LIFE in Vancouver: PROS & CONS of living in Vancouver (watch before moving)

[@jesset4437]

Lived in Vancouver for 9 years before I have moved to London, Ontario. I totally agreed that its scenery and summer vibes, street cafes and patio.

[@MustDoCanada]

How's London? We've heard mixed reviews

[@featherwar1703]

@@MustDoCanada Hi, this is really interesting because I am currently residing in London Ontario for over 6 years now and looking to move to a better city because it's not as easy to make friends in London, just like Vancouver. Any suggestions on what would be a better alternative other than Toronto/Vancouver.

[@MustDoCanada]

@@featherwar1703 Well it totally depends on the lifestyle you want, jobs etc. We're in Calgary but also think Halifax would be cool. Saskatoon. Edmonton Kelowna, Any smaller towns outside of big cities

[@rogersampaio7450]

​@@featherwar1703it seems to me like it's not easy to make friends in Canada 😅😅

[@JaniceRafael]

I love your video. Totally understand your con list. We love, love, love living in Vancouver. I’ve lived in many other places in Canada and around the world and Vancouver is my favourite location to live in. ❤

[@fnscooter]

I live about 1.5 hours east of Vancouver and I would say that the list of pros and cons in this video is pretty much bang on. The real estate prices in the city of Vancouver are the worst in the region, so consider that to be a sort-of top-end for what you would have to pay to live here. In the east end of the valley, where I live, places to live start from $500,000 for a condominium up to around a million for a single-family home, though some average homes go for as much as $1.5 million depending on location. It's also important for me to note that when you live further from the city of Vancouver, the public transit is also much worse. The Skytrain only covers the more densely-populated areas, and although they are working on extending it further east, the pace at which it is being extended lags far behind housing construction, so there are several areas with sufficient density to warrant Skytrain but don't have coverage yet. Bus services are fairly poor outside of the tri-city area (Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster). On some of the popular routes you'll find frequent buses (5 to 15 minutes between buses), but on less popular routes you can expect an hour or more between buses. If you miss your bus, it might make sense to get an Uber to take you to the nearest bus loop and hop on an express bus to the Skytrain. Vancouver is definitely not as friendly as other cities in Canada, and as stated in the video it can be difficult to make friends. I would highly recommend joining a special interest group as a way to meet like-minded people and start building friendships. If you like hiking, you could join a local hiking group on Facebook. If you're interested in learning a new skill, there are continuing education classes where you might meet some like-minded people. There are model railway clubs, ham radio clubs, clubs for people who have a shared ethnic heritage, etc.

[@MustDoCanada]

Thanks for all the useful info Scott. Someone else here implied that the transportation isn't that good even in Vancouver proper, but honestly, Calgary doesn't even have a train to the airport, so you win over us for sure haha

[@JonnyGraham-p6f]

The homelessness was the reason I moved out of Vancouver for 2 years. The city was so dangerous during covid! I'm back in the city again, and there has been some improvement now that the streets are lively again, but I agree, I feel really uncomfortable seeing people shooting up and smoking crack in front of restaurants and on park benches. The new Vancouver mayor and his team are taking action to clean up the Hastings area, but it's moving at a snails pace. It's sad seeing my home city get its name dragged through the mud all the time now because nothing is being urgently done about its two worst cons (the other being rent/home prices). I'll either see Vancouver crash and burn, or become one of the top places to live and visit again.

[@MustDoCanada]

Yeah it's tough cause where do you move them?

[@TedTed-xh1ys]

Honestly just stay south (Kits, Mt Pleasant) or north (Lonsdale, West Van) of downtown and you'll experience no or almost no homeless and incredible cleanliness/safety for a major city.

[@TedTed-xh1ys]

I spent a lot of time in Van when the downtown corridor was THE place to be. That time has died, and the outskirts are the place to be. Kits is an absolutely world world class neighborhood. Bonkers good stuff.

[@545ian62b44]

@@TedTed-xh1yswe have to do something to save this beautiful place

[@HxTurtle]

you're such an amazing couple. I love how well you complement each other! totally looking forward to maybe seeing some of the many tourist attractions! walking the suspension bridge would be one fun video for sure 😉😉😁

[@MustDoCanada]

Aww thanks so much! We have more Vancouver videos coming out soon

[@kathrynryches6660]

I grew up in Richmond which is just south of Vancouver. I love the diversity and ethnicity of Vancouver. I agree about the homeless people but realise that the weather is a big factor in them coming to Vancouver, if the politicians would do something to help them instead of just sweeping them away and hoping they disappear it would go a long way towards making Vancouver a better city. The lack of affordable housing, mental health care, and addiction assistance is devastating. We all need to do better.

