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Coastal draws Open for business: Incentives and low tax rates Building up: New towers dot the landscape Entrepreneur spirit: Vancouver welcomes startups

Jewel of the West—6

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Cultural diversity offers many opportunities for international business The Vancouver Board of Trade supports new businesses in any kind of industry

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Vancouver’s competitive tax advantages

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Jewel of the West For those looking to relocate, Vancouver has every angle covered

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he warbling screech of a bald eagle.

A bell ringing gently atop a swaying sailboat. Waves lapping against barnacle crusted rocks. These are the sounds of Vancouver, voted the world’s most livable city almost every year this past decade. The city is a bustling metropolis of more than 600,000 residents, but it doesn’t always sound like it.

Relocate to Vancouver’s pristine shores and you will find it offers the best of both worlds: a near seamless fusion of city and nature and a happy marriage of work and play, all promoting healthy living.

If you’re like many workers, you’ll sweat out your midday kinks with a brisk lunchtime walk along one of the city’s 10 beaches, which are encircled by 22 kilometres of seawall. You might just forget that you’re in the 6

heart of Canada’s third-largest city.

How to decide?

On your days off, you can hike, ski, snowboard, paraglide or zipline on one of three local mountains: Grouse, Seymour and Cypress. Water ski, windsurf, kayak, whale watch, fish for salmon in the Strait of Georgia, or golf at one of more than 20 nearby courses. With Vancouver’s temperate climate you can do most activities year long.

Business is easy here. The greater Vancouver region acts as a base of operations for more than 800 global mining and mineral firms. And in a spinoff of a successful stint with the film and TV industry in the 1980s, Vancouver has become the Silicon Valley for video games, animation and 3-D technology. It also houses 70 per cent of the province’s 6,000 information and

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communications technology companies.

Its proximity to the Pacific Rim also means strong connections with markets in Asian countries such as China, India and Japan.

A city at heart When the business is done, take advantage of Vancouver’s chic, modern neighbourhoods. Stroll through historic brick-faced Yaletown and you’ll find trendy furniture boutiques nestled in the shadows of glasswalled highrises. The Vancouver Opera, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Ballet BC and local art galleries contribute to the city’s rich arts community, while the Robson corridor offers some of the world’s best upscale shopping, cafes and restaurants.

With a modern transit system connecting outlying regions by light rail, train and electric buses and a sea bus that links to the north shore, the suburbs are never far away.

The downtown core also boasts an evergrowing network of dedicated bike lanes to satisfy its healthy and environmentally minded commuters.

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All the fixings Vancouver is home to the National Hockey League’s Canucks, who made the playoff finals last year, a Major League Soccer franchise, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the Canadian Football League’s BC Lions.

Whether you’re drawn by its beauty or modern charm, Vancouver puts the world at your fingertip. •

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Millions of persons

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70

0,0

00

60

00

0,0 50

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0,0 40

3.0

20

10

0,0

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3.5

0,0

Demographic characteristics • 0–14 • 15w–64 • 65+ • all ages

British Isles East and Southeast Asian Other North American Western European Eastern European South Asian Southern European French Northern European Aboriginal West Asian Latin, Central and South America Other European African Oceania Arab Caribbean

0,0

Location and ethnic diversity make metro Vancouver ideal for international business

Ethnic ancestry

30

Destination northwest

Source: Statistics Canada

2.5 2.0

Regions of origin (2010)

1.5 1.0

China

0.5

Philippines India 1996

2001

2006

2011

2016

2021

2026

2031

2036

Source: BC Stats

U.K. South Korea Taiwan U.S.

Immigrant and total populations

Mexico

% 25

% 20

%

Singapore

15

34.6 37.2 43.3

%

Percent

633,740 738,550 1,002,617

10

Number

1,831,665 1,986,965 2,313,328

5%

1996 2001 2011

Iran

Immigrants

Total population

Source: Statistics Canada

Source: Statistics Canada

Educational levels • Immigrants • Total population

Original languages English Panjabi (Punjabi) Cantonese Chinese, not specified Mandarin Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) Korean Persian (Farsi) Spanish German

Vancouver

B.C.

1,282,495 139,230 128,110 111,500 90,190

3,062,435 182,915 133,245 120,045 94,050

58,500

66,125

43,845 34,425 32,300 26,935

48,975 36,045 40,790 73,625

Source: Statistics Canada

Source: Census 2011

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Leadership loves company The Vancouver Board of Trade helps newcomers build a business network

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embership 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 membership services and savings.

By making use of everything The Vancouver Board of Trade offers, members gain access to a unique network of worldclass business leaders, professionals from all industry sectors and, of course, potential customers and clients. They 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.

First formed in 1887, The Vancouver Board of Trade is celebrating 125 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, 10

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including the establishment of a faculty of commerce at the University of British Columbia; advocating for fast border lanes, resulting in PACE lanes and the NEXUS pass; supporting the bid for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; laying the groundwork for the creation of the Vancouver Airport Authority; and the salvation of Vancouver’s rapid-transit 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 150 events each year with more than 75 of those featuring inspiring business leaders, renowned dignitaries and other influential people from around the world. In recent years, key speakers have included Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, former U.S. president Bill Clinton, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney and former Canadian governor general Michaëlle Jean.

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 Board of Trade also hosts a semi-annual trade show, providing businesses from

across the region with an opportunity to showcase their products and services.

Special programs The Women’s Leadership Circle was founded in November 2007 and is governed by an advisory council. All women members of The Vancouver Board of Trade are automatically members of the Women’s Leadership Circle (WLC), where they have the opportunity to connect with remarkable leaders and learn the secrets of their success.

WLC members enjoy special speaker and workshop events, are invited to join exclusive roundtable discussions with major visiting speakers, and can join a table hosted by a WLC advisory council member at major Vancouver Board of Trade events.

The Leaders of Tomorrow Mentorship Program is The Vancouver Board of Trade’s student initiative. Each year, the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program selects 100 of today’s emerging leaders from postsecondary educational institutions and nurtures their talents and abilities to inspire them to become successful leaders.

LOT introduces students to the business world and facilitates their development through the four pillars of mentorship, networking, leadership and volunteerism.

Students attend skill-building events and receive personal mentoring to prepare them for a smooth transition into the workforce.

The Company of Young Professionals is a leadership development program

that welcomes young professionals under the age of 32, including entrepreneurs, managers, accountants, lawyers, articling students, real estate and investment professionals and LOT graduates.

Members get the opportunity for professional and personal development through hot-topic events, meeting with prominent business leaders, and community involvement with The Vancouver Board of Trade’s many policy committees and task forces.

Additional benefits 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 are 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 boardoftrade.com for more information on membership and how it can help open doors for your business in the city of Vancouver. •

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Open for (your) business Vancouver’s competitive advantage starts with low taxes

By James Dolan

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ancouver has long been known for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also developing a reputation for being one of the best cities in which to do business.

A combination of low tax rates, a skilled workforce and a high quality of life is making Vancouver a much-sought-after destination.

A big part of the attraction: the city’s business tax competitiveness. A 2012 ranking by accounting firm KPMG found Vancouver to be the second lowest-taxed jurisdiction in the world, and first among cities in developed nations.

The ranking evaluated total tax burdens faced by corporations in 55 major cities, including income taxes, corporation capital taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, miscellaneous local business taxes and statutory labour costs. The calculation expressed total taxes paid by businesses in a given city as a percentage of total taxes paid by corporations in the United States. Vancouver scored 49.2, beating all other cities except Chennai (Madras), India, which scored 46.4.

British Columbia’s corporate provincial personal income income-tax rate of 10 per cent is tax in Canada. the lowest in Canada. The current Vancouver offers busicombined federal and provincial nesses a highly skilled, corporate income-tax rate is 25 highly educated workforce. percent, among the lowest in the According to the Organization G7 group of countries. Vancouverfor Economic Co-operation based businesses do not pay and Development (OECD), 50 revenue or gross-receipts tax per cent of Canadians have or input-sales taxes. B.C.’s smallcompleted tertiary (college business corporate income-tax or university) education, threshold is $500,000, and its Vancouver’s financial the highest percentage small-business tax rate of 2.5 per district on Burrard among OECD countries. cent is among the lowest in the Street Fully 63 per cent of the city country. of Vancouver’s working-age Provincial tax incentives are available population has a post-secondary education. for eligible film, television, digital media Vancouver has established a reputation as and research and development businesses, a leading centre for “green” technologies and making Vancouver a prime destination related businesses, including energy managefor corporations creating, developing and ment software, biomass power generation, using cutting-edge technology. Incentives green buildings and alternative fuels. for eligible international financial activities Corporations in Vancouver find netincluding loans and deposits, securities working easy, as a number of regional and dealing, and investment management are industry-specific trade associations and available in B.C. B.C. residents with annual organizations can be found within the incomes up to $120,000 pay the lowest city. (See page 26 for more information.) •

Take credit for your business B.C. offers tax incentives for a wide range of industries and corporate activities For more information, be sure to check Canada Revenue Agency’s website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca.

constituency associations, or to candidates for an election to the Legislative Assembly of B.C.

Foreign tax credit B.C. allows a corporation to claim a foreign tax credit for taxes it paid to another country on foreign non-business income.

Small business venture capital tax credit Corporations investing in shares of a registered venture capital corporation or eligible business corporation can claim a British Columbia venture capital tax credit.

Corporations may apply this credit to reduce the British Columbia provincial tax payable for the year to zero; unclaimed credits may be carried forward for four tax years.

Logging tax credit Corporations that have paid a logging tax to the province on income earned from logging operations can claim a British Columbia logging tax credit equal to one-third of the logging tax payable for the year.

Political contribution tax credit A business may claim a tax credit on contributions made to registered British Columbia political parties, registered British Columbia

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SR&ED tax credit B.C. provides a tax credit of 10 per cent to qualifying corporations that carry on SR&ED within the province. Canadian-controlled private corporations with a permanent

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establishment in the province can claim a refundable credit. Other qualifying corporations, including CCPCs with SR&ED qualified expenditures that are more than their expenditure limit, may claim a nonrefundable tax credit.

Qualifying environmental trust tax credit A corporation that is a beneficiary of a qualifying environmental trust located in British Columbia can claim a tax credit on qualifying income. The credit is refundable, but must first be applied against total taxes payable. There are no carry-back or carryforward provisions.

Film and television tax credit A Canadian-controlled corporation and its activities carrying on a film or video

Employment rates—Greater Vancouver • Labour force ◆ Unemployment rate 2.6

8%

2.6

8%

2.4

7%

2.4

7%

2.2

6%

2.2

6%

2.0

5%

2.0

5%

1.8

4%

1.8

4%

1.6

3%

1.6

3%

1.4

2%

1.4

2%

1.2

1%

1.2

1%

Millions

Millions

Economic structure: Numbers of business locations Metro Vancouver — top 10 industries by number of locations — 2011

1.0

1.0

2010 2011 British Columbia

2010 2011 Metro Vancouver In thousands

Source: Statistics Canada

21,900

$4.5 4.0

21,800

3.5

21,700

3.0

Millions

Incorporations Greater Vancouver

21,600

2.5 2.0

21,500

1.5

21,400

1.0

21,300

0.5

Source: Statistics Canada

production business through a permanent establishment in British Columbia may claim several different tax credits, including a basic tax credit (35 per cent), regional tax credit (12.5 per cent), distant location regional tax credit (6 per cent), film training tax credit (3 per cent), and digital animation or visual effects tax credit (17.5 per cent). Such credits are available for domestic productions with qualifying levels of Canadian content.

Production services tax credit Accredited production corporations may claim refundable tax credits for accredited film or video productions in B.C. Credits are available to domestic and foreign producers, and there is no Canadian content requirement.

Mining exploration tax credit A corporation that has incurred qualified mining exploration expenses in B.C. may

qualify for the province’s mining exploration tax credit. The corporation must have maintained a permanent establishment in the province at any time in the tax year.

Book publishing tax credit Canadian-controlled corporations carrying on business primarily through a permanent establishment in British Columbia with book publishing as its principal business are eligible for a credit of 90 per cent of the base amount of publishing support contributions received in the tax year. The credit is fully refundable, but must first be applied against total taxes payable. There are no carry-back or carry-forward provisions.

Training tax credit Corporations can claim a refundable tax credit if they are a taxable corporation with a permanent establishment in B.C. and paid salary and wages to an employee who was

20

11 20

20

10

10

21,200

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Employment by industry Metro Vancouver – 2011 (census metropolitan area)

Building permits Greater Vancouver • Non-residential • Residential

20

Source: BC Stats

Source: BC Stats

Source: BC Stats

registered in a prescribed program administered through the B.C. Industry Training Authority.

Interactive digital media tax credit Eligible corporations whose primary business is the development of interactive digital media products may claim a refundable credit equal to 17.5 per cent of B.C. eligible salary and wages (net of designated assistance) incurred after August 31, 2010, and before September 1, 2015.

Shipbuilding and ship repair industry tax credit New tax credits are available for eligible employers that employ apprentices in the British Columbia shipbuilding and ship repair industry. The tax credits for shipbuilding and ship repair industry for employers are effective from October 1, 2012 and will expire at the end of 2019.

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To PST or not to PST Does your business need to register to collect sales tax?

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esidents of British Columbia voted to replace the federalprovincial harmonized sales tax (HST) and instead re-instate the federal goods and services tax (GST) and the B.C. provincial sales tax (PST). Efforts are currently underway to re-instate the GST/PST by April 1, 2013. Most PST-eligible goods and services will be taxed at a rate of seven per cent.

Businesses will need to register to collect PST if they sell or lease taxable goods, or provide software or taxable services in the ordinary course of business in B.C. Businesses may also need to register if they are located outside the province but do business in B.C. The PST will apply to: •the purchase or lease of new or used goods; •goods brought into B.C. for use in B.C.; •the purchase of most services to goods (for example, vehicle

maintenance, furniture assembly, computer repair);

•the purchase of telecommunication services including internet access, non-residential telephone services, cell phone plans, etc.;

•the purchase of legal services.

The PST will apply to the same goods and services that were subject to PST prior to the implementation of the HST. All permanent PST exemptions will be re-implemented with the new PST, including: •all food for human consumption (basic groceries and restaurant meals); •most professional services (other than legal services); •admissions and memberships; •sales of real property such as residential housing or commercial real estate; •books, newspapers and magazines.

For more information about the PST, visit www2.gov.bc.ca. •

No taxing matter

Best in class on tax

In the 2012 edition of its Competitive Alternatives Special Report: Focus on Tax, accounting firm KPMG ranks total tax burdens faced by companies in 55 major international cities in both developed and developing nations around the world.

