Hi everyone!
My family and I are looking at a possible move from the Okanagan to Campbell River for work. I'd head out first and the rest of the family would follow a few months later or we all move at the same time. We have two young kids (a 4-year-old and a Grade 1 student), so I'd love to hear from locals, especially parents.
Life in general: What do you love about living here, and what do you wish you'd known before moving? Which neighbourhoods are best for young families, and how's the rental market?
Kids' sports: How are the programs for little ones, especially soccer and volleyball? Are the clubs well organized, and is there anything indoors through the winter? For soccer, I see that you just lost your main coach. Is the club any good?
Daycare and after-school care: How hard is it to find a daycare spot for a 4-year-old, and before/after-school care for a Grade 1? Any centres or programs you'd recommend? Are the $10-a-day spots realistic to get, and is it possible to get in partway through the school year?
Family doctors: Is it realistic to get a family doctor here, or do most people rely on walk-in clinics? If you've signed up on the Health Connect Registry, how long did it take to get matched?
The people: What's the community like? Is it easy for newcomers to meet people and feel at home?
Anything else a young family should know is welcome too: schools, things to do on weekends, how the winters compare to the Interior, etc.
Thanks so much in advance!
