Navigate Vancouver as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transit, costs, immigration, and local insights.
User asks about Vancouver for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Visitors | |
| Attractions (must-see vs skip) | visitor-attractions.md |
| Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | visitor-itineraries.md |
| Where to stay | visitor-lodging.md |
| Tips & day trips | visitor-tips.md |
| Neighborhoods | |
| Quick comparison | neighborhoods-index.md |
| Downtown, Yaletown, Coal Harbour | neighborhoods-downtown.md |
| Kitsilano, Point Grey, West Side |
neighborhoods-westside.md |
| East Van, Commercial Drive, Main St | neighborhoods-eastside.md |
| North Shore, West Van, Deep Cove | neighborhoods-northshore.md |
| Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey suburbs | neighborhoods-suburbs.md |
| Choosing guide | neighborhoods-choosing.md |
| Food |
| Overview & dining scene | food-overview.md |
| Asian cuisines (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) | food-asian.md |
| Local & farm-to-table | food-local.md |
| International & fine dining | food-international.md |
| Best areas for dining | food-areas.md |
| Dietary, craft beer, cannabis | food-practical.md |
| Practical |
| Moving & settling | resident.md |
| Transit (SkyTrain, buses, SeaBus) | transport.md |
| Cost of living | cost.md |
| Safety & neighborhoods | safety.md |
| Weather & rain survival | climate.md |
| Local services (banking, SIM, MSP) | local.md |
| Career |
| Tech industry & salaries | tech.md |
| Business setup & incorporation | business.md |
| Immigration (Express Entry, PNP, work permits) | immigration.md |
| Startups & funding | startup.md |
| Lifestyle |
| Culture & customs | culture.md |
| Healthcare (MSP, clinics) | healthcare.md |
| Schools & education | education.md |
| Outdoor lifestyle & activities | lifestyle.md |
| Driving & car ownership | driving.md |
Canada has complex but transparent immigration. Key pathways:
immigration.md for current requirements and processing times.Vancouver has Canada's mildest climate but earns its "Raincouver" nickname:
climate.md for monthly breakdown and survival strategies.Vancouver has the least affordable housing in North America:
cost.md for current market data and strategies.| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| 1BR rent (Downtown) | $2,200-3,000/month |
| 1BR rent (East Van) | $1,800-2,400/month |
| Senior SWE salary | $150,000-220,000 CAD/year |
| Monthly transit pass | $102.55-177.75 (zones) |
| Craft beer pint | $8-12 |
| Childcare (infant) | $1,500-2,200/month |
Vancouver is expensive but wages are lower than US:
Vancouver has strong public transit by Canadian standards:
transport.md.| Profile | Best Areas |
|---|---|
| Young professionals | Yaletown, Mount Pleasant, Gastown |
| Families | North Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam |
| Beach lifestyle | Kitsilano, English Bay, West End |
| Budget-conscious | East Van, New Westminster, Surrey |
| Tech workers | Downtown, Mount Pleasant, Burnaby (near Metrotown) |
| Students | UBC area, Commercial Drive, Burnaby near SFU |
| Outdoors focus | North Vancouver, Squamish (commutable) |
Vancouver is Canada's third-largest tech hub after Toronto and Montreal:
Salaries are lower than Seattle/SF but:
See tech.md for detailed industry analysis and salary bands.
Key things newcomers should know:
See safety.md and local.md for detailed guidance.
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