• Vancouver ranks number 2, with a total tax index score of 49.2 • The only city to beat Vancouver: Chennai (Madras), India (46.4) • After Vancouver come Chengdu, China, (51.3) and Mumbai, India (53.0) • Within Canada, Vancouver beats both Toronto (56.0) and Montreal (62.1) • Vancouver beats other West Coast cities such as Seattle (92.6), Portland (102.3), San Francisco (106.6), Los Angeles (105.1) and San Diego (101.0) by a wide margin • Compared to the rapidly developing BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Vancouver is ahead of Mumbai (53.0), Shanghai (68.0), Moscow (75.7) and Sao Paulo (146.8) • Vancouver bests major Australian cities Melbourne (123.4) and Sydney (126.8)

When it comes to corporate tax, it’s hard to beat B.C. • B.C.’s corporate tax rate is 10 per cent, currently the lowest in Canada • The corporate tax rate is scheduled to remain in effect until March 31, 2014, at which time it will rise to 11 per cent • B.C.’s combined federal and provincial corporate tax rate is 25 per cent, lower than any jurisdiction in the U.S. • In terms of corporate tax, B.C. beats other West Coast jurisdictions, including Washington (35 per cent), Oregon (39.9 per cent) and California (40.75 per cent), by a wide margin • The federal corporate income tax was reduced to 15 per cent in January 2012, down from 22.12 in 2007. [B.C. businesses pay no gross-receipts or salesand-use taxes] • B.C. has no capital tax, no provincial payroll taxes and no property tax on most production machinery or equipment • B.C. enjoys the lowest provincial personal income tax rates in Canada for those earning up to $120,000

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Low tax rates make Vancouver an attractive business destination | Baila Lazarus

Small business; big savings • B.C.’s current small-business corporate tax rate is 2.5 per cent

• B.C.’s small-business tax rate is lower than that of Alberta (three per cent)

• The small-business tax threshold in B.C. is $500,000

• The small-business threshold has been increased by 150 per cent since 2002

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Answering the call From horses to drycleaning, Vancouver hits top of relocation list for business owners

CRDN Vancouver owner Anthony Gyra finds Vancouver receptive to the environmentally friendly aspect of his business | Dominic Schaefer

By Peter DeVries

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nthony Gyra has come home. And he’s happy about it. “It was always in my plan to move back to Vancouver.

It’s my favourite spot in Canada, for sure.”

Born and raised on the Lower Mainland’s North Shore, he’s spent the past few years working in Ontario for Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN), a restoration company that specializes in restoring textiles damaged by disasters such as house fires.

Operating under a franchise model, CRDN has 13 locations in Canada, 140 in the U.S. and 10 in the U.K. Gyra owns its Vancouver franchise, turning both his knowledge of restoration and his understanding of the local market into a thriving business.

Vancouver’s love of talking, thinking and buying green, says Gyra, has led to a consumer trend toward environmental concerns about what happens to their firedamaged property.

“The number 1 concern of homeowners is [whether] their items are going to be thrown in the [landfill],” he says. They create what he considers a market niche, one that offers him an opportunity to grow his business. By restoring items such as clothing that would otherwise have been sent to the dump, he’s cutting in on insurance claim payouts.

It’s a niche that in his experience is setting Vancouver apart. “I did this in Toronto for about a year, and I don’t think I ever had one person ask me what we did with the clothing

that was not restorable.”

In addition, items that don’t meet the pre-fire condition standards set out by insurance companies but are still usable are sent to clothing drives both locally and around the world, adding yet another layer to the appeal his business offers to socially conscious customers.

When he started his business in 2010, he investigated local business development resources. But he cites support from local contractors as having had the greatest influence on his success. “[They’re] seeing the value in our service and how we’re helping with their job sites and clients.” Because restoration contractors understand their clients’ needs, he says, and

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because insurance companies have seen that they can lower their payout costs by using his service, which typically costs about a tenth of the cost of replacement, they’ve been enthusiastic about using his service.

Support from local residents was one reason why Ralf Holzapfel also chose the Vancouver area as a location for business.

In 2008, while living in Germany and working as CEO of IPN Brainpower, an international recruitment and staffing company, Holzapfel and IPN’s owner made a decision to expand to an international market.

After conducting extensive market analysis and making a number of visits, Holzapfel fell in love with Vancouver, which he favoured over Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. It was the kindness of Vancouver’s people that solidified his decision.

While visiting the city, he once became lost. Standing on the sidewalk, scanning a map to find his bearings, he was approached by at least half a dozen people who offered help, he says. “[These] are the kind of people we want to be around,” says Holzapfel, who also

Ralf Holzapfel, co-owner of the Spirit Of Leadership Canada: “employees are more important [to their employers] here” ownleadership training facility – the Spirit Of Leadership Canada – just outside 100 Mile House in the Cariboo region of B.C. He and his wife launched the equine-assisted leadership and team-training program two and a half years ago and plan on moving that business to the Metro Vancouver area in 2013.

Holzapfel says more than their counterparts in Germany, business leaders here see

the benefit of investing in their employees and are more likely to send them on training and team-building exercises.

“Employees are more important [to their employers] here,” he adds.

To facilitate his integration as a newcomer to Vancouver, Holzapfel became a member of The Vancouver Board of Trade, which offered meetups and networking opportunities that helped him establish his business.

He also attended events hosted by the Vancouver office of the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce that promoted information sharing and relationship building. That kind of support, he says, “is more common in Canada than [it is] in Germany.”

In fact, business has been good enough that Holzapfel plans to bring his ranch closer to his customers, looking at areas such as Maple Ridge and Delta. The move to Metro Vancouver will eliminate both the 500kilometre commute and the need to provide his guests with accommodations. It will also bring him closer to what he considers his new family. •

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Among the top demands are location and space. Buyers want to be close to jobs, avoiding commutes that cut into work and family time.

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Lido, Vancouver The former industrial properties of Southeast False Creek are being remade; in the case of the narrow strip of land between Quebec and Main streets, Bosa Properties Ltd. has jumped in with Lido, a 183-unit project currently being marketed.

Sitting at a nexus of transit networks and close to the amenities of the former athlete’s village for the 2010 Winter Olympics as well as downtown, Lido is ideal for both youth seeking an urban lifestyle and older buyers seeking urban living without being downtown.

True to its name, Lido also features an outdoor pool complete with heated cabanas. A full-time concierge offers barista service and a built-in business centre.

River Green, Richmond Developer of the luxurious trio of Harbour Green towers in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour neighbourhood, Aspac Developments Ltd. made headlines in 2007 when it bought 28 acres surrounding Richmond’s speed-skating oval for $141 million.

Today, the four-phase riverfront development known as River Green is offering units ranging from $465,000 one-bedroom suites to 3,850-square-foot waterfront villas with private gazebos tagged at $3.6 million.

A short distance from downtown Richmond, the residences feature high-end

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MThree in Coquitlam offers sky-high amenities with spectacular views MThree, Coquitlam Cressey Development Corp. has a lengthy track-record in Vancouver, but more recently it’s turned its attention to Coquitlam, where the 682-unit Metropolitan Residences development offers landmark luxury in a suburban setting.

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MThree will be Coquitlam’s tallest tower, at 48 storeys. Amenities will be located on its top two storeys so that all residents have an opportunity to enjoy the spectacular views it offers.

The Summit Club will include more than 9,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including three separate workout areas as well as an entertainment lounge complete with a communal dining space and a grand piano. An insulated music room is available for impromptu jam sessions or individual music practice. A double-height indoor garden will provide a retreat above the city.

Thomas House, Coquitlam Also in Coquitlam, and not far from the planned Evergreen rapid transit line that will connect Coquitlam with Burnaby and downtown Vancouver, Thomas House is the latest addition to Polygon Homes Ltd.’s Windsor Gate community.

With prices starting at $289,900, the project offers affordable executive housing.

Described as a “limited collection of one and two bedroom apartment residences,” Thomas House is a 72-unit development

featuring brick exteriors and open-plan interiors with top-tier finishes.

The premier amenity at Windsor Gate is the Nakoma Club, an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse for the exclusive use of community residents. Boasting a central location within the development, the clubhouse features a fully equipped fitness studio and gymnasium, an outdoor pool, a lounge and a screening room, as well as guest suites.

A resident concierge and other features ensure a resort-style retreat just steps from residences.

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Rural Langley takes a decidedly urban turn with Redekop’s Varsity development in the 200 Street corridor The final phase of 67 units will be launched in 2013, following on successful sales in the first three phases. Prices in the third phase, which launched in October 2012, started at $134,900.

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So you’re planning to move to Vancouver TAKE TIMe TO LEARN ABOUT THE CITY SO YOUR CHOICES ARE WELL-INFORMED

By J. Neil Hamilton

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ou’ve made the decision to live in one of the most beautiful, clean, livable, friendly and cosmopolitan cities in the entire world – and you won’t regret it.

So what might be some good methods of learning more about this fair city before you drop anchor here?

Maybe you’re moving here from back east – Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto or from out-of-country.

As a realtor, I have one overriding piece of advice – find a good realtor. In the city you come from there is a strong likelihood that you know of a diligent, honest, hardworking realtor. Ask this person to refer you to a similarly diligent, hardworking realtor here in Vancouver.

This may appear as a self-serving attempt to promote my own trade but think about it: realtors not only get paid for aiding in a successful real estate transaction, they know as much about their city as anybody because that’s what they’re paid to do.

Realtors also exist on referrals. And a referral from another realtor is treated like gold because: 1) professional pride with a colleague dictates that they do a good job; 2) a good job on this transaction may bring even more referrals from the referring realtor; and

3) they’ve just acquired a new client who may sell and/or purchase real estate with them in the future and/or give them future referrals.

Conversely, the referring realtor will receive a portion of the fee from a successful transaction so there’s skin in the game for him/ her as well.

This creates a tangible benefit for them to work hard and refer someone good. This method of seeking information provides you with someone who actually has an incentive to help you.

So, now that we’ve figured out the easiest and fastest way to find out about Vancouver, what exactly do you need to know?

For starters there’s where to live on a certain budget, how much to pay for a home, what areas are family-friendly, where the best schools and community centres are, how the transit system works, where the great restaurants are, where the best hiking trails are, how to deal with local government or access the medical system and on and on.

And if you’ve decided for a variety of reasons to rent accommodation instead of buy, still use a realtor for all the reasons listed above. You can use Craigslist and similar websites, but get your local adviser(s) to assist you in making sure you’re dealing with reputable people so you don’t make mistakes on area, price, etc.

If you decide to go this route in finding

out about Vancouver, there are a few additional things you can do as well.

Either in your home city or when you’re here scouting out YVR, grab any local magazines that you can find such as Where!

Vancouver, Vancouver Magazine, as well as the city and neighbourhood newspapers. Visit as many websites related to the city as you can find, even the City of Vancouver’s own website which contains a plethora of information.

If you zero in on an area. Visit the potential schools your children may attend along with community centres and walk-in medical clinics. And if language is a barrier, it’s easy to find people here who speak almost any language. Again, your local advisers will assist you with that.

Vancouverites are very friendly people who are always willing to help others. Use us for all we’re worth. It will ease your transition and you’ll become a “local” in no time. • J. Neil Hamilton is a senior property adviser with Macdonald Realty Ltd. with expertise in the buying, selling and leasing of both residential and commercial properties throughout Metro Vancouver. He can be reached at 604569-1940 or neilhamilton@macrealty.com.

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Entrepreneurs score in B.C. Government policy and abundant talent make Lower Mainland ideal for startups

George Hunter, CEO, Small Business BC: “we have a wide variety of programs that will help support new entrepreneurs” | Dominic Schaefer

There’s a tremendous appreciation for the value of small business and also entrepreneurs to the British Columbia economy

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ntrepreneurs thinking about expanding into B.C. or starting a business in Vancouver will find, probably more than in any other city or province, that there’s an atmosphere of success for small business.

“We have the largest small business community relative to the other provinces,” says George Hunter, CEO of Small Business BC, the provincial agency tasked with helping entrepreneurs. “There’s a tremendous appreciation for the value of small business and also entrepreneurs to the British Columbia economy…

That goes right through the levels of government in terms of the environment they try to create here for small business, which is a very positive environment, and also the individual economic communities.”

Small Business BC exists to offer help and

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guidance during the tricky startup phase of new business.

“We supply a wide range of informationbased products and services that help companies get started and help them be successful once they’ve gotten going,” Hunter says. “We take individuals who are interested starting a business right through all of the processes that are required or them to get rolling including the administrative hoops they have to deal with. We can help them work on their business plans, their marketing strategies. We can put them in touch with experts.”

Small Business BC. will even help connect prospective ventures with the all-too-elusive startup capital.

“The number one question we get is ‘Where do we get money?’ In that regard, we have a wide variety of programs that will help

support new entrepreneurs,” Hunter says.

Particularly thriving are companies in agribusiness, resources, real estate and high technology, Hunter says.

Outside Small Business BC’s mandate, the province and Vancouver, have a “very strong infrastructure base” for small business, Hunter says. Vancouver is a human resources department’s dream, with a young, educated and energetic workforce to draw on.

“We have great academic institutions and very talented people on the street,” he says. “Highly creative people live here in Vancouver. We attract, young, bright, talented individuals to British Columbia, so there’s a tremendous environment here for finding great employees.”

Beyond that, Vancouver is also the gateway to growing Asian markets for entrepreneurs looking to export. Its huge cultural diversity means a wide variety of markets and networks supporting them are already in place.

Specialized industry clusters, and the advantages that come with them, are also bustling.

Those who are already running a successful business that could be franchised into

Mark Wright, co-founder, Rapid Time Networks: filling a gap in the market Lotus Land should feel comforted by the high success rate franchises have here, Hunter added.

The business community is also waiting with open arms for new members, as evidenced by Rapid Time Networks, a fast growing networking group that operates with a bit of a twist.

Unlike most networking groups, who arrange meet-ups and events for businesses to make pitches to each other, Rapid Time members put their money where their

mouths are, according to co-founder Mark Wright.

“Frankly, people are usually bored after a half-hour of pitches or they’re worried about what they’re going to say,” Wright says. “We fill a gap in the market. We’ve amalgamated the online affiliate marketing model like Amazon.com . . . but we’re paying for the referral. If you’re looking for an accountant, we know an accountant in the network. We can connect you… and he has agreed to pay a commission if we send someone that turns into a client.”

By adding a referral incentive, Rapid Time now boasts a membership offering just about every product and service needed to get a new venture up and running fast.

“There’s really everything you could possibly need to get started in business. There are so many entrepreneurs serving so many different facets of the business community.

We’re sort of the nexus of all of them,” he says. “We’ve got web design businesses, business coaches helping people with business planning, web-hosting companies and social media development companies.” •

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Temp resources Metro Vancouver’s corporate rental business is on the upswing

HighStreet’s units aim to measure up to the quality of a top-tier hotel

By Peter Mitham

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emporary accommodation for corporate executives and workers is back in demand as Vancouver finds its feet following the recession of 2009 and the mini-boom that accompanied the 2010 Winter Olympics.

“People are willing to relocate on a global basis,” says Wendy Galati, vice-president, sales and marketing with HighStreet Accommodations Ltd. in Vancouver. “We’re seeing that increase now in the Vancouver market.”

The resurgence is part of a trend across North America.

A study for the Indianapolis-based Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) (of which HighStreet is a member) indicates that the average nightly rate in Canada was $127.01 in 2011, an increase of 8.6 per cent from 2010. The supply of rooms was set to increase 14.8 per cent to approximately 5,242 nationwide.

