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South African Family in Vancouver
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After traveling extensively since 2016, we’ve made the exciting decision to settle in Vancouver, Canada. Join us on this channel as we share our journey, the highs and the lows, of moving halfway around the world and making a new home.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about starting a life in Canada. From obtaining a work permit to getting your kids into school, arranging driver’s licenses, applying for medical cards, SIN numbers, navigating taxes, and all the paperwork that comes with it - we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re planning to move, already here, or just curious about life in Vancouver, we provide practical how-to guides, personal experiences, and insider tips to help you every step of the way.
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Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about starting a life in Canada. From obtaining a work permit to getting your kids into school, arranging driver’s licenses, applying for medical cards, SIN numbers, navigating taxes, and all the paperwork that comes with it - we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re planning to move, already here, or just curious about life in Vancouver, we provide practical how-to guides, personal experiences, and insider tips to help you every step of the way.
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Stans Transmission Center - South African Business in Vancouver
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We are a South African 🇿🇦 family that moved from Johannesburg to Vancouver in 2021.
Please subscribe to our channel and follow our experiences and learn with us about our new home - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦.
You can also follow us on Facebook and join us for Live videos about places we visit and perceptions of our new home.
👍 VanGraans
Check out our other videos about various topics:
💲 Cost of living in Vancouver
🗽 Immigration and Emigrating
🏠 Housing & Renting
🏧 Banking
🚗 ⛴ 🚌 🚎 🚲 Transport
💊 🩺 💉 Health
🌄 📸 Natural beauty
🧗 🚣♀️ 🚴♀️ Outdoor lifestyle
🚦 🚧 🚙 Driver's Licences
... and much more!
DISCLAIMER: 📌
Any information provided on this UA-cam Channel is of a general nature and is for educational/informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice and you are not guaranteed the same outcome. Should you decide to act upon any information on this channel, please proceed with caution ⚠️.
Information is gathered and shared from personal experience and reputable sources, however, this channel is not responsible for errors or omissions in reporting or explanations. Viewers are advised to seek specific legal advice by contacting Immigration Lawyers that are active members of a Law Society in Canada or Immigration Consultants registered with ICCRC. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, please visit the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada website at www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html 🇨🇦
Instagram: south_african_shop
Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/callie9271/ (I Think)
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@the.south.african.shop
Shopify: thesouthafricanshop.ca/
👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇
We are a South African 🇿🇦 family that moved from Johannesburg to Vancouver in 2021.
Please subscribe to our channel and follow our experiences and learn with us about our new home - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦.
You can also follow us on Facebook and join us for Live videos about places we visit and perceptions of our new home.
👍 VanGraans
Check out our other videos about various topics:
💲 Cost of living in Vancouver
🗽 Immigration and Emigrating
🏠 Housing & Renting
🏧 Banking
🚗 ⛴ 🚌 🚎 🚲 Transport
💊 🩺 💉 Health
🌄 📸 Natural beauty
🧗 🚣♀️ 🚴♀️ Outdoor lifestyle
🚦 🚧 🚙 Driver's Licences
... and much more!
DISCLAIMER: 📌
Any information provided on this UA-cam Channel is of a general nature and is for educational/informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice and you are not guaranteed the same outcome. Should you decide to act upon any information on this channel, please proceed with caution ⚠️.
Information is gathered and shared from personal experience and reputable sources, however, this channel is not responsible for errors or omissions in reporting or explanations. Viewers are advised to seek specific legal advice by contacting Immigration Lawyers that are active members of a Law Society in Canada or Immigration Consultants registered with ICCRC. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, please visit the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada website at www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html 🇨🇦
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Sandy & Warren talking about Buying a Business in Canada as South African Expats
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Links to Sandy & Stan's Businesses: • Crank It Sports Online Store: www.crankitsports.com/ • Instagram: Crank It Sports: crankitsports?igsh=cnFrNHkxMjZlc2lx& • Facebook: Crank It Sports: share/12DNbNRvQhk/?mibextid=LQQJ4d • Stans Transmission Center: stanstransmission.com/ In this video, I sit down with Sandy and Warren, two South African expats who moved to Canada in...
