Vancouver Relocation Guide 2015

CITY OF FORTUNE Gateway to Asia Pacific, Vancouver is the city on the coast where business is a pleasure

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VANCOUVER RELOCATION GUIDE MOST LIVABLE CITY: WHY VANCOUVER LANDS ON TOP | 10 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

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WHAT’S COOKING?

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Location. Access. Convenience.

Large auditorium capacity for 500 people. Breakout rooms for plenary sessions ranging from 35 – 80 people.

Merritt Civic Centre: The prime location for your

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THE PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT

Growing fast. Going strong.

Prince Rupert is connecting North America’s products and resources to fast-growing Asian economies.

As a leader in security, marine safety and environmental sustainability, we’re proud to uphold the highest standards while moving the world’s goods and resources through Canada’s northwest trade corridor. For the industries and communities linked by trade to Prince Rupert’s gateway, the opportunities are global.

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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER: Paul Harris EDITOR-IN-CHIEF : Fiona Anderson EDITOR : David Jordan DESIGN DIRECTORS: Randy Pearsall, Rob Benac PROOFREADER: Christine Rowlands WRITERS : Marke Andrews, Darah Hansen,

Peter Mitham, Tiffany Sloan. Jen St. Denis

SALES MANAGER: Joan McGrogan ADVERTISING SALES : Lori Borden,

Corinne Tkachuk

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FEATURES Canada’s most livable city Leadership loves company What’s cooking?

The relocators Modern masters Helping write immigrant success stories

BRIEFS INFOGRAPHICS VANCOUVER TRANSIT MAP AREA PROFILES

Vancouver Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster North Vancouver, West Vancouver Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows Delta, Surrey, Langley Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission

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From business amenities to quality of life, Vancouver tops global surveys on every count

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DIRECTORIES Business associations Education Relocation services

LEADERSHIP LOVES COMPANY

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THE RELOCATORS

B.C. OWNED AND OPERATED

From Denver, Toronto and Perth, Australia, professionals are uprooting for Vancouver

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Coquitlam

Invest, Innovate, Grow

Coquitlam is one of the fastest growing communities in British Columbia.

Our City offers:

Proximity to the Metro Vancouver, US and Asian markets

Access to major transportation corridors and networks

Transportation infrastructure improvements like the Hwy 1 / Port Mann Bridge and Evergreen Line projects

A large, skilled and highly educated labour force

Diverse recreation, arts and culture, housing and education opportunities

QNet - a 60 km fibre optic network that provides businesses with low-cost broadband services

An open, accessible and progressive municipal government We invite you to contact us to learn more about the advantages Coquitlam has to offer.

Economic Development 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Phone: 604-927-3442 | Email: economicdevelopment@coquitlam.ca

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Relocation briefs

Entrepreneurs upbeat in Downtown Eastside

LEED platinum tower a first in B.C.

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wo Downtown Eastside businesses are banking on upbeat projections for the neighbourhood’s future. Owners of the century-old Patricia Hotel on East Hastings Street have installed a grand piano, enlarged stage and improved lighting for Pat’s Pub, which has become the city’s premier jazz venue.

A few blocks northwest of the Patricia, Vancouver Urban Winery has invested $2.25 million in the Settlement building on Dunlevy Street. It opened in 2012 as a wine tasting bar and distributor for B.C.

T wineries. In the summer of 2014, VUW opened an on-site restaurant and started a beer operation, Postmark Brewing. It also plans to run a distillery.

If the City of Vancouver’s 30year Downtown Eastside Local Area Plan comes to fruition, the neighbourhood will see a rise in the number of residential buildings.

Annual fireworks good for business

he Exchange office tower rising in downtown Vancouver will be the first LEED Platinum office highrise in B.C. The $200-million tower at the corner of Howe and Pender streets will include onsite wastewater treatment, and energy consumption will be half that of similar towers.

It will also be enca sed in a triple-glazed curtain wall. The cutting-edge technology means the tower will use half the energy of a typical building this size, leading to a 35-per-cent reduction in energy costs and an 85-per-cent

T Boathouse restaurant on Beach Avenue, which offers a threecourse menu on fireworks nights.

Hotel rooms are at a premium on fireworks nights. A number of hotels with views of the bay, such as the Rosedale on Robson and Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, advertise specifically to the fireworks crowd and report that rooms sell out quickly.

he new village planned for the site of the Marine Gateway Canada Line station in south Vancouver is taking shape. Onni Group is preparing to launch presales on Northwest, the third major commercial and residential development at the location, scheduled for completion in summer 2017.

Onni’s plan is for two towers, 31 storeys and 13 storeys, including 349 condominiums, mostly onebedroom. Commercial tenants include an 11-theatre Cineplex complex, an Osaka Supermarket, a Starbucks, multiple banks and

Gastown maturing into high-tech hub

Sustainable food scene draws visitors to Vancouver

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Vancouver tech giant has become the largest office tenant in Gastown, further evidence that the heritage area is emerging as a hip, high-tech hub in Vancouver.

Global Relay has expanded its footprint at 220 Cambie Street, with new dig s that ref lec t a trend noted by Julia Georgules of commercial realtors, Jones Lang Lasalle: “Tech companies are looking for new locations for many reasons, not just for intellectual capital, or venture capital funding, but also for other factors

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reduction in CO2 emissions.

The tower is being developed by financial giant Credit Suisse of Switzerland. “We believe in Vancouver’s economy and its future,” said Credit Suisse’s Herbert Meier, director of real estate asset management. “We believe in supporting the City of Vancouver’s vision to become the world’s greenest city by 2020.”

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rganizers call the annual fireworks festival at English Bay the city’s biggest event and the world’s largest offshore fireworks competition. An estimated 400,000 people flock to the West End to watch the pyrotechnic display, and businesses say it’s a cause for celebration.

“It’s all hands on deck,” says Trish Ashbee, manager of the English Bay Milestones restaurant. People wanting to escape the crowds often visit the restaurant, she adds. Many also escape indoors across the street at the

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such as standard of living.”

Global Relay’s new office includes a rooftop deck, brick walls and timber beams – and even an in-house chef. Another example of Gastown’s renewal as a hightech hub is Century Group, which is restoring the façade of 151 West Hastings Street and building four floors of new office space behind it.

trip to Granville Island Public Market may seem old hat to the locals who have walked by all those ice-packed stands piled high with prawns and salmon. But Vancouver is actually among the trendiest cities for foodies to visit, according to a report from Travelocity.

The online travel a gency enlisted “culinary trendologist” Christine Couvelier to rank the world’s top cities for its first culinar y travel trend repor t .

Vancouver cracked the top 10, placing No. 8 thanks in large

a liquor store.

Two other projects are currently under construction at the site: Marine Gateway and MC2. Local tech giant Westport Innovations has leased seven floors, or about half of a commercial tower that is part of Marine Gateway. By the time Northwest is complete, the other two projects are expected to be fully occupied.

part to its focus on sustainable seafood menus.

According to an Angus Reid poll released in August 2014, 75 per cent of Canadians believe food is an important factor when choosing a city to visit. The poll surveyed 1,505 Canadian residents and is within a margin of error of plus or minus 2.52 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

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B.C. by the numbers

2013 TOP CITIES FOR NEW BUSINESSES

Where business leaders are starting new businesses in Metro Vancouver

LIONS BAY 6 BOWEN ISLAND 12 NORTH SHORE 1,367

VANCOUVER 10,644

BELCARRA 3

ANMORE 7 TRI-CITIES BURNABY 1,156 1,432 NEW WESTMINSTER 345

RICHMOND 2,209

PITT MEADOWS/MAPLE RIDGE 333

SURREY 3,601 DELTA 448

LANGLEY 780 WHITE ROCK 130

BIGGEST SOURCES OF JOBS IN METRO VANCOUVER Sales and service occupations Business, finance and administrative occupations Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Management occupations Social science, education, government service and religion Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Health occupations Art, culture, recreation and sport Processing, manufacturing and utilities Primary industry 50

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CANADA’S

MOST LIVABLE CITY

From business amenities to quality of life, Vancouver tops global surveys on every count

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t’s no secret that Vancouver’s global reputation as a natural paradise for sailors, skiers, hikers and golfers is a significant driver of B.C.’s tourism economy. But that same notoriety has also proven useful to employers when it comes to attracting the best talent to the region.

In a fiercely competitive global labour market, recruiters say Vancouver’s livability is one of the best tools at their disposal to win top candidates over more prominent business hubs such as New York, London, San Francisco and Toronto.

“There are some cities that you have pay people to go to, but with Vancouver it is always a pleasure to approach someone with an offer,” says Elaine Grotefeld, a Vancouver-based partner in the executive-search consultancy firm, Odgers Berndtson. “That,” she says, “is an amazing thing to have up your sleeve.”

Quality of life has long been a bragging point for Vancouver’s 600,000 residents (2.6 million in the Metro region), who enjoy the stable business climate, clean air and water and easy access to parks and major recreational areas, such as Grouse Mountain and the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Those charms, among other critical factors that define urban livability, are cited in survey after survey listing Vancouver as a world leader.

The Economist ranked Vancouver third out of 140 cities in its 2014 global index of the best places to live. The index considered 30 factors related to safety, health care, educational resources, infrastructure and environment.

In its 2014 survey of cities around the world, Monocle

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magazine named Vancouver the most livable city in North America.

T he U. K .-ba se d p u rveyor of global style went beyond quantifiable data such as transportation infrastructure and emergency services to ask the question, “Are these cities responding to what modern residents want?” Monocle cites Vancouver’s “compact downtown and strong sense of community,” adding that “strong ties to Asia and a thriving manufacturing industry have helped keep its economy robust even while neighbours have struggled.”

Time magazine also declared Vancouver one of the healthiest places to live, noting its mild climate, locally sourced foods, outdoor activities, health care and lowcost education as major factors in earning the title. In 2013, National Geographic magazine named Vancouver among its Top 10 Beach Cities, alongside Sydney, Honolulu, Barcelona, Rio, Nice, Cape Town, Miami, Tel Aviv and Santa Monica. The city’s 400-hectare Stanley Park, meanwhile, was voted the top urban park in the world in a survey conducted by the travel website TripAdvisor.

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Monocle magazine cites Vancouver’s compact downtown as a major draw | TOURISM VANCOUVER/ ALBERT NORMANDIN

Food trucks serve up locally sourced fare | TOURISM VANCOUVER/ROB GILBERT PHOTOGRAPHY

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Vancouver human-resources firm that works with corporate clients to help new employees and their families transition to the city, says younger clients, particularly those with children, are drawn to the city’s West Coast lifestyle and the ability to manage a strong work-life balance. Many are as impressed by the city’s cultural and socio-economic inclusivity relative to other global cities, as they are its natural beauty. “When you say ‘lifestyle,’ it involves so much more than being able to get outdoors and getting to the trails. It can mean not facing the same barriers to opportunities or sports,” Ridout says.

Vancouver is not without its challenges. Notably, the soaring price of housing continues to act as a drag on recruitment efforts. The average price of a typical detached home on the city’s west side rose to $2.29 million in September 2014, up 10.1 per cent over the previous year, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. On the east side, an average home price is closer to $950,000, an increase of nearly 12 per cent over September 2013.

Tied closely to affordability is the issue of wages. Grotefeld says that even at the C-suite level, salaries in Vancouver are typically softer than those in Toronto and, due in large part to unfavourable exchange rates, internationally.

Despite the differences, more people are still choosing to move to Vancouver than not. Ridout calculates the turndown rate among candidates she has worked with at between five and seven per cent. “And those are people who are being considered on a shortlist,” she says.

Grotefeld agrees that Vancouver’s benefits continue to outweigh any negatives, noting, “The overall attractiveness and appeal of the city and the environment, overall, it is always a plus.” However, she warned, if housing prices continue to run unchecked, “at some point, I do see it becoming a real problem.” É

A walkable downtown is one of Vancouver’s draws | TOURISM VANCOUVER/ROBERT KENT

Outdoor activities are among the reasons Time magazine named Vancouver one of the healthiest places to live | TOURISM VANCOUVER/ KITSILANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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When you say ‘lifestyle,’ it means so much more than being able to get outdoors and getting to the trails

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LEADERSHIP LOVES COMPANY Build your new business network at The Vancouver Board of Trade

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fter relocating to Canada’s West Coast, one of the quickest ways to become immersed in B.C.’s business community is by joining The Vancouver Board of Trade.

That’s because membership in The Vancouver Board of Trade opens doors to a network of thousands of business contacts. No other organization in western Canada offers as many business-building activities combined with exclusive services and savings for its members.

By making use of everything The Vancouver Board of Trade offers, members gain access to contacts from all industry sectors, including potential customers and clients. Members can also access valuable information and resources to strengthen business skills and expand their markets — vital components to achieving success in today’s business world.

Formed in 1887, The Vancouver Board of Trade is celebrating 128 years of working on behalf of Vancouver’s business community to promote prosperity through commerce, trade and free enterprise. For nearly as long as there has been a City of Vancouver, there has been a Vancouver Board of Trade — and that is no coincidence.

Although some of today’s new members may not realize it, The Vancouver Board of Trade has played a pivotal role in making Vancouver the world-class city that it is today.

Throughout its history, this organization has championed

many of the projects that now define the region, and it has done so under the leadership of some of Vancouver’s greatest visionaries and dignitaries.

The Vancouver Board of Trade has spearheaded a number of historic developments, including the establishment of a faculty of commerce at the University of British Columbia, advocating for expedited business travel at the Canada-U.S. border (known today as the NEXUS system), supporting the bid for the 2010 winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, laying the groundwork for the creation of the Vancouver Airport Authority, and the salvation of Vancouver’s rapidtransit Canada Line after it was originally voted down by local politicians.

As the premier speakers’ platform in Western Canada, The Vancouver Board of Trade hosts more than 100 events each year, with more than 50 of those featuring inspiring business leaders, renowned dignitaries and other influential people from around the world. In 2014, the organization hosted the largest event in its history when it welcomed former U.S. secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton. In recent years, other key speakers

Prime Minister Stephen Harper chose The Vancouver Board of Trade as the venue for his first public appearance of 2014. Harper participates in a moderated Q&A with Iain Black, president and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade

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Members of The Vancouver Board of Trade’s under-35 program, the Company of Young Professionals, pose with president and CEO, Iain Black (second from right), and director of member programs, Austin Nairn (far right), during a May 13 Leadership Forum | NORAVERA VISUALS

Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. secretary of state and former U.S. senator from New York, speaks to a sold-out crowd

have included Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, former U.S. president Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz, and hundreds more.

Connecting its members to the business community is The Vancouver Board of Trade’s top priority. In addition to luncheon speaker events, The Vancouver Board of Trade also hosts 50 exclusive, members-only events every year, including many complimentary receptions that are specifically designed as networking opportunities. The Vancouver Board of Trade also hosts a popular annual trade show, providing businesses from across the region with an opportunity to showcase their products and services.

Signature programs for members The Vancouver Board of Trade recognizes that its diverse membership has unique needs and reasons for joining.

Through four distinct programs, The Vancouver Board of Trade helps engage members to meet their goals.