In Vancouver, the average nightly rate rose to $128.46 in 2011, a 19 per cent increase from 2010, while the supply of rooms is approximately 930 units, a 10.4 per cent increase over 2011.

HighStreet, formed in 2002, offers 235 properties from West Vancouver to Abbotsford. Describing itself as a “hospitality 28

management company,” it provides furnished accommodation on a temporary basis – anywhere from a few days to a few years, depending on its clients’ needs.

HighStreet leases the units it offers from the owner, Galati explains, and its clients “license” units from the company. The arrangement simplifies the rental process for owners, while HighStreet works directly with clients to provide a complete package of relocation services.

HighStreet outfits and manages the units, which aim to measure up to the quality of a top-tier hotel. It will provide an orientation to the neighbourhood and city, bi-weekly housekeeping services, and any other assistance required to ensure a relocation is as smooth as possible.

“Some bring their families, so some have needs relative to schooling,” Galati says.

HighStreet will register students with local schools on behalf of its clients, and ensure other arrangements are in place.

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These details are especially important for those relocating from abroad.

The typical guest is a worker sent to the city for a few weeks or months who needs housing for the period of the assignment, rather than someone who needs shortterm accommodation before deciding to stay. CHPA figures indicate that short-term work assignments account for a third of all corporate housing needs, while relocation accounts for 26 per cent. A quarter of accommodation is required for a miscellany of situations.

Most clients aren’t seeking luxury accommodation but rather comfortable digs that meet the needs of temporary work placements.

“A lot of the executive types that are here are more into the penthouses that hotels have,” says Bruce Ward, principal of Bruce Ward Realty Ltd. in Vancouver.

The clients he typically works with are seeking short-term accommodation for

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HighStreet provides upscale corporate housing that exceeds the minimum established by the Corporate Housing Providers Association workers. His company found accommodation for construction workers engaged on improvements to the Lions Gate Bridge prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics, and since then has accommodated workers installing the roof on B.C. Place as well as game designers in the software sector.

But the market has changed significantly from a few years ago.

Demand has shifted from the movie industry, which is smaller than it was in the mid-2000s and uses more locals, to software companies.

Pricing has also become competitive.

“Ten years ago I’d be getting $3,500 [a month] for a one-bedroom I’m getting $2,000 for now,” he says.

A studio complete with in-suite laundry facilities, fireplace and utilities – local phone, Internet and television – commands $2,000 a month.

But as Galati says, not all relocation firms

provide the same level of service.

Ward finds the proliferation of condos makes it difficult to get a firm read on just how many units are available in the city, because not all are available all year. His own busiest season is from May to October, when many units offered to corporate clients get taken off the market for rental to tourists.

HighStreet, for its part, has built a reputation on the services and amenities it provides guests.

Its staff aim to place people in as little as two hours in the event of emergencies and are available to assist guests on short notice. It also takes care of little details such as kitchens having what Galati terms “robust kitchenware” – enough to serve a family of six. This is beyond the minimum requirements set by the CHPA, members of which also subscribe to a code of ethics.

“Not all corporate housing is the same,” Galati says. •

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To your health Understanding medical services in British Columbia

By James Dolan

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nderstanding how medical care works in British Columbia (and throughout Canada) can sometimes be confusing for new residents. Here’s what you need to know.

While Canada has universal coverage governed by the Medical Health Act, each province administers its own medical services and offers different coverage. In B.C., all residents must enroll in the province’s Medical Services Plan (MSP).

What’s covered by MSP? • medically required services provided by a physician enrolled with MSP • maternity care provided by a physician or a midwife • medically required eye examinations by an ophthalmologist or optometrist • diagnostic services at approved diagnostic facilities, when ordered by a registered physician, midwife, podiatrist, dental surgeon or oral surgeon • dental and oral surgery, when medically 30

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• orthodontic services related to severe congenital facial abnormalities.

What’s not covered?

• services considered to be not medically required (i.e., cosmetic surgery) • most dental services (except those required to be performed in hospital) • routine eye exams for persons 19 to 64 years of age • eyeglasses, hearing aids and other equipment/appliances • prescription drugs (see below) • chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, physical therapy and non-surgical podiatry services • preventive services and screening not supported by evidence of medical effectiveness • services of counsellors or psychologists • most medical examinations, including certificates or tests required for driving, employment, life insurance, etc.

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How do I enroll?

New B.C. residents are eligible for MSP coverage after a waiting period that is normally calculated as the balance of your month of arrival plus two months. For example, if you arrive in B.C. on January 15, coverage will be available April 1.

Be sure to apply for MSP coverage immediately after arrival. Applications take time to process, and you don’t want to wait longer than you have to.

If you’re relocating to B.C. from within Canada, you’ll want to maintain coverage with your former medical plan during the waiting period. New residents from outside Canada (and former residents returning to Canada) should purchase private insurance to cover the waiting period.

What about prescription drugs?

The BC PharmaCare program assists British Columbians with the cost of eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies through several drug plans. The largest

of these plans is the income-based Fair PharmaCare.

Fair PharmaCare provides prescription drug coverage to individuals and families based on household income. To be eligible, you must have valid MSP coverage, and you must have filed a tax return in the past two years. Registration is available online and by phone.

PharmaCare calculates coverage using the net income from you and your spouse’s tax returns. Your family pays the full cost of prescriptions until you reach your deductible.

Once you reach your deductible, PharmaCare assists you for the rest of the year.

PharmaCare pays 70 per cent of your family’s eligible costs after you reach your deductible, until you reach your family maximum, after which PharmaCare covers 100 per cent of your eligible drug costs for the remainder of the year.

during their first few months in B.C. Before you decide to buy a policy, here are a few questions to ask yourself:

What additional coverage are you looking for?

Most private insurers offer a wide variety of plans. Think about what specific coverage you’re looking – say, for dental expenses – before you start shopping around.

Should you use a broker?

An insurance broker can help you select the best policy from a variety of issuers. A broker can also help you understand the policy’s “fine print,” and act as a third-party advocate in the event of a claim.

How long will you need it?

Private insurance is an ideal way to secure medical coverage during the three-month waiting period before MSP eligibility. NonCanadians seeking permanent residency might want to purchase six months of coverage to allow for longer waits for MSP.

How often will you travel outside of Canada?

MSP only provides a limited amount of coverage for medical expenses incurred outside of Canada. Private insurance can help bridge the gap here.

What about private insurance?

Private medical insurance can provide a financial “safety net” for new residents in the event of unforeseen medical expenses

Greater Vancouver health facilities and agencies The Greater Vancouver region hosts a number of world-class health care institutions, including the following.

• Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre (VHHSC) is the second largest hospital in Canada, and includes a number of facilities around the city, including Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), the University of British Columbia Hospital, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and George Pearson Centre.

• BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children provide expert care for sick and injured children, including newborns and adolescents.

• BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre provides a comprehensive range of primary, secondary and tertiary services for women, newborns and their families.

• The BC Cancer Agency provides a province-wide, population-based cancer control program for the residents of British Columbia and the Yukon. •

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Get your move on Whether across the hall or across the continent, moving is a significant event in the life of any organization

By Jason Shanks

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ortunately, moving does not happen often. Conversely, this means organizations rarely have experience in commercial relocations. As such, the number of service providers and actions required to relocate operations are often underestimated, leading management to believe project co-ordination can be taken care of in-house by simply hiring a moving company. From large corporations to small niche businesses, this often results in issues such as damaged customer relationships, 32 

burned out management, frustrated staff and overdue, over budget relocations.

One such situation nearly wrecked a business that, uncertain in what details would be required for their move, mistakenly thought the general contractor renovating their new space would take care of the details in the new facility as related to the relocation.

Nearing the end of renovations, the client found itself scrambling as many required actions were not in the contractor’s scope of work.

We had to be called in to not only deal

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with the relocation of assets but to coordinate signage and employee seating charts, facilitate shipping of new equipment, and organize an electrical assessment of the old equipment to ensure quick and easy installation on moving day.

Once all of the post-move activities were concluded, we closed-out the project with a very happy client. To help you avoid this kind of trouble, take a look at the lists below detailing some common mistakes and some considerations that will help to ensure the doors to your business open on time.

Mistakes businesses make when relocating 1. Assigning an employee to co-ordinate the relocation project: Budgets often balloon when inexperienced in-house staff attempt to source out movers, vet service providers, layout floor plans, deal with furniture issues and manage all the details while they should be focusing on daily revenue-generating tasks.

2. Underestimating the number of service providers required to relocate: Organizations will need more than a moving company to get the job complete. Consider the signage, leased equipment, specialized assets, alarms, communications, trades people, refuse companies… and many more.

3. Procuring estimates too early in the project: Organizations often create the relocation budget before knowing exactly what assets will be moved, sold or discarded. This often leads to surprise expenses and higher final costs.

4. Hesitating to communicate relocation plans to vendors and customers: Always consider customer relationships and don’t

miss out on the marketing opportunity in promoting your relocation; and of course, vendors are useless if they don’t know where you are.

5. Neglecting to create proper contingency plans in case of delays: Delays occur for many reasons including leasing problems, renovation issues, ill-timed move schedules, surprise work load increase, and even weather issues on move days.

Considerations for timing a commercial relocation 1. When is the best time to move out of your facility? Consider penalties and incentives in lease/sale agreements and allow enough lead-time to increase the amount of leverage and competition between the various options. This can result in substantial savings.

2. When can organizational downtime most easily be absorbed? Every organization will experience employee downtime during the project, especially during the packing and unpacking phase.

3. When will resources cost the least to use? Consider employee overtime, statutory holidays, absences and the cost of “off hour” contractor work.

4. When will employees best be able to focus on a move project? Everyone in the company will need to be involved in this project to some degree so avoid planning it over the holidays, at seasonal busy times or at the end of the financial quarter.

5. Weekday vs. weekend moves? There are costs associated with each choice; weekday moves will cost more in increased fuel surcharges and travel time from the moving company while all service providers charge a premium for evening and weekend work. • Jason Shanks is the owner and move coordinator with Creative Move Management.

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By Peter Mitham

Vancouver: Gateway City Vancouver’s neighbourhoods are home to a mix of cultures

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Vancouver is an international gateway city, facing west across the Pacific and home to a mix of cultures unique among cities in Canada. English, Chinese and Punjabi top the list of languages spoken here, reinforcing the ethnic diversity seen on the street. A cosmopolitan population helps make Vancouver one of the world’s most livable cities, with services and amenities constantly evolving to meet each wave of new arrivals.

With a pledge to be the world’s greenest city by 2020, Vancouver boasts a network of civic spaces, community gardens, transportation routes linking neighbourhoods in a harmonious whole. The result is a city where people pursue active Vancouver city skyline at night with the lights of BC Place Stadium’s lives; walking, cycling, and using retractable roof reflected in False Creek | Tourism BC/Albert Normandin transit to access workplaces and recreational opportunities.

Compact neighbourhoods also make for a strong community hub around West 10th Avenue and Sasamat sense of place across the city, even as new investment Street. Transit routes run along the key east-west streets, remakes the streetscapes. While renovations give a connecting residents to UBC and downtown.

Cyclists at facelift to many single-family neighbourhoods, dense Spanish new forms of housing are revitalizing key arterials University Banks | Tourism such as Oak Street, Cambie Street, Fraser Street and UBC’s campus on the western edge of Point Grey is offiVancouver/John Sinal Kingsway. Downtown, new office towers are ensuring cially separate from Vancouver, but it’s home to some job opportunities aren’t lost of the city’s best-known cultural jewels as well as a as the city grows. fast-growing residential community. The lands that the province generously endowed to the university in 1911 is Point Grey surrounded by Pacific Spirit Regional Park, with its own West of Alma Street on the extensive trail network. Together, the endowment and bluffs above Jericho, Locarno park lands provide a refuge from city life. A developing and Spanish Banks beaches, cluster of retail services is available on campus at Point Grey has attracted both Wesbrook Village. the well-to-do and students.

Many older homes have been Kitsilano renovated or reconstructed Kitsilano (“Kits” to locals) enjoys an enviable spot in recent years, while others between Point Grey and downtown, making it popular are rented to students. Shops, with students, young professionals and those wanting restaurants and services form a to be close to the waterfront. A youthful vibe permeates Business in Vancouver Magazine Division/Vancouver Relocation Guide 2013

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Volleyball and people-watching are two popular activities on Kits Beach | Tourism Vancouver

Chinatown neighbourhood | Tourism Vancouver/Tom Ryan the neighbourhood, especially on summer days when sunbathers flock to Kits Beach on English Bay. Redevelopment is transforming the area west of Macdonald Street into an upscale urban village.

Transit along West 4th and Broadway connects with SkyTrain.

Dunbar, Mackenzie Heights, Southlands The river-front Southlands neighbourhood is a secluded corner of Vancouver, home to equestrian estates and the city’s last remaining agricultural land. Dunbar and Mackenzie Heights are established single-family neighbourhoods with manicured lawns and city views.

Key arteries are West 41st Avenue and Dunbar Street, home to shops, services and transit connections.

Arbutus Ridge This affluent, family-friendly neighbourhood is poised for transformation as developers bring apartments to an area traditionally dominated by single-family homes. While recent buyers are drawn by its generous mix of parks, community centres and stunning views, the area retains its sense of community. Arbutus Shopping Centre, the main retail complex, is centrally located and hums with activity.

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Check Granville Island’s market for local produce, fish and handicrafts | Tourism Vancouver/Clayton Perry

Home prices Area

Houses

Townhouses Apartments

Arbutus Ridge

$2,501,585

Cambie, Oakridge and South Cambie Central (Main, Fraser, Knight, Victoria) Downtown

$1,805,992

$1,050,016

$540,892

$922,859

$609,952

$366,643

$656,941

$490,049

Dunbar, Mackenzie Heights, Southlands Fairview, False Creek, Mount Pleasant West Fraserview, Champlain, Killarney, South Vancouver Grandview, Mount Pleasant East

$2,255,167

$1,802,266

$457,395

$1,853,428

$662,279

$565,920

$984,448

$526,853

$344,068

$914,657

$635,242

$398,985

$819,087

$567,550

$299,332 $488,473

Hastings, Hastings East

$410,000

n/a

n/a

Kitsilano

$2,441,436

$863,734

Marpole

$1,404,057

$594,222

$297,202

Point Grey

$2,898,142

$1,333,666

$542,359

Renfrew, Renfrew Heights, Collingwood Shaughnessy, Kerrisdale, Quilchena

$850,087

$496,640

$333,174

$3,249,423

$1,183,138

$716,259

South Granville, SW Marine University West End, Coal Harbour Yaletown

$2,729,664 $4,046,789 $1,252,500 n/a

$1,110,992 $1,116,006 $1,018,175 $981,958

$381,775 $728,786 $795,272 $711,666

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver REBGV average sales prices, rolling 12 months ended 31 October 2012

English Bay fireworks | Tourism Vancouver/Colin Jewall Transit services link the neighbourhood with UBC and with SkyTrain stations.

