So glad I stumbled across your channel! We are in the process of relocating to Canada and I just want to thank you for taking the time to create this video :)
Wow thank you so much for your videos! Your videos are incredibly helpful and you include SO much detail, compared to other videos. Thank you for all that detail, especially the video at the grocery store. I haven't found any other video about immigrating to Canada with as much detail as yours. You've answered alot of our questions.
I’m moving from Canada to Scotland. I’m Having the hardest time with packing. Container costs too much. So we will be selling almost everything and buying new there. But I have photos and stuff that obviously need to go. I’m really hoping to have 6 suitcases or less! Ahhhhh!
Great tips and great video, Andrea!! We also brought a 40ft container over (April 2018 - Cost R180 000) chocablock full. Definitely no regrets. I am so glad we brought it all. In fact, often wish we'd brought more. It's so worth it. So, so many people have admired our furniture and commented on how they've never seen furniture like it before. It would have cost us an absolute fortune to replace all our stuff; way more than we spent bringing it over. So happy to have all my familiar stuff with precious memories attached. You need it when your family are still back in SA. We recently moved from Manitoba to BC and the cost of that move was (CAD17000) so almost the same as the move from SA to Canada. Some electrical appliances or gadgets have dual voltage so you can bring those. We brought our TV, iPod docking stations, DVD player, lamps, electric razors, etc. I also regret not stocking up on linen like pillow cases as I have yet to find a pillow case here like the ones in SA that kind of envelope your pillow inside. The ones here don't have that fold over on the opening side so the pillow starts working it's way out of the cover. If that makes sense Lol!! Very annoying. Also wish I'd brought more shoes. Shoes seem way more expensive to me that what I paid in SA. Otherwise, we are loving it here and so glad we made the move.
Colleen, what great feedback, thanks so much and that will help so many viewers. Awesome - appreciate you. So glad you made it over and love it! Another one, just like me!!!!
@@AndreavanNiekerk Thank you Andrea and only a pleasure. Hope it will help somebody. So glad you're loving it also. Best decision ever. Only sorry we didn't do it sooner!! :-)
that's such a random thing that they don't have normal pillow cases- I have lived in many different countries and never seen pillow cases without the flap. Luckily you don't have to go back to SA for these, you can definitely buy these on Amazon US.
Very helpful and appreciate the advice! The labeling of boxes is the best idea!!!! Could you perhaps do a video of the difficulties or challenges you faced in the first 6months-1 year, any any any example and how you dealt with them. If you already have made such a video, please share a link:D thank you!!!
My husband and I are finding we need help with the comparisons of shops, for eg. which shop in Canada is like a Woolworths, which shop is like a Pick n Pay, a Checkers, etc.; are you able to give info or do a video on that perhaps?
Melissa Matthews good question! Go to my blog www.justmyscene.com - there is an article there which might give clarification. The article is called “where to shop for groceries in Canada”. Hope that helps Melissa!!
It has slowed things down for everyone! Sorry.. see you soon though! No you can’t bring any meat products into Canada. There is biltong in Canada..... check out my shopping video on South African groceries in Canada!
@@AndreavanNiekerk thank you so much for these vlogs. It really helps alot as I have seen so many vlogs of folks all over the world except South Africa and you give in-depth knowledge of what to do
You very lucky to be in Canada I would do anything to move there all my fans and subscribers know my struggle and they all supportive and trying to help me move there so might be a chance one day you should be happy 😉
Can you give advice on what agency to use when looking to move to Canada? Feel so overwhelmed with everything on the internet and don't know where to start
THANKS for all the wonderful vidoes and great info just wanting to know did you guys go through a immigration agency or direct application on your own also which way is easier and cost effective
Lucinda Stanley hey! We took advice from Canada Abroad Immigration. You can do it on your own by all means, however If you miss something it can set you back months! Perhaps just have a consultation to know you are on the right track.
@@AndreavanNiekerk Thanks so much for the advice and response as well much appreciated are there any agent that you can recommend your videos are great and you always happy and that's a good thing also you give the good bad and ugly always honest in your videos and I appreciate that 🤗
Hi there, can you maybe do a video about food? food portions, bakeries, shopping for food etc. just for interest sake and also the cleaning many people say there is no maids etc. but what are your findings?
Hi Andrea, thanks for informative video's. Do you perhaps know if it's worth bringing gas cylinders and fittings like camp stove etc? We are also lucky getting a container but don't want to bring things that we can't use and neither sell there.
Hi Rudolph, As far as I know, you can't bring gas cylinders on a plane, but don't quote me on that. Also those things are probably pretty heavy to fit in your suitcases... in any case, Canadian Tire has camp stoves starting at just $31 Canadian for the one burner ones, so it's probably better to just buy here!
