[font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Have you thought about British Columbia? Canada is an amazing place to vacation and has so many opportunities and adventures. I mentioned British Columbia because that is closer to Nevada but Alberta is just as close and amazing. Plus the Canadian dollar is lower than the U.S. dollar so it is a little more reasonable. Okay why B.C.? Let's start with Vancouver Island. You can spend 2 months exploring Vancouver Island and still feel like you need to go back and see the rest of it. It has culture (theater and plays, gardens) as well as adventure (whale watching, hiking, boating) and it has plenty of opportunities to socialize. To visit British Columbia is like telling folks to visit the 6 western states. That is a relative comparison as to the size of British Columbia. There are places you can stay for 2 to 3 weeks and have plenty to see and do before continuing on and exploring more of this amazing country. On our last anniversary trip we drove the Cassiar Highway and saw 32 bears (both black and grizzly) plus an abundance of other wildlife. If you travel to Northern B.C. you can actually access Alaska by car (the small town of Hyder Alaska as well as going a little further and visiting Skagway. But even if you stay in southern B.C. you will not be disappointed. They have hot springs to relax in, parks to hike in, rivers to fish and kayak in, and some of the nicest folks in the world. And no I am not from B.C. I have vacationed there and I do enjoy the majestic beauty that is encompassed there. I am actually an Alaskan so for me to say that B.C. is beautiful is a compliment because I live in God's most amazing paradise in the world. And no I don't think you should visit Alaska until you have at least six months to dedicate to your vacation. And that will only allow you to visit a third of the state.[/font]
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BC and the Yukon are beautiful places to visit and there are huge swathes of "crown land" where you can camp for free. Generally you're allowed to stay in one place for up to 21 days.
Often the "resource roads" to access crown land are very narrow. Logging trucks are equipped with VHF radios and use assigned frequencies to coordinate traffic. It's not a bad idea to get a license to own and operate a radio so you can announce your presence. Having a radio is also a big plus if you want to work camp. There's always work planting trees or you can freelance picking mushrooms.
Most towns are pretty tolerant of the van life. In summer the hotels and restaurants are always hiring and it's not uncommon for seasonal workers to live out of their cars in the parking lot.
Often the "resource roads" to access crown land are very narrow. Logging trucks are equipped with VHF radios and use assigned frequencies to coordinate traffic. It's not a bad idea to get a license to own and operate a radio so you can announce your presence. Having a radio is also a big plus if you want to work camp. There's always work planting trees or you can freelance picking mushrooms.
Most towns are pretty tolerant of the van life. In summer the hotels and restaurants are always hiring and it's not uncommon for seasonal workers to live out of their cars in the parking lot.
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how hard is it for noncitizens to legally work in Canada, i know it is almost impossible for canadians to work while visiting the US...
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One of the things they ask at the border (especially if you're of working age and have a vehicle loaded with stuff) is whether you're going to be working.
I pulled up to a small crossing in just a rental car with my suitcase and they gave me the third degree about my intentions. Years before, I went to Montreal for a client meeting and they had trouble deciding whether that counted as working.
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It is virtually impossible for US citizens to work in Canada. It requires about the same amount of paperwork for a US citizen to work in Canada as it would take for a Canadian to work in the US.
Without being political it is easier for some of our southern neighbors to get work permits than it is for a Canadian. I tried for over a decade!
Volunteering where there is any kind of subsidy (free campsite etc) is considered to be 'deemed to be working' and is just as impossible. When I moved here I couldn't even apply for a job in the provincial campgrounds until I had a BC drivers' license - I had to prove BC residency, not just Canadian citizenship...
If you are visiting BC, there is an extensive network of free or really cheap campsites that mostly have a 14 day stay limit. The ones closer to the larger urban areas are usually under $15.00 per night with a senior discount of 50%. No need to stay in pricey provincial parks or national parks unless you choose to do so. There are also a bunch of free/cheap campsites available through BC Hydro and of course there's always crown land (equivalent to NF/BLM land) although crown land can be hard to get to and way, far out there.
It should be noted that although the currency exchange helps a bit with costs, the price of gas is worse than California, sales tax except in Alberta is in the 13% range and the price of groceries is higher than in the US. I suffer severe price sticker shock for the first couple of gas stations and grocery store stops each spring when I return to Canada after a winter in AZ.
Anyone who is contemplating visiting BC please feel free to contact me, I'd be more than willing to help you plan your trip!
Without being political it is easier for some of our southern neighbors to get work permits than it is for a Canadian. I tried for over a decade!
Volunteering where there is any kind of subsidy (free campsite etc) is considered to be 'deemed to be working' and is just as impossible. When I moved here I couldn't even apply for a job in the provincial campgrounds until I had a BC drivers' license - I had to prove BC residency, not just Canadian citizenship...
If you are visiting BC, there is an extensive network of free or really cheap campsites that mostly have a 14 day stay limit. The ones closer to the larger urban areas are usually under $15.00 per night with a senior discount of 50%. No need to stay in pricey provincial parks or national parks unless you choose to do so. There are also a bunch of free/cheap campsites available through BC Hydro and of course there's always crown land (equivalent to NF/BLM land) although crown land can be hard to get to and way, far out there.
It should be noted that although the currency exchange helps a bit with costs, the price of gas is worse than California, sales tax except in Alberta is in the 13% range and the price of groceries is higher than in the US. I suffer severe price sticker shock for the first couple of gas stations and grocery store stops each spring when I return to Canada after a winter in AZ.
Anyone who is contemplating visiting BC please feel free to contact me, I'd be more than willing to help you plan your trip!
If you are traveling to another country and are in doubt of their rules then use their official websites or contact their USA embassy. Get real data from the official authorities and try to get it in writing and save the names and contact information of the person you got the information from.
Relying on information obtained in forums is not how you should make plans when it comes to matters that involve employment and the related legal regulations. Having a friend or someone in a forum say "it is OK, I did it" does not mean you won't run into trouble if you also do the same or similar thing.
Relying on information obtained in forums is not how you should make plans when it comes to matters that involve employment and the related legal regulations. Having a friend or someone in a forum say "it is OK, I did it" does not mean you won't run into trouble if you also do the same or similar thing.
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I don't know about working legally but there's plenty of cash jobs for people who want to work. Especially in the summer. There's so many seasonal jobs that are hard to fill and the government doesn't care.
