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Roger · 02-01-2004, 04:43 PM

I'm in Montreal currently but considering moving to Vancouver because of the weather and the beach. Never been there before. Any suggestions? Where's the best place to rent a home, considering I have a family?

Anyone from Vancouver in here? Do you like it?

Spunky · 02-01-2004, 04:46 PM

Been here all my life.I love it..Housing is rather expensive unless you move to the fraser valley.The best place in Canada

Huggles · 02-01-2004, 04:48 PM

Lots of things to love, few things to dislike.

Tip: Avoid moving to Richmond, if there's an Earthquake, it'll sink, and you'll die.

fuzebox · 02-01-2004, 04:49 PM

It's pretty pricey here, what's your budget? Looking to rent or buy?

If you're raising a family, I'd recommend Langley... It's about half an hour outside of Vancouver, lots of family communities, clean city, doesn't have a lot of crime and drugs like the bigger suburbs...

Or, if you can afford it, North Vancouver is the way to go, but the prices go up practically every day.

Validus · 02-01-2004, 04:52 PM

Vancouver is dirty, a lot of homeless people. Germany is nicer

B40 · 02-01-2004, 04:55 PM

Weather is good from what I hear...doesn't get too cold in the winters..

StuartD · 02-01-2004, 04:56 PM

Yup, been here for 10 years now and have NO plans on ever leaving.

Roger · 02-01-2004, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by fuzebox

It's pretty pricey here, what's your budget? Looking to rent or buy?

If you're raising a family, I'd recommend Langley... It's about half an hour outside of Vancouver, lots of family communities, clean city, doesn't have a lot of crime and drugs like the bigger suburbs...

Or, if you can afford it, North Vancouver is the way to go, but the prices go up practically every day.

I don't plan to pay much more than $1000/month to rent a 2 bedroom apt. Is that possible or are the prices really much higher than Montreal?

Is there lots of traffic in Vancouver? I hate driving in traffic.

Spunky · 02-01-2004, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by Validus
Vancouver is dirty, a lot of homeless people. Germany is nicer

Lol..It is a very clean city.Why do you think we have homeless people?The weather probably is a factor why people are coming here for the winter and probably our welfare system.I don't like seeing bums pan handle either.

Validus · 02-01-2004, 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by spunky1

Lol..It is a very clean city.Why do you think we have homeless people?The weather probably is a factor why people are coming here for the winter and probably our welfare system.I don't like seeing bums pan handle either.

Vancouver itself is dirty. DIRTY I say. Has a lot of nice and clean nature surrounding it, if you are fortunate to have a house there, its all good. DIRTY.

Vitasoy · 02-01-2004, 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by Huggles
Lots of things to love, few things to dislike.

Tip: Avoid moving to Richmond, if there's an Earthquake, it'll sink, and you'll die.

lol that sounds freaky... the only thing I dislike is theres too much rain, and hastings kinda creeps me.

StuartD · 02-01-2004, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by Roger

I don't plan to pay much more than $1000/month to rent a 2 bedroom apt. Is that possible or are the prices really much higher than Montreal?

Is there lots of traffic in Vancouver? I hate driving in traffic.

Both are reasonable so long as you stay out of the downtown core.
Oh, and avoid the bridges too.. if you don't like traffic.

But for that price, you should be fine for finding a place. It just might not be right downtown.

Spunky · 02-01-2004, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by Validus

Vancouver itself is dirty. DIRTY I say. Has a lot of nice and clean nature surrounding it, if you are fortunate to have a house there, its all good. DIRTY.

Your full of shit..Stay in Kraut land then .

Vitasoy · 02-01-2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by Roger

I don't plan to pay much more than $1000/month to rent a 2 bedroom apt. Is that possible or are the prices really much higher than Montreal?

Is there lots of traffic in Vancouver? I hate driving in traffic.

for $1000 a month you can rent out a basement...

Traffic wise, avoid rush hour.

fuzebox · 02-01-2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by Roger

I don't plan to pay much more than $1000/month to rent a 2 bedroom apt. Is that possible or are the prices really much higher than Montreal?

Is there lots of traffic in Vancouver? I hate driving in traffic.