[@tillyburton5402]

Ummm doing something always cost the tax payer and none of the money goes to them, it goes to an organization that pays themselves first. How about give food stamps and see what the dealers will do with them. Or pay the dealers instead of giving money to DTES guys, no over doses.

[@tylerdunlop1937]

Well done video! I live there twice and experienced Vancouver's best and worst. Still, at the end of the day I regret moving away. I miss the superb nature, views and wide open spaces👍

[@CrapKerouac]

I moved back to Vancouver a couple of years ago, and the cost of living and the unhoused or, alternatively, houseless has jumped exponentially. I've been taken aback, really. Having lived in Tokyo, and London UK, I have to ask myself if it's worth it, and consider moving back to one of those cities almost daily. Vancouver lacks culture, and a level of sophistication, noticeable by even me an unsophisticated lout from Vancouver Island, but hey even a lout can grow, I guess? I mean, why pay a premium to live in a second tier city when I can pay a premium to live in a truly world-class city? I'll add it's a solid six months of clouds, drizzle, and rain. It is worse than London. Good video, though. I hope I didn't dampen… anyone's spirits.

[@gunthertobias3909]

Co f. It agree more ! Vancouver used to be a great soul filled city although was hard to see you had to look. Vancouver and z Toronto have become soulless cities that Have redefine gentrification. Yaletown is virtually gagging since 2000. Always has had beauty - missing all its soul everyday,every year every minute. Tokyo is a cultural monster btw and may be the greatest city on earth. I grieve when I see Vancouver today . Not for many do rather it lost its soul. Tragic. Toronto has the illusion of a soul due to neighbourhoods. TO has lost that. Montreal as politically painful as it is has depth. Vancouver I do not miss at all. Toronto never have had any love in slightest. Victoria is smaller and has more soul and arts , Halifax is cooler ( for me ). AB cities have more wirh not as good winters. Vancouver ! You have lost it on every level. And no nothing to do with Asian population at all it’s the city council that sold and allowed that city to be sold and with it went it’s soul! Vancouver used to have greatness. No more

[@MM-ww6yb]

London is not a world-class city bro 🤣🤣 as someone who spent most of my life in England I can tell you its not that great, as soon as you step into east london eg hackney your chances of being robbed increase exponentially 🤣 not only east london but south too. I find it funny how so many north american have this weird fetish of worshipping britain and their accent, it makes me cringe. Girls wanting to f me for the accent is a hilarious one too. Anyway. Vancouver > London all day everyday

[@CrapKerouac]

@@MM-ww6yb There are 250 museums, 60 art galleries, 355 Michelin star restaurants in London, and it's one of the financial capitals of the world. How is that not world-class? I don't fetishize English culture, there's a good reason why my family fled the country, I just recognize London as one of the great cities of the world.

[@MM-ww6yb]

@@CrapKerouac yes and lots and lots of crime, political instability, overpopulation, a massive chunk of people on benefits, terrorism alert always HIGH, all the mess with brexit, oh and currency and economy suck compared to what it used to be.. the houses are ugly too, most of them look generic and like clones of one another. What about the scenary? I could literally go on as to why london is not better than vancouver but cool whatever makes you happy. I prefer to live in a thriving city with ocean and mountain views, oh and a lovely temperate rainforest. Yeah the real estate prices are high but that’s fine, if you’re smart enough you’ll make a lot of money and be able to afford a place. The drug addicts are everywhere because the government has allowed this to happen for the last 30 or more years doing nothing about it. Oh and btw as to the museums cool bro im from europe so that does not impress or excite me at all, history and old buildings yay couldnt care less what someone did 900 yrs ago

[@hissellbermudez8122]

Do you consider London is better than Vancouver? I am considering moving either to London or Vancouver both both are crazy expensive. I am looking to move some where where there is a lot of arts and culture as I am an actor .

[@haroldbigelow924]

Good Pros & Cons. I was born in Calgary (My father too) but lived in Sundre (loved the video on Sundre & the Ya Ha Tinda Ranch) and now live in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island as it is called the "Recreational Capital of Canada". I have gone Snow Skiing, golfing, and sailing all on the same day.

