furnitures to arrive by container.

If you have other questions, please contact me.

G.

bikechika

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Member since 15 July 2011

Montreal

bikechika

15 July 2011 18:45:51

bikechika

15 July 2011 18:45:51

Montreal

Wow, that was really fast!
What did you do while you didn't have any furniture?
Are you renting a place and did you find it from Switzerland (how)? How much does a place with three bedrooms cost?
I'd really love the West Island but I think it's pretty expensive?
What's Beaconsfield like? Like inner-city otr more single houses? Or Rowhouses? Is it good for kids?
How long have you been there?
Are you still looking for day care or did you find some?

Thanks again!

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