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Moving Guide

Moving always brings mixed emotions – it can be both very exciting and stressful at the same time. To help, here are some useful tips that will help make your move efficient and trouble-free.

  • Schedule your mail to be forwarded to your new address with Canada Post.
  • Get boxes and moving supplies
  • Arrange phone service at your new home
  • Take unwanted items to charity and/or dump
  • Dispose of household chemicals properly (old paint, caustic cleaners, etc.). Take these to the local Toxic Waste Centre
  • Arrange the return of any cable TV equipment
    • Complete necessary change of address forms:
      • Drivers’ license, Health cards, Insurance
      • Employer, Doctor, Dentist
      • Magazine subscriptions and other mailings
      • Memberships, insurance
      • Bank accounts, credit cards, and tax office (Canada Revenue Agency)
    • If necessary, do the following:
      • Make travel arrangements and reservations.
      • Arrange transfer of car insurance & license plates.
      • Notify kids’ schools, transfer records.
      • Register at new school.
      • Get copies of medical and dental records; if you have pets, get copies of veterinary records.
  • Return borrowed items.
  • Arrange connection of utilities at new place.
  • Retrieve loaned items
  • Arrange disconnection of utilities at old place.
  • Arrange for major appliances to be moved, if necessary
  • Dispose of all flammable materials.
  • Determine what you can bring with you if travelling by car, plane, train, or bus.
  • Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries that you’ll need the first day in your new home.
  • Prepare “installed items” that you’re bringing (TV antenna or shelves*).
  • Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days and marks this box “Do Not Move”.
  • Take down curtains and curtain rods.
  • Pack your personal belongings, except your alarm clock, necessary clothes, jewelry and bedding
  • Empty, defrost and clean refrigerator; clean the stove.
  • Moving day!
  • Keep paperwork accessible.
  • Collect all keys; keep them in a safe place.
  • Strip and dismantle beds.
  • Clean premises that you are leaving, inspect with the landlord.
  • Final walk-through: check all closets and cabinets
  • If using a moving company, confirm the new address and delivery time with the driver
  • If using a moving company, walk about with supervisor and sign inventory forms.
  • Know how to reach your new landlord or superintendent.
  • Contact city/municipal offices to find out about garbage pick up, recycling facilities and local regulations and information.
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