The Small Business Council (SBC) works to understand the trends, forces and issues impacting small business and develops programming and policy to address these issues. Based on the pillars of recognition, connections, outreach and advocacy, the SBC connects, educates and inspires small business in British Columbia.

Launched in November 2007, the Women’s Leadership Circle (WLC) is one of the largest women’s business networking groups in Canada engaged in the social, business and political communities in which The Board operates. Based on the pillars of connections, conversations, recognition and advocacy, the WLC is an inclusive business community which embraces diversity and elevates women.

T he Company of Young Professionals (CY P) is a

development program of The Vancouver Board of Trade designed specifically for young professionals under the age of 35. Launched in 2008, CYP is an industry leading development initiative for emerging leaders. Based on the pillars of leadership, networking, development and volunteerism, participants are given access and opportunity to advance their careers.

The Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) is a mentorship program of The Vancouver Board of Trade designed specifically for final-year post-secondary students. Launched in 1999, LOT has become recognized as one of the premier student mentorship programs in British Columbia. Based on the pillars of mentorship, leadership, networking and volunteerism, LOT supports the transition from school life to working life.

of more than 2,700 at The Vancouver Board of Trade on March 5, 2014 | SARA BORCK PHOTOGRAPHY

Additional benefits for members In late 2011, The Vancouver Board of Trade began a comprehensive analysis of more than 100 boards of trade and chambers of commerce across North America. Driving this was a decision to assess, refresh and improve The Vancouver Board of Trade’s member privileges and assemble a unique suite of offerings available exclusively to its members.

The result is a list of exclusive benefits that are not only highly relevant to today’s business leaders, but also some of the most compelling member benefits of any board of trade or chamber of commerce in North America. These offerings help members reduce overhead expenses, retain employees and engage potential and future clients.

Check out www.boardbenefits.com for a full list of exclusive offers, or visit www.boardoftrade.com for more information on how becoming a member of The Vancouver Board of Trade will open doors for your business in the City of Vancouver. É

Formed in 1887, The Vancouver Board of Trade is celebrating 128 years of working on behalf of Vancouver’s business community to promote prosperity through commerce, trade and free enterprise

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WHAT’S

COOKING? Celebrity chefs make Vancouver a culinary destination TIFFANY SLOAN

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or a city as young as Vancouver is, its culinary scene is incredibly well developed, according to Nikki Bayley, a U.K.-born food and travel writer for the likes of National Geographic Traveler and the Sunday Times Travel Magazine.

Pino Posteraro, owner and chef at Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill, is among the local heavyweights to be profiled on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations | CIOPPINO’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

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Asked to characterize it, she says that “youthful” and “energetic” are the first words that come to mind. “One of the main reasons I relocated to Vancouver a couple of years ago was for the culinary scene here,” she says.

The city’s unique combination of über-fresh ingredients, cultural diversity and creativity in the kitchen has catapulted Vancouver onto the world’s radar as a culinary destination. In fact, Vancouver has earned itself a place among Saveur magazine’s “Notable Culinary Cities” for 2014 and Food & Wine magazine’s “10 Best Restaurant Cities in the World.”

It has also caught the attention of celebrity chefs the world over. Guy Fieri of Food Network fame filmed the

first international episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives here, sniffing out some of the city’s best greasy spoons. And Kitchen Confidential author Anthony Bourdain profiled Vancouver’s uniquely multicultural fine-dining scene in an episode of No Reservations, dishing up local specialties with the likes of local heavyweight chefs Hidekazu Tojo, Vikram Vij and Pino Posteraro.

Bayley hesitates to compare Vancouver’s culinary scene to that of other cities, citing the distinct local food culture, characterized by an abundance of “casual fine dining” and “an interest in where food has come from,” as evidenced by detailed menu descriptions of where ingredient sources.

Vancouver “has a borderline obsession with fresh, local, seasonal and wild,” says Bayley. “When visiting chefs come in, they get so excited about what there is here and what they can cook with and how very defined the seasons are here. There’s something new coming every couple of weeks, like squash or mushrooms. There’s a huge, wonderful glut of produce.”

“I am always amazed by the quality of the produce, seafood and meats that are at my disposal,” agrees Quang Dang, executive chef of West, recent winner of a FourStar Restaurant Award from Forbes Travel Guide. “We are constantly able to cook the freshest and most seasonal ingredients available.” Dang, who has represented Vancouver on the world stage at numerous international culinary competitions, adds that one of Vancouver’s greatest strengths, and the edge it has over most metropolitan centres, is its proximity to the region’s natural bounty. Facing the Pacific Ocean on one side and the fertile Fraser Valley on the other, Vancouver chefs are spoiled for choice.

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Quang Dang, executive chef at West restaurant, recently won a Four-Star Restaurant Award from Forbes Travel Guide | WEST

Ethnic influences are another linchpin in Vancouver’s culinary success, and fusion is the name of the game.

“There’s a fantastic Asian influence, and most critics would agree we have some of the best sushi in the world here,” says Bayley. Vancouver’s authority in Japanese cuisine is longstanding: Hidekazu Tojo, owner and chef of Tojo’s, is credited with inventing the California Roll in the early ’70s, and it’s now a sushi staple across North America.

Meanwhile, the city’s Chinese food scene is equally well established, thanks in part to Vancouver being home to the largest Chinese population in Canada. “There’s also a phenomenal ramen scene, [Vietnamese] pho scene and Thai food,” adds Bayley. Award-winning Indian, Mediterranean and South American restaurants round out the West Coast cuisine on offer.

“It is a very exciting time for the Vancouver food scene,” enthuses celebrity chef Vikram Vij, owner of renowned fine-dining Indian restaurant Vij’s. “We have a diverse pool of well-travelled young chefs who have worked in some of the best kitchens in the world and have come home to create their niche in this beautiful city. The flavours and styles of cooking brought by these emerging chefs will push the boundaries of the culinary arts industry in Vancouver.” É

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Hidekazu Tojo, owner and chef of Tojo’s restaurant, is credited with inventing the California roll | LEILA KWOK

Chefs from around the world have come to Vancouver to make their name, says Vikram Vij, owner of Vij’s restaurant | ROLAND TANGLAO

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opportunity, a different way of life,” Tunya says.

The Pynes chose Vancouver over other international destinations in large part because of the region’s natural beauty. Andrew had been to the city on many previous occasions for work, while Tunya had fond memories of Vancouver and Whistler from a visit she and her husband had made in the mid-2000s. “I love the mountains. We just don’t have them [in Perth] and they are just so pretty,” Tunya says.

Tunya says the cost of living, though high compared to other parts of Canada, is not much different than what they experienced in Australia — with the exception of real estate. The family is currently renting in West Vancouver and Tunya and Andrew are considering buying a home, but admit the $2-million price tag associated with the average detached family home in the neighbourhood is daunting.

Tunya, a registered nurse and midwife in Australia, has also had difficulty restarting her career in Canada. She is required to take a written test, scheduled for February 2015, that will allow her to practice as a nurse in the province, though not as a midwife.

None of the challenges has dampened the family’s enthusiasm for their new home. “Andrew said recently that he can see himself retiring here, and I guess I can, too,” Tunya says.

A promotion drew

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Andrew and Tunya Payne to Vancouver from Australia | DON MACKINNON

THE PROMOTION Tunya and Andrew Pyne Tunya and Andrew Pyne had the choice to live in London, England, or Paris, but it was Vancouver that won their hearts. The couple, both 45, moved to the city with their three teenage children from Perth, Australia, in July 2013.

The move was prompted by a promotion for Andrew, an executive with mining-software company, Geovia.

The family had never before lived outside of Australia, and moving to Canada meant leaving school, friends, family and the dream home they’d only recently moved into after years of planning and saving. “When we told our families we were moving, they siad, ‘Canada? Why would you move such a long way away?’” Tunya recalls.

Still, the opportunities the move made possible seemed too good to pass up. “I fully believe that moving to another country with children offers them such a different

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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Rajesh and Sandhya Nambiar Rajesh Nambiar had been shuttling between Vancouver and his home in Denver, Colorado, for nearly two years before deciding to make the move more permanent. A tech sales executive with TIBCO software, he first came to Vancouver in 2007 while working with another company to develop sales in Western Canada. He and wife, Sandhya, were already considering a move across the border to Canada; they both loved Vancouver and the idea of living so close to the Pacific Ocean, but wondered if Toronto might be a better option in the long run.

Nambiar, 44, asked friends and colleagues for their input and, inevitably, heard: If you want a good life you can go to Vancouver. If you want a good career, you can go to Toronto. He made up his mind. “I told myself, ‘Why can’t I have both?’” he says.

In 2008, the entire family came to the city to check it out as a prospective new home. The verdict was positive.

“Vancouver has this awesome charm,” Nambiar says.

They moved the following year, settling in Maple Ridge.

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Nambiar says Vancouver’s high housing prices drove the decision to purchase a home in the suburbs.

Far from a hardship, however, the family is thrilled with the neighbourhood, which is friendly, has a strong school system and is where their children — son, Ujjwal, 15, and daughter, Sarayu, nine — can easily enjoy the outdoors.

Nambiar still travels with his work and he values Vancouver International Airport’s reputation as one of the best in the world and the city’s proximity to major tech markets in Calgary, Seattle and California’s Silicon Valley.

Nambiar says he has been approached by recruiters who have offered him tantalizing contracts in other cities, but the family is determined to stay where they are.

“It’s so close to nature and it exposes the children to a real kaleidoscope of different ethnicities, religions and cultures. Vancouver does a fantastic job of showcasing that,” Nambiar says.

THE CROSS-BORDER COMMUTE Brock Penner Like thousands of Canadians, Brock Penner’s first visit to Vancouver was in 2010 when the city played host to the Olympic Winter Games. Penner, 35, and an account director with the public-relations firm Edelman, wasn’t here to play; then employed by another creative agency and based in Toronto, he spent a month working 15-hour days with little reprieve. When he did look up from his work, he found himself staring dreamily at the landscape.

“Between the water and the mountains, I just fell in love. I said to myself, ‘I need to move here. Why don’t I already live here?’”

Penner made good on that dream in 2011 when he took a job with Edelman in Vancouver. Within three months, he packed up his life back east and headed to the West Coast.

It wasn’t as impetuous a move as it sounds. Penner had a strong career established in Toronto and he wasn’t going to walk away from that for a chance to snowboard in the mountains. Instead, he spent a year carefully seeking out an employer with global connections that would allow him to continue on an ambitious path, despite being in Vancouver’s smaller market. Penner’s current position has him working remotely with a major corporate client through Edelman’s Seattle office.

Penner acknowledged that salaries are softer in Vancouver compared to Toronto, while real estate is more expensive. The sale of his condo in downtown Toronto has allowed him to buy another condo near Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood. .com Still, he has no regrets. “I get asked all the time, ‘Why don’t you just move to Seattle?’” he says. “But I moved to Vancouver because RelocationsVancouver.com is your this is where I want to live. I love it every go-to web-tool specifically created single day.” É

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Vancouver is leaving the tired old classics behind to develop a vibrant new arts culture it can call its own MARKE ANDREWS

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s recently as two decades ago, large pockets of downtown Vancouver as well as many of its neighbourhoods and much of the suburbs were dead zones at night.

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Sure, there were good restaurants and DJ-entrenched nightclubs to draw foot traffic, but outside of a handful of annual arts festivals, finding culture in Vancouver required a good guidebook and a GPS receiver.

Times have changed. With densification, burgeoning tech industries attracting a young workforce and the growth of arts-oriented schools, Vancouver has become a vibrant cultural hub. Whether you love live theatre and music, visual arts, the written and spoken word, or all of the above, you’ll find it all here, with a distinct Vancouver twist.

While downtown offers much for culture vultures (the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Granville Street entertainment

district and the Scotiabank Dance Centre), local neighbourhoods also showcase local talent. Granville Island, home to Emily Carr University of Art & Design, has galleries, theatres and music concerts. Main Street, from the downtown core to 29th Avenue, boasts live music nightspots and galleries. The Commercial Drive area has the Wise Hall, Vancouver East Cultural Centre and numerous music venues. Galleries bloom on Granville Street south of the bridge. The Downtown Eastside has flourished with the Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Firehall Arts Centre, Access Gallery and Pat’s Pub, the city’s most vibrant jazz room.

Live theatre Vancouver has more than 80 theatre venues that range from big theatres (the Arts Club Theatre, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage) that feature a blend of import and local talents, to smaller venues both in town (Firehall, Metro, Studio 58) and in the suburbs (Gateway, Deep Cove Stage, Evergreen), where mostly local actors and directors ply their trade.

Festivals include Bard on the Beach where, from June to September, patrons can watch Shakespeare’s plays in scenic Vanier Park; the International Children’s Festival; Fringe Festival; PuSh Performing Festival, which mixes plays, music, dance and visual arts; and Theatre Under the Stars, which produces open-air, summer musicals on the lawn of Stanley Park.

Live music The city’s finest musicians showcase their own music and sometimes perform with international heavyweights at the city’s two summer festivals, the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Vancouver Folk Music

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream was among Bard on the Beach’s Shakespeare productions at scenic Vanier Park in 2014 | DAVID BLUE

Festival. There is no rock festivals within the city, but two good ones are a few hours’ drive away at Pemberton and Squamish. Some of the best rock venues are the Roxy, Biltmore, Media Club, Venue, Electric Owl, FanClub, Fortune Sound Club, Rickshaw, Backstage Lounge and St. James Hall. The aforementioned Main Street and Commercial Drive strips are dotted with live-music venues.

Visual arts If it’s Old World masters you’re pining for, or international icons of modern art, then London, New York or Paris are your best bets. But that’s not to say Vancouver doesn’t have a vibrant visual arts scene all its own, including a number of homegrown artists spawned by local art schools. Big local names that have exhibited at the Vancouver Art Gallery include Rodney Graham, Douglas Coupland, Stan Douglas, Roy Arden and Ken Lum. To catch the work of local artists on their way up, try Monte Clark Gallery, Gore Gallery and The Back Gallery Project. If you want to experience Vancouver visual arts, join walking tours such as Artists in Our Midst (April) and Vancouver Eastside Culture Crawl (November).

Something for everybody The city has numerous film, dance and literary festivals, and film buffs can feast on alternative fare at Vancity Theatre and the Cinematheque, and participate in the Celluloid Social Club at the Anza Club. The Comedy Mix and Yuk Yuk’s offer local and import comedy acts, and the Vancouver Web Fest (March) highlights work from the city’s booming digital entertainment hub. É

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HELPING WRITE IMMIGRANT SUCCESS STORIES Immigrant services organization focuses on helping new Canadians become employers JEN ST. DENIS

Y Yilin Zhang, owner, Pearls Collections jewelry store, found help navigating Canada’s business regulations | RICHARD LAM

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ilin Zhang had 15 years of experience designing and exporting jewelry from her business in Tianjin, a city near Beijing on China’s east coast.

Zhang and her husband came to Vancouver in January 2013 through British Columbia’s provincial nominee program, which accelerates permanent residency for a limited number of experienced business people and skilled workers.

But even with a wealth of business experience, Zhang found navigating Canada’s business regulations, taxes and hiring practices a challenge.

Helen Han, who immigrated to Canada four years ago, had never operated a business, but she dreamed of opening a restaurant that offered Korean fusion cuisine.

