Moving To Vancouver
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Vancouver is such a beautiful city that it's not unusual for people to come for a visit and discover they just can't leave. If that happens to you, or if you're planning to move to Vancouver for other reasons, these resources should make your move easier.
Vancouver Real Estate
The Vancouver real estate market is active and diverse: From elegant old mansions in Shaughnessy to 550 sq ft lofts in Yaletown.
What distinguishes Vancouver's real estate market from that of other cities is the number of condos available downtown; there are more than 60,000 Vancouverites living downtown, with more moving in every day.
Building in the downtown area is booming and the high rises are, for the most part, the last word in convenience, beauty and the efficient use of space - what Vancouver calls EcoDensity.
If you're not looking for the last word in contemporary, you'll love the West End with its prefectly maintained and beautiful old apartment buildings, some of which look out over English Bay.
If you're looking for a place to buy in Vancouver, it's a good idea to contact a realtor specializing not just in Vancouver but in a particular neighborhood. The realtors listed below are experts in Vancouver neighborhood real estate.
Across the Lions Gate Bridge is the North Shore. The North Shore is made up of North Vancouver and West Vancouver. West Vancouver is, by some estimations, the most expensive place to live in all of Canada.
Vancouver Job Web Sites
If you're looking for employment in Vancouver, the first place you should check is the Vancouver version of CraigsList: vancouver.craigslist.com.
Other available job websites are:
Roomie Match Roommates
Find a roommate - not just any roommate but the best possible one for you. Free Roommate Search/Cheap Roommate Search options - detailed roommate matching profiles with lifestyle and personality factors.
Vamos a Canada, available in both English and Spanish, provides excellent information for people interested in visiting, studying or immigrating to Canada.
Friendly Planet Consulting Ltd.
This excellent company provides settlement and orientation services for new Vancouver residents.
568 Palisade Drive
North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7R 2J1
604-985-4304
Fax: 604-984-8737
Email: info@friendly-planet.ca
Canadian Relocation Services: Vancouver
Canadian Relocation Services will help you find the information and services you need to streamline your move to Vancouver.
Coastal Relocation Services. Coastal Relocation offers a variety of personalized relocation services for people visiting or relocating to the Vancouver area.
Moving To Vancouver Magazine
Moving To Vancouver Magazine and website provide the information, tips and contacts you need to make your move as stress free as possible.
Canadian Immigration Information
If you want to move to Vancouver, and you are a citizen of another country, including the USA, you will want to get more information about living and working in Canada. The Canadian Immigration site has all the information you need. If you are an American, you can stay in Canada for up to 6 months; however, you cannot work without employment authorization.
Vancouver Newcomer's Guide
You can download the Vancouver Newcomer's Guide or call 604-873-7011 to have one mailed to you.
Vancouver Women's Newcomer Club
An active club that welcomes women new to Vancouver
Immigration Lawyer
Greg Bruce
510 West Hastings #1030
Vancouver, BC
V6B1L8
604-685-2270
604-685-2085 (fax)
If you're thinking about settling in Canada, Greg is the person to talk to.
Cruise Ship Jobs
A lot of people interested in cruise ship jobs contact us for more information. The best way to get cruise ship job information is to contact the cruise ship companies themselves.