Hello Mugen,
I live in Europe and did my PPL in the US. I did research on all JAA approved FTOs in North America and on couple of others as well. As result of my research my #1 choice was a flight school in Vancouver. However because of the weather you guys have there it would have taken several months to complete the course so I ended up going to the US. For you living there I don’t see any problem with that.
And the course didn’t cost any more than in the states. The total price was something like 5700USD. Some US flight schools advertise their courses with 38h, which brings the price down a bit. In Canada the minimum is 45h, I believe.
I am still considering doing my IFR rating in Vancouver, for that the weather should be just fine.
Good luck!
Icer
EDIT: But yes, as you can tell. I have never flown there myself, that was just the conclusion of my study