[@samaanthag]

Awesome! I think it's so exciting when people find where they belong. I'm from Vancouver but moved to Calgary a couple years ago. I love these big city vibes and find people a lot friendlier. Pros and cons to both for sure.

[@cineffect]

I have left in the 90s, so my memories of Vancouver are still good 😊

[@gunthertobias3909]

Imho YVR lost it 1995-ish. Definitely lost by 2000 . Way more 2010 then about 2018 onwards becomes more depressing and lost soulless city wirh shiny glass. A darn pity - was a trend setting NA city that is/ was gorgeous. It’s the yoga pants Yaletown super stuck in self typed that frequent these areas including Kits, Arbutus/ W 10, Westside and gosh even new west has become a self proclaimed cool locale. Lost its soul ! More accurate sold its soul to highest bidder. Such a pretty city that could be great again … need more culture, a few delis, anyone making pizza yet and more multicultural mix. Homeless has always been bad. Now we can see it in open and that may be a good thing. Down side is is a new level of illicit drugs that are evil. This is not just homeless this is dangerous for homeless and citizen safety. It’s not one sided - Harper sold canada as much or more than than JUST- In

[@joeovip]

Saludos desde Mexico Karla! Abrazos y que todo vaya de maravilla 😄

[@Markynaz]

I lived in Lower Mainland area for about 25 years. I like it here, despite all the problems, and I have no plan to move anywhere anytime soon. The negatives I see here are typical of big cities in general, and it's really nothing ground breaking. I do have to add two things in particular that can be pretty annoying: 1) the city's infrastructures are hilariously unprepared for harsh weather, because usually the weather is pretty mild, but heavy snowfall is becoming more common in winter. Two years ago when the snow got pretty nasty, I drove out early in the morning to work and saw only one snow plow along the way. 2) the transit system is great but the city overall is still very car-centric, our Sky Train could definitely use more coverage.

[@rookie90210]

It used to be one of the best cities. Unfortunately it has gone down hill way too fast. They need to clean it up.

[@MustDoCanada]

Totally. I'm not even sure how you fix extreme real estate pricing, but without that, homelessness will increase

[@gunthertobias3909]

Could not agree more. It *used* to be pretty and had a soul. Now it’s a non- functional city of gentrification on steroids. Loathe new Vancouver - but she is pretty !

[@mikeohernia5498]

They could start by cleaning the streets?

[@pinky9875]

100%correct!👍😢so sad…

[@MM-ww6yb]

Its the chinese fault… if they didnt come here and buy up EVERYTHING it would be affordable enough.. thanks Canadian government

[@vule338]

Thank you so much for the information. I will move in next year to attend SFU, super excited but really worried about the price ❤

[@MustDoCanada]

Yeah, we wish things were cheaper in Canada in general. It' ridiculous.

[@JohnL-fn9no]

Vancouver is the most beautiful city in the world 🌎❤️🙌

[@supermash1]

Funny. You haven't gotten around much have you?

[@Mr.Yuki-N-Mrs.Sarang]

I agree. But it also feels kinda bland and dull. Not to mention how expensive it is

[@debuthunter5389]

From aerial view. Not on the streets...

[@matthewjamesterriah]

@@supermash1 I've been to over 60 major cities in over 35 countries and I have to say Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Modern skyscrapers, walkable city, mountains, ocean, lakes. Try to find another city with everything. it's tough.

[@AksarayMerkez-zl3vg]

Thank you for your videos. Vancouver is one of the best locations in the world to live in.

[@chuckcamarcefilmsstudios3801]

I lived in Vancouver most of my life, and it is very beautiful here, but it’s too expensive to live in

[@bluelab5019]

My son lives in West End near Stanley Park. I love the city but the house prices are out of control and the weather is horrible from November to April😢.

[@abrooksdowty]

We’re across the water in Victoria and we absolutely love it! Still tough with the cost of living, though. :/

[@MustDoCanada]

Yes, Victoria is super beautiful. :) I would love to be able to scuba dive in my off time

[@oliverhasenbalg2832]

great Video, I am planning to move to Vancouver 2024 and to build a hospitality business, all the tings mentioned 99% simelar to Amsterdam, this is my home town, i have been 1 time to Vancouver and loved it, and is attractive for hospitality business owners like me. thanks for the vid. now I want move tomorrow hahah

[@MustDoCanada]

Super cool. What’s the business?

