why would an Australian wanna move to Canada when Australia is the perfect country to live, Australia got hot weather, beautiful beaches, lots of cool animals, I'm canadian and i wanna move to Australia badly, Australia is a dream place
@user-hb9vv5nl1f there's nothing cooler than to live in a country that has one of the greatest economy in the world thats located in a tropical part of the world, got lots of beaches, beautiful women, beautiful cities, many island, lots of rare animals, great for adventures, far from other civilization in terms of distance, and that's only found in Australia, Croatia and Greece can't compare to Australia.
Choose a better country, Australia is a shit hole, im getting out as soon as possible, just got to convince the wife, Canada or the US is better than this boot lickers paradise.
Anyone who sees you guys moving back to Aus as a failure isn’t worth worrying about. The amazing experience you and the kids have had was worth it. And something your kids will keep with them forever. And hopefully inspire them as adults. I have loved watching you guys move to Canada, while you’ve been there and will follow when you come back home. As an Aussie who adores Canada it’s been great to live through you. Also was wondering the plans with your dog, you didn’t mention anything. Hopefully you were able to get it cheaper.
I applaud your strength and willingness to venture out!! I am sad it didn't work as planned but you have your beautiful family and that is all that matters!!! Have really enjoyed the rawness of each video you have released. Don't worry about the naysayers. Stay strong and celebrate every day. God bless you all.
Hello guys, Aussie here from Melbourne now living in Calgary- I’m so sorry to hear you’re leaving, but i honestly can’t blame you!! I’m so homesick too! For a lot of reasons, my life was so much better in Australia too! Wishing you guys all the very best! ❤❤❤❤
Wow, that must've been a tough decision! Wishing you guys the very best. Good luck on all arrangements and I hope all goes well! I really enjoyed your stories along the way, so a big thank you for that! Hope to keep on hearing from you, take care!!😘👋
🦋 Wow!!! I've just done some house-keeping, going through reading + replying to all the beautiful heart-felt comments! I've been reading them out loud to Conor and we are so grateful! Thank you for all your support, guys! I look forward to sharing our future adventures and daily life on the farm in Australia!
thanks for sharing how amazing Alberta is safe travels back to Australia and can't wait to see what you will do in Australia im glad you don't regret moving to Canada
Ahh, I have to admit I will miss your Alberta videos when you leave. You have produced some wonderful photography and your music always fitted. I have followed you all the way from your initial plans to move to Canada and your settling in. I am retired and living in Nova Scotia and was so happy to see a young family like yours choosing to settle in Canada. So sorry some of your dreams have not been met while here, but family back home is a strong pull. I've heard it said that many people hit the two year mark, and after all the excitement of getting settled, the homesickness kicks in and you start to question whether you have made the right choice. Keep the door open with your visas if you can. Canada will always welcome you back I'm sure. My family visited Australia in 2012 but only the Sydney and Melbourne areas. Our daughter did an exchange while at university in Newcastle so we were able to visit. A wonderful trip. A close friend of our son married a girl from Perth and after a few years there, they moved back to Nova Scotia where they have settled on a local farm near here. Good luck with your final plans for moving. I wonder if you were able to take a trip back to Australia after you came here --just to smell the gum trees! It may have helped the homesickness. Will miss you!
I hate that you are having to leave because I know you love it there but regardless of the negative comments when it’s all said & done, you have to do what you think is best for you & your family. I look forward to continuing to follow you, your move back to Australia & after. I admire y’all for having the courage & drive to follow your dreams. At least you got to live there & experience as long as you have. I wish you the very best! ❤️
Good for guys for doing what's right for you and your family! What a fantastic adventure you've all been on, and so many great memories. I totally understand the homesickness; Canada is wonderful but can be tough for different people for lots of different reasons. Good luck on your move back home 🇦🇺
You have had a wonderful adventure and I know you don't regret it. I look forward to seeing your future video of Australia. Thank you for sharing Canada with us. Will Wolf be returning with you. Hope you feel better soon.
As a fellow Western Australian, and long term resident of Alberta, very sorry to see that you moved back down under. Life in Canada is amazing, and challenging at the same time. Since you have your kids and stuff to consider too, I can see why the more stable base of home calls stronger tbh. Life abroad is filled with uncertainties, and in most cases it means a couple steps back to go forward again (compared to what you've already established back home). It takes time to navigate that fully, as well as navigating the longer term IRCC processes to ensure your stability in the country. Best of luck with life in Australia :)
Sorry your dreams did not come true in Canada, but I wish you all the best! I will definitely continue watching your channel as visiting Australia, and the outback, is one of my bucket list items. Have a safe journey home! Cheers from Vancouver!
Sad to see you leave, it’s been an amazing journey watching you in Canada, with your love and obsession with Heartland. I’ll still be watching your new journey in your homeland. Hope you feel better Bec. Love to see your dad and his container home build!! Safe trip home to you all.❤
You guys are amazing and an inspiration! It's absolutely not a failure to move back to Australia. You tried it, with two kids!!! That's huge! You got some experience and I'm sure it helped you grow and figuring out what you really want and what's best for you and your family. I'm living in Canada as an Au pair and I'm glad I did it but I definitely want to see Australia too.
