After thinking about the possibilities, I think I should stick to an outdoor toy with wheels. I am just in the research stage at this point. Yet, I've found online websites offering RC hobby equipment sales in Canada. I even located a local shop which carries quite a selection at prices similar to online stores. I will probably go to ask the local guys their suggestions.
I want to start out spending only a few hundred bucks. I'll probably go electric rather than with gas/nitro. If you're into RC cars or trucks, drop me a message and let's chat about my future, new hobby.