Getting our Own Christmas Tree in the Forest - Long Version
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Facebook: Moving2Vancouver Instagram: south_african_shop Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/callie9271/ (I Think) Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@the.south.african.shop Shopify: thesouthafricanshop.ca/ 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 We are a South African 🇿🇦 family that moved from Johannesburg to Vancouver in 2021. Please subscribe to our channel and follow our experiences and learn ...
Getting Our Own Christmas Tree from the Forest in Vancouver
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Longer version of our expedition: ua-cam.com/video/Q0vDoC1Jgg4/v-deo.html Facebook: Moving2Vancouver Instagram: south_african_shop Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/callie9271/ (I Think) Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@the.south.african.shop Shopify: thesouthafricanshop.ca/ 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 We are a South African 🇿🇦 family that moved from Johannesburg to Vancouver in 2...
Cypress Park West Vancouver
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Dented my New Car!!!
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Midtown Station Kitchen & Drink in Kelowna - Perfect for Watching Rugby!
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Facebook: Moving2Vancouver Instagram: south_african_shop Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/callie9271/ (I Think) Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@the.south.african.shop Shopify: thesouthafricanshop.ca/ 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 We are a South African 🇿🇦 family that moved from Johannesburg to Vancouver in 2021. Please subscribe to our channel and follow our experiences and learn ...
Christmas Trees and Accountability...
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The South African Institute of Canada - Why?
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Bowen Island - such a cool place!
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The Best Beskuit (Rusks) In Canada!
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Connect with them here: profile.php?id=61562873757905 Facebook: Moving2Vancouver Instagram: south_african_shop Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/callie9271/ (I Think) Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@the.south.african.shop Shopify: thesouthafricanshop.ca/ 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 We are a South African 🇿🇦 family that moved from Johannesburg to Vancouver in 2021. Pl...
Vernon Potjie Cook-Off. One of the MOST FUN Events of the Year!
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Vernon Potjie Cook-Off. One of the MOST FUN Events of the Year!
Exploring Horseshoe Bay with Barry Scorgie - Discover Vancouver’s Best Neighborhoods! 🌊🏠
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Exploring Horseshoe Bay with Barry Scorgie - Discover Vancouver’s Best Neighborhoods! 🌊🏠
Quantity Surveyor to Realtor: Barry’s Journey from SA to Canada - Handyman Jobs, Home Depot & More!
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Quantity Surveyor to Realtor: Barry’s Journey from SA to Canada - Handyman Jobs, Home Depot & More!
How to Register a Company in BC - Step-by-Step Incorporation Guide
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How to Register a Company in BC - Step-by-Step Incorporation Guide
How to Reserve a Company Name in BC - Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Business
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How to Reserve a Company Name in BC - Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Business
Boating up Indian Arm - Such a Beautiful Trip!
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Boating up Indian Arm - Such a Beautiful Trip!
Interview with Kobus De Villiers - South African Aircraft Engineer turned Author
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Interview with Kobus De Villiers - South African Aircraft Engineer turned Author
Netvleish Boerewors Roll day Report Back - The Importance of Community
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Netvleish Boerewors Roll day Report Back - The Importance of Community
Netvleish Boerewors Roll day Arrangements
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Report Back on the Netvleish Boere Fees
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Report Back on the Netvleish Boere Fees
Behind the Scenes: Firetrucks and Volunteer Life with Reinhardt Nolte
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Chetwynd British Columbia - Stunning Chainsaw Carvings All Over The Place!
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Chetwynd British Columbia - Stunning Chainsaw Carvings All Over The Place!
Bijoux Falls, British Columbia. Just a random Waterfall next to the road - Beautiful!