[@oliverhasenbalg2832]

@@MustDoCanada i will start with my sourdough bakery and the rest will follow..... one of the reasons i choose canada is that has space and has bit of a European flavor of life, and of course i love the wildlife.

[@MustDoCanada]

@@oliverhasenbalg2832 Love it! Please let us know when you do and we can visit and eat!

[@staopaopa1]

Think twice , seriously.

[@gunthertobias3909]

Victoria is a gem .

[@myst1cs497]

Yay another video

[@alonenakone8877]

hi guys! can you make these kinds of video about other cities in Canada, please? pros and cons - thanks in advance

[@MustDoCanada]

Yes, we are trying to think how to do it. Maybe interview locals

[@jonathangomez-vv2dh]

Her accent is adorable. Great video.

[@borislavkovacevic6236]

I'm Bosnian, and currently, I have an active job offer from Vancouver, which is really good. I am used to struggling (since I live in Bosnia 😂), and I know that every begging is difficult. So, the costs of the rent are something that is expected to hear. I researched it, and it makes sense that I will need to fight it. But what worries me is what Karla is saying about drug addiction people. I don't know if this is a trend all over the world, but I don't want to raise family, work 2 jobs to survive, and then to be with all drugs around. We have here the same issue. Just here, I have estate, connections, and career. Is that really a big issue in VC?

[@MustDoCanada]

It definatley is a rising issue in most cities here. Vancouver has it the worst. However, it is, for the most part, contained to certain areas. Like many cities, downtown is the worst. But if you're living out of there, I don't think you'd see it as much. I think, overall, it is okay. It's mostly when walking downtown that you see it happening. They are trying to solve it, slowly, but I'm really not sure the solution. But don't feel unsafe. It will be okay

[@inkhwon]

mislim da i ako je to možda problem u Vancouveru, opet je lijep grad i da sam u tvojoj situacij probao bi emigrirati anyway :)

[@sukhdeepbasra2949]

Beautiful video

[@josepha9184]

I went too visit and love it But u were right cuz hard too make friends there when I am from USA

[@zazz63]

usually when somebody wants to be my friend abroad is the moment i'm about to be scammed.

[@KirboClassic]

I am currently attending a school concentrated on graphic design. I have always lived and still do live in Germany. My current future plan is moving to Vancouver after I graduated and pursuing a graphic design career there. After a bit of research I have found that most jobs in that field make around 30$ per hour. I want to move to Vancouver because I love nature but also want to live in a walkable city. I would be fine with living in a small apartment which I rent.

[@MustDoCanada]

I think you would need roommates as a 1-bed apartment is $2500+ per month. The highest in Canada. But possible maybe!

[@columbus936]

In Shanghai you get more

[@KirboClassic]

@@columbus936 idk Mandarin

[@Blessedlove8325]

I would still like to visit there soon

[@carolinelovesnow]

I'm looking to move to BC, trying to figure out if Vancouver area or Kelowna/Vernon is best. I have a young kiddo and work in tech (remote). Has anyone lived in both areas? How did you find they compare?

[@MustDoCanada]

Tough. We haven't lived but Vancouver would be much more expensive with more temperate weather. Kelowna and Vernon aren't cheap but nothing like Vancouver. Much hotter in the summer. Lots of outdoor fun.

[@maphesto]

Ha! This is a joke. These “negatives” play but a very tiny, tiny role in everyday life. I grew up in Reading, PA where now every nook and cranny in the city is a cesspool of drugs and violence. I spent very little time in Vancouver this past weekend and the minute we sailed into the harbor I was in some kind of trans state in that I haven’t seen such urban beauty in a very long time. I spent a lot of time in Sydney, NYC, Adelaide, Madrid, Melbourne, and Denver and a short time in many other cities and Vancouver is the best place on the planet for me. I couldn’t believe how little trash there was and throughout the downtown area I was blown away by how incredibly friendly and beautiful everything was. I don’t care how expensive it is to live there I’m making it my life goal to retire there. All great cities are expensive now and that’s a good thing. I’d rather live in a 800ft² apartment with my family in Vancouver than a palace in a shithole like Phoenix. All the negative comments here are from people who clearly have never lived in a real crappy city. I’ve never been embarrassed to call myself American than when I was in Vancouver. There’s something special about the city. It was cloudy and rained the entire time I was there and I couldn’t stop smiling and I’m from Flagstaff, AZ which is itself a paradise so take that for what it’s worth.

[@exlost245]

Great video. How much do you think or the range for a 1bedroom apartment in the city?

