Vancouver

British Columbia

Known to many as the most beautiful place on Earth, Vancouver is surrounded by lush forest, mountains and ocean. It is a mecca for food lovers, has a thriving arts and music scene, night clubs, home to the Vancouver Canucks, and boasts more outdoor activities that one can do in one day.
Stanley Park, a 405-hectare public park, roughly 20% larger than New York’s Central Park, is situated in the northwestern half of Vancouver's Downtown Peninsula, surrounded by waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay. If you go further into Stanley Park, you will find the Vancouver Aquarium, a major tourist attraction and a centre for marine research, ocean literacy education, climate activism, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation.

Art and culture enthusiasts will discover The Vancouver Art Gallery which is famous for its works by regional artists and international exhibitions as well as the Museum of Anthropology which houses preeminent First Nations collections.

For those looking to seek higher education. The University of British Columbia, consistently voted one of the top universities in the world, is 30 mins west of the downtown core by car.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is the largest port in Canada, and the fourth in North America. Industries that make up the city’s economy include forestry, mining, software development, mega cap tech, biotech, animation studios, film, professional services, finance, and video game development.

The most populated city in all of Western Canada, Metro Vancouver is home to some 2.6 million residents.

The city is also known for its connection to the film industry. Some of the many shows that have been made in Vancouver include Deadpool, Highlander: The Series, Lucifer, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, and The X-Files.

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What You Can See and Do in Vancouver

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No matter how long you live in Vancouver, you will likely never run out of things to do. This is a picturesque city with beautiful parks including Stanley Park, which is right along the water and is the largest urban park in all of North America. Spend some time on one of the city's nine beaches such as the popular Kitsilano Beach, explore Gastown, or walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

You can also head to the Vancouver Aquarium, check out the Brockton Point Totem Poles, and visit the Museum of Anthropology, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

For nature and outdoor enthusiasts, there's more than 20 kilometres of seawall that circumnavigates the city offering a paved footpath and bike lake. This is popular for locals and tourists alike, with multiple bike rental shops throughout the city. Grouse, Seymour and Cypress Mountains frame the city offering hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.

Vancouver Neighbourhoods

Known as one of the more affluent cities in Canada, Vancouver is a large city with a lot of options when it comes to housing. Vancouver offers buyers a plethora of options including high rise condos, mid-rise apartments, townhomes, duplexes, single family homes and more. While we couldn’t cover all the vibrant neighbourhoods of Vancouver in this article, you will see some of the more well known communities below.

While these are some of the best options in the city, this is just the start of all of the communities you will find. Take some time to talk with a Vancouver realtor about other neighbourhoods and options, so you can find the perfect new home. There is something for everyone.

Getting Around in Vancouver

Public transportation options are easy to find in Vancouver. The rapid transit system has trains that run belowground and aboveground. Translink has a network of bus services, as well as community shuttles. RapidBus provides faster service for commuters, as they have fewer stops. HandyDART is a shared ride service for those who have physical or cognitive disabilities and who need help using public transportation. This is a door-to-door service.

The SeaBus takes people across Burrard Inlet, making it possible to travel between Waterfront Station and Lonsdale Quay. Vancouver is served by the Vancouver International Airport, which is located on Sea Island. This is the second busiest airport in the country. Many residents have their own vehicles, which they use to get around the city.