Zhang and Han both took advantage of the Business Immigration Integration Support program offered by SUCCESS, a non-profit multicultural organization that helps new Canadians overcome language and cultural barriers.

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Zhang opened her Pearls Collections jewelry store in Vancouver’s trendy West 4th Avenue shopping area. Han’s Morak restaurant is now open for business in Burnaby.

“It’s a pilot project,” says Queenie Choo, CEO of SUCCESS, referring to the organization’s business support program. “The intent is to assist business entrepreneurs and potential business immigrants to come to Canada and be able to set up their business and really contribute to part of the economic growth of Canada.”

SUCCESS celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2013. The immigrant services organization started out as a small storefront office at the corner of Main and Cordova streets, staffed entirely by volunteers who held day jobs as social workers and teachers. Today, SUCCESS employs 400 people who work out of more than 20 offices all over B.C. Through its offices in Taiwan and South Korea, SUCCESS helps potential immigrants prepare for life in North America before they come to B.C., and its office at the Vancouver International Airport helps new arrivals navigate paperwork.

The organization is better-known for its social service programs: it offers everything from seniors’ care and housing to English language lessons, job-hunting help and special programs for parents and teens.

SUCCESS’s Business Immigration Integration Support program, which is funded by the provincial government,

is one of its newest programs. Close to 2,000 new immigrants, mainly Chinese, Korean or Punjabi speakers, have signed up. Participants are assigned a business counsellor who works with them. They are also paired with a mentor and can attend workshops on a variety of business topics.

Choo says market research and business mentorship are key components of the program.

“They can buddy up with another similar business owner.

We had a participant [whose] business was in sports products in Korea, so we were trying to make sure that he was able to link up with a similar industry here and look at who are the potential clients,” says Choo.

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Be aware that a high percentage of rental inventory is privately held and not professionally managed.

Craigslist and Kijiji are often full of stale dated notices, and a common practice of fraudsters is to hijack listings from homes that are for sale. Get the property address from the contact before booking a showing and cross reference with the MLS, if the house is currently listed for sale, call the listing agent and alert them that the house is being advertised for rent. Many times it is legitimate, but better to be safe before wasting your time. Chances are you will be asked for money and given an excuse for why the person can’t meet you.

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a location and considering the cost versus convenience equation.

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If you choose a more urban locale, be prepared to downsize and perhaps give up that second vehicle.

Space is dear in Vancouver, many of the homes are on zero lot lines and most condos have bedrooms that are considered large if they are more than 11’ x 11’. Parking spaces are often limited ina building or on a street which requires a permit for your area. On the positive, many modern condo buildings have a wide range of amenities which expand your living space, and most neighbourhoods have community gardens where you can exercise your green thumb.

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If pets are part of your family be aware that an additional half months rent is required for your security deposit and Vancouver is not a pet friendly place to rent a home. Have pictures of your pet, vaccination records, and even a written reference from your Vet with you at all times when house hunting. It often comes down to the landlord or agent being confident that you are a responsible pet owner and can sometimes consider a pet on a case-by-case basis. When calling on ads for condos ask if there is an actual bylaw that prohibits the pet or if it just a policy of the owner or management company.

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ancouver is an international gateway city that’s home to a mix of cultures drawn from around the Pacific Rim and beyond. English, Chinese and Punjabi are the top local languages, while some of the best Chinese food outside of China is found here. Filipino immigrants are rapidly making their own mark on the city, while a jet set hailing from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia have pied à terres in waterfront condo towers.

Small wonder: its waterfront supports Vancouver’s claim to being one of the world’s most livable cities, with a prized network of civic spaces, community gardens and transportation routes linking its neighbourhoods in a harmonious whole. Walking and cycling are as popular as transit and cars when it comes to getting around and are also popular recreational pastimes in this active city.

While renovations play a key role in the evolution of single-family neighbourhoods, an official strategy of densification is revitalizing key neighbourhood hubs in the Oak Street, Cambie Street, Fraser Street and Kingsway corridors. Meanwhile, new office towers downtown ensure Vancouver will remain one of Canada’s leading cities for business for years to come.

Downtown Vancouver boasts one of the most compact and livable urban cores in the world, thanks to a mix of office towers and condos that define high-density West Coast living. Gastown and Chinatown are the downtown’s core residential neighbourhoods, constantly reinventing themselves with chic restaurants and contemporary residences. Rogers Arena and BC Place, the city’s primary sports venues, are a short distance from galleries and theatres. Trains, buses, float planes and ferries lead to destinations throughout the province.

West End, Coal Harbour One of Canada’s most densely populated neighbourhoods, the West End lies west of Burrard Street between English Bay and Burrard Inlet. Joined in recent years by Coal Harbour, an upscale enclave of multimillion-dollar condos built on the former Canadian Pacific Railway yards on the waterfront, the West End is set for its own makeover in the coming years as densification renews its older properties. Just minutes from downtown offices, homes in this area have marinas, beaches and the 1,000-acre urban oasis of Stanley Park for their backyard, while Robson, Denman and Davie streets provide shopping and entertainment.

Yaletown Smart planning transformed this former warehouse district into a forest of condo towers and a model for urban redevelopment around the world. Expo 86 set the stage for Concord Pacific to redevelop the north shore of False Creek, and jobs followed as tech companies set up shop in adjacent warehouse properties. More recently, towers have been marching west to the Granville Street bridge on the south side of downtown but the heart of Yaletown remains Davie and Mainland streets, now home to a Canada Line rapid-transit station.

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Point Grey West of Alma Street, overlooking Jericho, Locarno and Spanish Banks beaches, Point Grey attracts both prosperous professionals and students. Once its own municipality, Point Grey boasts many older homes recently renovated or redeveloped. Others are rented to students, drawn by the area’s proximity to UBC. Shops, restaurants and services cluster around West 10th Avenue and Sasamat Street. Transit routes run along the key east-west streets, connecting residents to UBC and downtown.

University UBC’s campus on the western edge of Point Grey is home to some of the city’s best-known cultural jewels as well as a fast-growing residential community. Comprising more than 3,000 acres, the UBC campus, the University Endowment Lands and Pacific Spirit Regional Park, with its extensive forest trail network, provide a refuge from city life. A developing cluster of retail services is available on campus at Wesbrook Village.

Kitsilano Kitsilano (“Kits” to locals) is a crossroads of sorts, conveniently located between Point Grey and downtown.

The neighbourhood is popular with students and young professionals, and its youthful residents can be seen lounging on Kitsilano Beach, in the upscale restaurants and boutiques of West 4th, or at street festivals such as the annual Khatsalano arts festival or Greek Days on Broadway west of Macdonald Street. Transit along West 4th Avenue and Broadway connect with SkyTrain.

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Dunbar, Mackenzie Heights, Southlands The riverfront Southlands neighbourhood is a secluded corner of Vancouver south of Southwest Marine Drive that’s home to riverfront trails, equestrian estates and the city’s last remaining agricultural land.

The established single-family neighbourhoods of Dunbar and Mackenzie Heights boast manicured lawns and city views, as well as playing fields and green space. West 41st Avenue and Dunbar Street are key arteries and home to shops, services and transit connections.

Arbutus Ridge This affluent, family-friendly neighbourhood is being remade as developers build apartments in an area dominated by single-family homes. A generous mix of parks and community centres help the area retain its sense of community, while stunning views continue to draw buyers. Arbutus Shopping Centre, the main retail complex, anchors the neighbourhood with its central location. Bus routes provide links to UBC and SkyTrain.

Shaughnessy, Kerrisdale, Quilchena The tony precincts of Shaughnessy, Kerrisdale and Quilchena have historically been home to some of Vancouver’s most affluent residents and the estates designed to preserve their privacy. Some of the city’s priciest properties are located here, beneath the boughs of ancient trees that speak to the area’s old-fashioned splendour and prestige.

Quilchena Park attracts ballplayers and picnic groups; shopping is available on Granville Street and West 41st

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Convenient public transit links Vancouver’s many neighbourhoods | TOURISM

Fairview, False Creek, Mount Pleasant West Boasting the region’s largest cluster of offices outside of downtown Vancouver, as well as medical and life-science facilities and a small cluster of industrial properties, this area attracts professionals and families.

Townhomes and low-rise apartment blocks dominate, but highrises are sprouting along False Creek. A cut more expensive than areas further east, homes are within walking distance of Granville Island and Canada Line service to the airport.

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South Granville, Southwest Marine The south end of Granville Street overlooks the Fraser River and is home to a mix of single-family homes and rental apartments. The area’s appeal lies in its proximity to the airport and home prices that compare favourably to neighbouring Shaughnessy and Kerrisdale. Riverside trails off Southwest Marine Drive and the expansive Fraser River Park provide recreational opportunities.

The neighbourhood is underserved by transit, making a vehicle essential for getting around.

Marpole Marpole, long known for aging walk-ups, is undergoing a transformation as highrise towers take root. Situated between downtown Vancouver and Richmond, Marpole is an ideal bedroom community with a tight-knit spirit.

Proximity to the airport and highway connections to the U.S. complement transit, making Marpole a home for people on the go.

East Vancouver (Main, Fraser, Knight, Victoria) The neighbourhoods of Main, Fraser and Knight streets and Victoria Drive make up vibrant East Vancouver.

East of Queen Elizabeth Park and south of 16th Avenue, they’re home to relatively affordable single-family homes and a growing number of new condo developments. A rich mix of cultures means everything from congee to kielbasa is available in local shops. The diversity is grassroots Vancouver and just 20 minutes from downtown by transit.

Fraserview, Champlain, Killarney, South Vancouver Fraserview, Champlain, Killarney and South Vancouver are oriented to the Fraser River, where the redevelopment of the East Fraser lands is creating a new residential hub with plans to house up to 10,000 people. The development promises new amenities, including better transit services in an area where a vehicle has long been essential for getting around. Affordable housing has made these neighbourhoods ideal for immigrants and young families.

The Vancouver Folk Festival is one of the city’s many annual cultural events | TOURISM VANCOUVER/ DANNIELLE HAYES

The Granville Island Public Market is a favourite destination of locals and

Grandview, Mount Pleasant East Grandview and Mount Pleasant East are the heart of working-class Vancouver, with warehouses, rail lines and port lands just a few blocks away. Development of the Great Northern Way Campus and adjacent properties is transforming the area into a high-tech hub, boosting its popularity with young professionals. SkyTrain, express buses and feeder routes to the Trans-Canada Highway place the area within a short distance of neighbourhoods across the city.

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Cambie, Oakridge, South Cambie Convenient connections to Vancouver International Airport and downtown, as well as proximity to Oakridge Shopping Centre and Langara College contribute to the appeal of housing in this trio of west side neighbourhoods.

Redevelopment of the area is adding a host of new community amenities, complementing Queen Elizabeth Park, the highest point in Vancouver, and Van Dusen Botanical Garden. Students appreciate the area’s transit connections to Langara College and UBC.

Hastings, Hastings East Running from the downtown core to Burnaby, Hastings Street includes both the underprivileged and the up-and-coming. Railtown and the shopping area east of Nanaimo Street showcase the city’s industrial roots and immigrant cultures. In between, a wave of development is transforming the blocks between Clark and Commercial.

Hastings Park offers a swath of green space on the edge of Burnaby. Transit routes link Hastings Street with Simon Fraser University, North Vancouver and Port Coquitlam.

Renfrew, Renfrew Heights, Collingwood Grandview Highway and a pair of SkyTrain lines cut across this easternmost trio of neighbourhoods, creating a convenient alternative to areas further south. Grandview is the commercial heart of the area, with Broadway Tech Centre and film studios home to well-paying jobs, while transit provides links to downtown and Burnaby’s office parks. É

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urnaby, Richmond and New Westminster are Vancouver’s closest neighbours this side of the Fraser River. They’re also far more than your average suburban communities. Cities in their own right, each has a distinctive character and history, and a range of services and amenities that allow them to stand shoulderto-shoulder alongside the region’s core metropolis. Better yet, with rapid transit connections leading to downtown Vancouver, these three municipalities are in line to benefit from the region’s outward growth for decades to come.

Burnaby or bust Burnaby, east of Vancouver, is B.C.’s third-largest municipality, with nearly 225,000 residents. Two SkyTrain lines, two post-secondary campuses and a trio of major shopping centres have made it a natural place for both residential and employment growth.

While rapid transit ferries commuters from Vancouver to stations across Burnaby in as little as 25 minutes, travellers also benefit from upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway that have eased congestion and improved access to business parks in the Still Creek and Lake City locales.

Burnaby is a hub for major high-tech players including Electronic Arts, Ballard Power and Telus, as well as lifescience and financial firms such as HSBC Bank Canada.

Simon Fraser University and the British Columbia Institute of Technology offer top-notch higher education in the arts, sciences and trades.

Burnaby knows how to have fun, too. The city boasts one of the highest ratios of parkland to residents in North America, with such jewels as Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake parks. Old-growth trees crown Central Park, while Deer Lake and Swangard Stadium are venues for outdoor concerts, theatrical performances and other artistic and cultural events.

Burnaby is also home to B.C.’s biggest mall, Metropolis at Metrotown, home to about 400 merchants and a yearround schedule of events for the whole family. Lougheed Town Centre and Brentwood Town Centre complement the Metrotown complex. Brentwood will soon be home to a massive residential development, one of several projects that have made the city a favoured destination for homebuyers from around the world.

The cosmopolitan flair is seen in a mix of eateries serving up flavours from around the world. Diners can sample Italian cuisine at pasta places in Burnaby Heights or Chinese fare at eateries in Crystal Mall thanks to a restaurant scene as varied and multicultural as its residents.

Strike it Richmond Vancouver’s southern sister features fabulous retailers and exciting attractions. Alexandra Road boasts 200-plus

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Cyclists grind it out at the Giro di Burnaby bicycle race | TOURISM BURNABY

The Blues and Roots Festival is one of many events held at Burnaby’s Deer Lake | TOURISM BURNABY

restaurants within three blocks, while the International Summer Night Market is a slice of Asia’s vibrant street life.

The visually stunning Olympic Oval offers public skating adjacent to riverside trails that wind around the city to historic Steveston, one of the city’s enduring attractions.

Historic sites such as the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Britannia Heritage Shipyard and London Heritage Farm

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Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium is home to local soccer clubs | TOURISM BURNABY

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preserve Steveston’s roots as a farming and fishing community and a place where the day’s catch can still be bought fresh off the boats of local fishers.

Richmond is home to more than 60 temples, mosques, churches and chapels, with some of the most spectacular congregating along No. 5 Road, known locally as the “Highway to Heaven.” It’s a visible reminder of the many cultures and nationalities that call Richmond home, many of them from South and Southeast Asia.

Richmond is also a first stop for immigrants travelling through Vancouver International Airport, located on Sea Island at the mouth of the Middle Arm of the Fraser River.

Travelling beyond city limits is a cinch thanks to rapid transit connections to both downtown Vancouver and Surrey, but numerous big-box stores as well as the Richmond, Aberdeen and Yaohan shopping centres mean residents never have to travel far for whatever they’re seeking.

Work, for many locals, is nearby, too. Civic policies are working to concentrate office space along No. 3 Road, while office and industrial parks dominate in East Richmond alongside farms and food processors.

