Thanks for the details reply. I've done more homework . I still think that it may be too big for us (200k would be better ), and even after the UK the taxes are crazy! I may be eligible for a 5 yr. 'holiday' on the provincial taxes, which may help . Overall it looks interesting.

I have emailed a couple of estate agents without luck. I'm not sure what to do for that extra day that I've booked to get a good feel for living there. I just don't have the clothes (that aren't in storage) for wandering around in -19 .

Thanks again

Dr. PITUK