Vancouver
Vancouver, on Canada’s west coast, is frequently named isa sa mga pinakamahusay na lugar sa mundo upang manirahan. If you’re lucky enough to spend some time here, you’ll see why.
Nagsisimula ito sa isang gorgeous physical setting, with the downtown high-rises perched between the water and the snowcapped mountains. Tabing-dagat Ring sa lungsod, at maaari kang maging sa ang slopes ski sa ilalim ng isang oras. Ang temperate climate, similar to Seattle’s or Portland’s, means that you can enjoy the outdoors virtually year-round.
Vancouver is a nanginginig, international city. As Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, Vancouver has a large Asian community with food, festivals, and other cultural activities that all residents can enjoy. There’s an active restaurant scene, and the laid-back locals line the sidewalk cafes whenever the sun shines.
So what’s the downside? All this beauty doesn’t come cheap. Ang major drawback to living in Vancouver is the cost. It’s Canada’s most expensive housing market, and while it may seem reasonable compared to New York or San Francisco, you’ll spend a lot more to live here than you would in Toronto or Montreal.
Even though Vancouver has one of the mildest climates in Canada, ang weather can still be a negative. Summer is gorgeous, tagsibol at taglagas ay banayad, but winter is unquestionably wet. Freezing temperatures and snow are rare, but if you’re headed to Vancouver, baka gusto mong mamuhunan sa ilang mga Gore-Tex.
Vancouver relocation resources:
- WelcomeBC : Everything you need to know about immigrating to British Columbia
- British Columbia Newcomers” Guide
- Newcomer’s Guide to Vancouver
- Vancouver neighborhood profiles
- City of Richmond Newcomer’s Guide : A guide to the suburb of Richmond, an easy commute to downtown Vancouver on the Canada Line
- Realty Link : Homes for sale in Vancouver and surrounding communities
- Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver : Real estate market news
- WorkBC : Overview of the job search process and links to job-hunting resources in Vancouver and elsewhere in British Columbia. Para sa higit pang mga mapagkukunan sa paghahanap ng trabaho, makita Finding a Job.
- Invest British Columbia : Resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Health Insurance BC : How to apply for health insurance in British Columbia
- Vancouver schools: Vancouver School Board, Federation of Independent Schools (B.C.)
- Vancouver colleges & universities: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Capilano University, Douglas College, Emily Carr University of Art + Design,Âthe Art Institute of Vancouver, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Kwantlen University College, Langara College
- Getting around Vancouver: Translink
- Vancouver media: Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Province, Georgia Strait, Vancouver Courier, Westender, Vancouver Magazine
- Lonely Planet Vancouver (City Travel Guide)
– Excerpted (sa bahagi) mula sa libro, Nakatira sa ibang bansa sa Canada. Upang basahin ang nalalaman, Bilhin ang libro.
Vancouver’s Kitsilano pool and beach photo ©Alan Albert