With a large stock of single-family homes and several highrise developments, not to mention campuses for Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BCIT and Trinity Western University, as well as nearly 50 choices for elementary and secondary schooling, Richmond is the educated choice for many families.

Go New West The original capital of B.C., New Westminster is a city of just 66,000 people that retains the friendliness of its frontier roots. Those roots are celebrated in events such as the annual Hyack Festival, which originated in 1870 and is said to be the longest-running May Day celebration of its kind in the British Commonwealth.

Similarly, RiverFest pays tribute annually to the Fraser River that edges a large portion of town. Other public parties include a culture crawl, music festival, Victorian Christmas and multicultural fest.

The festivals – and the city as a whole – are easily accessed by two SkyTrain lines, which loop through residential and industrial areas and connect the city with both Surrey on the opposite side of the Fraser River and SFU on Burnaby Mountain.

New West is neatly divided into 13 districts providing a variety of residential and retail options: condos and big-box stores in Queensborough, heritage homes and mom-and-pop shops in Queen’s Park, and townhomes and produce markets along the waterfront that’s home to the revitalized River Market.

A dozen primary and secondary schools lay a local foundation for learning, while post-secondary institutions include Douglas College, the Justice Institute of B.C. and the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.

For entertainment, check out the long-established Royal City Musical Players at the Massey Theatre and comedy or mystery shows on Queen’s Park’s stages. The park’s sports arena is home to the New Westminster Salmonbellies – one of the oldest professional lacrosse teams in Canada. É

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North Vancouver â– West Vancouver

OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE The North Shore offers luxury with a choice of waterfront or mountainside

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orth of Burrard Inlet, at the base of the Coast Mountains, are three municipalities and several distinct communities that were originally one.

Known collectively as the North Shore, the city of West Vancouver and the city and district of North Vancouver were established as a single entity in 1891. Prosperity at the turn of the century led to the formation of the City of North Vancouver as the commercial core of the region in 1907, while West Vancouver, wishing to distinguish itself from the industrial zone east of the Capilano River, separated in 1912.

Today, the three municipalities are home to a diverse, multicultural population. Residents stick close to home, often working at neighbourhood businesses or in one of the many commercial areas along the waterfront. Rush

hour on the Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial bridges is defined as much by when parents take children to school than by workers commuting downtown. The homes clustering along the ragged shore from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove define several close-knit communities, including Eagle Harbour, Caulfeild, Lynn Valley and Maplewood.

North Vancouver North Vancouver is the shapeshifter of Metro Vancouver municipalities, with the district wrapped around the city, but the neighbours occasionally trading places. Together, the two occupy the area east of the Capilano River. The city includes the commercial heart along Lonsdale Avenue north to 29th Street, as well as the area from MacKay Road in the west to Mountain Highway in the east. The district, simply put, is everything else.

The city is defined by its highrises, clustered in the

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Lower Lonsdale area, a hip district complete with upscale restaurants and condos to rival Yaletown’s. The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier is popular with visitors, while shops along Lonsdale Avenue offer plenty of goods and services.

Lonsdale is also home to galleries, though the best known is the Presentation House Gallery on Chesterfield Avenue, part of an arts centre within the district — a much larger municipality dominated by single-family residences ranging from mountainside villas to creekside cottages. Some properties, especially around Deep Cove, rival the luxury homes of West Vancouver, while others are older homes slated for redevelopment and densification. High density construction on former industrial sites in the Seylynn area is extending urban amenities from Lower Lonsdale to other parts of the municipality.

Capilano Mall and Park & Tilford serve as retail bookends for the city, with new shops providing exciting new opportunities along Marine Drive west of MacKay Road.

Recreational opportunities include snow sports at Mount Seymour and the Grouse Grind, a famous trail up Grouse Mountain that is a rite of passage (and endurance test) for local residents. The 48-kilometre Baden-Powell Trail runs from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay, connecting bikers, joggers and hikers with West Vancouver and the North Shore’s natural splendour.

West Vancouver A city of many neighbourhoods, West Vancouver is among the toniest and most rustic areas of Metro Vancouver. A short distance from downtown, it offers homes synonymous with the West Coast’s good life. Ocean views from forest-clad slopes just below the Cypress Mountain ski area combine to make West Vancouver a retreat as well as a wealthy suburb where the amenities of the Dundarave and Ambleside neighbourhoods are just minutes away.

Ambleside Park is a key venue for festivals and home to a popular dog park. A seawall promenade connects it with Dundarave further west. Several community centres provide indoor recreational facilities. Horseshoe Bay is home to a busy marina and ferry connections to Bowen Island, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The secluded enclave of Eagle Harbour is home to the West Vancouver Yacht Club, and nearby Lighthouse Park provides a touch of unspoiled wilderness.

Caulfeild Elementary and Rockridge Secondary schools are the choice for many West Vancouver students, but plenty of other top-rated options exist, including Mulgrave and Sentinel Secondary schools.

Park Royal is the municipality’s premier retail destination and Canada’s oldest enclosed shopping centre. An ambitious redevelopment of the mall’s south side will add retail and entertainment space. The mall is also the hub for West Vancouver’s iconic blue buses that link the North Shore with downtown Vancouver. É

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The District of North Vancouver is known worldwide for its mountain biking trails like this one on Mount Fromme: | PICTURE BC/MIKE WAKEFIELD

Grouse Mountain offers yearround activities | TOURISM BC/INSIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

The North Vancouver skyline and mountains provide a stunning backdrop for kayakers | DESTINATION BC/KEVIN ARNOLD

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Coquitlam ■Port Coquitlam ■Port Moody ■Maple Ridge ■Pitt Meadows

ROOM TO MOVE These five communities offer a taste of rustic living within easy commuting distance of Vancouver by car or public transit

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orth of the Fraser River, at the foot of the Garibaldi Ranges, a cluster of five communities — Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and the trio collectively known as the Tri-Cities — offer a blend of urban charms and rustic farms an hour’s commute from downtown Vancouver. Situated east of North Vancouver at the head of Burrard Inlet, the area is linked to the rest of the region

by Lougheed Highway (Highway 7) and the Golden Ears Bridge, which places it within a half hour of the U.S. border. Completion of the Evergreen Line in 2016 will extend rapid transit to Coquitlam. The line will also connect with the West Coast Express commuter rail service that links the region with Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Gardens Golf Course in Pitt Meadows | MEADOW GARDENS GOLF COURSE

A kayaker and companion get away from it all at Buntzen Lake, near Port Moody | DESTINATION B.C./ALBERT NORMANDIN

The Fraser Valley offers a scenic winter vista of farmland and mountains | DESTINATION B.C.

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Three’s company Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, collectively known as the Tri-Cities, have seen a boom in residential development in recent years tracking with construction of the Evergreen rapid transit line north from Burnaby.

The westernmost municipality, Port Moody, sits on Burrard Inlet and offers local residents picture-perfect conditions for a plethora of water sports, including swimming, boating and coldwater scuba diving.

Cultural pursuits are abundant here, too, earning Port Moody the moniker City of the Arts. An annual film festival in March and July’s Golden Spike Festival, which celebrates its railroading roots, are key events.

Commercial activities occur mostly in Newport Village, home to urban condo towers, while single-family housing

is available in the College Park, Glenayre and Harbour Heights neighbourhoods.

Coquitlam, 15 minutes east of Port Moody on Highway 7, is a bustling metropolis in every sense. Home to at least 125,000 residents, this mountainside municipality is home to a large francophone community. Several French-language schools and the annual Festival du Bois in Maillardville are part of its distinctive character.

While the multimillion-dollar homes in Coquitlam’s ritzy Westwood Plateau area may not suit every budget, the city offers more affordable homes among the duplexes of River Heights while towers served by abundant retail outlets exist in Coquitlam Centre.

Formerly farmland, modern-day Port Coquitlam is home to a variety of industrial and commercial activities, including metal fabrication, technology and

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transportation.

It retains a rustic, more relaxed feel, which attracts residents and visitors alike to its hundreds of acres of parkland and extensive trail network. Cultural activities are also a draw: Port Coquitlam plays host to open-air concerts, farmers markets, parades and public festivals all year long.

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Across the Pitt River from the Tri-Cities lie Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, close-knit communities known for their expansive berry fields and stunning alpine vistas. Just 45 minutes east of Vancouver on Highway 7, the two cities are home to 95,000 residents and a range of housing, employment and recreational opportunities.

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From trout fishing in Pitt Lake to hiking in nearby Golden Ears Provincial Park, Mother Nature’s doorstep is a draw for outdoor enthusiasts. Golf courses include the spectacular 18-hole, Les Furber-designed Meadow Gardens.

Maple Ridge’s expanding downtown core is home to some 600 shops and services, testament to increased economic activity in the area. While significant warehouse development is occurring around Pitt Meadows Airport drawing employment opportunities, incentives are ensuring Maple Ridge also attracts its share of commercial and residential development.

When work is done, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge offer more than a dozen public festivals and celebrations each year, from art studio tours to sports events, trade shows, farmers markets and outdoor concerts. É

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ne of the fastest-growing regions in the province, the area south of the Fraser River is just 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver yet a world apart.

Affordable housing is plentiful, drawing young families and a rich mix of cultures. Job opportunities exist in local office parks, as well as more traditional industries from agriculture to manufacturing and distribution. Universities are fostering clusters of technology companies, while significant investments in local road and rail networks support connections with Vancouver’s port.

Recreational opportunities and summer festivals abound, offering room to play as well as work. Transportation connections, the Golden Ears Bridge and expanded Port Mann Bridge place the region at the centre of the Lower Mainland and make it a crossroads for traffic from across the country or travelling to and from the U.S.

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Delta, port of call Sitting on the south bank of the Fraser River, Delta encompasses the three diverse communities of Tsawwassen, Ladner and North Delta. It also neighbours Tsawwassen First Nation, which has ambitious plans for residential, retail and industrial development. Tsawwassen is largely residential, while Ladner is home to the municipality’s administrative centre and Roberts Bank, slated for a major new container terminal. Agriculture is also a significant industry, with greenhouses, berries and field crops dominating. Commercial development adjacent to the new South Fraser Perimeter Road, which provides a beeline from Tsawwassen to Langley, promises residents job opportunities well into the future, while housing and amenities keep pace.

North Delta is home to a vibrant mix of cultures and shops and housing that is typically cheaper than in Tsawwassen or Ladner. Situated along the Fraser River, it includes Annieville, the area’s historic heart, as well as numerous parks and conservation areas boasting networks of walking and cycling trails. Here, as throughout the municipality, agricultural land doubles as green space.

Highway 99 and the Tsawwassen ferry terminal connect Delta with the U.S. and Vancouver Island.

Langley | TOURISM LANGLEY Centennial Beach in Delta is a popular summertime destination | PICTUREBC/ TYLER GARNHAM

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Surrey, the central city Surrey, designated by regional planners as home of the region’s second downtown, is the eastern terminus of the region’s SkyTrain transit line. SkyTrain delivers riders to the hub of the municipality, complete with a new civic centre and highrise condos. The city’s evolving downtown core is ringed by industrial land along the Fraser River and access to Highway 1, the region’s east-west transportation route. The expanded Port Mann Bridge has reduced congestion, facilitating travel to destinations

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north of the Fraser.

Subdivisions, farmland and parks stretch south to the Canada-U.S. border, a lush backyard to the city’s urban core. Morgan Crossing, Grandview Corners and other developments are shopping destinations, as well as anchors for residential communities, while Morgan Creek Golf Course and Campbell Valley Regional Park offer recreational opportunities. Cloverdale, which has a long farming history, is home to a new night market.

Surrey is home to several well-regarded public and private schools, as well as campuses of Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Langley, city and township Langley is a blend of urban and rural. The rapidly developing 200 Street commercial corridor contrasts with the secluded acreages south of 8 Avenue. The city encompasses Langley’s commercial heart, while the township is a separate municipality where bucolic equestrian acreages sit alongside contemporary farms. Wineries and berry plantations are active tourist destinations, thanks to their proximity to downtown Vancouver.

Relatively cheap land prices keep local housing in demand, and have also attracted warehouses with their well-paying jobs. Pitt Meadows and other municipalities north of the Fraser are now within the ambit of Langley residents thanks to the Golden Ears Bridge. The busy 200 Street corridor leads south to U.S. border crossings

in Surrey and Aldergrove.

Transit connections link the Langleys to SkyTrain in Surrey, while Highway 10 leads to Delta and the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. Abbotsford International Airport, a short distance east, is a convenient alternative to Vancouver International Airport, thanks to regular WestJet schedules.

In addition to primary and secondary schools, the Langleys are home to internationally acclaimed Trinity Western University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s School of Horticulture. É

A visitor samples the fare at Farm Market in Langley | TOURISM LANGLEY The new Port Mann Bridge joins Surrey and Coquitlam | B.C. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Universities are fostering clusters of technology companies, while significant investments in local road and rail networks support connections with Vancouver’s port

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Abbotsford ■Chilliwack ■Mission

CULTURAL HEARTLAND Home to half the province’s farmland, the Fraser Valley also boasts a rich cultural heritage

A drummer celebrates First Nations heritage at Hatzic Rock in Mission | B.C. HERITAGE

Maan Farms in Abbotsford is one of many that welcomes visitors | DESTINATION BC/ALBERT NORMANDIN

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he Fraser Valley, an hour’s drive from Vancouver via the Trans-Canada Highway, accounts for more than half of B.C.’s agricultural revenue each year.

But if Abbotsford has historically laid claim to being the raspberry capital of Canada, urban amenities are sweetening the pie for major centres in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack.

Absolute Abbotsford Abbotsford lies roughly 70 kilometres east of Vancouver on Highway 1 and is home to an international airport many find a convenient alternative to Vancouver International Airport. While farming figures largely here, aerospace and transportation companies rank among the area’s growing industries. Increased business activity means that more than 60 per cent of the city’s 134,000 residents work right in Abbotsford.

The city’s stock of residential housing has increased in response to the economic growth, offering a range of options for young families and first-time buyers.

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Abbotsford School District operates 46 public elementary, middle and secondary schools.

Shopping includes farm stands and markets selling locally grown produce, while downtown is home to a variety of local retailers, and big box stores cluster along Sumas Way. While rural pursuits such as four-wheeling are big here, Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre hosts a variety of athletic activities. Those who wish to sit back and watch others play can take in two of the city’s most popular annual events: the Abbotsford International Airshow and Abbotsford Agrifair and Mighty Fraser Rodeo.

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Mission possible The District of Mission, on the north bank of the Fraser River east of Maple Ridge and opposite Abbotsford, is home to 45,000 residents. Commuters can travel either the Lougheed Highway through Maple Ridge and the Tri-Cities to reach Vancouver, or hop on the West Coast Express commuter train (which will link with the Evergreen rapid transit line in Port Moody, set for completion in 2016).

Unlike other Fraser Valley municipalities, Mission is mostly forested; more than 40 per cent of the district has been a municipal tree farm for more than 50 years.

Besides forestry, manufacturing and hydroelectricity are among the area’s main economic drivers.

Mission celebrates its fascinating history through a number of heritage sites, including the Xa:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre at Hatzic Rock, among the oldest inhabited sites in B.C. Westminster Abbey monastery, established in 1939, is home to approximately 30 Benedictine monks who operate a seminary for young men and raise cattle, pigs and chickens on more than 70 hectares of land.