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Bijoux Falls, British Columbia. Just a random Waterfall next to the road - Beautiful!
Can you please tell me how to register for sole proprietorship?
Another great interview. I found their banking experience very informative as I'm sure many others will. 😎👍
Thanks Warren!
Yes, Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is an option for business loans. It’s a Crown Corp whose objective is to help small businesses …
What cafe are you at?
Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken
Subtitles are distracting
Ok - I think so too
Im glad you guys are having but fun but Its important to remember these tree's arent just free for anyone to cut down in canada. Unless you have express permission on private property from the owners. That includes xmas trees and firewood.
100% - That is why we got our permit and only went to the demarcated areas according to the permit.
@@SouthAfricansinVancouver Thats awesome to hear! Merry xmas
Great video guys! Enjoyed every second 👍
When are we doing yours
The ham radio club hold field day practice up there in June. It always seems unused the rest of the year
Interresting!
Just 4 hahaha in oudthoorn it's 23 ures
Eish!
Geez... Aren't there any Xmas tree farms in the lower mainland anymore??? When we lived in the Kootenays every year we went to the same tree farm in the slocan valley... The real test of cutting down THE tree is you must trudge through knee deep snow and fall over several times or get stuck in the snow before finding the perfect tree. Weird thing every tree we got those 5 years always had a bird's nest in it that we didn't notice until taking it down. We kept them from year to year and brought them out to line up and decorate on a shelf.... And added one every year. They all feel apart the last year and ended up in the compost bin.
I need to check on the Farms. I just wanted to experience wild Tree Hunting ;-)
I want to mpve to usa when im older
Great Goal to have ;-)
Just subscribed. Interesting observations and assessment. Did you know that those illegal migrants are hired by whites in farms in the majority? Did you know that if those undocumented migrants weren’t “hired” for slave labour they wouldn’t come to SA?
@10:50 Nice of you to lower your gaze and turn away. Impressive mall !!
Thanks - It is!
The year is 2026 and the war has destroyed the Western world. These are the people that will be saying. “Africa has always been in our hearts, we missed this place”.
Not many places better than Vancouver eh? Made the same choice back in 86!
It's a great city for sure!
Unfortunately that's what happens when you live in a Country where, the citizens decide to live like uncivilised savages and drive on the wrong side of the road.
I thought I wouldn't go back but uk is not what it used to be. Making plans as we speak lol
Yea, weird things happening in the world.
Blik skottel, Carel. Sorry mate!
Thanks Bud!
Several years ago I decided my biggest problem was ... 'me' ... the great procrastinator. After years of working on this problem and others I am now a very different person who still likes to procrastinate from time to time. 👋😎
LOL - Love this: who still likes to procrastinate from time to time
Very nice 👏🏻
Indeed!
Lekker 🥘
Yes!
What do you recommend for beginners starting an e-commerce business? Should they choose a sole proprietorship or incorporate it? I am a little bit confused about it
Honestly - It depends on what size you are starting at. If you are pretty confident that it will succeed and make money I'd incorporate. If I am just testing I'd do it as a sole proprietor.
Families should not come to NZ, just heads up for anyone coming over here People experience Xenophobia, exploitation and financial hardships, job stability, some families end up in divorce and difficult to make friends. I have lived here for 6 years. They only want you to immigrate, so they can get your money.
Sorry to hear that Jacques
Very much helpful. though have few queries. can provide email so i can send email? also, can you please prepare video on registration with CRA and GST/HST registration?
I'll do the video on CRA registration.
Happy anniversary Callie and Belinda! May you live happily for another hundred ;)
Thank you so much!
Happy Anniversary!!! Excellent day trip spot
Thanks so much!
Now you have inspired me to visit Canada once again! The family that I visited in 1971 had a cabin on Bowen Island and I have such nice memories from visiting the island! It’s a long way to travel from Sweden but I have done it once before so I guess I can manage it 54 years later…😊
Go for it!
