Research the city. Several books and websites can explain the city, the neighborhoods, and even the weather. Hamilton specific books can be found in the library, and in the travel section of book stores. Websites, such as Hamilton's official site and WorldWeb.com, can be found in the resource list below. Read the Hamilton news, online and print. Every city has unique problems and situations you should know about before moving.
Search for places to live. Depending on if you want to buy or rent, researching neighborhoods and prices will help focus your attention. Rental sites like Padmapper, listed in the resources list below, will give you a visual aid to help show you where the listing is on a map. Hamilton's housing market is also followed closely by the government (check resources list).
Budget your money. The last thing you want is to move to a new city, and find you don't have enough money to live on. Go to a financial adviser, and explain your move; see if he recommends packing up and heading to a new city. Saving up extra money is never a bad idea.
Look for work. Canada uses familiar sites, like the job banks Monster and Indeed. There are also Canada specific sites, like the government run Job Bank. Looking up the online sites of Hamilton newspapers will help you broaden your search. Check nearby cities for work. Some people live in Hamilton, but work in one of the surrounding towns and cities.
Find transportation to Hamilton. You can either fly, bus, or take the train. You'll have to find a way to transport your goods. A U-Haul moving van could easily help get you, and your stuff, to Hamilton.