So glad I stumbled across your channel! We are in the process of relocating to Canada and I just want to thank you for taking the time to create this video :)
Claire-Benedict Luposo hello Claire! Thank you so much - glad it helped!👏⭐️⭐️⭐️
same
Welcome!
So glad I stumbled across this channel!
So helpful because I’m moving abroad soon and this is what I needed.
Thanks Xolisa- awesome!!!
Me and my girl are planing to move back to her home country, and what you said about if you havent used stuff for 6 months was really helpfull
So insightful! Thank you so much for creating and sharing!
so glad to stumble across the channel
helpful for me now. you're relatable
Thank you 💗💗💗 so glad
Awesome! Really informative! I'm not moving but I ended up watching it anyway!
Stephen Bestbier thanks bro!
Hi sweetheart 😘 thank you for your vlog 💓
Wow thank you so much for your videos! Your videos are incredibly helpful and you include SO much detail, compared to other videos. Thank you for all that detail, especially the video at the grocery store. I haven't found any other video about immigrating to Canada with as much detail as yours. You've answered alot of our questions.
Melissa Matthews such a pleasure! You made my day! So glad I can help⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you soooo much it was really helpful, I’ll be immigrating to Austria.
I'm glad that You are live in Canada .
I'm going move to Canada .And I'm really really happy that you also live in Canada .
so glad to watch this video
Correction, most new electrical appliances have 220/110v on them, it’s advisable to check first.
True however the plug may need to be changed and on high price items it is not advisable to do that!
@@AndreavanNiekerk not necessarily, if the power adaptor is built into the plug then yes, other than that, a plug is a plug.
supper excited 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Love the t-shirt
thanks so much for sharing this video
I’m moving from Canada to Scotland. I’m
Having the hardest time with packing. Container costs too much. So we will be selling almost everything and buying new there. But I have photos and stuff that obviously need to go. I’m really hoping to have 6 suitcases or less! Ahhhhh!
Aaaah good luck with the move!!!
Welcome to Canada! :D
Great tips and great video, Andrea!! We also brought a 40ft container over (April 2018 - Cost R180 000) chocablock full. Definitely no regrets. I am so glad we brought it all. In fact, often wish we'd brought more. It's so worth it. So, so many people have admired our furniture and commented on how they've never seen furniture like it before. It would have cost us an absolute fortune to replace all our stuff; way more than we spent bringing it over. So happy to have all my familiar stuff with precious memories attached. You need it when your family are still back in SA. We recently moved from Manitoba to BC and the cost of that move was (CAD17000) so almost the same as the move from SA to Canada. Some electrical appliances or gadgets have dual voltage so you can bring those. We brought our TV, iPod docking stations, DVD player, lamps, electric razors, etc. I also regret not stocking up on linen like pillow cases as I have yet to find a pillow case here like the ones in SA that kind of envelope your pillow inside. The ones here don't have that fold over on the opening side so the pillow starts working it's way out of the cover. If that makes sense Lol!! Very annoying. Also wish I'd brought more shoes. Shoes seem way more expensive to me that what I paid in SA. Otherwise, we are loving it here and so glad we made the move.
Colleen, what great feedback, thanks so much and that will help so many viewers. Awesome - appreciate you. So glad you made it over and love it! Another one, just like me!!!!
@@AndreavanNiekerk Thank you Andrea and only a pleasure. Hope it will help somebody. So glad you're loving it also. Best decision ever. Only sorry we didn't do it sooner!! :-)
that's such a random thing that they don't have normal pillow cases- I have lived in many different countries and never seen pillow cases without the flap. Luckily you don't have to go back to SA for these, you can definitely buy these on Amazon US.
@@reeflarkin1919 Well thank. you for that bit of advice. It is rather annoying so that's good to know.🙏🏼😊
Dankie dit help baie.
Ahhhh ek is so bly!
thank you this was very helpful i am immigrating to australia in december💯
bess s - awesome! So glad! Good luck with your move!!!
Are you still able to move after the announcement about the flights
Great info, thank you. Love your Blog.
Brittany Vorster thanks so much!!!!!! Busy with another video today!!
I'm moving to New Castle in 1 month
Very helpful and appreciate the advice! The labeling of boxes is the best idea!!!!
Could you perhaps do a video of the difficulties or challenges you faced in the first 6months-1 year, any any any example and how you dealt with them. If you already have made such a video, please share a link:D thank you!!!
Chandre Ruiters great idea! Next video to follow!!! Give me some time to compile the content and promise to DELIVER😃
Thanks a lot! Looking forwards 😁🌟
Thanks for the video I am gong to Canada next year or maybe this year
Awesome!!!!
