Tips on Moving to Toronto
Before you move to Toronto from your current city or another province outside of Ontario, you need to arrange for a moving date with one of the best movers in Toronto. When you find a reputable and “best movers” customer rated companies in Toronto, ask them how long they have been in business for, and for recent referrals from customers they have completing moving services for in 2013. Moreover, if you’re coming from a neighboring province, you’ll definitely need to inquire if they transport vehicles to Toronto. Lastly, confirm that they are a licensed and insured moving company (especially if they’re moving your car!) and ask them to verify those credentials.
Jobless? Looking for a Career Change? Do It Before Moving
A lot of people in various demographic age groups will move to another major urban city such as Toronto in hopes of starting a new life, or simply wanting a complete change from their past life in the previous city or town where they were residing. A lot of folks come into Toronto from smaller tight-knit communities, and many are students who have recently graduated from school.
But before moving into the big city, it is always wise to find employment in Toronto prior to moving. You may think to yourself, “who in the right frame of mind would pack up and go without having some sense of financial security (i.e. job or career) lined up?!” But the truth of the matter is that there are many indeed who do move into Toronto without any work secured.
Toronto is home to numerous workforce industries and if you hold a college degree, you have great opportunities in landing employment. Visit online Toronto-based job boards and look up positions that pertain to your field, but also apply for jobs that are not in your field because this will provide the necessary income you need to supplement your daily living expenses until you land the ideal job.
Tips on Finding An Apartment in Toronto
Now on the contrary, you’ll find some people who have already secured a job or career but they don’t have a place to live in! In many cases, they’ll be staying with friends or relatives in the interim period until they can find a roof over their heads with the GTA. When looking for a good apartment, condo, or any residential dwelling within the GTA, find a home a week BEFORE the first day of the month because this is generally the peak period in rental places where you’ll find vacancies (people moving out).
Packing for the Move to Toronto
To make things easier for the Toronto movers, here are some packing tips when you prepare to relocate to Toronto. About a month before the moving date, collect all packing supplies and boxes so that you can focus more on organizing and packing over the next few weeks. You want to take a black or dark colored marker and label each box so you will know which box you need to place certain items in. All breakables should be wrapped in newspaper, large sheets of cloth, or bubble wrap. Furthermore, place all fragile items at the top of the boxes- so pack ‘em last.
Moving to Toronto is one of Canada’s most populated and cosmopolitan cities which will give you a chance to experience the urban culture in vast ways you never thought. After you get settled in, talk with people in your new neighborhood and ask them where the government buildings are, local schools, good restaurants, markets and clubs. Always be vigilant and aware of your neighborhood’s surroundings while learning about the culture of the city. Talk with law enforcement officials and find out about the crime rate and ways you can proactively protect yourself.
