Well shit. These are very valid, very thought out points. Good on you man. When you spell it out like this, it makes sense that we can't have all the things in one ship.
I am extremely jealous of your parents right now. I love, love, love the Island. Every time I go back to visit I am tempted to go AWOL and stay there, haha.
Yup
Well, guess I'll have to read this and comment, being the good Canuck that I am.
Edit: whelp, you've about summed up Canada, haha. Don't forget the beer, super friendly people, nature freaking everywhere, and yeah, I live here, so ya know, bonus!
I grew up in BC. Went to school in Van. Love that city. Great eats there, for sure. I miss home. God it's gorgeous on the west coast. Freaking love the Island.
I love the PNW. Wish I could move back.
But oto important things: @Montoya, what's this about moving to the wilderness of Canada? Are you coming back to our nurturing bosom. To the land of maple and hockey?