My husband and I are finding we need help with the comparisons of shops, for eg. which shop in Canada is like a Woolworths, which shop is like a Pick n Pay, a Checkers, etc.; are you able to give info or do a video on that perhaps?
Melissa Matthews good question! Go to my blog www.justmyscene.com - there is an article there which might give clarification. The article is called “where to shop for groceries in Canada”. Hope that helps Melissa!!
Planning to be italy next year.
Very good video.thank You.
the pandemic has interrupted my move. I hope Canada opens up soon and I will be able to come. I have a funny question, can I bring biltong? lol
It has slowed things down for everyone! Sorry.. see you soon though! No you can’t bring any meat products into Canada. There is biltong in Canada..... check out my shopping video on South African groceries in Canada!
@@AndreavanNiekerk lol. Thanks
Welcome to Canada! :D
wanted to ask if you could advise relocating agencies as well as container companies. We heard so many companies are frauds
Thank you your video was really helpful .and informative
Sonia Chetty thanks so much.😄
Thanks Andrea!!! Very helpful
Antonia Bezuidenhout such a pleasure - new vid uploading soon again...!
@@AndreavanNiekerk thank you so much for these vlogs. It really helps alot as I have seen so many vlogs of folks all over the world except South Africa and you give in-depth knowledge of what to do
Antonia Bezuidenhout so happy to do this, it’s what I love! Can’t wait for you to see the next video!!! Coming soooooon💋
I just wanna bring everything 😭
You very lucky to be in Canada I would do anything to move there all my fans and subscribers know my struggle and they all supportive and trying to help me move there so might be a chance one day you should be happy 😉
Reach Gaming hey there, I’m rooting for you too! Thank you for your message. You are blessed to have the support. Keep at it!
👍😎😃🇨🇦
Moving to the US in 2 days 📦🤪
Super helpful!!!!
Great so glad!
When i do move to canada. I will buy new ! Richard Jr.
Can we get a video related to International studying ...what the best scholarship offering universities are,etc..
Keightly Nhlonipho excellent question! Ok!!
Can you give advice on what agency to use when looking to move to Canada? Feel so overwhelmed with everything on the internet and don't know where to start
THANKS for all the wonderful vidoes and great info just wanting to know did you guys go through a immigration agency or direct application on your own also which way is easier and cost effective
Lucinda Stanley hey! We took advice from Canada Abroad Immigration. You can do it on your own by all means, however If you miss something it can set you back months! Perhaps just have a consultation to know you are on the right track.
@@AndreavanNiekerk Thanks so much for the advice and response as well much appreciated are there any agent that you can recommend your videos are great and you always happy and that's a good thing also you give the good bad and ugly always honest in your videos and I appreciate that 🤗
Very helpful!
Andrea Stewart thanks! So glad😄
Hi there, can you maybe do a video about food? food portions, bakeries, shopping for food etc. just for interest sake and also the cleaning many people say there is no maids etc. but what are your findings?
Juan Potgieter G-mail ok great! I can do that!!!! Fabulous. Thanks for the support Juan⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Big Smile...
Nqabakazi Tetyana yip! Can’t believe it’s been 3 years already
oh and clothes? clothing stores the cost is it better to bring to Canada or new clothes there
Juan Potgieter G-mail yes yes - bring your clothes!!!!!!
Hi Andrea* What site is best to search for property to rent or buy? Thank you so much for your videos!
Elizabeth Troskie you can look on realtor.ca!
Did You Live in Canada ? I'm Going to move to Canada and Can you Make a Video about Your Culture and etc about Canada
Awesome thanks for sharing. Please make sure the volume on the intro and music is the same as the speaking, almost lost an ear there :)
How much should I have to move. And like how much is shipping costs.
I think it depends on where you are going and where you are moving from.
Hi Andrea, thanks for informative video's. Do you perhaps know if it's worth bringing gas cylinders and fittings like camp stove etc? We are also lucky getting a container but don't want to bring things that we can't use and neither sell there.
Hi Rudolph, As far as I know, you can't bring gas cylinders on a plane, but don't quote me on that. Also those things are probably pretty heavy to fit in your suitcases... in any case, Canadian Tire has camp stoves starting at just $31 Canadian for the one burner ones, so it's probably better to just buy here!
@@shelbylatour784 will definitely not take it in my luggage, was thinking in the container
@@2monkeytails Oh gosh, I hadn't watched the video yet and didn't understand about the containers yet haha. Well, whatever you decide, best of luck!
So awesome cute
thanks Dr Savalaxs - love that you are my champion and always waving the flag for me!!!
@@AndreavanNiekerk you are amazing..really meaning it.