Vancouver City Guide

Vancouver is one of Canada’s most popular and populous cities, with a metropolitan population of 2.4 million people. Sitting on the Pacific coast, Vancouver’s warm, sunny summers and relatively mild winters help to create a city centred on the outdoors. Vancouverites are quite wellness-minded, and the city itself is one of the cleanest in the world. Taking public transportation, walking, or bike riding are all regular ways of getting around, keeping the city and its residents healthy.

The 2.4 million people that reside in the city are made up of students, artists, entrepreneurs, newcomers, and more. Vancouver is quite ethnically diverse, and many different groups of people have played significant roles in the history of the city. The city is known for a distinct Chinatown neighbourhood and diverse Chinese-speaking community.

Life is never boring in Vancouver. Cinephiles love the city (aka “Hollywood North”, a title Vancouver shares with Toronto), as a number of Hollywood movies and shows are shot in the city. The arts are strong in Vancouver, with film festivals, dance schools, museums, and nightlife options in abundance. For sports fans, the BC Lions (CFL), Vancouver Canucks (NHL), and Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) provide all the action you need.

There are five public universities in Vancouver, with the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University being the largest. A bustling economy also means that jobs are within reach for residents, and the city is home to a range of industries.

This area is very walkable -- most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit is good, with many nearby public transportion options. There is some amount of infrastructure for biking.

Vancouver is one of the most liveable cities in Canada, and though it’s an expensive place to live, renters and home buyers still flock to the city to enjoy what it has to offer. Let’s look at a few of the neighbourhoods across the city, and help you find your next home!