The town itself is a hub for farmers markets, arts and crafts shops, boutique retailers and family-friendly eateries. Mission also hosts many public events at its Fraser River Heritage Park, including a folk festival, twilight concerts and car shows. The Mission Candlelight Parade, Canada’s largest night parade, occurs annually in December.

Chilliwack checks in Since its establishment in 1873, Chilliwack has grown from a rural community to a vibrant city of 92,000.

Bordered by mountains and recreational areas such as Cultus Lake and Chilliwack Lake provincial parks, it is a great place to relax and connect with nature. Boasting the warmest average daily temperature in the province, Chilliwack lures residents to partake in outdoor sports and activities year-round. Chilliwack is also a centre for arts and culture, with two classical orchestras and thousands of artists and artisans.

The city hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including the Chilliwack International Film Series. The local arts council offers classes in dance, cooking and theatre, and organizes its popular Christmas Craft Market in December.

Chilliwack boasts two shopping centres while the historic downtown is home to specialty stores (including The Book Man, B.C.’s second-largest used bookstore), galleries and restaurants, as well as a seasonal farmers’ market. É

Highstreet shopping centre in Abbotsford offers urban retail in the heart of the country | SHAPE PROPERTIES

Cascade Aerospace is among Abbotsford’s aerospace and transportation companies

Mission celebrates its fascinating history through a number of heritage sites, including the Xa:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre at Hatzic Rock, among the oldest inhabited sites in B.C.

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Landmarks, nature, traditions. And of course, Business in Vancouver.

In fact, from our perspective, so intertwined are we within the city dynamic, the two are essentially equal parts of the whole. It’s easy, really: Business + Vancouver = Business in Vancouver.

We are business in Vancouver.

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Business associations Architectural Institute of British Columbia 440 Cambie St Suite 100, Vancouver V6B 2N5 p604-683-8588 f604-683-8568 wwww.aibc.ca Asia Pacific Foundation Canada (APF Canada) 890 Pender St W Suite 220, Vancouver V6C 1J9 p604-684-5986 f604-681-1370 wwww.asiapacific.ca Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC) 4010 Regent St Suite 200, Burnaby V5C 6N2 p604-430-8035 f604-430-8085 wwww.apeg.bc.ca BC Chamber of Commerce 750 Pender St W Suite 1201, Vancouver V6C 2T8 p604-683-0700 f604-683-0416 wwww.bcchamber.org BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA) 9300 Novell St Suite 102, Chilliwack V2P 4V7 p604-795-7119 f604-795-7118 wwww.bceda.ca BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association 8678 Greenall Ave Suite 307, Burnaby V5J 3M6 p604-436-0220 f604-436-2627 wwww.roadbuilders.bc.ca Better Business Bureau Mainland BC 788 Beatty St Suite 404, Vancouver V6B 2M1 p604-681-0312 f604-681-1544 wmbc.bbb.org British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE) 409 Granville St Suite 603, Vancouver V6C 1T2 p604-637-6766 f604-637-6765 wwww.bccie.bc.ca British Columbia Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) 1130 Pender St W Suite 305, Vancouver V6E 4A4 p604-683-2751 f604-677-5960 wwww.bceia.com British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) 1420 – 701 West Georgia St, PO Box 10123, Pacific Centre, Vancouver V7Y 1C6 p604-683-7702 f604-683-8601 wwww.bcrea.bc.ca

British Columbia Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA) 2246 Spruce St Suite 2, Vancouver V6H 2P3 p604-669-2239 f604-669-6175 wwww.bcrfa.com British Columbia Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) 1188 Georgia St W Suite 900, Vancouver V6E 4A2 p604-683-6159 f604-683-3879 wwww.bctia.org British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) 20111 93A Ave Suite 100, Langley V1M 4A9 p604-888-5319 wwww.bctrucking.com Building Owners and Managers Association of British Columbia (BOMA BC) 409 Granville St Suite 556, Vancouver V6C 1T2 p604-684-3916 f604-684-4876 wwww.boma.bc.ca Burnaby Board of Trade 4555 Kingsway Suite 201, Burnaby V5H 4T8 p604-412-0100 f604-412-0102 wwww.bbot.ca Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) 1050 Pender St W Suite 810, Vancouver V6E 3S7 p604-684-3384 f604-684-7957 wwww.bcbc.com Canadian Federation of Independent Business - BC 625 Howe St Suite 1430, Vancouver V6C 2T6 p604-684-5325 f604-684-0529 wwww.cfib.ca Certified General Accountants Association of BC 1867 Broadway W Suite 300, Vancouver V6J 5L4 p604-732-1211 f604-732-1252 wwww.cga-bc.org Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia 1111 Hastings St W Suite 100, Vancouver V6E 2J3 p604-681-2351 f604-681-4364 wwww.chamber-of-shipping.com CreativeBC 2225 Broadway W, Vancouver V6K 2E4 p604-736-7997 f604-736-7290 wwww.creativebc.com Genome British Columbia 575 8th Ave W Suite 400, Vancouver V5Z 0C4 p604-738-8072 f604-738-8597 wwww.genomebc.ca

Greater Vancouver Gateway Council 349 Railway St Suite 200, Vancouver V6A 1A4 p604-682-5330 f604-822-8423 wwww.gvgc.org Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association 7495 132 St Suite 1003, Surrey V3W 1J8 p778-565-4288 f778-565-4289 wwww.gvhba.org Human Resources Management Association 1111 Hastings St W Suite 1101, Vancouver V6E 2J3 p604-684-7228 f604-684-3225 wwww.hrma.ca Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia (ICBA) 3823 Henning Dr Suite 211, Burnaby V5C 6P3 p604-298-7795 f604-298-2246 wwww.icba.bc.ca LifeSciences British Columbia 1188 Georgia St W Suite 900, Vancouver V6E 4A2 p604-669-9909 f604-669-9912 wwww.lifesciencesbc.ca Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) 808 Hastings St W Suite 900, Vancouver V6C 2X4 p604-681-4321 f604-681-5305 wwww.mining.bc.ca Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC (MPPIA) 555 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver V7G 3S5 p604-983-5980 f604-983-5981 wwww.mppia.com New Westminster Chamber of Commerce 601 Queens Ave, New Westminster V3M 1L1 p604-521-7781 f604-521-0057 wwww.newwestchamber.com North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 124 1st St W Suite 102, North Vancouver V7M 3N3 p604-987-4488 f604-987-8272 wwww.nvchamber.ca Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) 2433 Spruce St, Vancouver V6H 4C8 p604-730-3000 f604-730-3100 wwww.rebgv.org Richmond Chamber of Commerce South Tower 5811 Cooney Rd Suite 202, Richmond V6X 3M1 p604-278-2822 f604-278-2972 wwww.richmondchamber.ca

Shelfspace, the Association for Retail Entrepreneurs 1730 2nd Ave W Suite 208, Vancouver V6J 1H6 p604-736-0368 f604-736-3154 wwww.shelfspace.ca Small Business BC 601 Cordova St W Suite 54, Vancouver V6B 1G1 p604-775-5525 f604-775-5520 wwww.smallbusinessbc.ca Surrey Board of Trade 14439 104th Ave Suite 101, Surrey V3R 1M1 p604-581-7130 f604-588-7549 wwww.businessinsurrey.com The Appraisal Institute of Canada – British Columbia (AIC – BC) 10451 Shellbridge Way Suite 210, Richmond V6X 2W8 p604-284-5515 f604-284-5514 wwww.aicanada.ca/province-british-columbia/ british-columbia The Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch 845 Cambie St Suite 1000, Vancouver V6B 5T3 p604-687-3404 f604-669-9601 wwww.cba.org/bc The Digital Media and Wireless Association of BC (DigiBC) 1333 Broadway W Suite 750, Vancouver V6H 4C1 p604-602-5237 f604-683-3879 wwww.digibc.org The Law Society of British Columbia 845 Cambie St, Vancouver V6B 4Z9 p604-669-2533 f604-646-5913 wwww.lawsociety.bc.ca Tourism Vancouver 200 Burrard St Suite 210, Vancouver V6C 3L6 p604-682-2222 f604-682-1717 wwww.tourismvancouver.com Vancouver Board of Trade 999 Canada Pl Suite 400, Vancouver V6C 3G3 p604-681-2111 wwww.boardoftrade.com Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) 1055 Georgia St W Suite 2480 PO Box 11102, Vancouver V6E 3P3 p604-632-9668 f604-632-9788 wwww.vancouvereconomic.com West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 2235 Marine Dr, West Vancouver V7V 1K5 p604-926-6614 f604-926-6436 wwww.westvanchamber.com

Business Schools

Language Schools

BCIT School of Business Burnaby p604-434-1610 wwww.bcit.ca/business Kwanten Polytechnic University, School of Business at Kwantlen Surrey p604-599-2100 wwww.kwantlen.ca/business Langara School of Management Vancouver p604-323-5255 wwww.langara.bc.ca/departments/langaraschool-of-management New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Vancouver p604-639-0942 wwww.nyit.edu/canada SFU Beedie School of Business Burnaby p778-782-3708 wwww.beedie.sfu.ca UBC Sauder School of Business Vancouver p604-822-8500 wwww.sauder.ubc.ca

Berlitz Canada 789 Pender St W Suite 1010, Vancouver V6C 1H2 p604-685-9331 wwww.berlitz.ca/vancouver-learning-centre/ Canadian as Second Language Institute (CSLI) 188 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6J8 p604-683-2754 wwww.csli.com Canadian College of English Language (CCEL) 1050 Alberni St Suite 450, Vancouver V6E 1A3 p604-688-9366 wwww.canada-english.com EC English Language Centres 570 Dunsmuir St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 1Y1 p604-683-1199 wwww.ecenglish.com EF International Language Schools Vancouver 929 Granville St Suite 400, Vancouver V6Z 1L3 p604-633-0505 wwww.ef.com

ELS Language Centres Vancouver 549 Howe St Suite 600, Vancouver V6C 2C2 p604-684-9577 wwww.elscanada.com Eurocentres Vancouver 815 Hastings St W Suite 250, Vancouver V6C 1B4 p604-688-7942 wwww.languagecanada.com GEOS Languages Plus 322 Water St, Mezzanine Level, Vancouver V6B 1B6 p604-684-6407 wwww.geosvancouver.com Global Village English Centres 888 Cambie St, Vancouver V6B 2P6 p604-684-2112 wwww.gvenglish.com inLingua Vancouver 150 Water St Suite 300, Vancouver V6B 1B2 p604-605-0960 wwww.inlinguavancouver.com International House 88 Pender St W, Vancouver V6B 1R3 p604-739-9836 wwww.ihvancouver.com International Language Academy of Canada 1199 Pender St W Suite 100, Vancouver V6B 1P1 p604-484-6660 wwww.ilac.com

International Language Schools of Canada 555 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 2Z5 p604-689-9095 wwww.ilsc.ca iTTTi Vancouver 605 Robson St Suite 300, Vancouver V6B 5J3 p604-681-5550 wwww.ittti.ca Kaplan International Vancouver 755 Burrard St Suite 300, Vancouver V6Z 1X6 p604-688-8330 wwww.kaplaninternational.ca LSI Language Studies International 808 Nelson St Suite 101, Vancouver V6Z 2H2 p604-683-7654 wwww.lsi.edu Pacific Gateway International College 1155 Robson St Suite 300, Vancouver V6E 1B5 p604-687-3595 wwww.pgic.ca SEC - Studey English in Canada Inc 549 Howe St Suite 500, Vancouver V6C 2C2 p604-678-8148 wwww.sec-canada.com SELC Vancouver 321 Water St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 1B8 p604-639-9075 wwww.selc-canada.ca

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Education St Giles International Language Centres Canada 1130 Pender St W Suite 400, Vancouver V6E 4A4 p604-685-0291 wwww.stgiles-international.com Tamwood International College Vancouver 842 Thurlow St Suite 230, Vancouver V6E 1W2 p604-899-4480 wwww.tamwood.com UBC English Language Institute 2121 West Mall, Vancouver V6T 1Z4 p604-822-1555 wwww.eli.ubc.ca Vancouver English Centre 250 Smithe St, Vancouver V6B 1E7 p604-687-1600 wwww.vec.ca VanWest College 1016 Nelson St Suite 200, Vancouver V6E 1H8 p604-731-5256 wwww.vanwest.com VGC Language School 411 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 1L4 p604-688-9057 wwww.vgc.ca Western Town College 987 Granville St, Vancouver V6B 1V9 p604-844-7660 wwww.wtccanada.com Zoni Language Centres 568 Seymour St, 4th floor, Vancouver V6B 3J5 p604-687-7000 wwww.zoni.com

Universities & Colleges Academy of Learning Vancouver p604-876-8600 wwww.academyoflearning.com Alexander College Vancouver p604-681-5815 wwww.alexandercollege.ca Arbutus College Vancouver p604-681-7701 wwww.arbutuscollege.com Acsenda School of Management Vancouver p604-430-5111 wwww.acsenda.com Ashton College Vancouver p604-899-0803 wwww.ashtoncollege.com Brighton College Vancouver p604-681-5608 wwww.brightoncollege.ca British Columbia Institute of Technology Burnaby p604-434-1610 wwww.bcit.ca Canadian Tourism College Vancouver p604-736-8000 wwww.tourismcollege.com Capilano University North Vancouver p604-986-1911 wwww.capilanou.ca CDI College of Business, Technology & Healthcare p604-685-8585 wwww.cdicollege.ca Columbia College Vancouver p604-683-8360 wwww.columbiacollege.ca Coquitlam College Coquitlam p604-939-6633 wwww.coquitlamcollege.com Cornerstone College of Canada Vancouver p604-687-5414 wwww.ciccc.ca Douglas College New Westminster p604-527-5400 wwww.douglascollege.ca Emily Carr University of Art + Design Vancouver p604-844-3800 wwww.ecuad.ca Erickson College Vancouver p604-879-5600 wwww.erickson.edu Eton College Vancouver p604-677-4431 wwww.etoncollege.ca Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver p604-682-8112 wwww.view.fdu.edu King George International Business College Vancouver p604-683-7528 wwww.kgibc.ca Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey p604-599-2000 wwww.kpu.ca

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Langara College Vancouver p604-323-5511 wwww.langara.bc.ca LaSalle College International Vancouver p604-683-2006 wwww.lasallecollegevancouver.com MTI Community College Vancouver p604-682-6020 wwww.mticc.com New Image College of Fine Arts Vancouver p604-685-8807 wwww.newimage.ca Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Vancouver p604-734-4488 wwww.picachef.com Simon Fraser Unicersity Burnaby p778-782-3111 wwww.sfu.ca Sprott-Shaw Community College Vancouver p604-683-7400 wwww.sprottshaw.com Stenberg College Surrey p604-580-2772 wwww.stenbergcollege.com The Art Institute of Vancouver Vancouver p604-683-9200 wwww.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver The Centre for Digital Media Vancouver p778-370-1001 wwww.thecdm.ca Trinity Western University Langley p604-888-7511 wwww.twu.ca University Canada West Vancouver p800-360-7213 wwww.ucanwest.ca University of British Columbia Vancouver p604-822-2211 wwww.ubc.ca University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford p888-504-7441 wwww.ufv.ca Vancouver Academy of Music Vancouver p604-734-2301 wwww.vam.bc.ca Vancouver Career College Vancouver p604-915-9675 wwww.vccollege.ca Vancouver College Vancouver p604-261-4285 wwww.vc.bc.ca Vancouver College of Counsellor Training Vancouver p604-683-2442 wwww.vcct.ca Vancouver Community College Vancouver p604-871-7000 wwww.vcc.ca Vancouver Film School Vancouver p604-685-5808 wwww.vfs.edu Vancouver Institute of Media Arts Vancouver p604-682-2787 wwww.vanarts.com VSO School of Music Vancouver p604-915-9300 wwww.vsoschoolofmusic.ca

