Relocating to a new region can be an exciting yet daunting experience. Western Canada, with its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and diverse communities, offers a wide range of options for those looking to move. Whether you're relocating for work, lifestyle, or family reasons, choosing the right neighborhood in British Columbia (BC) or Alberta is [...]
On Canada's westernmost coast, Vancouver is something like North America's final frontier. Somewhat at the fringe, both geographically and politically, its position on the Pacific Rim opens Vancouver to cultural and commercial exchange with other cosmopolitan cities like San Francisco, Tokyo and Beijing. And an exceptional quality of living has attracted investors and immigrants [...]
If you're young and heading to Vancouver, British Columbia, you will be happy to know that the city and the surrounding area have a great variety of respectable colleges and universities. Part of what makes living in a big city interesting is its diverse and dynamic population, and having a large student population definitely [...]
Why are there so many health food stores and eco-boutiques in Vancouver?Well, if you know anything about North American geopolitics, then you probably know that the West Coast is sometimes referred to as the Left Coast. That's because the Pacific Coast is teeming with vegetarians, yogis, chiropractors, transvestites and tree huggers. OK, maybe that's a [...]
Whether you’re new to the city, or you’ve spent your whole life here, these are ten things about Vancouver that you’re sure to find interesting. 1. Based on quality of living, Vancouver has been called the third most livable city in the world, after Melbourne and Vienna. The index considers 30 factors related to [...]
A well-stocked Canadian fridge will always include the following things: back bacon, maple syrup, and most important of all, beer. That’s because beer has been synonymous with Canadian heritage since early Europeans settled here in the mid-17th century. And any festive holiday party, adult birthday party or sloppy company party will prove that Canada’s [...]
Vancouver’s position on the Burrard Peninsula — bordered by the Fraser River to the south, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the West — gives the city a uniquely scenic but also well confined geographical setting. And on this urban peninsula, you will find 23 different neighbourhoods of Vancouver, at [...]
After the Winter Olympic Games were held in Vancouver in 2010, Vancouver set a new goal for itself for 2011-2020: Becoming the greenest city in the world ever! Located between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is surrounded by nature. However, due to urbanization, climate change and population growth, the city had [...]
One of the most emblematic things to visit in British Columbia is the Vancouver Aquarium. If you have kids and settle in Vancouver or simply pass by the city to visit, this is a must see! It is the biggest in Canada, and was the first aquarium ever opened in Canada. At first, it [...]
No matter where you are relocating to in Canada, you may decide that boarding school is right for your children. If this option is for you, British Columbia offers some of the most beautiful campuses in the country; your children will be able to experience the west coast, and all that its education has [...]
