Vancouver Expat Guide

As a city, Vancouver (like many Canadians) is quiet and polite. Consistently rated as one of the four cities with the highest quality of life in the world, Vancouver is the gem of Canada. First settled by Europeans in 1860, Vancouver has become one of the late twentieth century’s fastest growing cities, largely because of its strategic ties to the growing economies of east Asia.

Expats moving to Vancouver will find a city bustling with a myriad of cultures. While English speakers account for the largest language group, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, German, Taiwanese and Punjabi are regularly heard. The impact of Chinese expats is clearly visible in the colourful Chinese New Year, the Dragon Boat festival and the Chinatown Night, all of which are well attended annual events.... read more on expatarrivals.com