Hello, I just got a job in Vancouver and was wondering if any knew of anyone who might have a room available for rent or know of anyone else looking to share an apartment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jack
Moving to Vancouver
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Flapless Jack
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Try Kitsalano or there are lots of high rise apartments near downtown on the waterfront. A bit pricey but nice.
The average pilot, despite the somewhat swaggering exterior, is very much capable of such feelings as love, affection, intimacy and caring.
These feelings just don't involve anyone else.
These feelings just don't involve anyone else.
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Challenger
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Hey Flapless J,
I have lived in Vancouver all my life and know of the difficulties finding a good place. I have always had luck using the UBC (University of BC) Rent line.
Here's the link: http://www.amsrentsline.com/
You'll find lots of affordable accomodations (bachelor and roomies) in nice areas of Van, at decent prices - as they are focused on students.
PM if you have any questions or would like some insight to the city.
Good Luck
I have lived in Vancouver all my life and know of the difficulties finding a good place. I have always had luck using the UBC (University of BC) Rent line.
Here's the link: http://www.amsrentsline.com/
You'll find lots of affordable accomodations (bachelor and roomies) in nice areas of Van, at decent prices - as they are focused on students.
PM if you have any questions or would like some insight to the city.
Good Luck
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lucky bastard.....
mainstreet south of 5th is the fun area to be in these days. kits is expensive and yuppi filled, but nice nonetheless. main is a little more edgy with lower cost of living and lots of cool folks and interesting buildings around.
all of vancouver is expensive, though. if you are working out of the international, then marpole is a pretty cool area. It's near the airport around granville and 70th.
if you need anymore detailed info PM me., I have lived in vancouver all my life. might be able to set you up in a friend's house or something.
cheers
wp
mainstreet south of 5th is the fun area to be in these days. kits is expensive and yuppi filled, but nice nonetheless. main is a little more edgy with lower cost of living and lots of cool folks and interesting buildings around.
all of vancouver is expensive, though. if you are working out of the international, then marpole is a pretty cool area. It's near the airport around granville and 70th.
if you need anymore detailed info PM me., I have lived in vancouver all my life. might be able to set you up in a friend's house or something.
cheers
wp
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place to live
bc hmm
all it takes is one little fender bender at rush hour on the bridge from van to the airport and presto!! your job will be toast due you being 3hrs late /think about richmond
all it takes is one little fender bender at rush hour on the bridge from van to the airport and presto!! your job will be toast due you being 3hrs late /think about richmond
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Flapless Jack
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THanks alot for the information
I must say I'm a little worried about the cost of living there....however I'm excited none the less. Any info on the ins and outs of vancouver would be greatly appreciated. Anyone have a room for rent?
Thx
Jack
Thx
Jack
) that we pay $1175 per month for. A little pricy, but it's a nice building and a 5 minute drive to work.1. Groceries
Shopping for groceries is pretty cheap in Vancouver if you know which stores to go to. My favourites are Safeway and Save-On-Foods. They are both better priced and have better quality produce than The Real Canadian Superstore. For the higher end stuff, Granville Island (don't bother driving there, take the bus as parking is hell) is a good place to look for fish.
2. Eating
If you like Sushi, one place to get sushi for a good price and superb quality: Samurai Sushi. Downtown on Davie Street, and also at 43rd and Cambie (across from Oakridge Mall). They are well known for having huge portions for attractive prices. It also has fresher sushi than some more expensive places. The downtown location is open until midnight, while the Cambie location is only open until 9:00pm, but is slightly cheaper and much easier to park at. Be sure to try their toro (fatty tuna), and salmon sushi/sashimi. Stay away from their tuna sushi/sashimi because it tends to be too frozen.
If you like Chinese or Vietnamese, one area to go to: Kingsway between Fraser and Knight street. Lots of small Chinese/Vietnamese restaurants where a good lunch will cost you less than $6. Be sure to visit Baille, a vietnamese sandwich shop located at Kingsway and Fraser. You can get a good size sub for around $3 bucks. It also wins regular awards for sandwiches.
Coffee shops? Vancouver has the highest density of Starbucks than any other city in North America, save Seattle. I recommend however, you visit the smaller coffee shops, like Caffè Artigiano, or some smaller independents like Delany's on Denman, Melriches on Davie Street, or anywhere in Yaletown. Caffè Artigiano is quite well known locally for their high quality coffees.