Private Schools Aldergrove Christian Academy 604-856-2577 wwww.rosbc.com/christianschool.html Anchor Point Montessori School 604-677-1958 wwww.lionsgatemontessori.org Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary 604-942-7465 wwww.acrss.org Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy 604-274-7861 wwww.az-zahraaacademy.org BC Christian Academy 604-941-8426 wwww.bcchristianacademy.ca Bibleway Christian Academy 604-576-8188 wwww.biblewayacademy.org Blessed Sacrament School (École St Sacrement) 604-876-7211 wwww.ess.vancouver.bc.ca

Bodwell High School 604-924-5056 wwww.bodwell.edu Boundary Bay Montessori House 604-946-9814 wwww.bbmh.com Brockton School 604-929-9201 wwww.brocktonschool.com Carver Christian High School 604-523-1580 wwww.carverchristian.org Century High School 604-730-8138 wwww.centuryhighschool.ca Childen of Integrity Montessori Academy 604-461-1223 wwww.childrenofintegrity.com Children’s Hearing and Speech Centre of BC 604-437-0255 wwww.childrenshearing.ca Chilliwack Adventist Christian School 604-792-8344 wwww.an6848.adventistschoolconnect.org Choice School for Gifted Children 604-273-2418 wwww.choiceschool.org Cloverdale Catholic School 604-574-5151 wwww.ccsunited.ca Collingwood School 604-925-3331 wwww.collingwood.org Cornerstone Christian Academy 604-303-9181 wwww.cornerstonechristianacademy.ca Cornerstone Montessori School 604-599-9918 wwww.cornerstone-montessori.ca Corpus Christi School 604-321-1117 wwww.corpuschristi-school.ca Credo Christian Elementary 604-530-1131 wwww.credoces.org Crofton House School 604-263-3255 wwww.croftonhouse.ca Deer Lake School 604-434-5844 wwww.deerlakeschool.ca Delta Christian School 604-946-2514 wwww.deltachristianschool.org Eaton Arrowsmith School 604-264-8327 wwww.eatonarrowsmithschool.com École Française Internationale Cousteau 604-924-2457 wwww.cousteauschool.org Family Montessori School 604-224-2643 wwww.familymontessori.com Fraser Academy 604-736-5575 wwww.fraseracademy.ca Fraser Valley Adventist Academy 604-607-3822 wwww.fvaa.net Fraser Valley Elementary School 604-533-5469 wwww.fves.bc.ca Gatehouse Montessori School 604-925-1437 wwww.gatehousemontessori.com Glen Eden Multimodal Centre 604-821-1457 wwww.gleneden.org Highroad Academy 604-792-4680 wwww.highroadacademy.com Holy Cross Elementary School 604-299-3530 wwww.holycrosselementary.ca Holy Cross Regional High School 604-581-3023 wwww.holycross.bc.ca Holy Trinity Elementary School 604-987-4454 wwww.holytrinityschool.ca

Hope Lutheran Christian School 604-942-5322 whttp://hopelcs.ca Immaculate Conception Elementary School 604-224-5012 wwww.icschoolvancouver.com Immaculate Conception School 604-596-6116 wwww.icdelta.com Iqra Islamic School 604-583-7530 wwww.iqraschool.com James Cameron School 604-465-8444 wwww.jcs.bc.ca John Calvin School 604-823-6814 wwww.jcss.ca John Knox Christian School 604-522-1410 wwww.johnknoxchristian.org Khalsa School 604-591-2248 wwww.khalsaschool.ca King David High School 604-263-9700 wwww.kdhs.org Langley Christian Elementary School 604-533-2222 wwww.langleychristian.com Langley Christian School - Middle & High 604-533-0839 wwww.langleychristian.com Langley Montessori School 604-532-5667 wwww.langleymontessorischool.com Lions Gate Christian Academy 604-984-8226 wwww.lgca.ca Little Flower Academy 604-738-9016 wwww.lfabc.org Maple Ridge Christian School 604-465-4442 wwww.mrcs.ca Meadow Montessori School 604-465-3492 wwww.meadowmontessori.ca Meadowridge School 604-467-4444 wwww.meadowridge.bc.ca Mennonite Educational Institute 604-859-3700 wwww.meischools.com Mount Cheam Christian School 604-794-3072 wwww.mccs.ca Mulgrave School 604-922-3223 wwww.mulgrave.com Noah’s Ark Montessori Reggio School 778-990-3520 wwww.noahsarkschool.ca North Star Montessori Elementary 604-980-1205 wwww.northstarmontessori.ca Notre Dame Regional Secondary 604-255-5454 wwww.ndrs.ca Our Lady of Fatima School 604-936-4228 wwww.fatimaschool.ca Our Lady of Good Counsel School 604-581-3154 wwww.olgcschool.ca Our Lady of Mercy School 604-526-7121 wwww.ourladyofmercy.ca Our Lady of Perpetual Help School 604-228-8811 wwww.olphbc.ca Our Lady of Sorrows School 604-253-2434 wwww.ourladyofsorrows.ca Our Lady of the Assumption School 604-942-5522 wwww.assumptionschool.com Pacific Academy 604-581-5353 wwww.pacificacademy.net

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Pattison High School 604-608-8788 wwww.pattisonhighschool.ca Purpose Independent Secondary School 604-526-2522 wwww.purposesecondary.org Queen of All Saints Elementary School 604-931-9071 wwww.queenofallsaintsschool.ca Regent Christian Academy 604-599-8171 wwww.regent.bc.ca Richmond Christian Elementary School 604-272-5720 wwww.myrcs.ca Richmond Christian Secondary & Middle Campus 604-274-1122 wwww.myrcs.ca Richmond Jewish Day School 604-275-3393 wwww.rjds.ca Roots and Wings Montessori 604-510-2588 wwww.rootsandwingsbc.com Sacred Heart Elementary 604-946-2611 wwww.shsdelta.net Sikh Academy 604-599-3828 wwww.sikhacademy.ca Southpointe Academy 604-948-8826 wwww.southpointeacademy.ca Southridge School 604-535-5056 wwww.southridge.bc.ca St Andrew’s Catholic School 604-325-6317 wwww.sasvancouver.com St Anthony of Padua School 604-261-4043 wwww.stanthonyofpaduaschool.ca St Anthony’s Elementary School 604-922-0011 wwww.saswv.org St Augustine School 604-731-8024 wwww.faithandfoundation.com St Bernadette Elementary School 604-596-1101 wwww.stbernadetteschool.ca St Catherine’s Catholic Elementary 604-534-6564 wwww.stcatherines.ca St Edmund’s Elementary School 604-988-7364 wwww.stedmunds.ca St Francis de Sales School 604-435-5311 wwww.sfdsschool.ca St Francis of Assisi School 604-253-7311 wwww.sfaschool.ca St Francis Xavier School 604-254-2714 wwww.sfxschool.ca

St George’s School 604-224-1304 wwww.stgeorges.bc.ca St Helen’s School 604-299-2234 wwww.sthelensparish.ca St John’s International School 604-683-4572 wwww.stjohnsis.com St John’s School 604-732-4434 wwww.stjohns.bc.ca St Joseph The Worker School 604-277-1115 wwww.stjosephtheworker.ca St Joseph’s School 604-872-5715 wwww.stjoesschool-vancouver.org St Jude’s School 604-434-1633 wwww.stjude.ca St Mary’s Catholic School 604-792-7715 wwww.stmarysschoolchwk.com St Mary’s School 604-437-1312 wwww.stmary.bc.ca St Michael’s Elementary School 604-526-9768 wwww.stmichaelschool.ca St Patrick’s School 604-467-1571 wwww.stpatsschool.org St Patrick Elementary School 604-879-4411 wwww.spev.ca St Patrick Regional Secondary School 604-874-6422 wwww.stpats.bc.ca St Paul’s School 604-277-4487 wwww.stpaulschool.ca St Pius X Elementary School 604-929-0345 wwww.saintpius.ca St Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary 604-987-4431 wwww.aquinas.org St Thomas More Collegiate 604-521-1801 wwww.stthomasmorecollegiate.ca Star of the Sea Catholic School 604-531-6316 wwww.staroftheseaschool.ca Stratford Hall 604-436-0608 wwww.stratfordhall.ca Surrey Christian School 604-498-3233 wwww.surreychristian.com The Global Montessori School 604-534-1556 wwww.globalmontessorischools.com The King’s School 604-888-0969 wwww.thekingsschool.org

Timothy Christian School 604-794-7114 wwww.timothychristian.ca Traditional Learning Academy 604-931-7265 wwww.traditionallearning.com Traditional Learning Academy 604-575-8596 wwww.schoolathome.ca Unity Christian School 604-794-7797 wwww.unitychristian.ca Urban Academy 604-524-2211 wwww.urbanacademy.ca Valley Christian School 604-826-1388 wwww.valleychristianschool.ca Vancouver Christian School 604-435-3113 wwww.vancouverchristian.org Vancouver College 604-261-4285 wwww.vc.bc.ca Vancouver Formosa Academy 604-436-2332 wwww.vfa.bc.ca Vancouver Hebrew Academy 604-266-1245 wwww.vhebrewacademy.com Vancouver Montessori School 604-261-0315 whttp://vancouvermontessorischool.com Vancouver Talmud Torah 604-736-7307 wwww.talmudtorah.com Vancouver Waldorf School 604-985-7435 wwww.vws.ca West Coast Christian School 604-255-2990 wwww.westcoastchristianschool.ca West Point Grey Academy 604-222-8750 wwww.wpga.ca Westside Preparatory School 604-687-8021 wwww.westsidehs.com White Rock Christian Academy 604-531-9186 wwww.wrca.bc.ca William of Orange Christian School 604-576-2144 wwww.credochs.com York House School 604-736-6551 wwww.yorkhouse.ca Zion Lutheran School 604-576-1394 wwww.zionlutheran.org

Public School Districts

School District No. 041 (Burnaby) 5325 Kincaid St, Burnaby BC V5G 1W2 p604-296-6900 f604-296-6910 wwww.sd41.bc.ca School District No. 033 (Chilliwack) 8430 Cessna Dr, Chilliwack BC V2P 7K4 p604-792-1321 f604-792-9665 wwww.sd33.bc.ca School District No. 043 (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) 550 Poirier St, Coquitlam BC V3J 6A7 p604-939-9201 f604-939-7828 wwww.sd43.bc.ca School District No. 037 (Delta) 4585 Harvest Dr, Delta BC V4K 5B4 p604-946-4101 f604-952-5375 whttp://web.deltasd.bc.ca School District No. 035 (Langley) 4875 222nd St, Langley BC V3A 3Z7 p604-534-7891 f604-533-1115 wwww.sd35.bc.ca School District No. 042 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows) 22225 Brown Ave, Maple Ridge BC V2X 8N6 p604-463-4200 f604-463-4181 wwww.sd42.ca School District No. 075 (Mission Public Schools) 33046 Fourth Ave, Mission BC V2V 1S5 p604-826-6286 f604-826-4517 wwww.mpsd.ca School District No. 040 (New Westminster) 1001 Columbia St, 2nd floor, New Westminster BC V3M 1C4 p604-517-6240 f604-517-6390 wwww.sd40.bc.ca School District No. 044 (North Vancouver) 2121 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver BC V7M 2K6 p604-903-3444 f604-903-3445 wwww.nvsd44.bc.ca School District No. 038 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Ave, Richmond BC V6Y 3E3 p604-668-6000 f604-233-0151 wwww.sd38.bc.ca School District No. 036 (Surrey) 14033 92nd Ave, Surrey BC V3V 0B7 p604-596-7733 f604-596-4197 wwww.sd36.bc.ca School District No. 039 (Vancouver) 1580 Broadway W, Vancouver BC V6J 5K8 p604-713-5000 f604-713-5049 wwww.vsb.bc.ca School District No. 045 (West Vancouver) 1075 21st St, West Vancouver BC V7V 4A9 p604-981-1000 f604-981-1001 wwww.sd45.bc.ca French School Board (Conseil Scolaire Francophone) 13511 Commerce Pkwy Suite 100, Richmond BC V6V 2J8 p604-214-2600 f604-214-9881 wwww.csf.bc.ca

School District No. 034 (Abbotsford) 2790 Tims St, Abbotsford BC V2T 4M7 p604-859-4891 f604-852-8587 wwww.sd34.bc.ca

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We are business in Vancouver.

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Relocation services Accommodation Providers BEST WESTERN PLUS Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre 1100 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 2B6 Sunita Gelhan ....p604-633-2050 f604-669-4928 esgelhan@chateaugranville.com wwww.chateaugranville.com Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre & Liquor Store 319 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V8 ..............p604-931-9011 f604-931-7298 einfo@bestwesterncoquitlam.com wwww.bestwesterncoquitlam.com Carmana Plaza 1128 Alberni St, Vancouver V6E 4R6 Bennet Mak .......p604-683-1399 f604-683-1391 esales@carmanaplaza.com wwww.carmanaplaza.com Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1180 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 ..............p604-697-0202 f604-697-0123 evancoastsales@coasthotels.com wwww.coastcoalharbourhotel.com Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 1763 Comox St, Vancouver V6G 1P6 Carla Cote ..........p604-688-7711 f604-685-7210 evancoastsales@coasthotels.com wwww.coastplazahotelandsuites.com Spacious 1 or 2 Bedroom Suites with balconies, kitchens, and panoramic views of the city, mountains or ocean. Features a pool, Health Club, parking and shopping mall.