I know the decision was a difficult one for you and not one that was easy but your family...all of you have to be enjoying what your life will become. I have enjoyed so much seeing Alberta and BC through your eyes and camera lens. An actual prairie dog born and raised in Saskatchewan, the mountains and the west coast were always a draw and spent many vacations in my youth visiting those areas and down the west coast of the US. I have visited 7 of the 10 provinces and lived in three for parts of my life...I hope to one day get to the east coast as it too has many beautiful areas to visit. Being from Saskatchewan and living in three major cities once I got married we experienced city to rural areas around us...always adapting to new friends and experiencing through them so much about farm life...much of what you want to do I can see is the driving force motivating you...its in your soul. I will enjoy following you around the farm/station/ranch in Australia once you get settled and doing what you were born to do. At 73 I will likely not get a chance to experience your country so this loving follower will be keeping in touch and watching your family grow and keeping up with all that you will get involved in. I wish you tremendous success in your life...not for riches but for doing what will make you happy...life is too short.
Just watching your video how beautiful it is, as I was listening I knew from what I heard that you guys are moving back, and I started to cry. I was so happy for you guys to come here. And you gave it your best shot that’s all you can do and I would be like you if I had to move to Australia, I would be homesick for my home. At least you don’t have to worry about the cord of wood when it comes or if and when it comes it’s snowing it’s cold who has time to put it away. Our cold winter days spent by the fireplace drinking hot chocolate or whatever drink you desire. I wish you could fit Alberta in your back pocket and take it with you. But least you have the memories that’s important, at least you have it on video and pictures. That’s important. I’m sure wolf will like not miss the cold winter. Having to go outside and pee. I’m sure he’ll be glad to see your dad. ☺️
You hit the nail on the head! Spot on! We're gonna miss certain things about Canada like the fireplace while it's snowing out etc but the pay and days off in Aus make life way more enjoyable.
Good luck to you all. Hope the dog is coming home too. Totally admire your bravery, sharing what happened and now deciding to go back. Life is short and every experience you have had, every memory is worth your effort. You both are young enough to start over with the family and life goes so very quickly so don't look back. Safe journey.
Following you since I was back in my home country. Loved your journey, now I am here. So sad to see you go but I respect your choices. It is expensive, there are some challenges you are right with paid leave etc. All the best to you all.
Hey, thanks for sharing your news with us. I've followed you since I first watched your RUclips videos about heartland. You have to do what's best for your family. At least you gave it a try you've seen and done so much in the short time you were here in Canada, it was nice to meet you in person when I spoke to you in crossiron haha, looking forward to watching you in Australia, how is your dog wolf I know last time I saw he's wasn't very well, will he he going back with you, good luck with your move back to Australia 😊
Hi Mandy, was lovely to meet you too! I appreciate the support and can't wait to show you all Australia! Wolf's been unwell and have been putting off discussing it for a while but I will let you all know soon xxx
Oh no! I am sorry you are leaving but I am glad to know that you are going to do better back home. We'll keep on watching you guys and your adventures. :) All the best to you!
Hi guys! Fellow WA resident here. I’ve recently just discovered your videos (hubby is moving from PER to AB later this year for work - been watching all the vids of the visas , banking , health insurance etc for tips - scenery looks amazing! Good luck with your move back to beautiful WA 🥰
Life is an adventure ✨️ and it's exciting to see the world 🌎 and show the children what it has to offer! Well done you guys for taking opportunities 😊 and making dreams a reality
I can certainly understand how you feel on so many levels.. I'm glad you found your path and regret not experiencing your journey. Looking forward to the bedspread. It's near impossible to be a single income household and with food and basic needs jumping from 27% up to 45% it is so very difficult. You make financial sacrifice to experience, though some don't live that. No one can have most of the answers before moving anywhere. You just brace yourself and learn as you go.
All the very best to you and your family. I totally understand your frustrations, and your home sickness for Australia. Safe travels and enjoy settling back in Oz.
Bittersweet, but you got to do what's best for you guys! I can tell you are following your dreams, and it will for sure work out if you keep it up. Good luck in life your video editing is great, and relaxing!
hi, oh too bad that you have to move back to Australia, but at least you lived you dream for 2 years . You will always remember those moments you 've lived in Canada. A new adventure is waiting for you in Australia. I hope that you find what you're looking for. Take care and good luck ! 😃
We’re from Calgary and have been wanting to move to AUS for YEARS now and just can’t figure out a way to get in 😫 we have a 1 year old and want to give her a life in Australia so badly! We truly feel like we belong there and that’s where we’re meant to end up but like you said, the visa process to move abroad is always so complex and at times seems impossible!
It can be so difficult with visas in any country unfortunately. Conors one in Australia cost a fortune (Canada was cheaper for visas)... But it was so worth it! Hope it all works out for you!
Disappointed to be honest. I was hoping to see you guys inspire by overcoming all odds and finally realizing your dream. Anyway, your story is already amazing. Thank you for sharing it and good luck with future moves.
I have a friend who moved from Edmonton to Australia with her two children and her fiancé who is from Australia and they love it over there. Wishing you all the best.
Great video ! Sorry to lose your family in Canada, best of luck back home in Australia. Never realized the agricultural work package was so bad here, its sad.
This made me cry. Mainly because you looked So happy, relaxed and as a couple, you are settled in your decision. It's going to be great for you coming back to a home awaiting you and familiar red dirt and smells. Can't wait to follow your adventures over here. We are still awaiting visa to alberta, although I want to stay in W.A. When in Alberta and BC recently I used HOTWIRE. They rent cars at discounted rates. For 4 weeks with full insurance it cost me $1200 for a Rav 4. They use all the big names such as Hertz etc. See how you go. Take care. Looking forward to continuing following your journey. X x
Awesome! Thanks for the tip about the car company. We have sold our truck now and once Conor's cars sold we will definitely need to hire one. Good luck!
