When my husband and I told his grandmother we were planning on emigrating to Canada from our home in a noisy, polluted city in England, all she had to say was, "You can't live on scenery you know." This comment felt like a bucket of cold water on our dreams and plans.

We've lived in beautiful BC for 26 years now, raised a family and run our own business. We're so happy and grateful to live a place surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery.

Don't listen to negative Nellies or be one.