Comfysuites Rentals Inc 1010 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1P5 Alicia Chia ......................................p778-855-2442 einfo@comfysuites.com wwww.comfysuites.com Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 Sebastien Theriault .......................p604-453-0750 f604-453-0775 edeltaburnaby@deltahotels.com wwww.deltahotels.com Downtown Suites Ltd 1174 Pender St W, Vancouver V6E 2R9 Nicholas Meyer .p604-694-8801 f604-682-5634 enic@downtownsuites.com wwww.downtownsuites.ca EasyRent Real Estate Services Ltd 1111 Hastings St W Suite 501, Vancouver V6E 2J3 ..............p604-662-3279 f604-608-9187 einfo@easyrent.ca wwww.easyrent.ca Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre 1400 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 1B9 Sharon Chan ......p604-687-0511 f604-687-7267 eschan@empirelandmarkhotel.com wwww.empirelandmarkhotel.com Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3..............p604-278-5555 f604-278-0255 egm.richmond@executivehotels.net wwww.executivehotels.net/airport Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 Reservations Department ..............p604-695-5300 f604-695-5301 evpr.reservations@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/pacificrim

Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver V7J 2H5 Charmaine Alam p604-985-3111 f604-985-0857 echarmaine@hinorthvancouver.ca wwww.hinorthvancouver.com

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Sean Antonson ..p604-893-7210 f604-331-1001 esantonson@wallcentre.com wwww.sheratonvancouver.com

Tropicana Suite Hotel 1361 Robson St, Vancouver V6E 1C6 ..............p604-687-6631 f604-687-5724 einfo@tropicanavancouver.com wwww.tropicanavancouver.com

L’Hermitage Hotel 788 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 3A4 Jean-Michel Tanguy.......................p778-327-4100 f778-327-4109 eguest.services@lhermitagevancouver.com wwww.lhermitagevancouver.com

Smartlodge Vancouver Daniela Lucas...............p604-722-7272 ereservations@smartlodge.com wwww.smartlodge.com

Unique Real Estate Accommodations Inc 1010 Queens Rd W, North Vancouver V7R 4S9 ..............p604-984-7368 f604-984-7323 einfo@uniqueaccommodations.com wwww.uniqueaccommodations.com

Lamond Properties 1755 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 3B7 Wendy Lamond ..p604-684-4649 f604-685-2510 einfo@lamondproperties.com wwww.lamondproperties.com

Lord Stanley Suites on the Park 1889 Alberni St, Vancouver V6G 3G7 Wendy Krasovec p604-688-9299 f604-688-9297 einfo@lordstanley.com wwww.lordstanley.com Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver 645 Howe St, Vancouver V6C 2Y9 Paul Hasegawa ..p604-687-1122 f604-602-7844 ereservations@van.metropolitan.com wwww.metropolitan.com/vanc MODE Suites Rental Services Inc 1118 Homer St Suite 216, Vancouver V6B 2W9 Paula Robinson ..p877-501-6633 f778-331-3846 einfo@modesuites.com wwww.modesuites.com Our House Furnished Condos 4837 44A Ave, Delta V4K 1E3 Carol Dillman .....p604-946-2628 f604-946-6869 einfo@ourhouse.bc.ca wwww.ourhouse.bc.ca Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 Donald Pinkney ..p604-276-1979 f604-276-1975 edpinkney@pacificgatewayhotel.com wwww.pacificgatewayhotel.com Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Kathryn Poole.....p604-662-8111 f604-891-2861 ekathryn.poole@panpacificvancouver.com wwww.panpacificvancouver.com Park Inn & Suites by Radisson 898 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 1J8 ..............p604-872-8661 f604-872-2270 esales@parkinn-vancouver.ca wwww.parkinn.com/hotel-vancouverca

HighStreet Accommodations Ltd 325 6th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L1 Terry Rodgers .....p604-605-0294 f604-605-0296 etrodgers@hscr.com wwww.hscr.com

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Destination Services Sterling Furnished Suites 862 Renfrew St, Vancouver V5K 4B6 Kelly Shih ...........p800-909-6088 f888-505-5442 ebookings@sterlingfurnishedsuites.com wwww.sterlingfurnishedsuites.com SuiteLiving Rentals Ltd 862 Renfrew St, Vancouver V5K 4B6 Kelly Shih ...........p800-909-6088 f888-505-5442 ebookings@suiteliving.ca wwww.suiteliving.ca Sunset Inn & Suites 1111 Burnaby St, Vancouver V6E 1P4 ..............p604-688-2474 f604-669-3340 einfo@sunsetinn.com wwww.sunsetinn.com

Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown 1234 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1W2 Susan Fregona ...p604-688-1234 f604-689-1762 esfregona@silverbirchhotels.com wwww.marriott.com/yvrdr Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Langley 8828 201 St, Langley V2Y 0C8 ..............p604-455-7263 f604-881-0225 esales_signaturelangley@sandman.ca wwww.sandmansignature.com

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RelocationsVancouver.com 1050 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1P5 Shelly Smee p604-763-2787 f604-689-5665 eshelly@relocationsvancouver.com wwww.shellysmee.com

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport 3111 Grant McConachie Way Vancouver International Airport, Richmond V7B 0A6 Lesliann Kuhn ....p604-207-5200 f604-248-3219 elesliann.kuhn@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/vancouverairport The Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver V6C 3L5 Indu Brar ............p604-691-1991 f604-691-1999 ethewaterfronthotel@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver The Sylvia Hotel 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver V6G 2P6 Ross Dyck...........p604-681-9321 f604-682-3551 erdyck@sylviahotel.com wwww.sylviahotel.com

The Boathouse Restaurant 14935 Marine Dr, White Rock V4B 1C3 Larry Borden.......p604-536-7320 f604-730-5508 ebhwr@ldry.com

Employment Agencies: Temporary & Permanent Staffing

Pinnacle Hotel at The Pier 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver V7L 0B1 ..............p604-986-7437 f604-986-7432 emsimpson@pinnacleatthepier.com wwww.pinnaclepierhotel.com Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver 1221 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1M6 Scott Cowden ....p604-685-1111 f604-685-0707 escott@ramadavancouver.com wwww.ramadavancouver.com

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1V1 ..............p604-608-5309 f604-608-5349 ejtsaparas@wedgewoodhotel.com wwww.wedgewoodhotel.com Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond V6X 4K3 Sean Antonson ..p604-893-7210 f604-331-1001 esantonson@wallcentre.com wwww.westinvancouverairport.com

LEVEL Furnished Living 1022 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 0G1 Javier Cepeda ................................p778-330-2024 esales@stayinglevel.com wwww.stayinglevel.com

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2T4 ..............p604-689-9333 f604-689-3466 evcr.sales@fourseasons.com wwww.fourseasons.com/vancouver Georgian Court Hotel 773 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 2M4 Susan Leung ......p604-682-5555 f604-682-5669 esusan@georgiancourt.com wwww.georgiancourt.com

St Regis Hotel 602 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver V6B 1Y6 Janet Thomas.....p604-681-1135 f604-683-1126 ejthomas@stregishotel.com wwww.stregishotel.com

Arainn Consulting Inc 916 Broadway W Suite 309, Vancouver V5Z 1K7 Damian McElgunn .........................p604-442-7203 erecruiting@arainn.ca wwww.arainn.ca

Times Square Suites 1821 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 3E4 Jacqui McMullen ...........................p604-684-2223 f604-684-2225 ejacqui@timessquaresuites.com wwww.timessquaresuites.com Looking for a Vancouver based home away from home? Or a place to live while moving? Located in Vancouver’s West End. Enjoy the comfort of home, with the perks of a hotel.

Travelodge Hotel Vancouver Airport 3071 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 3K4 Ricky Urera.........p604-278-5155 f604-278-5125 esales@travelodgevancouverairport.com wwww.travelodgevancouverairport.com TRIUMF House at UBC 5835 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2L6...............p604-222-7633 f604-222-7647 ehousing@triumf.ca wwww.triumfhouse.ca

BBW International Inc 999 Canada Pl Suite 404, Vancouver V6C 3E2 Lois Jackalin ......p604-984-0352 f604-608-3510 evancouver@bbwinternational.com wwww.bbwinternational.com Global Network Personnel 3458 Garden Dr, Vancouver V5N 4Y5 Marites Ancheta ............................p604-417-4661 egnp@globalnetworkpersonnel.com wwww.globalnetworkpersonnel.com Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours 789 Pender St W Suite 760, Vancouver V6C 1H2 Greg Colborne ....p604-688-2555 f604-688-1536 egreg@tyhunt.ca wwww.hunt.ca Immigrant Services Society of BC 333 Terminal Ave Suite 501, Vancouver V6A 4C1 Patricia Woroch .p604-684-2561 f604-684-2266 eiss@issbc.org wwww.issbc.org Lock Search Group 1040 Georgia St W Suite 810, Vancouver V6E 4H1 Frank Joe ...........p604-669-8806 f604-669-5385 efjoe@locksearchgroup.com wwww.locksearchgroup.com

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McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group 860 Homer St Suite 407, Vancouver V6B 2W5 ............p604-662-8967 f604-662-8927 easkme@mcnak.com wwww.mcnak.com Mercer Bradley Inc 666 Burrard St Suite 500, Vancouver V6C 3P6 ..............p778-331-7570 f778-331-7578 einfo@mercerbradley.com wwww.mercerbradley.com Nannies on Call 788 Beatty St Suite 302, Vancouver V6B 2M1.............p604-734-1776 f604-648-8362 emichelle@nanniesoncall.com wwww.nanniesoncall.com Premium Staffing Solutions 1661 2nd Ave W Suite 101, Vancouver V6J 1H3 Brad Bates .........p604-602-9193 f604-734-8999 ebrad@premiumsolutions.ca wwww.premiumsolutions.ca STRIVE Recruitment Inc 1030 Georgia St W Suite 1013, Vancouver V6E 2Y3 Michael Dha ......p604-336-8844 f604-336-8849 emichael@striverecruitment.ca wwww.striverecruitment.ca Swim Recruiting Inc 601 Cordova St W Suite 330 The Station, Vancouver V6B 1G1..............p604-689-7946 f604-689-7950 einfo@swimrecruiting.com wwww.swimrecruiting.com

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) 183 Terminal Ave, Vancouver V6A 4G2 .............p604-877-7000 f604-877-8292 emediarelations@vancity.com wwww.vancity.com

Furniture Leasing Services Grantree Furniture Sales & Rentals 2703 Main St, Vancouver V5T 3E9 Bal Nagra .......................................p604-889-1773 ebal13nagra@hotmail.com wwww.grantree.com Home Ingredients 65 7th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L4 ..............p604-876-9959 f604-876-9951 einfo@homeingredients.ca wwww.homeingredients.ca Home Reworks Home Staging and Interior Design 4011 Capilano Park Rd, North Vancouver V7R 4L2 Kim Anderson ....p604-837-6456 f604-987-8128 einfo@homereworks.com wwww.homereworks.com

Government Agencies

Financial Services City of Coquitlam - Economic Development 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam V3B 7N2 David Munro ......p604-927-3442 f604-927-3525 eeconomicdevelopment@coquitlam.ca wwww.coquitlam.ca/economicdevelopment City of New Westminster Economic Development 511 Royal Ave, New Westminster V3L 1H9 Blair Fryer.......................................p604-527-4536 einfo@investnewwest.ca wwww.investnewwest.ca

Deloitte 1055 Dunsmuir St Suite 2800, Vancouver V7X 1P4 ..............p604-669-4466 f604-685-0395 wwww.deloitte.ca EY 700 Georgia St W Suite 2300 Box 10101 Pacific Centre, Vancouver V7Y 1C7 ..............p604-891-8200 f604-643-5422 wwww.ey.com/ca Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc 2165 Broadway W Box 5900, Vancouver V6K 4N5 .............p604-734-1667 f604-734-8221 eintouch@inalco.com wwww.inalco.com Pacific Spirit Investment Management Inc 800 Pender St W Suite 1100, Vancouver V6C 2V6 John Clark ..........p604-687-0123 f604-687-0128 einfo@pacificspirit.ca wwww.pacificspirit.ca RBC Dominion Securities - Edward Teodoro 666 Burrard St Suite 2500, Vancouver V6C 3B1 Edward Teodoro .............................p778-327-5481 eedward.teodoro@rbc.com wwww.edwardteodoro.com RBC Royal Bank of Canada 1055 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 3S5 ..........................................p800-769-2511 wwww.rbcroyalbank.com Vance Financial Group Inc 5811 Cooney Rd Unit 201, Richmond V6X 3M1 Daphne Wu ........p604-233-0123 f604-271-4863 edaphnewu@vancefinancial.net wwww.vancefinancial.ca

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HR Consultants TPD 595 Howe St Suite 1205, Vancouver V6C 2T5 ..............p604-685-3530 f604-689-5981 einfo@tpd.com wwww.tpd.com

Industry Associations/Chambers of Commerce BC Hotel Association 948 Howe St Suite 200, Vancouver V6Z 1N9 Louise Thompson ...........................p604-681-7164 f604-681-7649 wwww.bchotelassociation.com BC Real Estate Association 701 Georgia St W Suite 1420 PO Box 10123, Vancouver V7Y 1C6 ..............p604-683-7702 f604-683-8601 ebcrea@bcrea.bc.ca wwww.bcrea.bc.ca Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) 845 Cambie St Suite 1000, Vancouver V6B 5T3 ..............p604-687-3404 f604-669-9601 ecba@cbabc.org wwww.cbabc.org Human Resources Management Association 1111 Hastings St W Suite 1101, Vancouver V6E 2J3 Kara Douglas .....p604-684-7228 f604-684-3225 einfo@hrma.ca wwww.hrma.ca

TPD 595 Howe St Suite 1205, Vancouver V6C 2T5 ..............p604-685-3530 f604-689-5981 einfo@tpd.com wwww.tpd.com

BlueShore Financial 1112 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver V7M 2H2 ............p604-983-4500 f604-985-6810 einfo@blueshorefinancial.com wwww.blueshorefinancial.com

NexTrend Design 14735 68 Ave, Surrey V3S 2B2 Ellie Hanson ...................................p604-598-1842 eellie@elliehanson.com wwww.NexTrendDesign.com

City of Richmond 6911 No 3 Rd, Richmond V6Y 2C1 Neonila Lilova ................................p604-276-4000 eeconomicdev@richmond.ca wwww.businessinrichmond.ca City of Surrey - Economic Development 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey V3T 1V8 Donna Jones ......p604-591-4128 f604-594-3055 eecondev@surrey.ca wwww.surrey.ca Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corporation 12047 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows V2W 1K8 Lori Graham .......p604-465-9481 f604-465-2404 eedinfo@thinkpittmeadows.ca wwww.thinkpittmeadows.ca Township of Langley 20338 65 Ave, Langley V2Y 3J1 ..............p604-533-6084 f604-533-6110 wwww.township.langley.bc.ca

Home Inspection

Languages Canada 5886 169A St, Surrey V3S 6Z8 ..............p604-574-1532 f888-277-0522 einfo@languagescanada.ca wwww.languagescanada.ca

•Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver 2433 Spruce St, Vancouver V6H 4C8 Brad Scott ..........p604-730-3000 f604-730-3102 ereachus@realtylink.org wwww.rebgv.org

Insurance Providers - Health TFG Global Insurance Solutions Ltd 701 Georgia St W Suite 1500, Vancouver V7Y 1C6 David Tompkins..p604-628-0426 f604-259-0652 einfo@tfgglobal.com wwww.tfgglobal.com

Insurance Providers - Temporary Health Thorne Financial Planning 1185 Georgia St W Suite 800, Vancouver V6E 4E6 Mike Thorne.......p778-836-3213 f604-630-7186 emike@thornefinancial.ca wwww.thornefinancial.ca

Home Staging Home Reworks Home Staging and Interior Design 4011 Capilano Park Rd, North Vancouver V7R 4L2 Kim Anderson ....p604-837-6456 f604-987-8128 einfo@homereworks.com wwww.homereworks.com

Jones Brown Inc 609 Granville St Suite 805, Vancouver V7Y 1G5 Natalee Sinclair .p604-609-2193 f604-608-1174 ensinclair@jonesbrown.com wwww.jonesbrown.com