Well done guys. You lived your dream even if it didn’t last forever or pan out, you did your best and you come home with a new perspective. I’ll be leaving Adelaide end of year to move to Calgary and even with a combined income of 250K~ for my wife and I it’s still a insanely expensive world and worrying about to secure a good house and lifestyle. Wish you the best
So excited for you! It will be equally exciting to follow along on your Australian adventures. I’m curious, have you managed to secure a reasonable flight for your dog?
Sorry to see your Canadian dream ended here, but tons of respect for your wise decision to return to Oz! I would have done the same in your place. I respect your bold moves as well! You gave it your all! But..a fish is always happiest in its own water. ;-) Canada has been my second home since 23 years and it will always be so. It will always welcome you guys back and I'm sure at some time when you'll visit you can do so in a relaxing way. :) All the VERY best guys! Loved following your adventures in The Great White North! :)
Although I lived a very different lifestyle (hospitality in Toronto, living downtown) - I have a similar sentiment regarding Canadian life. If money weren't a major obstacle, I would have tried to stay in Canada for another few years. However, with the way Australian real estate being artificially scarce (more so in Mel and Syd) -every year outside on the market I was losing a lot of money in equity. For me I was earning around half as much as I did in Australia. I feel like the wealth gap in Canada is really starting to show (same in Australia, but at least the hourly rate is higher and there's much more paid leave). Oh how I miss the variety of things to do in Canada though.
Really loved watching your video and sorry things not working out; your great people with such courage We came to Australia from UK in 2017, but the house prices and flight prices are making us feel very nervous about staying in Australia long term. We're thinking about moving to Canada and being much closer to UK and with unlimited travel options in Canada, USA and South America. Houses are still cheaper there than Melbourne where we live at the moment.
Awww thank you! Yep I agree! It depends on your lifestyle. For us moving back to Aus, it's cheaper because we live remote and no rent on my Dad's farm. So it made sense. We may move back to Canada, NZ, Tassie, NSW or anywhere else one day haha... But for now, this is home and the right choice. Yep flights from Australia are insane ay! We still find that income in Aus (in most jobs) is higher than Canada....and usually more perks too! But those views in Canada are to die for! So you need to weigh it all up and figure out what's important for you! Hope that helps 😊
Thanks for your views. We're thinking about Chilliwak and a life in the smaller towns in British Columbia. Would love to arrange a chat and ask you more questions if you have time.
Hey bec and Connor, I'm thinking of doing a working holiday in canada next year. Did you enjoy Vancouver. I'm unlikely to do farm work but wanted to grab your thoughts 🙂
Vancouver is lovely but super expensive! It's super close to the beach, city, mountains, Hikes! So in the perspective is amazing! If coming over without kids and starting out it will definitely be easier. Make sure you have a job lined up and leads on accommodation! Good luck!
Please take any negative comments with a grain of salt. It's unfortunate that some people feel the need to be negative. I'm Canadian and follow a couple of Australian channels. One of those channels is a young family and they have found dealing with negative comments difficult at times and recently made the decision to turn off their comments for a couple of weeks. Of course there were some who were very upset and said they were not going to follow the channel anymore - how dare they turn off the comments on their own channel. They continued to post videos and have turned the comments back on. They said that those 2 weeks of not managing the comments was a great relief for them. So, please don't take the comments to heart. PS. I no longer enjoy Tim Horton's either. Did you not like the Halloumi cheese in Canada or you couldn't find it in BC or Alberta?
Thanks for the comment. No ill never turn off comments. I'll just block those ppl. If I turn them off, they've won in my eyes 😂 I've never found halloumi cheese here. Maybe we aren't looking well enough 😂 assumed it wasn't a thing here in Canada!
Where were you buying coffee? I am a coffee snob - yes re instant coffee it’s crappy…unless you buy it from the Italian Market or a place like Edelweiss- which is where I buy my instant coffee for homemade coffee ice cream. Alberta is expensive, yes - really tough to move here and make a good living - I’m sorry to see you guys go. One of my closest friends moved to Oz a few years back - she really misses Canadian Christmas - but loves SO much about Australia.
I agree wholeheartedly on your experience, my wife is Canadian and both of my kids are half Australian half Canadians, we tried to move to Canada but experienced exactly the same issues you as a family did so could not agree more, cost of living is way too high, coffee sucks and i am comparing it to my hometown Melbourne, work life balance is non existent, pay is way lower and Toronto traffic is horrendous. Having said that, canada is no doubt a stunning country to visit and sightseeing but just way too expensive than Australia for sure.
As canadian citizen I am really considering checking on Australia... The quality of life right now is concerning in Canada. I am not sure hard it is to move in Australia, but I would consider it if I qualify
Not an easy decision to make to go home after everything it took to get to Canada. I'm from the US and moved here in 2015. It's a beautiful country and has the potential for a great quality of life, but it's simply unaffordable. Currently in the process of moving back to the US- as you said inflation is everywhere but it's just so much more expensive here, and I live in an "affordable" city.
I kinda felt bad for you when you guys moved there first lol. I’m a Canadian from Toronto now living in Melbourne. Nah Canada is way more expensive and not a place for family and long term plans. But if you were a proper full time RUclipsr it is probably better than here in Aus.
