About Campbell River

Relocation Guide

Volunteer Opportunities -

• Volunteers contribute so much to their communities while learning and making new friends at the same time.
• Make inquiries about the possibilities in your new hometown! Volunteering is very personally rewarding and it enhances life in the community!

Recreational Facilities -

• As a new retiree you will want to get fit - or stay fit - so that you can enjoy an active and rewarding life!
• You might join a gym, take swimming lessons, ride a bike, take up hiking or walk your dog along peaceful, scenic trails.
• If the game of curling, for example, has been a special part of your life you should find out if the town you are considering has a curling rink!

Place of Worship -

• If attending church services has been a part of your life you will want ensure that does not change.
• Is there a church of your faith in the location you are considering?

Getting Around -

• As we get older it might be easier to get around by public transit rather than car.
• How good is the bus service?
• Bus routes, schedules and fares could be important to your decision!
• Is "Handi-Dart" available?

Retirement Homes -

• Yes, the years pass and sometime in the future you might decide to move into a "retirement home".
• As the baby boomers reach retirement age it is very likely retirement homes will be built in most communities - but, again, this is something to consider when making your choice.

Welcoming -

• If you have the opportunity to visit your prospective new home (and you really should make the effort!) spend time wandering around, observing.
• Take a vacation to scout the situation out.
• Are store employees friendly?
• Do they go out of their way to assist you?
• Do people seem open and friendly or do you get the sense that they a closed and 'cliquey'?

Retirees -

• You are looking forward to your retirement as a new adventure! And you hope there are others in the same boat as you.
• Does the town you're considering have a fairly large number of retirees?
• Are there "Seniors" organizations?
• Are there opportunities for you to get involved?
• Are retirees seen as valuable assets to the community as a whole? (This is such a healthy outlook for everyone involved!)

Obtain Information About Prospective Communities

• You can do this through the internet or by writing the various Chambers of Commerce to request information about the communities in question.
• Ask for copies of their local newspapers!
• Visit the community, become familiar with it.
• Talk to people! Ask questions!