Shaughnessy, Kerrisdale, Quilchena The historic address for Vancouver’s most affluent residents, Shaughnessy and Kerrisdale have transformed in recent years as Mandarin has become as common as English on the street.

Quilchena Park attracts ball players and picnic groups, while the upscale shopping hubs of West 41st Avenue and Granville Street draw locals. Students take public transit to local schools and UBC, but private vehicles carry the rest.

Fairview, False Creek, Mount Pleasant West Home to Vancouver’s largest cluster of offices outside of downtown, this area is popular with professionals and families. Townhomes and low-rise apartment blocks dominate, but some highrises are beginning to appear along False Creek. A cut more expensive than in areas farther east, local homes are within walking distance of Granville Island and Canada Line service to Vancouver International Airport.

Cambie, Oakridge, South Cambie Convenient connections to downtown and Vancouver International Airport make housing in this trio of West Side neighbourhoods

appealing. Plans for the corridor promise new commercial and residential development that will augment existing amenities. Queen Elizabeth Park, the highest point in Vancouver, is home to the Bloedel Conservatory and the elegant Seasons in the Park restaurant.

Students are attracted by the area’s transit connections to UBC and Langara College.

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 Vancouver International Airport, and home prices that compare favourably to neighbouring Shaughnessy and Kerrisdale. Riverside trails off Southwest Marine Drive provide recreational opportunities. The neighbourhood is underserved by transit, making a vehicle essential for getting around.

Marpole Marpole, long known for aging walk-ups and a working-class character, has been enjoying a renaissance since the rapid transit Canada Line opened in 2009. Situated between downtown Vancouver and Richmond, Marpole is an ideal bedroom community with a tight-knit spirit. Proximity to Vancouver International Airport and highway connections to the U.S. complement transit, making Marpole a home for people on the go.

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Shopping in Yaletown | Tourism Vancouver/John Sinal

Dining on the outdoor patio at Cardero’s Restaurant in Coal Harbour near Stanley Park | Tourism BC/Albert Normandin Downtown A mix of office towers and condos makes downtown Vancouver one of the most compact and livable urban cores in the world. Gastown and Chinatown, the inner city’s core residential neighbourhoods, are 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, floatplanes and ferries lead to destinations throughout the province.

West End, Coal Harbour One of Canada’s most densely populated neighbourhoods, the West End is a venerable district west of Burrard Street pioneered by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Its younger, glitzier sibling is Coal Harbour, where multimillion-dollar condos have replaced rail yards along the Vancouver waterfront. Just minutes from downtown offices, homes here have the 1,000-acre urban oasis of Stanley Park for a backyard.

Denman and Davie streets are the area’s main shopping strips, but downtown and harbourfront restaurants are never far away.

available in local shops. The diversity is grassroots Vancouver, and just 20 minutes from downtown by transit.

Grandview, Mount Pleasant East Grandview and Mount Pleasant East is the heart of working-class Vancouver, with warehouses, rail lines and port lands just a few blocks away. Affordable and popular with young professionals, it’s also home to students seeking cheap digs close to Vancouver Community College. SkyTrain, express buses and feeder routes to the Trans-Canada Highway place the area within easy distance of neighbourhoods across the city.

Fraserview, Champlain, Killarney, South Vancouver Fraserview, Champlain, Killarney and South Vancouver are oriented to the Fraser River, where former industrial lands are being remade as housing subdivisions. A lack of transit makes a car essential for getting around, but redevelopment of the East Fraser lands promises better transit services. Relatively affordable housing makes these neighbourhoods ideal for immigrants and young families.

Yaletown City planners transformed this former warehouse district into a forest of condo towers that’s now a model for urban revitalization exercises around the world. Concord Pacific’s redevelopment of the Expo 86 lands on False Creek kick-started a boom that saw tech companies occupy former industrial premises. An established neighbourhood stretching north from False Creek to Smithe Street, it has an internaional profile and its own stop on the rapid transit Canada Line.

Hastings, Hastings East Running from the downtown core to Burnaby, Hastings Street includes both the down-and-out and the up-and-coming. Railtown and the shopping area east of Nanaimo Street showcase the city’s industrial roots and immigrant cultures. Hastings Park provides green space and amusements on the edge of Burnaby. Transit routes link Hastings Street with Simon Fraser University, North Vancouver and Port Coquitlam.

Central (Main, Fraser, Knight, Victoria) The neighbourhoods of Main, Fraser, Knight and Victoria are the heart of East Vancouver. Situated east of Queen Elizabeth Park and south of 16th Avenue, they’re home to relatively affordable singlefamily homes and a growing number of new condo developments.

A rich mix of cultures means everything from congee to kielbasa is

Renfrew, Renfrew Heights, Collingwood Grandview Highway (12th Avenue) and a pair of SkyTrain lines cut across this easternmost trio of neighbourhoods, making it a convenient alternative to equally affordable areas farther south. Grandview is the commercial heart of the area, but transit means the downtown core and Burnaby’s office parks are never far away. •

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Burnaby •Richmond •New Westminster

By Noa Glouberman

Fringe benefits Life beyond Vancouver’s core

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Vancouver’s suburbs offer more than easy access to downtown. Verdant parks, super shopping and community spirit make Burnaby, Richmond and New Westminster great places to live.

Burnaby’s many boons SkyTrain rapid transit shuttles Burnaby’s residents to downtown Vancouver in 25 minutes or fewer. Yet parks, retail and cultural sites within city limits offer many reasons to stay.

British Columbia’s third-largest municipality boasts more than 150 green spaces; in fact, Burnaby’s ratio of parkland to people is one of the highest in North America. Central Park is an urban forest of colossal old-growth trees, Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park serves as a wildlife sanctuary and Deer Lake Park offers outdoor activities as well as concerts and theatrical performances at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

History delights at the Burnaby Village Museum (top) | Burnaby Village Museum A stunning view from Burnaby Mountain’s Playground of the Gods (above) | Picture BC/Jon Pesochin Burnaby’s Crystal Mall features an Asian food court (left) | Tourism Burnaby

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Vancouver International Airport, Richmond | Tourism BC

Fishing played a big part in the development of Richmond’s historic Steveston village (far right) | Tourism Richmond

Richmond is reputed for its exotic fare | Tourism Richmond

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Chinese, Korean, Punjabi and Hindi are among the languages spoken by Burnaby’s 223,000 residents. Restaurants reflect the city’s multiculturalism, from Italian delis and Greek tavernas in the Heights neighbourhood to the Crystal Mall’s Asian food court.

Some of B.C.’s biggest and best shopping malls are here. Metropolis at Metrotown, with nearly 400 stores, has circus acts, talent competitions and other events in its Grand Court. Lougheed Town Centre and Brentwood Town Centre round out the retail mix.

Burnaby has a range of residential options, from single-family houses to highrise condominiums. It’s also home to two highly ranked post-secondary institutions: Simon Fraser University, atop Burnaby Mountain, and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Richmond rules Occupying a cluster of 17 islands at the mouth of the Fraser River, Richmond – home to the Vancouver International Airport – lies minutes south of Vancouver by car or SkyTrain.

Some of this seaside city’s earliest settlers arrived at the turn of the 20th century looking for salmon-canning work – history that is preserved in the fishing village of Steveston and in sites like the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and the Britannia Heritage Shipyard.

Today, many of Richmond’s 199,000 residents are immigrants.

A section of No. 5 Road known as the Highway to Heaven reflects this diversity, with nearly 20 colourful houses of worship representing various faiths.

Single-family houses make up about 50 per cent of the residential mix; the other half includes high- and low-rise apartments and townhouses. Yet more apartments are being built, particularly in the City Centre neighbourhood.

Richmond is reputed for its exotic fare. Alexandra Road, nicknamed “Food Street,” boasts more than 200 Asian restaurants on three city blocks. Chinese dim sum, Japanese dumplings and

Home prices Area

A playground awaits young families in Queensborough, New Westminster

Houses

Townhouses

Apartments

Burnaby East

$742,400

$415,400

$366,500

Burnaby North

$915,500

$387,800

$328,900

Burnaby South

$988,600

$411,900

$373,600

New Westminster Richmond

$659,100 $964,900

$398,200 $495,500

$269,700 $340,100

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, benchmark prices October 2012

Malaysian meat skewers are served from May to October at the Summer Night Market.

There’s plenty more fun to be had. River Rock Casino Resort presents concerts and comedic acts in its Show Theatre. The Richmond Olympic Oval features two ice rinks, sports courts and three indoor soccer fields. And the Riverport complex includes a multiplex movie theatre, a bowling alley and a wave pool.

Best of New West As B.C.’s first capital, New Westminster is steeped in history. Named

by Queen Victoria for her favourite part of London, this community of 66,000 is known for its heritage sites, public festivals and diverse neighbourhoods.

Situated on the Fraser River, New West is easy to access by highway or SkyTrain from downtown Vancouver. It has 13 districts with a variety of housing options, from large heritage houses in the Queen’s Park area to executive-style condos on the waterfront.

The calendar is packed with community events. Year-round, festivals showcase history, culture and cuisine. The week-long Hyack Festival in May offers carnival rides, an antique fair and a May Day parade. July’s Summerfest includes a community picnic with live music and an outdoor movie screening. Artists on the River honours B.C.’s waterways with food, song and dance every September. •

New Westminster’s Hyack Festival features a parade, a fair and carnival rides | Picture BC/Stephanie Petrie

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By Peter Mitham

Coast and mountains North Shore offers a range of residences and settings

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North 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.

Mountain biking is a favourite pastime on the numerous trails in the Lower Mainland | Tourism Vancouver/John Sinal

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Today, the three municipalities are home to a diverse, multicultural population. Residents stick close to home, often working at local businesses based either at home or in one of the many commercial areas along the waterfront. Rush hour on the Lions Gate and Second Narrows (Iron Workers’ Memorial) bridges is now frequently defined more by when parents take children to school than by workers’ commutes.

The travel patterns underscore the sense of close-knit community that exists across the North Shore, from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. Specific neighbourhoods in between, such as Eagle Harbour, Caulfeild, Lynn Valley and Maplewood, deepen the local identity.

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North Vancouver West Vancouver

Houses

Townhouses

Apartments

$945,500

$578,700

$353,700

$1,823,300

$1,119,500

$611,000

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, benchmark prices October 2012, except for West Vancouver Attached, which is the median sale price year-to-date, as of 31 October 2012

North Vancouver North Vancouver is the calico cat of Metro Vancouver municipalities, with the district wrapped around the city but their boundaries occasionally trading places. Together, the two occupy the area east of the Capilano River with the city including 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 has become a municipality of highrises, while the district is a much larger municipality dominated by single-family residences ranging from mountainside villas to creekside cottages. Some of the homes in the district, especially around Deep Cove, rival those of West Vancouver, while others are older homes the municipality would like to see make way for denser, more affordable forms of construction.

The prospect of new, high-density construction on former industrial sites in the Seylynn area promises to extend the stock of affordable housing and urban amenities to other parts of the municipality.

The city offers an urban vibe. Lower Lonsdale has become a hip urban district, complete with upscale restaurants and condos to rival Vancouver’s Yaletown, while Lonsdale’s merchants offer diverse shopping opportunities. Capilano Mall and Park & Tilford serve as retail bookends for the city.

Takaya Tours in North Vancouver | Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC

A serene moment in Deep Cove (below) | Tourism Vancouver/Deep Cove

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A swinging walk over Capilano Canyon | Capilano Suspension Bridge

Experiencing a zipline adventure | Tourism Vancouver/Coast Mountain Photography

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Recreational opportunities include skiing at Mount Seymour and “the Grind,” the famous trail up the side of Grouse Mountain that serves as a test of endurance and badge of honour for any resident of the region. The 48-kilometre Baden-Powell trail runs from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay, connecting bikers, joggers and hikers with West Vancouver and the outdoors that defines the North Shore.

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 Dundarave and Ambleside are just minutes away.

A seaside walk from Ambleside to Dundarave is a key waterfront feature, with greenspace and summer festivals as well as off-leash areas for pets. Farther west, Lighthouse Park is one of a number of local areas that attract regular visitors. Several community centres provide indoor recreational facilities. Horseshoe Bay is home to a busy marina and ferry connections to Bowen Island, Vancouver Island and others. The secluded enclave of Eagle Harbour is home to the West Vancouver Yacht Club, visible from the Upper Levels Highway.

Caulfeild Elementary and Hillside Secondary have been the choice for many West Vancouver students, but plenty of other options exist including Mulgrave and Sentinel Secondary.

As for shopping, Park Royal is the municipality’s premier retail destination and Canada’s oldest enclosed shopping centre. The original mall has been expanded several times and is also home to a hub for West Vancouver’s iconic blue buses that link the municipality with downtown Vancouver. •

Coquitlam •Port Coquitlam •Port Moody •Maple Ridge •Pitt Meadows

By Noa Glouberman

Take five rural pleasures meet urban convenience

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An hour from downtown Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows entice residents by combining city life with country charm.

Triple threat: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody Greater Vancouver’s Tri-Cities comprise three of the region’s fastestgrowing communities. Coquitlam’s cultural diversity, Port Coquitlam’s rusticity and Port Moody’s seaside charm provide appealing living options.

Set at the top of the landscape over Burrard Inlet, Port Moody is 40 minutes by car from downtown Vancouver along the winding Barnet Highway.

Here, 33,000 residents enjoy water sports afforded by a crescent-shaped harbour, swimming in nearby Buntzen Lake and hiking in Belcarra Regional Park. Island sandbars in the Indian Arm glacial fjord offer opportunities for scuba-diving.

Known as the City of the Arts, Port Moody holds its film festival each March at the Civic Centre, which also showcases local artists year-round. The Fingerling Festival in May releases thousands of young chum salmon from the Noons Creek Hatchery into the river system, while July’s Golden Spike Days Festival celebrates the city’s early ties to the railway.

Railside Outdoor Youth Park, Port Coquitlam | Picture BC/Jon Pesochin

Heron in Port Moody Inlet | Picture BC/ Paul vanPeenen

Rocky Point Pier illustrates Port Moody’s seasonal charm | Picture BC/ Paul vanPeenen

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Como Lake, Coquitlam | Picture BC/Neil Vanderwolf

Pitt Meadows is a golfer’s paradise | Don Pettit Photographics

Mundy Park, Coquitlam | Picture BC/Neil Vanderwolf

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Port Moody’s commercial district, NewPort Village, features gift shops, produce markets, bakeries and ethnic restaurants. Several highrises add to the housing mix, which includes family-friendly neighbourhoods like College Park, Glenayre and Harbour Heights.

Coquitlam, 15 minutes east of Port Moody on Highway 7, is British Columbia’s fifth-largest city. Many of this mountainside municipality’s 126,000 residents hail from China, Korea and the Philippines.

Maillardville, once the largest francophone settlement west of Manitoba, is characterized by French-immersion schools and older, single-family houses.

Executive-class residences and a sprawling golf course can be found in Westwood Plateau. For young families and first-time buyers, the duplexes of River Heights provide affordable choices.

