Thanks for the replies! This really has given us several ideas, and we'd probably be interested in Toronto over Vancouver. Can anyone give a brief description of their experience with the visa process and how difficult it is? It is a dry read about immigration at the embassy website, and just a brief rundown from someone who has done it would be a great (and very welcome) supplement. I think it'd help to point out that I'm retired and may or may not open a business. Again, thanks to you all!