Yes, if you are an American citizen, you may live in Canada. If your stay exceeds 180 days, you will most likely need a visa. You will also need a visa or work permit if you intend to work in Canada. How hard is it for an American to move to Canada? Generally speaking, moving …
It’s generally considered cheaper for you to live in Alberta than British Columbia. But this significantly depends on the part of the province you choose to live in. For example, if you decide to live in Vancouver, you’ll be paying more than it’ll cost you to live in Calgary, Alberta’s most expensive city. Are groceries …
People of Vancouver and Calgary Vancouver is the larger city, with around 2.4 million people living in the metro area. Calgary’s metro population is 1.4 million. Is Calgary better than Vancouver? Results. While Vancouver has the edge with more attractions in the city centre. Calgary gets the nod if you are happy to spend time …
In 1994, in a bid to boost its membership, the Vancouver Club absorbed the University Club – but only the male members. What do you wear to the Vancouver club? Even though people do dress casually in Vancouver, people do dress up in nightclubs… and several downtown Vancouver nightclubs (especially on Granville Street) do enforce …
Bars and stores sell beer and wine until 2am, but there is no “happy hour” or “buy one get one free” policy for bars. Sunday is a holiday for liquor stores, so they close at 9pm. How late can I buy alcohol in Washington? How Late Can You Sell Alcohol In Washington? On all seven …
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Smoking and vaping is not permitted in any fully or substantially enclosed public place or work place, or in the buffer zone around doors, open windows and air intakes to these locations. This includes both permanent structures and temporary ones such as marquee tents. Can I smoke on my balcony in Vancouver? Notwithstanding this smoking …
West Vancouver is by far the most expensive region. You’ll need around $434,000 in household income to buy the average property there. How much you need to earn, based on region. Region Vancouver East Average price (all property types) $1,247,900 Household income needed $211,000 Monthly mortgage payment $4,570 What salary do you need to buy …
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The cool season lasts for 3.7 months, from November 13 to March 5, with an average daily high temperature below 48°F. The coldest month of the year in Vancouver is December, with an average low of 36°F and high of 43°F. How long do winters last in Vancouver? Winter, from December to February, is quite …
One-Third Of Vancouver’s Real Estate Market Is Owned By Chinese Buyers. Chinese homebuyers accounted for nearly one-third of Vancouver’s real estate market during 2015, spending approximately $9.6 billion of the $29 billion of total real estate sales, according to a new study by the National Bank of Canada. Are Chinese still buying Vancouver real estate? …
City of Glass – taken from the title of a Douglas Coupland book, this name reflects the dominant steel-and-glass architectural aesthetic of the city’s downtown. Why is Vancouver city of glass? City of Glass is bright and colorful’reminiscent of a sunny day in the city. Its cover is even colored in the omnipresent green and …
Canadians have long known Vancouver housing to be incredibly unaffordable, but a new ranking has named it the third least affordable city in the world. The west coast hub ranks just behind Hong Kong and Sydney, according to the 2022 Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey. What is the most unaffordable city in Canada? MississaugaAccording to …
An annual ranking of the best cities in the world for university students has placed Vancouver in its top 20. The 2019 QS Best Student Cities list has Vancouver at number 16, up one spot from where it ranked in 2018, but down from its 2016 and 2017 ranks – number 13 and number 10, …
Start With Housing (Housing is considered affordable when it costs 30% or less of a person’s income). The Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness (RSCH) is mandated with maintaining and implementing a regional homelessness plan to end homelessness in Metro Vancouver. How can we fix homelessness in Vancouver? Three elements of the “solution to …
Victoria is also sunnier than Vancouver, with an average 2,203 hours of sunshine annually versus 1,825 hours for Vancouver. Victoria averages 315 days per year with at least some measurable sunshine, leaving an average 50 days per year with no sun. Is Victoria warmer than Vancouver? Victoria is the warmest part of Canada. Victoria is …
While Vancouver didn’t quite reach the top 100 worst cities in the world for crime, it did make the list at #295 with a crime index of 37.16 and a safety index of 62.84. Is Vancouver a safe city? Vancouver, all in all, is a very safe place to visit or live but keeping a …