If you're just getting an apartment, that'll be fine, especially in the suburbs.

Validus · 02-01-2004, 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by spunky1

Your full of shit..Stay in Kraut land then .

Funny, I love when people resort to profanity. Vancouver used to be much cleaner years ago, since then it has been over run by homeless people, drugs and their dealers, prostitution, and crime. Vancouver Island is a nice place, Victoria for example.

StuartD · 02-01-2004, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by Validus

Funny, I love when people resort to profanity. Vancouver used to be much cleaner years ago, since then it has been over run by homeless people, drugs and their dealers, prostitution, and crime. Vancouver Island is a nice place, Victoria for example.

You haven't been around here much the past year or two then I take it?

fuzebox · 02-01-2004, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by Validus

Funny, I love when people resort to profanity. Vancouver used to be much cleaner years ago, since then it has been over run by homeless people, drugs and their dealers, prostitution, and crime. Vancouver Island is a nice place, Victoria for example.

Funny you should pick Victoria. Victoria has way more bums per capita than Vancouver.

Vancouver's got a handful of ugly streets, as does any city. Stay away from 2-3 blocks on the edge of town, and you're fine.

Validus · 02-01-2004, 05:08 PM

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You haven't been around here much the past year or two then I take it?

No, you are right. Not for a year. Things been changing?

StuartD · 02-01-2004, 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by Validus

No, you are right. Not for a year. Things been changing?

yup, they rebuilt the washrooms at Main and Hastings and chased away the riff raff... although it's slowly migrating back, but not as bad as it ever was.

plus they completely rebuilt the park in front of the bus station and continue to do stuff like that all over the city in anticipation for the 2010 winter olympics.

Spunky · 02-01-2004, 05:11 PM

I don't think we would be getting the Olympics in 2010 if the city was dirty.Sure we have problems ,what city doesn't?

Validus · 02-01-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by MaskedMan

yup, they rebuilt the washrooms at Main and Hastings and chased away the riff raff... although it's slowly migrating back, but not as bad as it ever was.

plus they completely rebuilt the park in front of the bus station and continue to do stuff like that all over the city in anticipation for the 2010 winter olympics.

Oh, that?s cool. I mean I liked Vancouver, other then the traffic. But, that?s normal. Good to see that they are cleaning it all up.

Jman · 02-01-2004, 05:15 PM

I did it!!!

Vitasoy · 02-01-2004, 05:16 PM

I can't wait for the 2010 winter olympics, I'll be there forsure

PenisFace · 02-01-2004, 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by Huggles
Lots of things to love, few things to dislike.

Tip: Avoid moving to Richmond, if there's an Earthquake, it'll sink, and you'll die.

Not to mention if you're driving at any time of the day, and go through a greenlight, you're going to get killed when a street racer t-bones you going through the red light.

Oh, and if you avoid that, one of the vietnamese or east indian gangs will shoot you for looking at them wrong at the grocery store.

webgurl · 02-01-2004, 05:19 PM

Best city in Canada to Live .... 1K -- 2 bedroom can get you a place probably in the South/East Side of Vancity

Dveron · 02-01-2004, 05:20 PM

You do see quite a few homeless folks downtown but most of them are cool, they don't give you any shit.

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I don't plan to pay much more than $1000/month to rent a 2 bedroom apt. Is that possible or are the prices really much higher than Montreal

Good 2 bedroom downtown would run you about 1800+. Kitslano or North Van you could probably get one for 1200 or so. You would get a nice place for sure further out for a $1000.

Canada.com has a good list.

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Roger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MetroCity Posts: 3,181	May move to Vancouver I'm in Montreal currently but considering moving to Vancouver because of the weather and the beach. Never been there before. Any suggestions? Where's the best place to rent a home, considering I have a family? Anyone from Vancouver in here? Do you like it?

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fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,119	It's pretty pricey here, what's your budget? Looking to rent or buy? If you're raising a family, I'd recommend Langley... It's about half an hour outside of Vancouver, lots of family communities, clean city, doesn't have a lot of crime and drugs like the bigger suburbs... Or, if you can afford it, North Vancouver is the way to go, but the prices go up practically every day.

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