Ice Cream? One place: La Casa Gelato. It's a little off the beaten path, but tthey have over 200 flavours! Where? 1033 Venables. Follow the Viaduct east out of downtown, and keep going straight. You will pass some old style homes on your left, and a park on your right. The place is located near the train tracks.
Fries? One place: Fritz Frie House, on Davie near Granville in downtown. Why? They boast what is the best poutine in town. The curds are imported from Quebec. The garlic lover's mayo is fantastic too. Cleverly located next to the local Fitness World. $5 for a medium. Open until the wee hours in the morning, frequented by night clubbers. Regularly wins local awards for fries.
Burgers? One place: Wally's Burgers. Kingsway near Earles St. Wally's Burgers is one of the last of the true drive-in fast food restaurants in Vancouver, and it is a favourite of old-timer burger lovers in Vancouver.
Another place that is a favourite for locals: Kam's Singaporean Cuisine on Davie Street just west of Burrard. Be warned; there is often a lineup! Cut out a 2 for 1 coupon in every weekly edition of the West Ender or the Georgia Straight.
Hon's on Robson is a favourite for quick, cheap, Chinese eats. There tends to be long line ups, and the food is a little on the greasy side, but you definitely get your money's worth. Also located in Chinatown (near Keefer and Main), and Richmond.
If you are on a budget, pickup a copy of the Georgia Straight, a free local newspaper, and cut out some coupons from the food section.
3. Safety
Gastown clubs are known for violence, including a few shootings. If you must go to the Gastown area at night, it is recommended you stay on Water St. and not wander around in the vicinity.
Granville Mall has a problem with drug dealers, so stay away. If you are even approached by a drug dealer to buy drugs, pretending not to notice drug dealer's solicitations is the accepted way to turn them down. Should you have repeated, aggressive or persistent solicitations, dial 9-1-1.
Whatever you do, stay away from Hastings and Main. The area is crawling with drug addicts and the homeless. Note: Parked cars with American or out of province license plates are especially likely to be targeted for theft in the Downtown East Side. Also, make sure you have a anti-theft device for your car if you go to Surrey; its the car-theft captial of North America.
4. Travelling
Some areas of Vancouver are almost impossible to park if you drive. Travelling by public transit (Translink) makes more sense. Translink zones its fares; there are 3 zones in Vancouver. Traveling within one zone costs $2.25, and that ticket is valid for 90 minutes. To travel from one zone to another, add a extra dollar to the fare. To travel 3 zones, add $2.25 to the fare. To purchase on a bus, drop your money into the farebox. The farebox counts the money and depending on the time and amount of money, the driver will press a button a control panel printing out a transfer for one, two, or three zones. Note: Discount fares are in effect weekdays after 6:30 PM and all day Saturday, Sunday. and holidays. One can travel anywhere in the TransLink system on a one zone priced fare.
To pay the fares: At SkyTrain stations and Seabus terminals, use the electronic ticket dispensers in the lobby. TransLink buses accept Canadian coins only. Most electronic ticket machines on the SkyTrain and SeaBus systems also accept Visa/MasterCard/Amex credit cards and Interac debit cards. Prepaid fares include FareSavers, FareCards, and DayPasses, which are available at FareDealers throughout Greater Vancouver, including 7-11, Safeway, London Drugs, and Shoppers Drug Mart. If you use public transit everyday in Vancouver, pickup a FareCard; they are extremely economical for daily travel via transit.
The Skytrain also is a good way to get to Downtown as well; its fast, and it is frequent, and expansion is also comming, as they are now extending the line to Richmond and the Vancouver Airport. There are also no freeways in Vancouver, except for Highway 1, which passes through the eastern edge of the city. All other limited-access routes entering the city (Highway 99, Knight Street, Grant MacConachie Way, the Lions' Gate Bridge, etc.) promptly cease being freeways once they enter Vancouver's city limits.
If you end up living in Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Mission, there is also the option of commuter rail: The West Coast Express. From Waterfront Station to say, Mission, that costs around $10 bucks one way. A 28 day pass costs around $260 bucks.