Lawyers/Legal Services Boughton Law Corporation 595 Burrard St Suite 700, Vancouver V7X 1S8 Sabine Eckardt ...p604-687-6789 f604-683-5317 elawyers@boughtonlaw.com wwww.boughtonlaw.com David Watts Notary Corp 675 Hastings St W Suite 1602, Vancouver V6B 1N2 .............p604-685-7786 f604-685-7796 wwww.davidnotary.com

Move Management & Space Planning Daybreak Home Transitions For Boomers & Seniors 1489 Marine Dr Suite 408, West Vancouver V7T 1B8 Colleen Smart ....p604-922-2458 f778-279-3750 einfo@daybreakhometransitions.ca wwww.daybreakhometransitions.ca Magena Office Interiors Ltd 7179 201 St Suite 11, Langley V2Y 2Y9 ..........................................p604-830-7699 einfo@magena.ca Orderly Concepts & Solutions 3363 Rosemary Heights Cres Unit 16, South Surrey V3S 0X8 Janis Nylund ..................................p604-536-1288 ejanis@orderlyconcepts.com wwww.orderlyconcepts.com

Packing & Shipping Suppliers Allworld Packaging Supplies Ltd 1023 Clark Dr, Vancouver V5L 3K1 Janet Nixon ........p604-637-0179 f604-254-4987 esales@allworldpackaging.com wwww.allworldpackaging.com

Personal Goods Moving & Storage AMJ Campbell - Vancouver 9924 River Rd, Delta V4G 1B5 Allan Brown .......p604-940-4208 f604-940-2385 eabrown@amjbc.ca wwww.amjbc.ca

Insurance Services (other than health) All West Insurance Services Ltd 1681 Chestnut St Suite 315, Vancouver V6J 4M6 .............p604-731-6696 f604-731-9210 einfo@allwestins.com wwww.allwestins.com Claimspro Inc 1111 Melville St Suite 600, Vancouver V6E 3V6 Rhonda Palmer...............................p604-637-1071 einfo@scm.ca wwww.scm.ca

Amerispec Home Inspection Services 3665 Kingsway Suite 300, Vancouver V5R 5W2 Sharon Martin....p604-430-0343 f604-628-0128 evancouver@amerispec.ca wwww.home-inspection-vancouver Duxbury & Associates - Building Inspection and Consulting Ltd 125 DeBeck St, New Westminster V3L 3H7 Glenn Duxbury ...p604-524-2502 f888-877-0630 einfo@glennduxbury-inspections.com wwww.glennduxbury-inspections.com

HUB International Insurance Brokers 4350 Still Creek Dr Suite 400, Burnaby V5C 0G5..............p604-269-1000 f604-269-1001 wwww.hubinternational.com

Canadian International Relocations 6580 Chatterton Rd, Richmond V7C 2Y7 Hans Martens ....p604-275-4280 f604-275-4012 evancouver@cirelo.com wwww.cirelo.com Downtown U-Lok Storage Ltd 915 Cordova St E, Vancouver V6A 4B8 Yvonne De Valone ..........................p604-215-2156 f604-215-2220 estaff@ulok.com wwww.ulok.com Ellis Moving & Storage 1580 Columbia St, North Vancouver V7J 1A4 James Ellis .........p604-986-9817 f604-986-6714 einfo@ellismoving.com wwww.ellismoving.com

DCIS - Health Insurance Brokers 2083 Alma St Suite 350, Vancouver V6R 4N6 Jason Cummings p604-228-8816 f604-228-9807 ejason@david-cummings.com wwww.david-cummings.com Specializing in medical insurance for new residents in Canada, foreign workers, international students and visitors (including Super VISA visitors).

Great Canadian Van Lines Ltd 669 Ridley Pl Suite 203, Delta V3M 6Y9 Mark Valliant .....p604-540-6683 f604-540-6640 einfo@greatcanadianvanlines.com wwww.greatcanadianvanlines.com Kary Movers 8840 210th St Unit 505 Box 301, Langley V1M 2Y2 John Cousineau..p604-687-1746 f604-951-8331 einfo@karymovers.com wwww.karymovers.com

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Relocation services PODS of BC 5350 Byrne Rd, Burnaby V5J 3J3 ..............p604-434-6005 f866-658-4898 epodsbc@gmail.com wwww.pods.com

One West Properties 1125 Howe St Suite 912, Vancouver V6Z 2K8 .............p604-669-9380 f604-669-9381 einfo@onewest.ca wwww.onewest.ca

Premiere Van Lines - Vancouver 9710 187 St Suite 202, Surrey V4N 3N6 Magnus Olsen....p604-530-2221 f604-530-2241 evancouver@premierevanlines.com wwww.premierevanlines.com

Vista Realty Ltd 1497 Marine Dr Suite 207, West Vancouver V7T 1B8 .............p604-925-8824 f604-925-1357 eoffice@vistarealty.net wwww.vistarealty.net

Purely Canadian Movers Inc 91 Golden Dr Suite 16, Coquitlam V3K 6R2 ..............p604-522-7222 f604-552-7241 eesales@pcmovers.ca wwww.purelycanadianmovers.com Salmon’s Transfer Ltd 9500 Van Horne Way Suite 100, Richmond V6X 1W3 Doug Kellough ...p604-273-2921 f604-273-4963 esalmons@salmonstransfer.com wwww.salmonstransfer.com

TR Westcan Inc/Tippet-Richardson 8035 North Fraser Way, Burnaby V5J 5M8 .............p604-324-5015 f604-324-2047 etrvancouver@tippetrichardson.com wwww.trwestcan.com

Real Estate Appraisal

National Appraisal Group Ltd 5718 Owl Crt, North Vancouver V7R 4V7 Azim Jamal ........p604-904-9676 f604-904-9690

Penny & Keenleyside Appraisals Ltd 319 Governors Crt Suite 202, New Westminster V3L 5S5 ..............p604-525-3441 f604-525-9313 wwww.pkappraisals.com Westech Appraisal Services Ltd 197 Forester St Suite 411, North Vancouver V7H 0A6 Henk den Breejen ..........................p604-986-2722 f604-986-2552 email@westechappraisal.com wwww.westechappraisal.com

Realtors Anson Realty Ltd 3378 Cambie St, Vancouver V5Z 2W5.............p604-876-9222 f604-876-9225 eanson@anson-realty.com wwww.anson-realty.com

World Cargo 5200 Miller Rd Suite 112, Richmond V7B 1K5 Dane Croft..........p604-232-0204 f604-270-7797 einfo@goworldcargo.com wwww.goworldcargo.com

Property Management Advent Real Estate Services 1168 Hamilton St Suite 204, Vancouver V6B 2S2 ..............p604-736-6478 f604-608-9292 einfo@adventvancouver.com wwww.adventvancouver.com

Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty 5489 Kingsway, Burnaby V5H 2G1 Glen Murray .......p604-220-4291 f888-503-3345 egmurray@glenmurrayhomes.com wwww.movetovancouver.com

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Prudential Sterling Realty 3137 St Johns’s St, Port Moody V3H 2C8 Barrie Vattoy ..................................p604-618-8108 evattoy@shaw.ca wwww.relocationbc.com RE/MAX Austin Kay Realty 6086 Russ Baker Way Suite 110, Richmond V7B 1B4 ..............p604-258-8866 f604-277-3180 eaustin@austinkay.com wwww.austinkay.com RE/MAX Central 3906 Hastings St, Burnaby V5C 6C1 Francine Legault ............................p604-723-4404 efrancinerealtor@gmail.com wwww.francinelegault.com Re/Max Central Realty 5050 Kingsway Suite 1, Burnaby V5H 4C2 George Gomory ..p604-765-7653 f604-433-5274 egeorgeg@remax.net wwww.georgegomory.com

RelocationsVancouver.com 1050 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1P5 Shelly Smee .......p604-763-2787 f604-689-5665 eshelly@relocationsvancouver.com wwww.shellysmee.com TRG The Residential Group Realty 1965 4th Ave W Suite 101, Vancouver V6J 1M8 Jacob Krause..................................p778-229-5000 einfo@jacobkrause.com wwww.VancouverSpaces.com

Relocation Management Services

car2go Vancouver 321 Water St Suite 330, Vancouver V6B 1B8 Justin MacDonald ..........................p778-328-2850 evancouver@car2go.com wwww.car2go.com Modo The Car Co-op 470 Granville St Suite 200, Vancouver V6C 1V5 ..........................................p604-685-1393 einfo@modo.coop wwww.modo.coop

Visa & Immigration Services/ Consultants Best Place Immigration 1500 Georgia St W Suite 1300, Vancouver V6G 2Z6 Ron Liberman .....p604-970-0629 f604-608-4723 einfo@bestplace.ca wwww.bestplace.ca Higher Options - HR & Immigration 535 Thurlow St Suite 501, Vancouver V6E 3L2 Amelia Chan.......p604-801-5895 f778-800-9922 email@hr-options.com wwww.hr-options.com Larlee Rosenberg Canadian Immigration Lawyers 555 Georgia St W Suite 600, Vancouver V6B 1Z5 Ryan Rosenberg .p604-681-9887 f604-681-8087 eryan.rosenberg@larlee.com wwww.larlee.com Larson Sohn Embarkation Law Group 609 Hastings St W Suite 600 Box 26, Vancouver V6B 4W4 ............p604-662-7404 f604-662-7466 einfo@elgcanada.com wwww.elgcanada.com Pacific Business Brokers Inc 1090 Pender St W Suite 550, Vancouver V6E 2N7 Pino Bacinello ....p604-696-6111 f604-696-6119 einfo@pacificbusinessbrokers.com wwww.pacificbusinessbrokers.com PanCanadian Immigration Law Group 601 Broadway W Suite 400, Vancouver V5Z 4C2 Gianpaolo Panusa ..........................p604-357-3419 f604-520-6509 einfo@immigrationcanada.pro wwww.immigrationcanada.pro Stevens & Associates Immigration Services 1055 Hastings St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6E 2E9 ..............p604-687-1871 f604-687-3137 estevensandassociates@telus.net wwww.stevensimmigration.com Track Resources Inc Box 60583 Granville Park PO, Vancouver V6H 4B9 Linda Maley ...................................p604-424-4117 elinda@track-resources.com wwww.track-resources.com

Across Canada Van Lines 11900 No 1 Rd Unit 110, Richmond V7E 1S9 ..............p604-232-5550 f604-232-5551 einfo@acrosscanadamoving.com wwww.acrosscanadamoving.com Stevens & Associates Immigration Services 1055 Hastings St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6E 2E9 ..............p604-687-1871 f604-687-3137 estevensandassociates@telus.net wwww.stevensimmigration.com

Century 21 In Town Realty 421 Pacific St, Vancouver V6Z 2P5 ..............p604-685-5951 f604-685-2807 eintownrealty@century21.ca wwww.century21intown.ca Key Rental a division of Key Marketing 328 2nd Ave W Suite 200, Vancouver V5Y 1C8 ..............p604-688-5566 f604-608-5656 einfo@keyrental.ca wwww.keyrental.ca

Prudential Sterling Realty 3137 St John’s St, Port Moody V3H 2C8 Randy Ryalls ......p604-421-1010 f604-421-5108 einfo@psr.ca wwww.psr.ca

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Chandler Realty Ltd 1648 6th Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1R3 ..........................................p604-328-0077 emaggiechandler@telus.net wwww.maggiechandler.com

Tax & Financial Planning Gordon Baldwin Chartered Accountants 901 3rd St W Suite 209, North Vancouver V7P 3P9 Gordon Baldwin .............................p604-998-3378 egordon@gordonbaldwin.ca

Vehicle Rental & Leasing NKF Devencore 543 Granville St Suite 1500, Vancouver V6C 1X8 Jon Bishop..........p604-681-3334 f604-681-5255 ejbishop@devencorenkf.com wwww.devencorenkf.com

R RELOCATIONS vancouver va CBRE Ltd 1111 Georgia St W Suite 600, Vancouver V6E 4M3 Norm Taylor .......p604-662-3000 f604-684-9368 enorm.taylor@cbre.com wwww.cbre.ca

TOR The Office Resource 355 Kingsway, Vancouver V5T 3J7 David Mendell ...p604-730-4080 f604-730-4090 einfo@torworkspaces.com wwww.torworkspaces.com

T.E. Wealth 475 Georgia St W Suite 720, Vancouver V6B 4M9 Lynne Triffon ......p604-637-4713 f604-684-2396 eltriffon@tewealth.com wwww.tewealth.com

Lower Mainland Appraisal Services Ltd 3034 Edgemont Blvd Suite 8, North Vancouver V7R 4X1 Robert Minielly ..p604-618-5676 f604-990-7204

Vincent Moving Company 1222 Melville St, Vancouver V6E 2Y1 Bruno Vincent ................................p778-300-6592 ebruno@vincentmoving.com wwww.vincentmoving.com Williams Moving & Storage (BC) Ltd 2401 United Blvd, Coquitlam V3K 5Y3 Zach Williams ................................p866-967-6683 einfo@williamsmoving.com wwww.williamsmoving.com Local, long distance & international household moves - commercial moves - corporate relocations - storage & warehousing - freight forwarding.

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board 15463 104th Ave Surrey V3R 1N9 Rob Philipp .........p604-930-7600 f604-930-7625 emls@fvreb.bc.ca wwww.fvreb.bc.ca

Aedis Realty & Appraisals 1687 Broadway W Suite 200, Vancouver V6J 1X2 Jason Upton .......p604-682-7585 f604-222-4720 eorders@aedisappraisals.com wwww.aedis.ca

Niemi LaPorte & Dowle Appraisals Ltd 8678 Greenall Ave Suite 312, Burnaby V5J 3M6 .............p604-438-1628 f604-438-2886 einfo@nldappraisals.com wwww.nldappraisals.com

Storage For Your Life Solutions Inc 19950 88 Ave E Suite 175, Langley V1M 0A5 ............p604-513-5001 f604-294-8149 einfo@sfyl.com wwww.storageforyourlife.com Langley #175 - 19950 88th Ave East, Langley, BC On N.W. Corner of Highway 1 and 200th Street (604) 519-7395 - Langley@sfyl.com Mission 33433 North Railway Avenue, Mission, BC 2 blocks East of the West Coast Express (778) 8809601 - Mission@sfyl.com Coquitlam 2544 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, BC One block East of Ioco Road (604) 216-7395 - Coquitlam@sfyl.com Surrey 13498 73rd Ave, Surrey, BC Corner of 73rd Avenue 135th Street (604) 587-0111 - Surrey@sfyl.com

Faith Wilson Realty Group Inc 2512 Yukon St, Vancouver V5Y 0H2..............p604-224-5277 f604-224-5279 efaith@faithwilsongroup.com wwww.faithwilsongroup.com

Colliers International - Commercial 200 Granville St Suite 1900, Vancouver V6C 2R6 Doris Yip ............p604-662-2657 f604-661-0849 edoris.yip@colliers.com wwww.colliers.com

The MI Group 3171 No 6 Rd Unit 140, Richmond V6V 1P6 ..............p604-273-2012 f604-273-7655 emi.vancouver@themigroup.com wwww.themigroup.com

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