First of all I hope my thread isn't breaking any rules but here for some honest advice.

As many may know the economy is tanking hard in Canada. I find myself in a position where for the first time in my life I'm going to be homeless just after the first of the year. We never think these things will ever happen to us but it definitely can.

I own a solo tent, winter sleeping bag warm clothes and a hike pack. My main concerns are obviously surviving the temps, not being hassled by cops, and wildlife dangers. I am all about leaving no garbage/damage from my temp camping. I realize this is the worst time of the year for this to happen but it is what it is. I don't have anybody at all that would be willing to let me couch surf and wouldn't want to anyway, rather do this on my own. Anyone with any constructive advice on what else is going to be a necessity, where in the BC lower mainland might be safe to toss up a tent just overnight and move on early the next AM? Thanks for taking the time to read.