I'm sorry things in Alberta didn't work out for you. But, there's no need to justify to anybody but yourselves your decision to return to Australia. Not every place works for every individual, but you never know until you try. And you guys tried, which is more than most of us do. Best of luck Down Under!
Do you prefer Australia to Ireland and why? If I'm right I think Connor is from Ireland. Sad to see you leave Canada. May God guide you in your life's journeys.
Thanks! Yes Ireland is super pretty but our lifestyle needs don't suit Ireland. Rodeo is banned in Ireland. Land is expensive. Conors job role in precision farming isn't popular there. We do go on holidays tho!
So sorry to lose amazing people like you. As a Canadian, I fully understand your decision to move back home. I was raised on the farm, and sadly have witnessed the demise of small family farms and the rise of large scale commercial farms that drive the cost of land thru the roof. The cost of living has become absolutely insane for the average Canadian. My wife and I will be relocating outside of Canada in five years as we see no way to actually enjoy our retirement years here without being bled dry. Good luck to you all.
Honestly if i was waiting for visa renewal now i would have made the choice to leave. The stress and not knowing during the visa faze is the worst and on top the crazy prices to survive is nuts. Sorry to see you guys leave but also i would have gone back to the UK.
Ahhhh it's the worst isn't it. Just waiting around, living week to week, not knowing if you can put down roots, doing all the right things and hearing nothing! We're actually happier back in Aus. Times are tough world wide but the US and Canada are worse off than what 'our life situation' is here in Western Australia. Not everyone.... But our life on the farm, we're happier and financially stable again! Good luck with everything!
@@BecOutWest Couldn't agree more though i experienced the good part of Alberta as i arrived during the oil boom. I still don't have the farm. I completely agree with the choice you made unfortunately the UK isn't much better lol. I can't do the snakes and crawlies in Aus but i do have family there. Shows how bad this has gotten that people are leaving to go home especially when we sold up to start fresh. Don't mind emailing you pictures of Alberta when you miss it 😉
@@BecOutWest I am married with kids to a canadian luckily we got a house years ago that is currently still cheap though it is old. I am glad you are getting back on your feet out there ❤️
I can't image the amount of "Know It All" and d!ck head comments you must get if your videos have so many Disclaimers, and mentions of "In our experience, or this is our opinion" Damn. Here's some positive energy and good vibes instead. Cheers. Edit ---- just as this comment was posted I see your comment about the replies you've been getting. I'll keep this here for the Algorithm. :)
At the end of the day, do what’s right for you and your family! Sad that you have to pepper the video with disclaimers for the people who will question it xx hopefully can catch up with you guys when you’re back 🍻
I'm from the Philippines but moved to Canada, got our citizenship, and now looking at moving to Australia. This is one of the things wrong with Canada. Takes in International Students who just want PR and kicks very promising immigrant families like you in the gut.
why would an Australian wanna move to Canada when Australia is the perfect country to live, Australia got hot weather, beautiful beaches, lots of cool animals, I'm canadian and i wanna move to Australia badly, Australia is a dream place
Aussie planning to move to Canada. Grass is greener on the other side I guess!
@user-hb9vv5nl1f there's nothing cooler than to live in a country that has one of the greatest economy in the world thats located in a tropical part of the world, got lots of beaches, beautiful women, beautiful cities, many island, lots of rare animals, great for adventures, far from other civilization in terms of distance, and that's only found in Australia, Croatia and Greece can't compare to Australia.
Choose a better country, Australia is a shit hole, im getting out as soon as possible, just got to convince the wife, Canada or the US is better than this boot lickers paradise.
@@omarespinosa9826 New Zealand, perhaps?
@HenriqueTX3 yes but no so much like australia.
Anyone who sees you guys moving back to Aus as a failure isn’t worth worrying about. The amazing experience you and the kids have had was worth it. And something your kids will keep with them forever. And hopefully inspire them as adults. I have loved watching you guys move to Canada, while you’ve been there and will follow when you come back home. As an Aussie who adores Canada it’s been great to live through you.
Also was wondering the plans with your dog, you didn’t mention anything. Hopefully you were able to get it cheaper.
You made me cry when you said, life’s too short for what if’s. Thank you, you guys are great
Awww thank you!
As a fellow Albertan I'm sorry to lose you! Best of luck back in your home :)
Thank you
🤩👏🏽🎉 what a journey you two have been on! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Good luck on your move back 🇦🇺!
Thank you 🤎
I applaud your strength and willingness to venture out!! I am sad it didn't work as planned but you have your beautiful family and that is all that matters!!! Have really enjoyed the rawness of each video you have released. Don't worry about the naysayers. Stay strong and celebrate every day. God bless you all.
Thank you so much 👌
Hello guys, Aussie here from Melbourne now living in Calgary- I’m so sorry to hear you’re leaving, but i honestly can’t blame you!! I’m so homesick too!
For a lot of reasons, my life was so much better in Australia too!
Wishing you guys all the very best! ❤❤❤❤
Do you not find in Australia that once you have seen one town, you have seen them all. Where is the mystery and adventure?
Wow, that must've been a tough decision! Wishing you guys the very best. Good luck on all arrangements and I hope all goes well! I really enjoyed your stories along the way, so a big thank you for that!
Hope to keep on hearing from you, take care!!😘👋
A huge decision! But one were happy we made now. Thank you!
🦋 Wow!!! I've just done some house-keeping, going through reading + replying to all the beautiful heart-felt comments!