Coquitlam Centre offers a blend of residential and retail developments, educational, cultural and recreational facilities and a quick connection to downtown Vancouver via the West Coast Express commuter train. In 2016 a new rapid-transit service – the Evergreen Line – will link Port Moody and Coquitlam to Metro Vancouver’s current SkyTrain system, making it even easier to access the downtown core.

Farther east, picturesque Port Coquitlam boasts three rivers, more than 650 acres of parkland and an extensive network of trails. Several new cultural and commercial developments dot the rustic landscape.

The Leigh Square Community Arts Village hosts live musical acts and open-air markets, while the Dominion Triangle shopping hub includes big-box retailers, restaurants and professional services.

Port Coquitlam’s public events draw crowds all year. The historic

Home prices Area

Houses

Townhouses

Coquitlam

$708,200

$387,900

Apartments

$251,200

Maple Ridge

$466,900

$271,500

$183,000

Pitt Meadows

$503,100

$322,200

$222,700

Port Coquitlam

$556,400

$370,600

$223,200

Port Moody

$853,300

$411,300

$312,700

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, benchmark prices October 2012

May Day Festival includes a week of outdoor concerts, amusement rides and parades. In September, the Terry Fox Hometown Run celebrates one of the city’s most beloved citizens.

Double up: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are located 45 minutes east of Vancouver on Highway 7. With a combined population nearing 95,000, these neighbouring communities offer a range of business opportunities, recreational activities and some of the lowest property taxes in Greater Vancouver.

Pitt Meadows is a golfer’s paradise, with more than 100 holes peppered across several scenic courses. It’s also prime agricultural land, with berries as the main bounty. Pitt Lake, a freshwater tidal lake stocked with trout, can be fished year-round.

A popular recreational resource, the city’s dikes form an extensive network of walking and cycling paths complementary to similar offerings in Maple Ridge, where dozens more trails weave through the University of British Columbia’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.

Logging is an important part of Maple Ridge’s past: a heritage preserved by the cottage-like houses of the Port Hammond district, which originally housed local millworkers. Other neighbourhoods include Port Haney, which derives its name from an important settler, Thomas Haney. Today this area is a bustling downtown core, with some 600 shops and services.

Green spaces called “spirit squares” are popular gathering places for street fairs and festivals. Theatres and art galleries showcase talent, and the cities are frequent shoot locations for Hollywood filmmakers. •

Prime agricultural land in Maple Ridge (top) | Picture BC/Oliver Rathonyi-Reusz

Pitt Meadows Heritage and Museum Society (above) | Picture BC/ Douglas Williams

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Delta •Surrey •Langley

By Peter Mitham

Urban flair, country air Delta, Surrey and Langley offer amenities and charm

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One 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. Home to the region’s second downtown, housing is nevertheless cheaper here and employment is spread across a diverse mix of agricultural, industrial and service industry jobs. Universities and technological innovation are also part of the picture, with business parks nestled alongside parkland.

A multicultural population adds spice to the region, home to a large number of young families drawn by cheaper housing. Recreational opportunities and summer festivals abound, offering room to play as well as work.

Transportation connections, from SkyTrain and the newly twinned Port Mann bridge to the region’s two main border crossings, place the region at the centre of the Lower Mainland and within easy reach of Vancouver and Seattle.

Innes Corner Plaza in the heart of the City of Langley’s downtown core | John Gordon

Delta, port of call Comprising the three communities of Tsawwassen, Ladner (the administrative centre) and North Delta, Delta is also the neighbour of Tsawwassen First Nation, which has ambitious plans for residential, retail and industrial development. Delta is also home to Roberts Bank, where Port Metro Vancouver plans to develop a significant new container handling terminal. The mix of commercial development and port expansion means job opportunities well into the future, as well as expansion of housing options and amenities.

Besides the port, agriculture is one of the largest industries in Delta, from potatoes to peppers and cranberries.

Agricultural land doubles as greenspace, providing a rural landscape and associated amenities minutes from subdivisions.

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

A family stroll on Crescent Beach | Jon Pesochin

An agricultural haven in Delta | Picture BC/ Tyler Garnham

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Highway 99 and the Tsawwassen ferry terminal connect Delta with the U.S. and Vancouver Island. Public and private schools across the municipality connect students with a variety of learning needs and cultural backgrounds to future opportunities.

Farm fields are full of lavender – and discovery – in the Township of Langley (top) | John Gordon

The SkyTrain transit line reaches Surrey City Centre (above) | Jon Pesochin

Heritage is celebrated at Kirkland House (right) | Picture BC/ 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. Just 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, central Surrey is becoming the hub of the municipality complete with highrise condos. Ringed by industrial land along the Fraser River and business parks, north Surrey offers employment as well as shopping and Highway 1, the region’s east-west transportation artery.

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 offer residential and retail opportunities. Morgan Creek Golf Course is a centre for recreation, as is Campbell Valley Regional Park.

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 the urbane 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 that blends residential and historic agricultural activities. Wineries and berry farms are active tourist destinations, while many acreages host horses and hens.

Relatively cheap land prices keep local housing in demand, and

Home prices Area

Delta – North Ladner Langley Surrey – Central Surrey – Cloverdale Surrey – North South Surrey – White Rock Tsawwassen

Houses

Townhouses

Apartments

$523,500 $607,100 $542,000 $565,900 $563,500 $534,100 $870,100 $722,600

$281,600 $450,300 $289,500 $297,000 $320,200 $242,300 $462,100 $462,500

$167,800 $303,800 $212,800 $192,400 $227,900 $206,200 $231,000 $324,900

Sources: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, benchmark prices October 31, 2012

A mother and daughter at the Vaisakhi celebration in Surrey | Tourism BC/ Tom Ryan

many warehouses have located here too. Port Kells and Gloucester Industrial Estates host thousands of jobs, while the Golden Ears Bridge connects Langley with opportunities in Pitt Meadows and municipalities north of the Fraser River. The busy 200 Street corridor leads south to U.S. border crossings in Surrey and Aldergrove.

Downtown Vancouver is just 45 minutes away by vehicle (on a good day), but transit connections link the Langleys to SkyTrain in Surrey. Highway 10 leads to Delta and Tsawwassen’s ferry terminal; Abbotsford International Airport, a short distance east, is served by both Air Canada and WestJet. 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. •

The Fort Wine Company at Fort Langley near Langley | Tourism BC/ Dannielle Hayes

Preparing a meal in the chef’s kitchen at Vista Doro Farms and Winery in Langley | Tourism BC/Albert Normandin

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Abbotsford •Chilliwack •Mission

By Noa Glouberman

Valley way Modern amenities in rural settings

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The Fraser Valley was once a gateway for prospectors who hoped to find gold in British Columbia’s north.

Today, new prospectors flock to Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission seeking the quiet of country living.

Much of the land in Abbotsford is agricultural | Picture BC/Josh McCulloch

Much ado about Abbotsford Nestled between two mountain ranges just 70 kilometres east of Vancouver on Highway 1, Abbotsford is home to B.C.’s second international airport and close to the American border.

Much of the land is agricultural. Farmers grow berries, press wine and produce organic milk. They show their bounty each Saturday at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market and through the Circle Farm Tour.

South Fraser Way is lined with major retailers; big-box shopping exists along Sumas Way. One of the Fraser Valley’s biggest flea markets sets up in Abbotsford each Sunday. In the city’s historic downtown, specialty shops occupy heritage buildings.

Abbotsford’s ethnically diverse population of 133,000 celebrates throughout the year. Before the Abbotsford International Airshow takes flight in August, the Abbotsford Agrifair & Mighty Fraser Rodeo

Abbotsford International Airshow

Artisan cheese from Goat’s Pride Dairy at McLennan Creek, Abbotsford | Tourism BC/Dannielle Hayes

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Abbotsford* Chilliwack** Mission*

Houses

Townhouses

Apartments

$ 424,000 $ 336,000 $ 351,400

$ 230,800 $ 242,000 $ 224,300

$ 170,600 $ 127,000 $ 165,900

Sources: *Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, benchmark prices October 2012 **Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board/ Canadian Real Estate Association, median sale prices Q3 2012

Corn barn in Chilliwack | Tourism BC/ Dannielle Hayes

New housing developments amid rural charm | Picture BC/Josh McCulloch

Adventures abound on the Fraser River near Chilliwack | Picture BC/Ken Bramble

brings bucking bulls, barrel-racing and a demolition derby to town for five fun-filled days.

The municipality’s reputation as Sport Town Canada means there is plenty to do between public events. The Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre hosts basketball, volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics and other sports and is home to the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Heat franchise.

Chilliwack’s charms From its beginnings as a boat landing on the Fraser River, Chilliwack has grown into a vibrant community of 92,000 blending urban comfort with rural charm. Located 100 kilometres east of Vancouver on Highway 1, it includes a range of affordable housing options in several distinct neighbourhoods.

Chilliwack boasts the warmest average daily temperature in the province and some of B.C.’s most stunning natural surroundings.

Lakes, rivers, beaches and mountains set the stage for hiking, rafting, skiing, skydiving and world-class fishing.

Thousands of artisans call Chilliwack home, sharing their work through exhibitions and craft fairs organized by the Chilliwack

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Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park near Mission | Tourism BC

Visual Artists Association and Chilliwack Community Arts Council. The Chilliwack Cultural Centre hosts concerts and theatrical performances year-round.

Two malls and various retail plazas bolster the city’s downtown shopping district, with its mix of specialty stores, galleries and eateries. As much of the surrounding area is devoted to agriculture, dining in Chilliwack often means feasting on locally grown foods.

Mission accomplished With mountains behind and the Fraser River below, Mission, with 42,000 residents, is an hour’s drive east of Vancouver via Highway 7 or a traffic-free ride on the West Coast Express commuter train.

Mission preserves its history with several heritage sites. The Xá:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre marks the spot where hundreds of native artifacts and a 9,000-year-old house were unearthed. BC Hydro’s Power House at Stave Falls was an early generator of electricity in the province. And Westminster Abbey, a hilltop Benedictine monastery, embodies the beliefs of the 19thcentury Catholic missionaries for whom the city is named.

The community’s cultural scene is thriving, with the galleries, dining options and festivals you’d expect to find in a larger city.

Outdoor activities include fishing, hiking and swimming at many parks and lakes. Nearby Golden Ears Provincial Park offers campsites, hiking, canoeing and windsurfing within its 155,000 acres.

The town itself is a treasure trove of antiques, jewelry and crafts, its boutiques rounded out by the Junction Shopping Centre.

Restaurants provide tasty, casual fare in family-friendly atmospheres.

In summer, the Mission City Farmers Market operates on a weekly basis.

Mission’s Fraser River Heritage Park hosts many public events.

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Mission Post Office | Picture BC/ Bob Friesen

Music lovers are drawn to the Mission Folk Music Festival | Picture BC/Bob Friesen

Business Associations Business Associations Asia Pacific Foundation Canada (APF Canada) 220 – 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6C 1J9 p604‑684‑5986 f604‑681‑1370 wwww.asiapacific.ca B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association 307 – 8678 Greenall Avenue, Burnaby BC V5J 3M6 p604‑436‑0220 f604‑436‑2627 wwww.roadbuilders.bc.ca BC Chamber of Commerce 1201 – 750 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6C 2T8 p604‑683‑0700 f604‑683‑0416 wwww.bcchamber.org BC Human Resources Management Association 1111 Hastings St W Suite 1101, Vancouver BC V6E 2J3 p604‑684‑7228 f604‑684‑3225 wwww.bchrma.org Better Business Bureau Mainland B.C. 404 – 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2M1 p604‑681‑0312 f604‑681‑1544 wmbc.bbb.org British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE) 603 – 409 Granville Street, Vancouver BC 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 BC V6E 4A4 p604‑683‑2751 f604‑677‑5960 wwww.bceia.com British Columbia Film + Media 2225 West Broadway, Vancouver BC V6K 2E4 p604‑736‑7997 f604‑736‑7290 wwww.bcfm.ca

British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) 1420 – 701 West Georgia Street, PO Box 10123, Pacific Centre, Vancouver BC V7Y 1C6 p604‑683‑7702 f604‑683‑8601 wwww.bcrea.bc.ca British Columbia Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA) 439 Helmcken Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2E6 p604‑669‑2239 f604‑669‑6175 wwww.bcrfa.com British Columbia Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) 900 – 1188 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC V6E 4A2 p604‑683‑6159 f604‑683‑3879 wwww.bctia.org British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) 100 – 20111 93A Avenue, Langley BC V1M 4A9 p604‑888‑5319 wwww.bctrucking.com Building Owners and Managers Association of British Columbia (BOMA BC) 556 – 409 Granville Street, Vancouver BC V6C 1T2 p604‑684‑3916 f604‑ 68‑-487 wwww.boma.bc.ca Burnaby Board of Trade 201 – 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 4T8 p604‑412‑0100 f604‑412‑0102 wwww.bbot.ca Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) 1050 West Pender Street, Suite 810, Vancouver BC V6E 3S7 p604‑684‑3384 f604‑684‑7957 wwww.bcbc.com Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia 100 – 1111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC V6E 2J3 p604‑681‑2351 f604‑681‑4364 wwww.chamber-of-shipping.com Economic Development Association of British Columbia (EDABC) 402 – 44550 South Sumas Road, Chilliwack BC V2R 5M3 p604‑858‑7199 f604‑858‑7345 wwww.edabc.com

Genome British Columbia 500 – 555 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 1C6 p604‑738‑8072 f604‑738‑8597 wwww.genomebc.ca Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia (ICBA) 211 – 3823 Henning Drive, Burnaby BC V5C 6P3 p604‑298‑7795 f604‑298‑2246 wwww.icba.bc.ca LifeSciences British Columbia 900 – 1188 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC V6E 4A2 p604‑669‑9909 f604‑669‑9912 wwww.lifesciencesbc.ca Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) 900 – 808 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC V6C 2X4 p604‑681‑4321 f604‑681‑5305 wwww.mining.bc.ca Mobile Muse Network 577 Great Northern Way Suite 102, Vancouver BC V5T 1E1 p604‑230‑4154 wwww.mobilemuse.ca Motion Picture Production Industry Association of British Columbia (MPPIA) 555 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver BC V7G 3S5 p604‑983‑5980 f604‑ 98‑-598 wwww.mppia.com New Westminster Chamber of Commerce 601 Queens Avenue, New Westminster BC V3M 1L1 p604‑521‑7781 f604‑521‑0057 wwww.newwestchamber.com Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) 2433 Spruce Street, Vancouver BC V6H 4C8 p604‑730‑3000 f604‑730‑3100 wwww.rebgv.org Richmond Chamber of Commerce 101 – South Tower 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond BC V6X 3M1 p604‑ 27‑-282 f604‑278‑2972 wwww.richmondchamber.ca

Shelfspace, the Association for Retail Entrepreneurs 208 – 1730 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver BC V6J 1H6 p604‑736‑0368 f604‑736‑3154 wwww.shelfspace.ca

Eurocentres Vancouver 815 Hastings St W Suite 250, Vancouver V6C 1B4 p604‑688‑7942 wwww.languagecanada.com

