Move to Vancouver
Canada · Expat Guide for Tech Workers
Rent (1BR)
$2,400
Rent (2BR)
$3,200
Transport
$110/mo
Expat Community
5/5
🌟 Why Vancouver?
- ✓ Stunning natural setting between mountains and ocean
- ✓ Mildest climate in Canada (rarely freezes)
- ✓ Strong Asian community with incredible food scene
- ✓ Growing tech hub (Amazon, Microsoft, EA, Hootsuite)
🏠 Best Neighborhoods
Yaletown
Trendy, waterfront, converted warehouses
$2,600/mo
Kitsilano
Beach, yoga culture, organic markets
$2,200/mo
Mount Pleasant
Craft breweries, hip cafes, local boutiques
$2,100/mo
Burnaby (Metrotown)
Affordable, SkyTrain access, Asian food scene
$1,800/mo
✈ Airport
YVR (Vancouver International)
☔ Weather
Mild and rainy (3-22C). Mildest winters in Canada. Rain Oct-Mar. Stunning summers.
🎓 Schools
Several options available
💻 Coworking
Many (WeWork, The Profile, Launch Academy)
✅ First Week Checklist
- Get a Compass Card for SkyTrain and buses
- Apply for SIN and open a bank account
- Register for MSP (BC Medical Services Plan)
- Explore Stanley Park and Granville Island
- Get rain gear - Vancouver earns its rainy reputation
🏗 Top Industries
Tech
Film/VFX
Mining
Clean Tech
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