I've been reading them out loud to Conor and we are so grateful! Thank you for all your support, guys! I look forward to sharing our future adventures and daily life on the farm in Australia!
thanks for sharing how amazing Alberta is safe travels back to Australia and can't wait to see what you will do in Australia im glad you don't regret moving to Canada
Thanks your your support!
@@BecOutWest you're welcome
Ahh, I have to admit I will miss your Alberta videos when you leave. You have produced some wonderful photography and your music always fitted. I have followed you all the way from your initial plans to move to Canada and your settling in. I am retired and living in Nova Scotia and was so happy to see a young family like yours choosing to settle in Canada. So sorry some of your dreams have not been met while here, but family back home is a strong pull. I've heard it said that many people hit the two year mark, and after all the excitement of getting settled, the homesickness kicks in and you start to question whether you have made the right choice. Keep the door open with your visas if you can. Canada will always welcome you back I'm sure. My family visited Australia in 2012 but only the Sydney and Melbourne areas. Our daughter did an exchange while at university in Newcastle so we were able to visit. A wonderful trip. A close friend of our son married a girl from Perth and after a few years there, they moved back to Nova Scotia where they have settled on a local farm near here. Good luck with your final plans for moving. I wonder if you were able to take a trip back to Australia after you came here --just to smell the gum trees! It may have helped the homesickness. Will miss you!
Thank you so much! Yep now my rehabilitation application is approved it's a lot easier if we ever wanted to return. Xx
I hate that you are having to leave because I know you love it there but regardless of the negative comments when it’s all said & done, you have to do what you think is best for you & your family. I look forward to continuing to follow you, your move back to Australia & after. I admire y’all for having the courage & drive to follow your dreams. At least you got to live there & experience as long as you have. I wish you the very best! ❤️
Thank you! That's how we see it to! Life's an adventure
You have done amazing, and you have had a great adventure. I can't wait to watch your next adventure
Good for guys for doing what's right for you and your family! What a fantastic adventure you've all been on, and so many great memories. I totally understand the homesickness; Canada is wonderful but can be tough for different people for lots of different reasons. Good luck on your move back home 🇦🇺
I knew you would get it.... Being an expat etc 🖤 thank you. Look forward to following you for my canadian fix!
You have had a wonderful adventure and I know you don't regret it. I look forward to seeing your future video of Australia. Thank you for sharing Canada with us. Will Wolf be returning with you. Hope you feel better soon.
Best of luck! I can't wait to see your new adventures!
As a fellow Western Australian, and long term resident of Alberta, very sorry to see that you moved back down under. Life in Canada is amazing, and challenging at the same time.
Since you have your kids and stuff to consider too, I can see why the more stable base of home calls stronger tbh. Life abroad is filled with uncertainties, and in most cases it means a couple steps back to go forward again (compared to what you've already established back home). It takes time to navigate that fully, as well as navigating the longer term IRCC processes to ensure your stability in the country.
Best of luck with life in Australia :)
As an Albertan, sad to see you leaving. Enjoyed watching you exploring all this province has to offer.
Sorry your dreams did not come true in Canada, but I wish you all the best! I will definitely continue watching your channel as visiting Australia, and the outback, is one of my bucket list items. Have a safe journey home! Cheers from Vancouver!
Can't wait to watch your new ventures. Love watching you guys.
Sad to see you leave, it’s been an amazing journey watching you in Canada, with your love and obsession with Heartland. I’ll still be watching your new journey in your homeland. Hope you feel better Bec. Love to see your dad and his container home build!! Safe trip home to you all.❤
You guys are amazing and an inspiration! It's absolutely not a failure to move back to Australia. You tried it, with two kids!!! That's huge! You got some experience and I'm sure it helped you grow and figuring out what you really want and what's best for you and your family. I'm living in Canada as an Au pair and I'm glad I did it but I definitely want to see Australia too.
Ohhh you definitely need to try Australia! Where are you originally from?
@@BecOutWest yes it has always been my dream! Since I was a little child. I'm from Austria
I know the decision was a difficult one for you and not one that was easy but your family...all of you have to be enjoying what your life will become. I have enjoyed so much seeing Alberta and BC through your eyes and camera lens. An actual prairie dog born and raised in Saskatchewan, the mountains and the west coast were always a draw and spent many vacations in my youth visiting those areas and down the west coast of the US. I have visited 7 of the 10 provinces and lived in three for parts of my life...I hope to one day get to the east coast as it too has many beautiful areas to visit. Being from Saskatchewan and living in three major cities once I got married we experienced city to rural areas around us...always adapting to new friends and experiencing through them so much about farm life...much of what you want to do I can see is the driving force motivating you...its in your soul. I will enjoy following you around the farm/station/ranch in Australia once you get settled and doing what you were born to do. At 73 I will likely not get a chance to experience your country so this loving follower will be keeping in touch and watching your family grow and keeping up with all that you will get involved in. I wish you tremendous success in your life...not for riches but for doing what will make you happy...life is too short.
73 is still young! Book a trip to Australia!!! 😉 You've definitely lived an adventurous life as well! Thank you for all your support over the yrs!