5. Clothing
Having a Gore-tex jacket is a MUST in Vancouver during the late fall, winter, and early spring season, and the best place to buy them is at Mountain Equipment Co-op or one of the other outdoorsy stores clustered together on the east-west main drag called Broadway (equivalent to 9th Avenue, running between 8th and 10th) between Cambie St. and Main St., in the Kitsilano area. My favourite place for Gore-tex jackets is Taiga Works: 301 West Broadway. Depending on the style, they range from $180 bucks to $280. Most will accept a fleece liner that will double as a fleece jacket. In total, you can spend around $300 bucks for a complete Gore-tex jacket and fleece liner, but they are well worth it. When it rains, you don't have to worry about getting wet, as these jackets are water-proof. During the winter, a fleece jacket is all you need to stay warm during the coldest periods.
Shopping for groceries is pretty cheap in Vancouver if you know which stores to go to. My favourites are Safeway and Save-On-Foods. They are both better priced and have better quality produce than The Real Canadian Superstore. For the higher end stuff, Granville Island (don't bother driving there, take the bus as parking is hell) is a good place to look for fish.
2. Eating
If you like Sushi, one place to get sushi for a good price and superb quality: Samurai Sushi. Downtown on Davie Street, and also at 43rd and Cambie (across from Oakridge Mall). They are well known for having huge portions for attractive prices. It also has fresher sushi than some more expensive places. The downtown location is open until midnight, while the Cambie location is only open until 9:00pm, but is slightly cheaper and much easier to park at. Be sure to try their toro (fatty tuna), and salmon sushi/sashimi. Stay away from their tuna sushi/sashimi because it tends to be too frozen.
If you like Chinese or Vietnamese, one area to go to: Kingsway between Fraser and Knight street. Lots of small Chinese/Vietnamese restaurants where a good lunch will cost you less than $6. Be sure to visit Baille, a vietnamese sandwich shop located at Kingsway and Fraser. You can get a good size sub for around $3 bucks. It also wins regular awards for sandwiches.
Coffee shops? Vancouver has the highest density of Starbucks than any other city in North America, save Seattle. I recommend however, you visit the smaller coffee shops, like Caffè Artigiano, or some smaller independents like Delany's on Denman, Melriches on Davie Street, or anywhere in Yaletown. Caffè Artigiano is quite well known locally for their high quality coffees.
Ice Cream? One place: La Casa Gelato. It's a little off the beaten path, but tthey have over 200 flavours! Where? 1033 Venables. Follow the Viaduct east out of downtown, and keep going straight. You will pass some old style homes on your left, and a park on your right. The place is located near the train tracks.
Fries? One place: Fritz Frie House, on Davie near Granville in downtown. Why? They boast what is the best poutine in town. The curds are imported from Quebec. The garlic lover's mayo is fantastic too. Cleverly located next to the local Fitness World. $5 for a medium. Open until the wee hours in the morning, frequented by night clubbers. Regularly wins local awards for fries.
Burgers? One place: Wally's Burgers. Kingsway near Earles St. Wally's Burgers is one of the last of the true drive-in fast food restaurants in Vancouver, and it is a favourite of old-timer burger lovers in Vancouver.
Another place that is a favourite for locals: Kam's Singaporean Cuisine on Davie Street just west of Burrard. Be warned; there is often a lineup! Cut out a 2 for 1 coupon in every weekly edition of the West Ender or the Georgia Straight.
Hon's on Robson is a favourite for quick, cheap, Chinese eats. There tends to be long line ups, and the food is a little on the greasy side, but you definitely get your money's worth. Also located in Chinatown (near Keefer and Main), and Richmond.
If you are on a budget, pickup a copy of the Georgia Straight, a free local newspaper, and cut out some coupons from the food section.
3. Safety
Gastown clubs are known for violence, including a few shootings. If you must go to the Gastown area at night, it is recommended you stay on Water St. and not wander around in the vicinity.
Granville Mall has a problem with drug dealers, so stay away. If you are even approached by a drug dealer to buy drugs, pretending not to notice drug dealer's solicitations is the accepted way to turn them down. Should you have repeated, aggressive or persistent solicitations, dial 9-1-1.
Whatever you do, stay away from Hastings and Main. The area is crawling with drug addicts and the homeless. Note: Parked cars with American or out of province license plates are especially likely to be targeted for theft in the Downtown East Side. Also, make sure you have a anti-theft device for your car if you go to Surrey; its the car-theft captial of North America.