St Giles International Language Centres Canada 1130 Pender St W Suite 400, Vancouver V6E 4A4 p604‑685‑0291 wwww.stgilesinternational.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 Western Town College 987 Granville St, Vancouver V6B 1V9 p604‑844‑7660 wwww.wtccanada.com Zoni Language Centres 806 Homer St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 2W5 p604‑687‑7000 wwww.zoni.com

Capilano University North Vancouver p604‑986‑1911 wwww.capilanou.ca CDI College of Business & Technology 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 Fraser Academy Vancouver p604‑736‑5575 wwww.fraseracademy.ca Great Northern Way Campus Vancouver p778‑370‑1001 wwww.gnwc.ca King George International Business College Vancouver p604‑683‑7528 wwww.kgibc.ca Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey p604‑599‑2100 wwww.kwantlen.ca Langara College Vancouver p604‑323‑5511 wwww.langara.bc.ca LaSalle College International Vancouver p604‑683‑2006 wwww.lasallecollegevancouver.com

Small Business BC 601 Cordova St W Suite 82, Vancouver BC V6B 1G1 p604‑775‑5525 f604‑775‑5520 wwww.smallbusinessbc.ca Surrey Board of Trade 101 – 14439 104th Avenue, Surrey BC V3R 1M1 p604‑581‑7130 f604‑588‑7549 wwww.businessinsurrey.com The Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch 845 Cambie St Suite 1000, Vancouver BC V6B 5T3 p604‑687‑3404 f604‑669‑9601 wwww.cba.org/bc The Digital Media and Wireless Association of BC (DigiBC) 900 – 1188 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC V6E 4A2 p604‑602‑5237 f604‑683‑3879 wwww.digibc.org The Law Society of British Columbia 845 Cambie St , Vancouver BC V6B 4Z9 p604‑669‑2533 f604‑646‑5913 wwww.lawsociety.bc.ca Tourism Vancouver 210 – 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC V6C 3L6 p604‑682‑2222 f604‑682‑1717 wwww.tourismvancouver.com/travel/ Vancouver Board of Trade, The 400 – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver BC V6C 3G3 p604‑681‑2111 wwww.boardoftrade.com Vancouver Economic Development Commission (VEDC) 134 Abbott Street Suite 402, Vancouver BC V6B 2K4 p604‑632‑9668 f604‑632‑9788 wwww.vancouvereconomic.com

Education Business 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 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

Language Schools Berlitz Canada 808 Hastings St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 2X4 p604‑685‑9331 wwww.berlitz.ca 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 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 English Bay College 321 Water St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 1B8 p604‑639‑9075 wwww.englishbaycollege.com

GEOS Vancouver Language School 1199 Pender St W Suite 298, Vancouver V6E 2R1 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 1215 Broadway W Suite 200, Vancouver V6H 1G7 p604‑739‑9836 wwww.ihvancouver.com International Language Academy of Canada 688 Hastings St W Suite 300, 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 LSC Language Studies Canada 570 Dunsmuir St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 1Y1 p604‑683‑1199 wwww.lsc-canada.com 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 Pacific Language Institute (PLI) 1030 Georgia St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6E 2Y3 p604‑688‑7223 wwww.pli.ca SEC - Studey English in Canada Inc 549 Howe St Suite 500, Vancouver V6C 2C2 p604‑678‑8148 wwww.sec-canada.com

Universities & Colleges Academy of Learning Vancouver p604‑876‑8600 wwww.academyoflearning.com Alexander College Vancouver p604‑681‑5815 wwww.alexandercollege.ca Ashton College Vancouver p604‑899‑0803 wwww.ashtoncollege.com Brighton College Vancouver p604‑901‑5131 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

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Education 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 Trinity Western University Langley p604‑888‑7511 wwww.twu.ca University Canada West Vancouver p800‑360‑7213 wwww.ucan.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.com 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 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 Bay 604-946-9814 wwww.bbmh.com Brockton Preparatory School 604-929-9201 wwww.brocktonschool.com Carver Christian High School 604-523-1580 wwww.carverchristian.org

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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.adventistschool.ca 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 de Vancouver 604-924-2457 wwww.efiv.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 Christian High School 604-581-1033 wwww.surreychristian.com Fraser Valley Elementary School 604-533-5469 wwww.fves,bc.ca Gatehouse Montessori School 604-925-1437 wwww.gatehousemontessori.com Glen Eden Multimodal Centre 604-267-0394 wwww.gleneden.org Highroad Academy 604-792-4680 wwww.highroadacademy.com Holy Cross Elementary School 604-299-3530 wwww.holycrosselementary.ca Holy Cross Secondary School 604-581-3023 wwww.holycross.bc.ca Holy Trinity Elementary School 604-987-4454 wwww.holytschool.org Hope Lutheran School 604-942-5322 wwww.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

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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 Khalsa School 604-321-1226 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.lionsgateca.org 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 Mediated Learning Academy 604-937-3641 wwww.mediatedlearningacademy.org Mennonite Educational Institute 604-793-7997 wwww.meisoc.com Mole Hill Montessori 604-677-1958 wwww.lionsgatemontessori.org Mount Cheam Christian School 604-794-3072 Mulgrave School 604-922-3223 wwww.mulgrave.com Noah’s Ark Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary 604-277-4386 wwww.noahsarkschool.ca North Creek Montessori 604-677-1958 wwww.lionsgatemontessori.org 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 God Counsel School 604-581-3154 wwww.ourladyofgoodcounselschool.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 Pattison High School 604-608-8788 wwww.pattisonhighschool.ca

Purpose Independent Secondary School 604-526-2522 wwww.purposesociety.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.richmondchristian.ca Richmond Christian Secondar & Middle Campus 604-274-1122 wwww.richmondchristian.ca Richmond Jewish Day School 604-275-3393 wwww.rjds.ca Roots and Wings Montessori Elementary 604-574-5399 wwww.rootsandwingsbc.com Sacred Heart School 604-946-2611 wwww.shsdelta.net Seminary of Christ the King 604-826-8715 wwww.sck.ca Sikh Academy 604-599-3828 wwww.sikhacademy.ca Southpointe Academy 604-948-8826 wwww.spacademy.ca Southridge School 604-535-5056 wwww.southridge.bc.ca St Andrew’s Elementary 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.staugschool.ca St Bernadette Elementary School 604-596-1101 wwww.stbernadetteschool.ca St Catherine’s School 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.stjosphtheworker.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

Education St Michael’s Elementary School 604-526-9768 wwww.stmichaelschool.ca St Patrick’s Elementary School 604-467-1571 wwww.stpatsschool.org St Patrick’s Elementary School 604-879-4411 wwww.spev.ca St Patrick’s 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 Secondary 604-987-4431 wwww.aquinas.org St Thomas More Collegiate 604-521-1801 wwww.stmc.bc.ca Star of the Sea Catholic School 604-531-6316 wwww.starofthesea.bc.ca/school Stratford Hall 604-436-0608 wwww.stratfordhall.ca Surrey Christian School 604-581-2474 wwww.surreychristian.org The Global Montessori Schools 604-534-1556 wwww.globalmontessorischools.com The King’s School 604-888-0969 wwww.thekingsschool.org

Timothy Christian School 604-794-7114 Traditional Learning Academy 604-931-7265 wwww.traditionallearning.com Traditional Learning Academy 604-572-3441 wwww.schoolathome.ca Unity Christian Elementary School 604-792-4171 wwww.unitychristian.ca Unity Christian Middle & High 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.vancouverchristianschool.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 wwww.vancouvermontessorischool.com Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School 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 Christian School 604-224-3030 wwww.westsidechristian.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 Elementary 604-576-2144 wwww.credochs.com York House School 604-736-6551 wwww.yorkhouse.ca Zion Lutheran School 604-576-6313 wwww.zionlutheran.org

Public School Districts School District No. 034 (Abbotsford) 2790 Tims St, Abbotsford BC V2T 4M7 p604‑859‑4891 f604‑852‑8587 wwww.sd34.bc.ca School District No. 041 (Burnaby) 5325 Kincaid St, Burnaby BC V5G 1W2 p604‑664‑8441 f604‑664‑8382 wwww.sd41.bc.ca School District No. 033 (Chilliwack) 8430 Cessna Dr, Chilliwack BC V2P 7K 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) 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, New Westminster BC V3M 1C4 p604‑517‑6240 f604‑517‑6390 wwww.sd40.bc.ca School District No. 044 (North Vancouver) 721 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver BC V7M 2M5 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) 14225 56th Ave, Surrey BC V3X 3A3 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

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relocation services Accommodation Providers 910 Beach Avenue Apartment Hotel 910 Beach Ave, Vancouver V6Z 2W7 ������������� p604‑609‑5100 f604‑609‑5111 e sales@910beach�com w www�910beach�com All In Order Suites 20238 Fraser Hwy Suite 307, Langley V3A 4E6 ������������������������������������������p604‑514‑8212 e stay@allinordersuites�ca w www�allinordersuites�ca Best Western Plus Chateau Granville 1100 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 2B6 Julia Georlette ��� p604‑633‑2062 f604‑669‑4928 e jgeorlette@chateaugranville�com w www�chateaugranville�com Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre 319 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V8 Tereza McDermid ���������������������������p604‑931‑9011 f604‑931‑7298 e info@bestwesterncoquitlam�com w www�bestwesterncoquitlam�com Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1180 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 Nesha Milicevic ����p604‑697‑0202 f604‑697‑0123 e cccinfo@coasthotels�com w www�coasthotels�com

Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby V5C 3Y6 Christopher Mis ����p604‑298‑2010 f604‑298‑1123 e gm�bby@executivehotels�net w www�executivehotels�net/burn0aby

Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway 898 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 1J8 Frank Mansson ��� p604‑872‑8661 f604‑872‑2270 e sales@parkinn‑vancouver�ca w www�parkinn�com/hotel‑vancouverca

Vancouver Short Stay 644 Victoria Park E, North Vancouver V7L 3G4 Daniel/Jeanne Pennell�������������������p604‑987‑2691 f604‑983‑2895 e info@shortstay�ca w www�vancouvershortstay�com

Executive Hotel Vintage Park – Downtown Vancouver 1379 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 2R5 Chris Clarke �������� p604‑688‑7678 f604‑688‑7679 e gm�vancouver@executivehotels�net w www�executivehotels�net/downtown

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver V7L 0B1 Christie McJannet��������������������������p604‑986‑7437 f604‑986‑7432 e cmcjannet@pinnaclepierhotel�com w www�pinnaclepierhotel�com

Viva Tower Suites & Business Centre 1311 Howe St Suite 200, Vancouver V6Z 2P3 Tamara Whittaker ��������������������������p604‑669‑6686 f604‑669‑3688 e tamara@vivatower�com w www�vivatower�com

Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam 405 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V9 Pasha Sheikh ������ p604‑936‑9399 f604‑937‑4577 e pasha@executivehotels�net w www�executivehotels�net/coquitlam

Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver 1221 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1M6 ������������� p604‑685‑1111 f604‑685‑0707 e reservations@ramadavancouver�com w www�ramadavancouver�com

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport 3111 Grant McConachie Way Vancouver International Airport, Richmond V7B 0A6 Lesliann Kuhn ����� p604‑248‑3206 f604‑248‑3219 e lesliann�kuhn@fairmont�com w www�fairmont�com/vancouverairport The Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver V6C 3L5 Ian Pullan������������ p604‑691‑1991 f604‑691‑1999 e thewaterfronthotel@fairmont�com w www�fairmont�com/waterfront‑vancouver

The Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 1763 Comox St, Vancouver V6G 1P6 Simon Chalmers ���p604‑622‑4497 f604‑685‑7210 e plazasuiteinfo@coasthotels�com w www�coastplazahotelandsuites�com

Comfysuites Rentals Inc 1010 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1P5 Alicia Chia ��������������������������������������p778‑855‑2442 einfo@comfysuites�com wwww�comfysuites�com

HighStreet Accommodations Ltd 325 6th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L1 Terry Rodgers ����� p604‑605‑0294 f604‑605‑0296 e trodgers@hscr�com w www�hscr�com

DB Relocation Services Inc 1156 Millstream Rd, West Vancouver V7S 2C9 Julia Brooks������������������������������������p778‑227‑7456 e info@dbrelocationservices�com w www�dbrelocationservices�com

Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver V7J 2H5 Charmaine Alam ���p604‑985‑3111 f604‑985‑0857 e charmaine@hinorthvancouver�ca w www�hinorthvancouver�com

Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 �������������� p604‑453‑0750 f604‑453‑0775 e deltaburnaby@deltahotels�com w www�deltahotels�com

L’Hermitage Hotel 788 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 3A4 John Chao ���������� p778‑327‑4100 f778‑327‑4109 e guest�services@lhermitagevancouver�com w www�lhermitagevancouver�com

Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 �������������� p604‑276‑1979 f604‑276‑1975 w www�deltahotels�com

Lamond Properties 1755 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 3B7 Wendy Lamond �����p604‑684‑4649 f604‑685‑2510 e info@lamondproperties�com w www�lamondproperties�com Lord Stanley Suites on the Park 1889 Alberni St, Vancouver V6G 3G7 Wendy Krasovec �����p604‑688‑9299 f604‑688‑9297 e info@lordstanley�com w www�lordstanley�com

Downtown Suites Ltd 1174 Pender St W, Vancouver V6E 2R9 NIcholas Meyer ����p604‑694‑8801 f604‑682‑5634 e nic@downtownsuites�com w www�downtownsuites�ca

Metropolitan Hotel 645 Howe St, Vancouver V6C 2Y9 Ellen Leung ��������� p604‑687‑1122 f604‑602‑7844 e reservations@van�metropolitan�com w www�metropolitan�com/vanc

Dunowen Properties 1288 Alberni St Suite 201, Vancouver V6E 4N5 Richard Kay �������� p604‑736‑1900 f604‑736‑5680 e suites@dunowen�com w www�dunowen�com

MODE Suites Rental Services 1118 Homer St Suite 216, Vancouver V6B 2W9 Paula Robinson��� p877‑501‑6633 f778‑331‑3846 einfo@modesuites�com wwww�modesuites�com

Eagles Nest Relocation Services Ltd 6431 Nelson Ave, West Vancouver V7W 2A5 Eve Meli ������������� p604‑921‑8174 f604‑921‑8873 e eagleaccom@shaw�ca wwww�eaglesnestaccommodations�helpminds�com

Modern Accommodations 198 Aquarius Mews, Vancouver V6Z 2Y4 ������������������������������������������p778‑885‑2888 e info@modernaccommodations�com w www�modernaccommodations�com

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Doug Parcells ����� p604‑278‑5555 f604‑278‑0255 e gm�richmond@executivehotels�net w www�executivehotels�net/airport

Our House Furnished Condos and Bed and Breakfast 4837 44A Ave, Delta V4K 1E3 Irene Scarth �������� p604‑946‑2628 f604‑946‑6869 e info@ourhouse�bc�ca w www�ourhouse�bc�ca