Just watching your video how beautiful it is, as I was listening I knew from what I heard that you guys are moving back, and I started to cry. I was so happy for you guys to come here. And you gave it your best shot that’s all you can do and I would be like you if I had to move to Australia, I would be homesick for my home. At least you don’t have to worry about the cord of wood when it comes or if and when it comes it’s snowing it’s cold who has time to put it away. Our cold winter days spent by the fireplace drinking hot chocolate or whatever drink you desire. I wish you could fit Alberta in your back pocket and take it with you. But least you have the memories that’s important, at least you have it on video and pictures. That’s important. I’m sure wolf will like not miss the cold winter. Having to go outside and pee. I’m sure he’ll be glad to see your dad. ☺️
You hit the nail on the head! Spot on! We're gonna miss certain things about Canada like the fireplace while it's snowing out etc but the pay and days off in Aus make life way more enjoyable.
You are making the right decision for you both and your family. Looking forward to your new adventure in Australia. Safe travels.
Good luck to you all. Hope the dog is coming home too. Totally admire your bravery, sharing what happened and now deciding to go back. Life is short and every experience you have had, every memory is worth your effort. You both are young enough to start over with the family and life goes so very quickly so don't look back. Safe journey.
Following you since I was back in my home country. Loved your journey, now I am here. So sad to see you go but I respect your choices. It is expensive, there are some challenges you are right with paid leave etc. All the best to you all.
Aww thank you!
Hey, thanks for sharing your news with us. I've followed you since I first watched your RUclips videos about heartland. You have to do what's best for your family. At least you gave it a try you've seen and done so much in the short time you were here in Canada, it was nice to meet you in person when I spoke to you in crossiron haha, looking forward to watching you in Australia, how is your dog wolf I know last time I saw he's wasn't very well, will he he going back with you, good luck with your move back to Australia 😊
Hi Mandy, was lovely to meet you too! I appreciate the support and can't wait to show you all Australia! Wolf's been unwell and have been putting off discussing it for a while but I will let you all know soon xxx
Glad to see everything will be working out in the end. I know plans change so that is just life.
Oh no! I am sorry you are leaving but I am glad to know that you are going to do better back home. We'll keep on watching you guys and your adventures. :) All the best to you!
Wishing you all the very best in your future travels. Dad will be very happy to spend time with you all again. Looking forward to all your video's.
Yes he is so excited... So are we 🤍
Hi guys! Fellow WA resident here. I’ve recently just discovered your videos (hubby is moving from PER to AB later this year for work - been watching all the vids of the visas , banking , health insurance etc for tips - scenery looks amazing! Good luck with your move back to beautiful WA 🥰
You guys are amazing! Such a bold decision..We only live once!! I really admire you guys!! With my partner we want to move to Australia from Ontario
Thank you! How exciting! Where do you plan to move to?
Life is an adventure ✨️ and it's exciting to see the world 🌎 and show the children what it has to offer! Well done you guys for taking opportunities 😊 and making dreams a reality
Thank you! This is how we see life too 😉
I can certainly understand how you feel on so many levels..
I'm glad you found your path and regret not experiencing your journey.
Looking forward to the bedspread.
It's near impossible to be a single income household and with food and basic needs jumping from 27% up to 45% it is so very difficult. You make financial sacrifice to experience, though some don't live that. No one can have most of the answers before moving anywhere. You just brace yourself and learn as you go.
Absolutely right! Thank you!
All the very best to you and your family. I totally understand your frustrations, and your home sickness for Australia. Safe travels and enjoy settling back in Oz.
Thank you!
Bittersweet, but you got to do what's best for you guys! I can tell you are following your dreams, and it will for sure work out if you keep it up. Good luck in life your video editing is great, and relaxing!
Thank you! That's the aim with my editing!
I'm so sorry it didn't work out. I was rooting for you guys. Expenses is a big factor and especially wit a family, I understand.
I am sorry to hear that it didn’t work for you but go back for holidays to Canada and enjoy the stunning scenery .
hi, oh too bad that you have to move back to Australia, but at least you lived you dream for 2 years . You will always remember those moments you 've lived in Canada. A new adventure is waiting for you in Australia. I hope that you find what you're looking for. Take care and good luck ! 😃
Thank you! Yep the decision hasn't been taken lightly. We're gonna miss Canada! But time for a new chapter!
@@BecOutWest you're welcome 😊
I'm sorry you're moving back but I understand why. I wish your family all the best back in the land down under.
Thank you so much!
We’re from Calgary and have been wanting to move to AUS for YEARS now and just can’t figure out a way to get in 😫 we have a 1 year old and want to give her a life in Australia so badly! We truly feel like we belong there and that’s where we’re meant to end up but like you said, the visa process to move abroad is always so complex and at times seems impossible!
It can be so difficult with visas in any country unfortunately. Conors one in Australia cost a fortune (Canada was cheaper for visas)... But it was so worth it! Hope it all works out for you!
Disappointed to be honest. I was hoping to see you guys inspire by overcoming all odds and finally realizing your dream. Anyway, your story is already amazing. Thank you for sharing it and good luck with future moves.
disappointed?? it's their life and besides i am glad they left Canada because Canada is dying right now and besides Australia gives more higher income
Australia is a better place to live than Canada, I’m happy for them
@@jessejameslatimer8686You missed the point...BTW, as a dual citizen (both American and Canadian) currently living in Alberta, I love Canada.
I have a friend who moved from Edmonton to Australia with her two children and her fiancé who is from Australia and they love it over there. Wishing you all the best.
That's great to hear!
Great video ! Sorry to lose your family in Canada, best of luck back home in Australia.
Never realized the agricultural work package was so bad here, its sad.