4. Travelling
Some areas of Vancouver are almost impossible to park if you drive. Travelling by public transit (Translink) makes more sense. Translink zones its fares; there are 3 zones in Vancouver. Traveling within one zone costs $2.25, and that ticket is valid for 90 minutes. To travel from one zone to another, add a extra dollar to the fare. To travel 3 zones, add $2.25 to the fare. To purchase on a bus, drop your money into the farebox. The farebox counts the money and depending on the time and amount of money, the driver will press a button a control panel printing out a transfer for one, two, or three zones. Note: Discount fares are in effect weekdays after 6:30 PM and all day Saturday, Sunday. and holidays. One can travel anywhere in the TransLink system on a one zone priced fare.
To pay the fares: At SkyTrain stations and Seabus terminals, use the electronic ticket dispensers in the lobby. TransLink buses accept Canadian coins only. Most electronic ticket machines on the SkyTrain and SeaBus systems also accept Visa/MasterCard/Amex credit cards and Interac debit cards. Prepaid fares include FareSavers, FareCards, and DayPasses, which are available at FareDealers throughout Greater Vancouver, including 7-11, Safeway, London Drugs, and Shoppers Drug Mart. If you use public transit everyday in Vancouver, pickup a FareCard; they are extremely economical for daily travel via transit.
The Skytrain also is a good way to get to Downtown as well; its fast, and it is frequent, and expansion is also comming, as they are now extending the line to Richmond and the Vancouver Airport. There are also no freeways in Vancouver, except for Highway 1, which passes through the eastern edge of the city. All other limited-access routes entering the city (Highway 99, Knight Street, Grant MacConachie Way, the Lions' Gate Bridge, etc.) promptly cease being freeways once they enter Vancouver's city limits.
If you end up living in Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Mission, there is also the option of commuter rail: The West Coast Express. From Waterfront Station to say, Mission, that costs around $10 bucks one way. A 28 day pass costs around $260 bucks.
5. Clothing
Having a Gore-tex jacket is a MUST in Vancouver during the late fall, winter, and early spring season, and the best place to buy them is at Mountain Equipment Co-op or one of the other outdoorsy stores clustered together on the east-west main drag called Broadway (equivalent to 9th Avenue, running between 8th and 10th) between Cambie St. and Main St., in the Kitsilano area. My favourite place for Gore-tex jackets is Taiga Works: 301 West Broadway. Depending on the style, they range from $180 bucks to $280. Most will accept a fleece liner that will double as a fleece jacket. In total, you can spend around $300 bucks for a complete Gore-tex jacket and fleece liner, but they are well worth it. When it rains, you don't have to worry about getting wet, as these jackets are water-proof. During the winter, a fleece jacket is all you need to stay warm during the coldest periods.
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I grew up in Van. Drove a 10 tonne delivery truck for lumber 
I can get anywhere in 1/2 hour 
As for airport living, Richmond is really ideal. Then again, I grew up there. So this will be more Richmond specific as it is so very convient.
1. DO NOT DRIVE DOWN NUMBER 3 ROAD EVER. If you are good there is a back way into anywhere you want to go and you can avoid that place like. Avoid it like the pleg that it is.
2. All you can eat sushi... some good some bad some really bad Find a place you like for the $9.99 lunch special before about 4:00 usally and bring tupperware.
3. I agree about the groceries, real canadian super store blows
4. I was talking to mom on the phone today... 21 strait days with rain... only tourists use umbrellas
5. Steveston is a really nice area of richmond at the South West corner, check out the Buck N Ear. Foggy Dew can be fun to
6. Liqour stores close at 11, so be sure to stock up before then
7. Booze is more expensive but smokes are cheaper, though you can't smoke anywhere in BC but in your bedroom under the cover with the lights out as Denise Leary would say.
I have lots more to add, but got an early day tomororw so I am off to sleep
I can get anywhere in 1/2 hour As for airport living, Richmond is really ideal. Then again, I grew up there. So this will be more Richmond specific as it is so very convient.
1. DO NOT DRIVE DOWN NUMBER 3 ROAD EVER. If you are good there is a back way into anywhere you want to go and you can avoid that place like. Avoid it like the pleg that it is.
2. All you can eat sushi... some good some bad some really bad
Find a place you like for the $9.99 lunch special before about 4:00 usally and bring tupperware. 3. I agree about the groceries, real canadian super store blows
4. I was talking to mom on the phone today... 21 strait days with rain... only tourists use umbrellas
5. Steveston is a really nice area of richmond at the South West corner, check out the Buck N Ear. Foggy Dew can be fun to
6. Liqour stores close at 11, so be sure to stock up before then
7. Booze is more expensive but smokes are cheaper, though you can't smoke anywhere in BC but in your bedroom under the cover with the lights out as Denise Leary would say.