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Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2C6 Christine Lane ���� p604‑870‑1050 f604‑870‑1060 e clane@ramadaabbotsford�ca w www�ramadaabbotsford�ca Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 2M9 Bill Seeley ���������� p604‑276‑1148 f604‑233‑7733 w www�sandmansignature�com Sandman Suites on Davie Street 1160 Davie St, Vancouver V6E 1N1 Denise Kostash �����p604‑642‑2963 f604‑669‑8284 e dkostash@sandman�ca w www�sandmanhotels�com Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Ryan Soderberg ����p604‑233‑3951 f604‑244‑3775 e sales@sheratonvancouverairport�com w www�sheratonvancouverairport�com

Comfort Inn & Suites 1748 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7P 3B4 Daniel Clark �������� p604‑988‑3181 f604‑904‑2755 e gm@vancouvercomfort�com w www�vancouvercomfort�com

Delta Vancouver Suites 550 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 1L6 ��������������� p604‑899‑3080 f604‑899‑3029 e dvs�sales@deltahotels�com w www�deltahotels�com

Relocation SeRviceS

Smartlodge Daniela Lucas ���������������������������������p604‑722‑7272 e reservations@smartlodge�com w www�smartlodge�com St Regis Hotel 602 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver V6B 1Y6 �������������� p604‑681‑1135 f604‑683‑1126 einfo@stregishotel�com wwww�stregishotel�com

Destination Services Executive Relocation Services Box 30025 Moncton St PO, Richmond V7E 0A6 Laileen Springgay���������������������������p604‑275‑4465 e info@executiverelocations�ca w www�executiverelocations�ca

Employment Agencies: Temporary & Permanent Staffing All Tech VanJobs.com 2906 Broadway W Suite 212, Vancouver V6K 2G8 Mark Strong �����������������������������������p604‑739‑1711 e info@vanjobs�ca w www�vanjobs�ca AppleOne/Accounting Advantage 555 Burrard St Suite 1065, Vancouver V7X 1M8 Roma Strenja������ p604‑638‑8051 f604‑638‑0144 e vancouver‑bc@mail�all‑in‑1�com w www�appleone�ca Descheneaux Insurance Recruiters Ltd 570 Granville St Suite 503, Vancouver V6C 3P1 Pat Descheneaux����������������������������p604‑669‑9787 f604‑688‑2130 einfo@insuranceheadhunters�com w www�insuranceheadhunters�com GS Lerick & Associates 750 Pender St W Suite 1008, Vancouver V6C 2T8 Barb Anderson���� p604‑684‑6667 f604‑684‑8635 e lerick@telus�net w www�gslerick�com Hays – Recruiting Experts Worldwide 1050 Pender St W Suite 2150, Vancouver V6E 3S7 Jackie Burns ������� p604‑648‑4297 f604‑648‑0588 e recruit@hays�ca w www�hays�ca Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours 789 Pender St W Suite 760, Vancouver V6C 1H2 Greg Colborne ���� p604‑688‑2555 f604‑688‑6437 e greg@tyhunt�ca w www�hunt�ca Immigrant Services Society of BC 333 Terminal Ave Suite 501, Vancouver V6A 2L7 �������������� p604‑684‑2561 f604‑684‑2266 e iss@issbc�org w www�issbc�org McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group 1250 Homer St Suite 305, Vancouver V6B 1C6 �������������� p604‑662‑8967 f604‑662‑8927 e askme@mcnak�com w www�mcnak�com

SuiteLiving Rentals Ltd 862 Renfrew St, Vancouver V5K 4B6 Lisa Chan ������������ p800‑909‑6088 f888‑505‑5442 e bookings@suiteliving�ca w www�suiteliving�ca

Mercer Bradley Inc 401 Georgia St W Suite 1680, Vancouver V6B 5A1 Cliff Kanto ���������� p778‑331‑7570 f778‑331‑7578 e info@mercerbradley�com w www�mercerbradley�com

The Sylvia Hotel 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver V6G 2P6 Ross Dyck ����������� p604‑681‑9321 f604‑682‑3551 erdyck@sylviahotel�com wwww�sylviahotel�com

Olidan Search Partners Inc 890 Pender St W Suite 600, Vancouver V6C 1J9 Alex Kahng ��������� p604‑683‑1705 f604‑687‑1327 e alex@olidan�com w www�olidan�com The Personnel Department 595 Howe St Suite 1205, Vancouver V6C 2T5 �������������� p604‑685‑3530 f604‑689‑5981 e info@goodstaff�com w www�goodstaff�com Premium Staffing Solutions 1661 2nd Ave W Suite 101, Vancouver V6J 1H3 Brad Bates ���������� p604‑602‑9193 f604‑734‑8999 e brad@premiumsolutions�ca w www�premiumsolutions�ca

Times Square Suites 1821 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 3E4 Jacqui McMullen ���������������������������p604‑684‑2223 f604‑684‑2225 ejacqui@timessquaresuites�com w www�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�

Randstad Engineering 555 12th Ave W Suite 475, Vancouver V5Z 3X7 �������������� p604‑915‑9333 f604‑915‑9339 e Katrina�keinhorst@randstad�ca w www�randstadeng�ca Randstad General Staffing 905 Pender St W Suite 100, Vancouver V6C 1L6 ��������������� p604‑408‑2772 f604‑408‑2792 w www�randstad�ca

Pacific Coast Accomodations Box 64557 RPO Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam V3J 7V7 Becky Bertoia ����� p604‑931‑2121 f604‑931‑2122 e becky@relocate�ca w www�relocate�ca

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relocation services

Relocation SeRviceS Randstad Technologies 701 Georgia St W Suite 200, Vancouver V7Y 1C6 �������������� p604‑687‑5919 f604‑687‑5397 e customerservice@randstadgroup�ca w www�randstadtechnologies�ca

City of Richmond 6911 No 3 Rd, Richmond V6Y 2C1 Neonila Lilova ���� p604‑276‑4000 f604‑276‑4132 e economicdev@richmond�ca w www�richmond�ca

BC Apartment Owners and Managers Association 1847 Broadway W Suite 203, Vancouver V6J 1Y6 Valerie MacLean���p604‑733‑9440 f604‑733‑9420 e questions@bcaoma�com w www�bcaoma�com

Strive Recruitment 1030 Georgia St W Suite 1013, Vancouver V6E 2Y3 Michael Dha �����������������������������������p778‑889‑6151 e michael@striverecruitment�ca w www�striverecruitment�ca

Invest Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Pl, Maple Ridge V2X 6A9 Sandy Blue ��������� p604‑467‑7319 f604‑467‑7335 e sblue@mapleridge�ca w www�investmapleridge�ca

Real Estate Institute of BC 355 Burrard St Suite 1750, Vancouver V6C 2G8 �������������� p604‑685‑3702 f604‑685‑1026 e bsoutham@reibc�org w www�reibc�org

Swim Recruiting 601 Cordova St W Suite 340 The Station, Vancouver V6B 1G1 �������������� p604‑689‑7946 f604‑689‑7950 e info@swimrecruiting�com w www�swimrecruiting�com

Invest North Fraser c/o District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Pl, Maple Ridge V2X 6A9 Sandy Blue ������������������������������������ f604‑476‑7319 e sblue@mapleridge�ca w www�investnorthfraser�com

Financial Services

Pitt Meadows Economic Development Corp 12492 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows V2W 1K8 Kate Zanon ��������� p604‑465‑9481 f604‑465‑4986 e EDinfo@thinkpittmeadows�ca w www�thinkpittmeadows�ca

Deloitte 1055 Dunsmuir St Suite 2800, Vancouver V7X 1P4 Ninu Gill ������������� p604‑640‑3180 f604‑899‑8417 e nigill@deloitte�ca w www�deloitte�ca Investors Group 2052 41st Ave W Suite 200, Vancouver V6M 1Y8 Ida Templeton����� p604‑228‑7777 f604‑228‑7776 e ida�templeton@investorsgroup�com w www�investorsgroup�com North Shore Credit Union 1112 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver V7M 2H2 ������������� p604‑983‑4500 f604‑985‑6810 w www�nscu�com RBC Dominion Securities – Edward Teodoro 666 Burrard St Suite 2500, Vancouver V6C 3B1 Edward Teodoro �����������������������������p778‑327‑5481 e edward�teodoro@rbc�com w www�edwardteodoro�com RBC Royal Bank of Canada 1025 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 3S5 �������������� p800‑769‑2511 f604‑665‑6985 w www�rbc�com TD Bank Group 700 Georgia St W Suite 300, Vancouver V7Y 1A2 ������������������������������������������p604‑482‑8400 e jeff�meerman@td�com w www�td�com Vance Financial Group Inc 5811 Cooney Rd Unit 201, Richmond V6X 3M1 Andy Lau������������� p604‑233‑0123 f604‑271‑4863 e andylau@vancefinancial�net w www�vancefinancial�ca Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) 183 Terminal Ave, Vancouver V6A 4G2 �������������� p888‑826‑2489 f604‑877‑8292 emediarelations@vancity�com wwww�vancity�com

Furniture Leasing Services Grantree Furniture Sales & Rentals 2703 Main St, Vancouver V5T 3E9 Bal Nagra ����������� p604‑876‑7194 f604‑876‑7853 ebal13nagra@hotmail�com wwww�grantree�com Home Reworks Home Staging and Interior Design 4011 Capilano Park Rd, North Vancouver V7R 4L2 Kim Anderson ����� p604‑837‑6456 f604‑987‑8128 e info@homereworks�com w www�homereworks�com

Government Agencies

Home Inspection

Insurance Services All West Insurance Services Ltd 1681 Chestnut St Suite 315, Vancouver V6J 4M6 ������������� p604‑731‑6696 f604‑731‑9210 e info@allwestins�com w www�allwestins�com

Glenn Duxbury & Associates – Building Inspection and Consulting 125 DeBeck St, New Westminster V3L 3H7 Glenn Duxbury ���� p604‑542‑2502 f888‑877‑0630 e info@glennduxbury‑inspections�com w www�glennduxbury‑inspections�com James Dobney Inspections 1833 Coast Meridian Rd Suite 63, Port Coquitlam V3C 6G5 �������������� p604‑942‑8272 f604‑945‑7114 e admin@jamesdobney�com w www�jamesdobney�com Mainland Home Inspections 1427 Bellevue Ave Box 91822, West Vancouver V7V 4S1 �������������� p604‑986‑6000 f604‑986‑6007 e info@mainlandhomeinspections�com w www�mainlandhomeinspections�com

Home Staging Harmony Sense Interiors 1288 Cordova St W Suite 307, Vancouver V6C 3R4 Lucila Diaz/Anna Shimizu ��������������p778‑853‑5874 e info@harmonysense�com w www�harmonysense�com Home Reworks Home Staging and Interior Design 4011 Capilano Park Rd, North Vancouver V7R 4L2 Kim Anderson ����� p604‑837‑6456 f604‑987‑8128 e info@homereworks�com w www�homereworks�com House to Home ReDesigns & Real Estate Staging Leah J Armstrong ���������������������������p604‑469‑9324 e info@realestatemakeovers�ca w www�RealEstateMakeovers�ca NexTrend Design 14735 68 Ave, Surrey V3S 2B2 Ellie Hanson �����������������������������������p604‑598‑1842 e info@elliehanson�com w www�nextrenddesign�com

HR Consultants Harbour West Consulting Inc 999 Canada Pl Suite 404, Vancouver V6C 3E2 Carol Robinson ��� p604‑998‑4032 f888‑443‑4028 e info@hwest�ca w www�hwest�ca

Industry Associations/ Chambers of Commerce Appraisal Institute of Canada BC Association 10451 Shellbridge Way Suite 210, Richmond V6X 2W8 ������������� p604‑284‑5515 f604‑284‑5514 e info@appraisal�bc�ca w www�appraisal�bc�ca

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Insurance Providers – Health Thorne Financial Planning 1080 Mainland St Suite 317, Vancouver V6B 2T4 Mike Thorne ������� p604‑682‑7827 f604‑630‑7186 e mike@thornefinancial�ca w www�thornefinancial�ca

Amerispec Home Inspection Services 3665 Kingsway Suite 300, Vancouver V5R 5W2 Sharon Martin ���� p604‑430‑0343 f604‑628‑0128 e vancouver@amerispec�ca w www�amerispec�ca/vancouver

Wow Factor Staging Rentals 6263 202 St Suite 3, Langley V2Y 1N1 Shirley Belzer ����� p604‑857‑0102 f604‑856‑0108 e shirleybelzer124@msn�com w www�wowfactorstaging�com

City of Coquitlam – Economic Development 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam V3B 7N2 David Munro������� p604‑927‑3442 f604‑927‑3535 e dmunro@coquitlam�ca w www�coquitlam�ca

Surrey Board of Trade 14439 104th Ave Suite 101, Surrey V3R 1M1 Heather Booth ���� p604‑581‑7130 f604‑588‑7549 e info@businessinsurrey�com w www�businessinsurrey�com

Vancouver Relocation Guide 2013/BIV Magazines

Notary Public/Provisa Consulting 515 Pender St W Suite 224, Vancouver V6B 6H5 ������������� p604‑696‑6042 f877‑641‑0645 e marco@provisa�ca w www�provisa�ca

Mortgage Brokers Invis – Team Rob Regan-Pollock 777 Broadway W Suite 902, Vancouver V5Z 4J7 Rob Regan‑Pollock �������������������������p604‑879‑2772 f604‑709‑9438 e info@teamrrp�com w www�teamrrp�com Mortgage Alliance West 155 Water St Suite 1, Vancouver V6B 1A7 Gina Best ������������ p604‑730‑5020 f604‑909‑4666 e gina@mawest�ca w www�mawest�ca

Move Management & Space Planning Creative Move Management & Design 828 Agnes St Unit 1405, New Westminster V3M 6R4 Jason Shanks ���������������������������������p604‑540‑1702 einfo@creativemoves�ca wwww�creativemoves�ca In Order To Succeed Professional Organizing Inc Kyla Rozman �����������������������������������p778‑558‑1340 e kyla@inordertosucceed�ca w www�inordertosucceed�ca

Packing & Shipping Supplies Salmon’s Transfer Ltd 9500 Van Horne Way Suite 100, Richmond V6X 1W3 Doug Kellough ���� p604‑273‑2921 f604‑273‑4963 e doug@salmonstransfer�com w www�salmonstransfer�com David Cummings Insurance Services Ltd 2083 Alma St Suite 350, Vancouver V6R 4N6 Jason Cummings ����������������������������p604‑228‑8816 f604‑228-9807 e jason@davidc‑commings�com w www�david‑cummings�com Specializing in medical insurance for new residents in Canada, foreign workers, international students and visitors (including Super Visa visitors)�

Personal Goods Moving & Storage Astra International Moving & Shipping Inc 7830 Express St, Burnaby V5A 1T4 Gabryelle van der Molen����������������p604‑422‑8001 f604‑422‑8109 e info@astrainternational�com w www�astrainternational�com