This made me cry. Mainly because you looked So happy, relaxed and as a couple, you are settled in your decision. It's going to be great for you coming back to a home awaiting you and familiar red dirt and smells.
Can't wait to follow your adventures over here.
We are still awaiting visa to alberta, although I want to stay in W.A.
When in Alberta and BC recently I used HOTWIRE. They rent cars at discounted rates. For 4 weeks with full insurance it cost me $1200 for a Rav 4.
They use all the big names such as Hertz etc. See how you go.
Take care. Looking forward to continuing following your journey. X x
Awesome! Thanks for the tip about the car company. We have sold our truck now and once Conor's cars sold we will definitely need to hire one. Good luck!
Well done guys. You lived your dream even if it didn’t last forever or pan out, you did your best and you come home with a new perspective. I’ll be leaving Adelaide end of year to move to Calgary and even with a combined income of 250K~ for my wife and I it’s still a insanely expensive world and worrying about to secure a good house and lifestyle. Wish you the best
So excited for you! It will be equally exciting to follow along on your Australian adventures. I’m curious, have you managed to secure a reasonable flight for your dog?
Well I also dream of visiting Australia, so I'll be following your next adventure!
Glad to hear 🤎🤎
Amen. God bless your ministry Padre.
Best of luck!
Thank you
Sorry to see your Canadian dream ended here, but tons of respect for your wise decision to return to Oz! I would have done the same in your place. I respect your bold moves as well! You gave it your all! But..a fish is always happiest in its own water. ;-) Canada has been my second home since 23 years and it will always be so. It will always welcome you guys back and I'm sure at some time when you'll visit you can do so in a relaxing way. :) All the VERY best guys! Loved following your adventures in The Great White North! :)
Although I lived a very different lifestyle (hospitality in Toronto, living downtown) - I have a similar sentiment regarding Canadian life.
If money weren't a major obstacle, I would have tried to stay in Canada for another few years. However, with the way Australian real estate being artificially scarce (more so in Mel and Syd) -every year outside on the market I was losing a lot of money in equity. For me I was earning around half as much as I did in Australia. I feel like the wealth gap in Canada is really starting to show (same in Australia, but at least the hourly rate is higher and there's much more paid leave).
Oh how I miss the variety of things to do in Canada though.
Spot on! So right! Australia feels more secure financially for us! And we have more space to breath with the paid time off!
Really loved watching your video and sorry things not working out; your great people with such courage We came to Australia from UK in 2017, but the house prices and flight prices are making us feel very nervous about staying in Australia long term. We're thinking about moving to Canada and being much closer to UK and with unlimited travel options in Canada, USA and South America. Houses are still cheaper there than Melbourne where we live at the moment.
Awww thank you! Yep I agree! It depends on your lifestyle. For us moving back to Aus, it's cheaper because we live remote and no rent on my Dad's farm. So it made sense. We may move back to Canada, NZ, Tassie, NSW or anywhere else one day haha... But for now, this is home and the right choice. Yep flights from Australia are insane ay! We still find that income in Aus (in most jobs) is higher than Canada....and usually more perks too! But those views in Canada are to die for! So you need to weigh it all up and figure out what's important for you! Hope that helps 😊
Thanks for your views. We're thinking about Chilliwak and a life in the smaller towns in British Columbia. Would love to arrange a chat and ask you more questions if you have time.
Hey bec and Connor, I'm thinking of doing a working holiday in canada next year. Did you enjoy Vancouver. I'm unlikely to do farm work but wanted to grab your thoughts 🙂
Vancouver is lovely but super expensive! It's super close to the beach, city, mountains, Hikes! So in the perspective is amazing! If coming over without kids and starting out it will definitely be easier. Make sure you have a job lined up and leads on accommodation! Good luck!
Thanks for getting back to me , will keep that in mind , thank you
Please take any negative comments with a grain of salt. It's unfortunate that some people feel the need to be negative. I'm Canadian and follow a couple of Australian channels. One of those channels is a young family and they have found dealing with negative comments difficult at times and recently made the decision to turn off their comments for a couple of weeks. Of course there were some who were very upset and said they were not going to follow the channel anymore - how dare they turn off the comments on their own channel. They continued to post videos and have turned the comments back on. They said that those 2 weeks of not managing the comments was a great relief for them. So, please don't take the comments to heart. PS. I no longer enjoy Tim Horton's either. Did you not like the Halloumi cheese in Canada or you couldn't find it in BC or Alberta?
Thanks for the comment. No ill never turn off comments. I'll just block those ppl. If I turn them off, they've won in my eyes 😂 I've never found halloumi cheese here. Maybe we aren't looking well enough 😂 assumed it wasn't a thing here in Canada!
@@BecOutWest Fair enough. Have a safe trip home.
Where were you buying coffee? I am a coffee snob - yes re instant coffee it’s crappy…unless you buy it from the Italian Market or a place like Edelweiss- which is where I buy my instant coffee for homemade coffee ice cream. Alberta is expensive, yes - really tough to move here and make a good living - I’m sorry to see you guys go. One of my closest friends moved to Oz a few years back - she really misses Canadian Christmas - but loves SO much about Australia.
We love Kicking Horse coffee beans here! That's the best we've had! So good! Thank you!
Yes we wanna see the diy with dad
Awesome! I'll let him know! I'm sure he will be keen on it!
Thanks for sharing this video. I want to move to Australia from Canada too. Any advice for me?
