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