Granite Claims Solutions 4370 Dominion St Suite 400, Burnaby V5G 4L7 �������������� p604‑659‑6551 f888‑452‑5246 e inquiry@graniteclaims�com w www�graniteclaims�com HUB International Insurance Brokers 3875 Henning Dr, Burnaby V5C 6N5 ��������p604‑293‑1481 w www�hubtos�com Intact Insurance Company 999 Hastings St W Suite 200, Vancouver V6C 2W2 ������������� p604‑669‑0595 f604‑682‑6693 w www�intactfc�com Macnaughton & Ward Financial Services Ltd 10430 144 St, Surrey V3T 4V5 Michelle McDonald������������������������p604‑581‑9121 f604‑581‑9142 w www�mwfs�ca

Canadian International Relocation 6580 Chatterton Rd, Richmond V7C 2Y7 Hans Martens����� p604‑275‑4280 f604‑275‑4012 e vancouver@cirelo�com w www�cirelo�com

Lawyers/Legal Services

Edgemont Moving and Storage 1550 Bay St, North Vancouver V7J 1A1 David Crawford �����p604‑984‑9101 f604‑984‑0626 e info@edgemontmoving�com w www�edgemontmoving�com

EOS Immigration Inc 4080 Garry St Unit 13, Richmond V7E 6J9 Helmut Daiminger ��������������������������p604‑210‑3624 f604‑210‑3608 e info@eos‑immigration�ca w www�eos‑immigration�ca

Great Canadian Van Lines Ltd 669 Ridley Pl Suite 203, Delta V3M 6Y9 Mark Valliant ������ p604‑540‑6683 f604‑540‑6640 e info@greatcanadianvanlines�com w www�greatcanadianvanlines�com

Larlee Rosenberg Canadian Immigration Lawyers 555 Georgia St W Suite 600, Vancouver V6B 1Z5 Ryan Rosenberg����p604‑681‑9887 f604‑681‑8087 e ryan�rosenberg@larlee�com w www�larlee�com Lawson Lundell LLP 925 Georgia St W Suite 1600, Vancouver V6C 3L2 Michael Lee�������� p604‑685‑3456 f604‑669‑1620 e genmail@lawsonlundell�com w www�lawsonlundell�com Lowe and Company Immigration & Business Lawyers 777 Broadway W Suite 900, Vancouver V5Z 4J7 Jeffrey Lowe ������ p604‑875‑9338 f604‑875‑1325 e info@canadavisalaw�com w www�canadavisalaw�com

Highland Van & Storage Ltd 8238 Swenson Way, Delta V4G 1J6 �������������� p604‑581‑2300 f604‑581‑2325 e info@highland‑worldwide�com w www�highland‑worldwide�com

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relocation services Jim’s Moving Experts 1859 Woodway Pl, Burnaby V5B 4T6 Meredith Chapman ������������������������p604‑299‑3227 e meredith@jimsmoving�com w www�jimsmoving�com

Suncorp Valuations 890 Pender St W Suite 310, Vancouver V6C 1J9 Wylene Kujala ���� p604‑689‑2099 f604‑689‑2027 e bcinfo@suncorpvaluations�com w www�suncorpvaluations�com

Quality Move Management 819 Cliveden Pl Suite 100, Delta V3M 6C7 ������������� p604‑523‑3700 f604‑523‑3701 w www�qmm�com

Westech Appraisal Services Ltd 1200 Lynn Valley Rd Suite 305, North Vancouver V7J 2A2 Henk den Breejen ���������������������������p604‑986‑2722 f604‑986‑2552 e mail@westechappraisal�com w www�westechappraisal�com

Realtors

Relocation SeRviceS The MI Group 3171 No 6 Rd Unit 140, Richmond V6V 1P6 �������������� p604‑273‑2012 f604‑273‑7655 e mi�vancouver@themigroup�com w www�themigroup�com

Polygon Homes Ltd 1333 Broadway W Suite 900, Vancouver V6H 4C2 �������������� p604‑877‑1131 f604‑871‑4295 e comments@polyhomes�com w www�polyhomes�com BC’s homebuilder of choice since 1980� Prudential Sterling Realty 3137 St Johns’s St, Port Moody V3H 2C8 Barrie Vattoy ����������������������������������p604‑618‑8108 e vattoy@shaw�ca w www�relocationbc�com

Storage For Your Life Solutions Inc 19950 88 Ave E Suite 200, Langley V1M 0A5 ������������� p604‑513‑5001 f604‑294‑8149 e info@sfyl�com w www�storageforyourlife�com 2544 Barnett Hwy, Coquitlam ������������604‑552‑1974 33433 Railway Ave N, Mission����������604‑814‑5088 13498 73 Ave, Surrey �������������������������604‑502‑9229 TR Westcan Inc/Tippet-Richardson 8035 North Fraser Way, Burnaby V5J 5M8 ������������� p604‑324‑5015 f604‑324‑2047 e trvancouver@tippetrichardson�com w www�trwestcan�com Vincent Moving Company 1222 Melville St, Vancouver V6E 2Y1 Bruno Vincent ���������������������������������p778‑300‑6592 e bruno@vincentmoving�com w www�vincentmoving�com White Rock/Surrey U-Lock Mini Storage 15028 32 Ave, Surrey V4P 1A3 �������������� p604‑536‑7988 f604‑536-8347 e info@selfstorage�ca w www�selfstorage�ca

RE/MAX Austin Kay Realty 6086 Russ Baker Way Suite 110, Richmond V7B 1B4 �������������� p604‑258‑8866 f604‑277‑3180 e austin@austinkay�com w www�austinkay�com CBRE Ltd 1111 Georgia St W Suite 600, Vancouver V6E 4M3 Mark Renzoni ����� p604‑662‑3000 f604‑684‑9368 e mark�renzoni@cbre�com w www�cbre�ca Christine Louw – REMAX Crest Realty Westside 1012 Beach Ave Suite 2, Vancouver V6E 1T7 Christine Louw �������������������������������p604‑926‑3936 e christinelouw@shaw�ca w www�christinelouw�com Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty 5489 Kingsway, Burnaby V5H 2G1 Glen Murray ������� p604‑220‑4291 f888‑503‑3345 e gmurray@glenmurrayhomes�com w www�movetovancouver�com

Williams Moving & Storage (BC) Ltd 2401 United Blvd, Coquitlam V3K 5Y3 Zach Williams ��������������������������������p866‑967‑6683 e info@williamsmoving�com w www�williamsmoving�com

Property Management Harbour Management Inc 970 Burrard St Suite 240, Vancouver V6Z 2R4 Ron Jones����������� p604‑876‑8895 f604‑731‑1865 e harbourmgt@shaw�ca

Colliers International – Commercial 200 Granville St Suite 1900, Vancouver V6C 2R6 Doris Yip ������������� p604‑662‑2657 f604‑661‑0849 e doris�yip@colliers�com w www�colliers�com

One West Properties 1125 Howe St Suite 912, Vancouver V6Z 2K8 ������������� p604‑669‑9380 f604‑669‑9381 e info@onewest�ca w www�onewest�ca

Frontline Real Estate Services 5658 176 St Suite 200, Surrey V3S 4C6 �������������� p604‑687‑8300 f604‑687‑8322 e contact@flre�ca w www�flre�ca

Rent It Furnished Inc 873 Beatty St Suite 203, Vancouver V6B 2M6 Eric Harrison ������� p604‑628‑3457 f604‑608‑3914 e info@rentitfurnished�com w www�rentitfurnished�com

Gotham Realty 224 Esplanade W Suite 300, North Vancouver V7M 3M6 June Richardson ���p604‑904‑0440 f604‑904‑0470 e inquiries@gothamrealty�ca w www�gothamrealty�ca

Real Estate Appraisal Aedis Realty & Appraisals 1086 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1V6 Jason Upton ������� p604‑682‑7585 f604‑222‑4720 e orders@aedisappraisals�com w www�aedis�ca Macintosh Appraisals 555 Sixth St Suite 401, New Westminster V3L 5H1 Stew Macintosh ���p604‑522‑3900 f604‑522‑2611 e info@macintoshappraisals�com w www�macintoshappraisals�com

Re/Max Nyda Realty 7300 Vedder Rd Suite 1, Chilliwack V2P 4G6 Russ Bailie���������� p800‑830‑7175 f604‑858‑7197 e russ@russbailie�com w www�chilliwackrealestate�org RE/MAX Ridge Meadows Realty 22308 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge V2X 3J2 Jim Williams ������ p604‑463‑2200 f888‑728‑0109 e willja@shaw�ca w www�vancouverhousehunting�com Relocation2BC 6460 Wellington Ave, West Vancouver V7W 2H6 Frank Gerryts ����������������������������������p604‑613‑3442 e frank@relocation2bc�com w www�relocation2bc�com Sotheby’s International Realty Canada (West Vancouver) 235 15th St, West Vancouver V7T 2X1 Yasmeen van Bylandt ���������������������p604‑318‑4574 f604‑922‑6289 e yvanbylandt@sothebysrealty�ca w www�sothebysrealty�ca Sutton Group West Coast Realty 5511 West Blvd Suite 200, Vancouver V6M 3W6 Judith Adamick �� p604‑351‑4116 f604‑263‑8402 e jadamick@sutton�com w www�judithadamick�com Sutton Group West Coast Realty 1571 Bellevue Ave Suite 201, West Vancouver V7V 1A6 Brent Francis ������ p604‑727‑4084 f888‑656‑7705 e bfrancis@sutton�com

Relocation Management Services Creative Move Management & Design 828 Agnes St Unit 1405, New Westminster V3M 6R4 Jason Shanks ���������������������������������p604‑540‑1702 einfo@creativemovces�ca wwww�creativemoves�ca Lighthouse Realty Ltd 2655 Clearbrook Rd Suite 260, Abbotsford V2T 2Y6 Terry Mitterer ����� p604‑807‑0523 f888‑316‑4868 e info@homehunters�com w www�lighthouserealty�com

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

Macdonald Realty 1050 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1P5 Shelly Smee ������� p604‑763‑2787 f604‑689-5665 eshelsells@gmail�com w www�shellysmee�com

Niemi LaPorte & Dowle Appraisals Ltd 8678 Greenall Ave Suite 312, Burnaby V5J 3M6 ������������� p604‑438‑1628 f604‑438‑2886 e info@nldappraisals�com w www�nldappraisals�com

Newmark Knight Frank Devencore 543 Granville St Suite 1001, Vancouver V6C 1X8 Jon T Bishop������� p604‑681‑3334 f604‑681‑5255 e jbishop@devencorenkf�com w www�devencorenkf�com

Penny & Keenleyside Appraisals Ltd 319 Governors Crt Suite 202, New Westminster V3L 5S5 ��������������� p604‑525‑3441 f604‑525‑9313 w www�pkappraisals�com

Pacific Coast Accomodations Box 64557 RPO Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam V3J 7V7 Becky Bertoia ����� p604‑931‑2121 f604‑931‑2122 e becky@relocate�ca w www�relocate�ca

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Pacific Coast Accomodations Box 64557 RPO Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam V3J 7V7 Becky Bertoia ����� p604‑931‑2121 f604‑931‑2122 e becky@relocate�ca w www�relocate�ca Premiere Executive Suites Pacific Ltd 1080 Mainland St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 2T4 Russ Zapotichny����p604‑569‑0543 f604‑569‑0186 e pacific@premieresuites�com w www�premieresuites�com Relocation2BC 6460 Wellington Ave, West Vancouver V7W 2H6 Frank Gerryts ����������������������������������p604‑613‑3442 e frank@relocation2bc�com w www�relocation2bc�com

Tax & Financial Planning KN&V Chartered Accountants LLP 1285 Broadway W Suite 800, Vancouver V6H 3X8 Gordon Baldwin ����p604‑736‑2571 f604‑736‑4280 e gbaldwin@knv�com w www�knv�com Rogers Group Financial 1770 7th Ave W Suite 500, Vancouver V6J 4Y6 �������������� p604‑732‑6551 f604‑732‑6553 e advice@rogersgroup�com w www�rogersgroup�com

Travel: Air, Rail & Bus VIP Travel 815 First St Suite 110, New Westminster V3L 2H7 Nandini Anand ��� p604‑522‑3020 f604‑522‑1006 e nandini@viptravel�ca w www�viptravel�ca

Vehicle Rental & Leasing Budget Rent A Car of BC 3691 No 3 Rd, Richmond V6X 2B8 Randal Cheng ����� p604‑668‑7000 f604‑244‑2262 e conventions@budgetbc�com w www�budgetbc�com Zeemac Vehicle Lease Ltd 2293 Douglas Rd, Burnaby V5C 5A9 �������������� p604‑298‑8789 f604‑291‑7330 e info@zeemac�com w www�zeemac�com

Visa & Immigration Services/ Consultants Best Place Immigration 1500 Georgia St W Suite 1300, Vancouver V6G 2Z6 Ron Liberman ����� p604‑970‑0629 f604‑608‑4723 e info@bestplace�ca w www�bestplace�ca Higher Options HR & Immigration Amelia Chan ������� p604‑801‑5895 f778‑800‑9922 e mail@hr‑options�com w www�hr‑options�com Lowe and Company Immigration & Business Lawyers 777 Broadway W Suite 900, Vancouver V5Z 4J7 Jeffrey Lowe ������ p604‑875‑9338 f604‑875‑1325 e info@canadavisalaw�com w www�canadavisalaw�com PanCanadian Immigration Law Group 601 Broadway W Suite 400, Vancouver V5Z 4C2 ������������� p604‑357‑3419 f604‑520‑6509 e info@immigrationcanada�pro w www�entercanada�ca Stevens & Associates Immigration Services 938 Howe St Suite 801, Vancouver V6Z 1N9 Don Stevens ������� p604‑687‑1871 f604‑687‑3137 e stevensandassociates@telus�net w www�stevensimmigration�com

Macdonald Realty 1050 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1P5 Shelly Smee ������� p604‑763‑2787 f604‑689-5665 eshelsells@gmail�com w www�shellysmee�com ABR, SRES – official designations�

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Company

pg #

URL

Audi

pg 2

www.audi.ca

Shaw

pg 3

www.shaw.ca

Highstreet

pg 4

www.hscr.com

Coquitlam

pg 7

www.coquitlam.com

Maple Ridge

pg 15

www.investnorthfraser.com

Polygon

pg 16

www.polyhomes.com

Burnaby

pg 19

www.burnaby.ca

Viva Tower

pg 21

www.vivasuitesvancouver.com

BC Appartment

pg 22

www.bcaoma.com

Astra International

pg 22

www.astrainternational.com

Lark Group

pg 23

www.larkgroup.com

Coast Plaza Hotel

pg 23

www.coasthotels.com

Emerson

pg 24

www.emerson.com

Deloitte

pg 27

www.deloitte.ca

Macdonald Realty

pg 29

www.shellysmee.com

Re/Max

pg 29

www.commercial.remax-western.ca

BIV

pg 30

www.biv.com/events/biv

Creative Move

pg 30

www.creativemoves.ca

Highland

pg 33

www.highland-worldwide.com

township of Langley

pg 50

www.tol.ca

Valley Powersweep

pg 63

www.valleypowersweep.com

Re/Max

pg 64

www.commercial.remax-western.ca

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