Top Retirement Destinations Abroad for Canadians
So, you’re planning your retirement. Most of us know someone who relocated to the US, Europe or Mexico. Many places offer warm climate and lower cost of living. What’s not to love? Well, with today’s international politics, immigration and taxation laws are ever changing. Many seniors with property in the US, for example, are struggling to keep up with America’s border tightening. It seems like the US is becoming less inviting to foreigners – even those from the Friendly North.
Growing Challenges for Retirees Abroad
Let’s face it, America has always been a bit of a taxation challenge, when it comes to how long you are allowed to take up lodging before the IRS comes knocking. As Canadians, we were allowed a more welcoming stay and tax relaxation, but things have been rapidly changing. Europe, as well, now has tighter visa and other immigration rules. Many European countries are restricting residency status through residential property purchase, to curb inflation in their property market.
Why Canadians are Choosing BC for Retirement
At Retire BC, we help retirees looking for milder climate and a relaxing pace of life to settle in British Columbia. Its does not offer the warmth of a tropical paradise, but West Coast winters are very favourable. You also still get to enjoy Canadian traditions like Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas. Plus, you do not have to navigate strict immigration and residency policies, figure out private health care and learn a new language.
Plan a Winter Visit to BC
Now may be the time to plan a winter break, if you are in the prairies or Eastern Canada. Come experience a West Coast Winter. You may be surprised to find that long walks along the water, golfing and nature strolls are possible all year round.
BC Offers a Comfortable Stress-free Lifestyle for Seniors
In BC, we rarely need to clear side walks and scrape windshields in winter. Let’s not forget the clean fresh air and natural landscapes of BC. Most BC cities provide lots of green spaces and offer a variety of senior activities. We also have some of the most Age Friendly cities in Canada! It’s no wonder Victoria, BC was voted the World’s Best Small Town in 2025 and Chilliwack voted the Best Place in Canada for Quality of Life!
You can skip the immigration nightmare and all the paperwork and uncertainty that comes from moving abroad and find your perfect paradise right here in BC!
Top Neighbourhoods in BC for Retirees
West End (English Bay), Vancouver
Interested in more “Age Friendly” neighbourhoods across BC? Here’s the full list of cities with “Age Friendly” designation.
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