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