| Located in beautiful British Columbia, | | | | 56,000 students every year. In addition |
| Vancouver is one of Canada's premier | | | | there are fantastic post secondary |
| cities and one of the most beautiful | | | | options such as the University of |
| cities in the world. The rugged mountain | | | | British Columbia, Simon Fraser |
| that frame the north shore are a | | | | University, and the Emily Carr Institute |
| picturesque contrast to the splendor of | | | | of Art & Design as well as a host of |
| the Pacific Ocean and beaches. This is | | | | community and specialty colleges. |
| one of the few places where you can go | | | | 6. Employment - Vancouver is not only a |
| windsurfing in the morning and skiing in | | | | great place to live, but also a great |
| the evening. But, there are more than | | | | place to work. Vancouver is a port city |
| just a few reasons to consider a move to | | | | and as such is a hub of shipping and |
| Vancouver. | | | | industry. There is also a thriving |
| 1. Beautiful Homes - Homes in Vancouver | | | | tourist and accommodation industry that |
| are simply stunning. Whether you are | | | | is one of the strongest in Canada. |
| looking for a home or condo, the design | | | | 7. Climate - Vancouver is famous for its |
| of homes in Vancouver is without equal. | | | | temperate climate. The beautiful weather |
| Many of Vancouver's homes feature | | | | of the Pacific Northwest is a major |
| beautiful views of both the mountains | | | | selling point in and of itself. This |
| and the ocean. Also many of the homes in | | | | area is one of the last temperate |
| the downtown area showcase views of the | | | | rainforest ecosystems left in North |
| famous Stanley Park. | | | | America. |
| 2. People - Vancouver is one of the | | | | 8. Expansion - Over the past years |
| friendliest cities you will find. There | | | | Vancouver has grown exponentially and |
| is a great sense of community and it | | | | with the coming of the Winter Olympics |
| does not take long to to merge into any | | | | in 2010 the city is undergoing numerous |
| of Vancouver's neighborhoods. | | | | upgrades. This is expanding upon an |
| 3. Investment - In the past years the | | | | already impressive array of amenities |
| value of Vancouver real estate has been | | | | and services. |
| soaring and there is no indication that | | | | 9. Shopping - The City of Vancouver is |
| this trend will stop. Vancouver is a | | | | host to some of the best shopping in |
| popular location for real estate | | | | Canada. A great fashion district |
| investment as the rental market is very | | | | centered on Robson Street is also host |
| strong. | | | | to a lively arts culture. There are a |
| 4. Recreation - Vancouver offers a huge | | | | large variety of malls and shops |
| variety of recreational options. There | | | | including the historic and trendy |
| are few places in the world that can | | | | Granville Island Public Market. |
| showcase such a range of activities and | | | | 10. Scenery - Simply put, Vancouver is |
| pastimes. The great weather is one of | | | | one of the most beautiful cities in the |
| the factors that contributes to the | | | | world. The contrast of the ocean and |
| year-round recreation choices. | | | | mountains is a scenic value that is hard |
| 5. Education - The city of Vancouver | | | | to beat. The addition of the lush |
| offers a great system of schools both | | | | forests and parks that surround the city |
| public and private. The public school | | | | only add to a visual package that is |
| system along provides education to over | | | | unrivaled. |