I have lots more to add, but got an early day tomororw so I am off to sleep
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Fun things to do:
Grouse grind if fun, if not way to busy, there are way better hikes just a 30min drive up the sea to sky.
The planatarium I always enjoy being the geek that I am
Walking around Steveston and down the Goverment warf in during fishing season to get some fresh fish. There is also a great off leash park if you have a pooch in your life (Say hi to mine if you get down there, he is with mom and dad still
)
Check out Boundry Bay if you wanna do some rental flying, all sorts to choose from.
Lots of golf, I like Universty, it is public if not pricey.
There is a couple of good 24 hour gyms in east richmond if you end up there, fitness unlimited and sports centeral
Gotta checkout the Commadore Ballroom for live music. The Roxie is fun too
The local ski hills kinda suck but are good for an evening after work or something
Grouse grind if fun, if not way to busy, there are way better hikes just a 30min drive up the sea to sky.
The planatarium I always enjoy being the geek that I am
Walking around Steveston and down the Goverment warf in during fishing season to get some fresh fish. There is also a great off leash park if you have a pooch in your life (Say hi to mine if you get down there, he is with mom and dad still
)Check out Boundry Bay if you wanna do some rental flying, all sorts to choose from.
Lots of golf, I like Universty, it is public if not pricey.
There is a couple of good 24 hour gyms in east richmond if you end up there, fitness unlimited and sports centeral
Gotta checkout the Commadore Ballroom for live music. The Roxie is fun too
The local ski hills kinda suck but are good for an evening after work or something
Sorry, I have to jump in on the coffee shops. After the Gialto, wander up to Commercial Drive area where you will find the cheapest and best quality produce. Then you can stop for an Cafe Americano at Abruzzo on Commercial. It's the coolest authentic Italian coffee shop going with really neat character. In my opinion Commercial Drive is one of the neatest spots for life in Vancouver.
For Sushi, Tan Po Po on Davie & Nelson, good prices and great views of English Bay.
I lived in Kits, its fantastic for Transit. If you're within a block or two of Granville or Burrard, the 98 B line bus goes by every few minutes and zips you to the airport in about 20 minutes in the worst of traffic. They even have luggage racks on some of the buses. I put 4000 Km on my truck in a year and a half living there and it was only for road trips to Vancouver Island for camping. Kits has so many restaurants and so much to do, you'll never have reason to leave on a day off. The beach is within five minutes of anything there for running, biking or just hanging out.
Now, back to life for me in this place I call Alberia.
Edit because I forgot to add: I've lived in half a dozen different areas around the GVRD and grew up there, PM me if you have a question about an area... I'd be happy to help too.
For Sushi, Tan Po Po on Davie & Nelson, good prices and great views of English Bay.
I lived in Kits, its fantastic for Transit. If you're within a block or two of Granville or Burrard, the 98 B line bus goes by every few minutes and zips you to the airport in about 20 minutes in the worst of traffic. They even have luggage racks on some of the buses. I put 4000 Km on my truck in a year and a half living there and it was only for road trips to Vancouver Island for camping. Kits has so many restaurants and so much to do, you'll never have reason to leave on a day off. The beach is within five minutes of anything there for running, biking or just hanging out.
Now, back to life for me in this place I call Alberia.
Edit because I forgot to add: I've lived in half a dozen different areas around the GVRD and grew up there, PM me if you have a question about an area... I'd be happy to help too.
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Flapless Jack
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Wow folks.....thanks alot for all of your input. You'll have me cruisen around Vancouver like a local in no time. After quite a bit of research I've decided to focus on the kits area ( I have yet to hear anything bad about it ). I guess I'll have to get off my wallet thou. By chance would anyone know of anyone looking for a roomate? If so feel free to PM me.
Thanks again
Jack
Thanks again
Jack
I recommend the area of False Creek or the area south of Kingsway towards 41st Avenue between Fraser and Victoria Drive. It is a good area to live around and to raise a family; I grew up in that area. Lots of family people live there, and there is a strong sense of community in that area. It's close to the local London Drugs on Victoria Drive and 41st, and it is a short drive from the airport; take Knight Street south and turn west on Marine Drive, and head onto the Arthur Laing Bridge. From there, follow the signs to the airport.
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