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Answer 19 practical questions. SnowMatcher will compare your priorities with 30 long-stay destinations and return your five strongest matches.

Question 1 of 19

Question 1When are you escaping winter? December January February March Multiple months or the whole winter I’m flexible

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Question 2How long are you planning to stay? 2–4 weeks About 1 month About 2 months About 3 months 4 months or longer I’m not sure yet

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Question 3What’s your realistic monthly budget for TWO people, excluding flights? Under $3,000 CAD $3,000–$4,000 CAD $4,000–$5,000 CAD $5,000–$7,000 CAD More than $7,000 CAD I’m travelling solo

Your realistic solo monthly budget, excluding flights

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Question 4Where in Canada would you normally begin your journey? Atlantic Canada Québec Ontario Manitoba or Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Northern Canada My departure point changes

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Question 5How warm does your winter need to be? Give me real heat—25°C or warmer Warm—20°C to 25°C Mild—15°C to 20°C is lovely Anything above a Canadian winter works for me

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Question 6How do you feel about humidity? I strongly prefer dry weather A little humidity is fine It doesn’t matter to me I enjoy tropical warmth and humidity

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Question 7What’s the longest journey from Canada you’re willing to tolerate? Under 6 hours 6–10 hours 10–15 hours More than 15 hours I’ll go anywhere for the right destination

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Question 8How important is an easy flight home? Essential Important Nice to have It doesn’t matter

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Question 9Do you want to live without a car? Absolutely Preferably I don’t care either way I actually like having a car

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Question 10What kind of place feels most like you? Beach or coastal community City Smaller town Countryside or nature I don’t care if everything else fits

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Question 11What pace are you looking for? Very quiet Relaxed, but with things happening Lively Big-city energy

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Question 12How important are restaurants, markets and food culture? They’re among the main reasons I travel Important Nice to have Feed me and I’m happy

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Question 13How comfortable are you where English isn’t widely spoken? Very comfortable Fine with translation apps and a little effort I prefer reasonable English availability English accessibility is essential

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Question 14How important is convenient access to good healthcare? Essential Very important Important Not a major factor

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Question 15What kind of community do you want around you? Mostly locals A mix of locals and international residents An established expat or long-stay community It doesn’t matter

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Question 16How much tourism can you tolerate? Give me the infrastructure—I don’t care Some tourism is fine I’d prefer somewhere less touristy Get me off the beaten path

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Question 17It’s an ordinary Tuesday in February. What would you genuinely enjoy doing? Walking the beach or sitting by the water Visiting cafés, restaurants and local markets Exploring museums, architecture and historic places Hiking, cycling or spending time in nature Playing golf, pickleball or another recreational sport Learning the language and participating in local life Socializing with other Canadians or international residents Enjoying a quiet day at home in pleasant surroundings Wandering a lively neighbourhood with plenty happening

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Question 18Which ONE matters most? Stretching my Canadian dollar The best winter weather Easy everyday living Food and culture Easy access from Canada Lifestyle and scenery Comfort and infrastructure Adventure and discovery

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Question 19How adventurous are you feeling? 1 — Keep me comfortable 2 — A little different is good 3 — Show me something new 4 — Take me somewhere I haven’t considered 5 — Surprise the hell out of me

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