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Local Businesses in Victoria BC
Local businesses are the flourishing heartbeat of our community. Local businesses define the character of our neighborhoods and create a thriving sense of place. They create jobs, boost the local economy, and keep dollars circulating within our community. When you...
How to Find a Family Doctor in Victoria, BC
It’s challenging to find a family doctor in your new city after a move. However, with a systematic search, research and some luck, you CAN find one. Here are some tips and resources.
6 Ways to Reduce Stress when Moving
Moving to a new home in order to advance your career in another city, get closer to family, start a new family or downsize can be an exciting time of life. However, it's a big project that requires a LOT of planning, and the stress can make the whole process...
Top 5 Reasons To Move To Vancouver Island
There are compelling reasons to move to Vancouver Island. Years ago, a statistic was floating around which claimed eleven percent of Canadians want to move to Vancouver Island to raise their family or retire. While that statistic is unverified, there is no doubt many...
Additional Services Surprise Our Customers
We’re well-known as a full-service moving and storage company in Victoria, however, there are a variety of related additional services our customers are sometimes surprised to learn about. Packing and Unpacking That’s right. You DON’T have to pack up your belongings!...
First Christmas in Victoria BC
Welcome to your New City! Let us be among the first to welcome you to Victoria BC and wish you a Merry Christmas! Our city is a better place because you’re here, and it’s going to take a while to make yourself known. It's been said we're a bit stand-offish and...
Storage Solutions
Everyone accumulates many possessions over our lifetimes, and sometimes it isn’t practical or desirable to part with things we need to keep. At some point, nearly all of us has need a little extra storage. Our clients need storage for many reasons. When they are:•...
8 Things to Expect on Your First Move
You are about to make your first move, and the thought of a new home, perhaps a new life is exciting! And there is a lot of work to do, and it requires some planning. Here are 8 things you can expect to do which will ensure your move is a success. 1) Get a To-Do List...
Downsizing Furniture When Moving
After living in a large house and accumulating furniture for decades, how do you tackle downsizing furniture and moving into a smaller home? You likely have cherished pieces like full size grand dining room sets with china cabinets; separate kitchen sets; master...
Switching Provinces Checklist
When switching provinces you need to make sure you deal with the errands listed below. This will help you avoid unexpected expenses, such as not being covered for medical costs or dealing with invalid car insurance. Here is what you need to do when switching...