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I left my hometown of 20+ years to move to Canada, a place I'd never been. I love the surprises that come with living here.

Shay BottomleyJan 13, 2024, 10:07 IST

I moved from England to Canada months ago and I'm glad that I did. Shay Bottomley

I left my hometown in England to move to Canada, a place I'd never been.
I love living in Calgary, Alberta, and the cold weather has been such a surprise.

I never thought I'd leave my hometown in the UK.

But after 20 years of making memories and building up my career in Maidenhead, England, I was ready for something new. And, in February, I headed to Canada to move to Calgary, Alberta.

I'd never even been to Canada, let alone lived there, so I was in for several surprises when I moved.

We complain about the weather in the UK, but it's nothing compared to Canada.

Winter in Canada is no joke. Shay Bottomley

The Rockies are even more breathtaking than I imagined — in more ways than one.

Even an easy trail at the Rockies is no joke. Shay Bottomley

Poutine is incredible, but with the large portions, it's often hard to finish a plate of it.

I love poutine, but I can't eat a lot of it at once. Shay Bottomley

I'm still finding out how big Canada actually is.

I could drive for hours and still be in the same city. Shay Bottomley

Still, I have fallen in love with living here.

I feel like Canada has welcomed me. Shay Bottomley

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