Vancouver, British Columbia...

If you are migrating to Canada from China and would prefer to live in an urban area, Vancouver, British Columbia is the place to be; the quality of life, culture, environment, and there are also many job opportunities. Here is some information to help you decide whether or not Vancouver is the right place for you:

Urban Amenities

Public Transportation:

The public transportation system in Vancouver is amazing, it is ranked 3rd out of all of Canada's provinces with an incredible score of 74 out of 100. There are also many different types of public transportation: the sky-train, seabus, taxicabs, and even water taxis.

Environment:

The quality of the environment in Vancouver is incredible, they are continuously doing things and making improvements that help make the city more eco-friendly. They are even striving to become the "greenest city in North America". Due to the environment being such a high priority to Vancouverites, the air quality is amazing: it is clean, fresh, and healthy.

Outdoor Activities:

Even though Vancouver is a major urban city, you are still able to go and visit beautiful outdoor areas. For example, the famous Stanley Park, Grouse Mountain, the Seawall, the Botanical Gardens, the list is endless. 

Diverse Restaurants:

Vancouver is filled with a very diverse population, in terms of ethnicity and culture. Therefore, there are many different kinds of restaurants that can cater to anyone and their preferences. There is a high count of Oriental restaurants, well known for their fresh seafood.

Basic Industries 

Due to Vancouver being a coastal city, they are well known for their seafood. The seafood industry is very large in Vancouver; it is a large contributor to Vancouver's income. This is a basic industry, because it brings Vancouver business from out of the city. This business for Vancouver is extremely successful and continues to thrive.

Resource Based Community

Vancouver is a highly populated urban city, therefore it is not a resource based community. Although, the fishing industry is a large contributor to the city's economy, it is not the only source of income. Due to the high population, there are many more businesses that bring income to Vancouver as well.

Population

Vancouver is a highly populated city, with a population of 2,313,328. For someone immigrating here from China that may seem a bit intimidating, however Vancouver has the highest concentration of Chinese-Canadians in Canada. Out of the 2,313,328 people, 402,000 are Chinese-Canadian. Therefore, if you become a resident of this city, the transition will be much easier.

Climate

Vancouver city is located on the coast, therefore it has a maritime climate. Due to it having a maritime climate it will rain there a lot, however the temperature will always stay relatively cool, it will never get too hot.