It's good to hear from you again and best wishes for a happy anniversary. My brother worked downtown Van and he and his family lived on the backside of Bowen. Bowen Is. is a quirky, slow place, perfect to get away from stress. Yes, there is HS connectivity.
Hey War! Good to hear from you also! _ Sorry, been slow on the videos and comment replies. Changing that now ;-)
Happy anniversary from Lisa, NZ
Thank you!
Thank you very much! Simple and helpful!
Glad it helped!
I also love Ouma Karringmelk.
I know you do ;-)
Hi. Are your meats Halal??
Not our Meats mate - just a video of someone else's shop ;-)
I was born in Vancouver and often went to Whistler and I would go to the Mongolian grill every time. I haven’t been there for about 10 years. This video was awesome. Good job.
Pleasure - glad it brought back memories ;-)
whats the difference btw notarized n attested?
I honestly do not know... Sorry
@ oh that’s alright, thanks
Did you enjoy the potjies?
I did indeed!
Baie dankie, Lois en Callie. Baie Goeie info
Pleasure Bud! Appreciate the support!
That massive car park is known as the BC Vehicle Processing Centre. It is where imported vehicles are stored before the customs agency inspects them.
Thanks for the info!
Hello, thank you very much for your video; it was very helpful. I would appreciate it if you could help me with the following question: I submitted my application and sent the documents on the same day, October 23. Later, I received a request for the same documents I had already submitted, but I uploaded them again on November 4. However, as of today, November 10, the request still appears, and I'm not sure why. Thank you for your time.
+1
Some people can swim in their own hogwash ànd believe it's gold. "The people in the west don't understand" how tense it is to live in SA?,... really! Perhaps they are very comfy driving on the Louisiana interstate and get shot for target practice. They are very comfy with being forced to drive to Mexico city and bring back kilos as payment for your drug debt. They are very comfy being hunted down by real 1% biker gangs in New South Wales. They are very comfy being separated from your personal possessions by knife wielding youths in London. They are very comfy with pick pockets extraordinaire in the Paris subway. They are very comfy divorcing themselves from their limbs for disrespecting the Yakuza. They are very having their children doing daily "shooter on campus" drills until they reach in varsity. They are very comfy being stopped during a traffic stop, not at all tense cause they don't have to pay for a cold drink
I miss in yogurt
Yogurt is lekker
Yes it is
Thanks alot it was very helpful! Do we need to file for gst # and license etc separately or those are covered in this process?
Those are seperate - There are a few things that need to be registered for separately - WorkBC, Business License and GST
@@SouthAfricansinVancouver can you make videos on that? will be very helpful...
Lios it's me zian deysel my mom is candis webber
Hi Zian - Lois doesn't monitor this channel.
Great to have you on the team Lois!
Proud Mama in ❤Johannesburg.
Thanks Dries!
What sort of drugs are you on? You seem very calm for what is happening to Canada. I need help too
They are both crooks!
LOL
Hello...pls, how do u get the consultant irccc number or can you leave that area blank
Gleneagles Golf Course is a 9 hole golf course and very average.
Thanks for letting us know - still very pretty out there ;-)
Hi, thanks for showing this beautiful neighbourhood. We are husband and wife with three kids under age 6. My husband is a dental surgeon by profession and I am an empowerment Coach. We are soon landing in Vancouver as permanent residents on 25th November. We are looking forward to rent a house from 1st December. Can you please provide information regarding accommodation for new immigrants like us?
Hi - If I were you, I'd get an Airbnb first for a couple of weeks - just to personally go check out the different neighbourhoods before renting anything more permanent.
Do you use the same biltong recipe than the one in zhe smaller dehydrator
Yes - Same one.
What is the name of the other rental search engine Barry mentioned please? Pad something...
Padmapper I believe
Barry represents the sacrifice that is made to immigrate.Only those that have done it will appreciate what he and his wife have done for their kids.Respect!
SO True!
Thanks for the kind words.