Accommodation In Toronto.

[Msinghdba]

Hi All,

i am moving to Toronto early in June 2015. i want to book/arrange accommodation before i arrive in Toronto. Looking your help/suggestion on below:

1. Pl suggest 1 BHK House/Flat/Apartment with good accessibility to bank, bus, hospital, grocery shops.
2. how i can rent/book accommodation before my travel?

we are family of three( Me, wife and 2 year old son).

Thank you!
-MS

 

[fresher_2013]

I am in the same situation...

Planning for may last week...any help on accommodation would be great.

 

[emamabd]

Hi All,

i am moving to Toronto early in June 2015. i want to book/arrange accommodation before i arrive in Toronto. Looking your help/suggestion on below:

1. Pl suggest 1 BHK House/Flat/Apartment with good accessibility to bank, bus, hospital, grocery shops.
2. how i can rent/book accommodation before my travel?

we are family of three( Me, wife and 2 year old son).

Thank you!
-MS

if you are looking for short term accomodation - you could arrange that online, i.e. hotel, guesthouse,...etc

however long term accomodation, is a bit more complex, you would need to sign an agreement, if you don't have a job - most landlords will ask you for a cosigner...they would have to see you in person as well and get a feeling of who they are dealing with...etc.

not discouraging you, just reflecting the facts

 

[Msinghdba]

Thank Team!

Any recommended online portal to search accommodation will really help.

Thanks,
-MS

 

[emamabd]

Thank Team!

Any recommended online portal to search accommodation will really help.

Thanks,
-MS

kijiji is very common here, airbnb is becoming common too (however beware of scammers, although most ads are genuine - unfortunately there are some scammers out there too - use your common sense), safehomestay is a guesthouse, studio 6 is sort of a motel.

I haven't tried any of these though, had a friend here who helped me out with accommodation when i first arrived.


http://www.kijiji.ca/h-gta-greater-toronto-area/1700272

https://www.airbnb.ca/s/Toronto--Canada

http://www.safehomestay.com/

http://www.staystudio6.com/

 

[emamabd]

check out this thread too, the same topic is being discussed there:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/does-anyone-used-airbnb-temporary-accommodation-service-in-canada-t130604.0.html

 

[Msinghdba]

Thank you Emamabd for your quick response!!

Got few more questions - Pl help when you get chance!


1. What is the best method to bring funds from India to Toronto?
2. Can i open a bank account in Toronto from India well in advance? if yes- how?
3. Which bank should i opt?
4. initially which insurance should i opt for my family.

Regards,
-Manjinder

 

[emamabd]

1. It depends on your preference, you could bring it in cash, travellers cheques or draft cheque (note that it takes some time to cash it, could be a few weeks and there's a fee of course), or you could have a mixture of both cash + draft.

2. I'm not from india, but yes...you can open an account from india through scotia bank, "http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,4362,00.html"

3. Well if you will be opening an account from india, then i think the only option you have is scotia bank. if you chose to open an account upon landing, then it would be better to choose one which is on close proximity to where you're staying, with nearby atm's..etc. Generally all major
banks offer similiar packages to newcomers, but the differences you would observe are mostly in customer service, monthly charges ..etc.

4. I'm not a fan of insurance honestly...i took the risk for the first 3 months until i got covered by ohip, but if you want to - the only one i know is "sunlife" http://www.sunlife.ca/ , they offer health insurance, you can have a look at their website and see if they suit you.

 

[Msinghdba]

Thanks much for your all help!!

 

[hmisabpk]

Hi

I'm host at Airbnb and other websites like roomora, booking.com, wmdu etc..

check my listing if interested in any one let me know



Thank you for inquiry

I have following apartment available

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1045166602

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1045163614

you may check my other listing as well or contact me through e-mail or phone #


looking forward to hear from you


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[fresher_2013]

Hi,

Just one question:

we are a vegetarian family and therefore need an furnished accommodation with cooking facility.

How do i check if cooking is permitted or not? Some service apartments have kitchenette that has microwave and coffee maker. Can i presume that a gas or electric stove will be there for sure.

Also, we are 2 Adults and 2 kids (5 & 8 ages). Do i search for accommodation for 4 guests or 2 guests.

Thanks for your help.

 

[steaky]

Hi,

Just one question:

we are a vegetarian family and therefore need an furnished accommodation with cooking facility.

How do i check if cooking is permitted or not? Some service apartments have kitchenette that has microwave and coffee maker. Can i presume that a gas or electric stove will be there for sure.

Also, we are 2 Adults and 2 kids (5 & 8 ages). Do i search for accommodation for 4 guests or 2 guests.

Thanks for your help.

If there is an option, select 4 guest. Every properties are different. You might have to call them to make sure you have a gas or electric stove.

 

[fresher_2013]

Thanks Steaky...

 

[sandramartin]

I think, You will contact with any toronto local agent for finding the rent house or apartment. They will really help you.

 

[nakamoemail]

Let me know if you are still looking for an accommodation...I can help...thx