No worries! Don't bother bringing thick winter jackets.... Its bloody hot here 😂 where in Australia will you be moving to?
I agree wholeheartedly on your experience, my wife is Canadian and both of my kids are half Australian half Canadians, we tried to move to Canada but experienced exactly the same issues you as a family did so could not agree more, cost of living is way too high, coffee sucks and i am comparing it to my hometown Melbourne, work life balance is non existent, pay is way lower and Toronto traffic is horrendous. Having said that, canada is no doubt a stunning country to visit and sightseeing but just way too expensive than Australia for sure.
As canadian citizen I am really considering checking on Australia...
The quality of life right now is concerning in Canada. I am not sure hard it is to move in Australia, but I would consider it if I qualify
I'm sorry to hear this! I hope you get some good answers!
Welcome Home
Not an easy decision to make to go home after everything it took to get to Canada. I'm from the US and moved here in 2015. It's a beautiful country and has the potential for a great quality of life, but it's simply unaffordable. Currently in the process of moving back to the US- as you said inflation is everywhere but it's just so much more expensive here, and I live in an "affordable" city.
I kinda felt bad for you when you guys moved there first lol. I’m a Canadian from Toronto now living in Melbourne. Nah Canada is way more expensive and not a place for family and long term plans. But if you were a proper full time RUclipsr it is probably better than here in Aus.
Absolutely agree!
Oh well, Sorry to lose you. The world economic situation is quite weird these days. I've enjoyed your videos all the same. Best of luck!
Regret you couldn’t achieve your dreams here in Canada but you’re determined so it will happen in AZ.
Thank you
The important thing is that you won't have the regret of not giving it a try.
Absolutely, thanks!
I'm sorry things in Alberta didn't work out for you. But, there's no need to justify to anybody but yourselves your decision to return to Australia. Not every place works for every individual, but you never know until you try. And you guys tried, which is more than most of us do. Best of luck Down Under!
Absolutely right! Thank you 👌
Do you prefer Australia to Ireland and why? If I'm right I think Connor is from Ireland. Sad to see you leave Canada. May God guide you in your life's journeys.
Thanks! Yes Ireland is super pretty but our lifestyle needs don't suit Ireland. Rodeo is banned in Ireland. Land is expensive. Conors job role in precision farming isn't popular there. We do go on holidays tho!
@@BecOutWest Oh wow, didn't know these. Okay then, stay safe.
So sorry to lose amazing people like you. As a Canadian, I fully understand your decision to move back home. I was raised on the farm, and sadly have witnessed the demise of small family farms and the rise of large scale commercial farms that drive the cost of land thru the roof. The cost of living has become absolutely insane for the average Canadian. My wife and I will be relocating outside of Canada in five years as we see no way to actually enjoy our retirement years here without being bled dry. Good luck to you all.
I'm sorry to hear you have to move out of Canada to enjoy retirement. Where are you planning of going? Thanks for your support!
@@BecOutWest Mexico, Ecuador, Columbia or Costa Rica. I love Ecuador but wife loves Mexico so we'll see. Lol.
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Honestly if i was waiting for visa renewal now i would have made the choice to leave. The stress and not knowing during the visa faze is the worst and on top the crazy prices to survive is nuts. Sorry to see you guys leave but also i would have gone back to the UK.
Ahhhh it's the worst isn't it. Just waiting around, living week to week, not knowing if you can put down roots, doing all the right things and hearing nothing! We're actually happier back in Aus. Times are tough world wide but the US and Canada are worse off than what 'our life situation' is here in Western Australia. Not everyone.... But our life on the farm, we're happier and financially stable again! Good luck with everything!
@@BecOutWest Couldn't agree more though i experienced the good part of Alberta as i arrived during the oil boom. I still don't have the farm. I completely agree with the choice you made unfortunately the UK isn't much better lol. I can't do the snakes and crawlies in Aus but i do have family there. Shows how bad this has gotten that people are leaving to go home especially when we sold up to start fresh. Don't mind emailing you pictures of Alberta when you miss it 😉
@@BecOutWest I am married with kids to a canadian luckily we got a house years ago that is currently still cheap though it is old. I am glad you are getting back on your feet out there ❤️
I can't image the amount of "Know It All" and d!ck head comments you must get if your videos have so many Disclaimers, and mentions of
"In our experience, or this is our opinion"
Damn.
Here's some positive energy and good vibes instead.
Cheers.
Edit ---- just as this comment was posted I see your comment about the replies you've been getting.
I'll keep this here for the Algorithm. :)
At the end of the day, do what’s right for you and your family! Sad that you have to pepper the video with disclaimers for the people who will question it xx hopefully can catch up with you guys when you’re back 🍻
Absolutely we will definitely catch up xxx
So sad, gee seems like everyone is leaving Canada now.
Millions of Canadians are now willing to become a Aussie
It seems much easier to get into Canada than Australia for longer than the usual three months. Does that tell you something?
dont feel bad i will choose Australia over Canada anytime anyday
Can you please swing past St Catharines Ontario and bring my son back with you?
You’re all welcome to stay here in Noosa Queensland.
Wow love your video I don't want to get political but Trudeau must go
Never cared about politics until I moved here. Yep, he must go!!!
I'm from the Philippines but moved to Canada, got our citizenship, and now looking at moving to Australia. This is one of the things wrong with Canada. Takes in International Students who just want PR and kicks very promising immigrant families like you in the gut.
Thank you! It's such a pain! Good luck with Australia!