[@MustDoCanada]

Probably $2K or more

[@matthewmedley8532]

Going in September. Looks great. Good video.

[@MustDoCanada]

Good time to go!

[@commandernorton88]

Awesome! Do you also have one from Toronto as well?

[@MustDoCanada]

Not yet. But we do have some friends there so perhaps we can put something together

[@zadkiela_]

Hi! Would you do a video about Manitoba? Winnipeg or maybe Brandon

[@MustDoCanada]

We do have a travel one, but not living. We will try!

[@icevoss9917]

I'm with you, the drugs and homeless, the rent, and rain and humidity, gosh eh. We have all this here in New Zealand. Here in Hamilton we don't see this shocking picture of people living in tents on the streets. I be scared to walk past that and wouldn't feel safe at all. Plus Vancouver sits on a big fault line, they had in the past big earthquakes 9.1 and tsunamis

[@Bcv734]

One of the country I want go is New zelande

[@Ponzuu28]

New Zealand sits on two of the tectonic plates, it’s prone to earthquakes as well.

[@Sc00terNut]

I live in Vancouver. Vancouver is beautiful, but it's the least beautiful part of BC. Just a mere hour's drive from the city and you get some spectacular scenery.

[@MargyWargs]

My family is thinking of moving from NZ to Vancouver. What do you think is the best course of action? What should we consider before moving?

[@MustDoCanada]

Well NZ is expensive too I suppose but the main thing is Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities in North America in terms of real estate, renting, etc. Otherwise, the winters are very rainy and grey but the summers are beautiful.

[@steamer1112]

Actually, it rarely "rains" here in Vancouver but, it drizzles a whole lot. Every once in a while we'll get a day when the clouds roll in and the skies open for a deluge but, the usual is a drizzle that goes on and on.

[@MustDoCanada]

and mostly in the winter right?

[@steamer1112]

@@MustDoCanada Good heavens no. It drizzles all year long here. It's drizzling right now.

[@khmercoolalien]

Totally agree. I've been living here for almost 11 years now. Once in a while we have heavy rain, but it mostly drizzles all year round.

[@supermash1]

And on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. For months on end.

[@hockeyfanice7371]

Came to Vancouver in March 2024 and just like every other place in Canada I've been to, I found lots of very friendly people. I was saddened to see people openly doing drugs along Granville Street, even in broad daylight, some others who were completely zonked out, lying on the pavements, just awful to see. Then literally around the corner from there, it seemed like you were in a different world, with nice restaurants and shops fronting the harbour on the way to Granville Island. Would definitely come back, so many places to visit and so many nice people.

[@MustDoCanada]

I know right? So strange. and too bad really

[@S-fc1tq]

very helpful!

[@OscarHudsen]

So I think in generally: if to compare all provinces and main large cities in Canada so Quebec and its one of main cities Montreal is gonna be the best in Canada

[@alfredodejuan390]

Definitely, I'm a rural person that buy online. How is Carla feeling? Althouhg I suppose is more calm than Matthew.

[@MustDoCanada]

Do you mean with the pregnancy?

[@alfredodejuan390]

@@MustDoCanada Yes. But although it's natural, there are a lot of changes. And that's why I asked more in general.

[@Sc00terNut-zq3gs]

I'd love to leave Vancoucer, but I have a stable career and an affordable place to live, both of which are increasingly rare here. The biggest con for me is the climate. After a long, cold, wet winter we get a short, pathetic summer. I'm off to the Northwest Territories next week, where temperatures are much warmer and the weather is sunny. Even the far north has better summers than Vancouver.

[@MustDoCanada]

I think if I was rich, I'd have a great time there too. Those who bought a long time ago got lucky but nowadays, nearly impossible.

[@JackStrange]

I moved away from Vancouver because it was too expensive. Now hoping to return to Canada and thinking of Calgary!

[@MustDoCanada]

Okay, yeah, well the main con here would be the cost of living now. So, you're used to that hah

[@matthewmedley8532]

Sad about the homeless issue. But still looking forward to my visit.

[@TedTed-xh1ys]

As a quick aside for anyone wondering why all the bad replies on Vancouver videos. The downtown corridor used to be THE place to spend time in Van and it's pretty awful now. Spend your time south (Kits, Mt Pleasant) or North (Lonsdale, West Van) and youll love the city.

[@TedTed-xh1ys]

If you draw a rectangle from the cruise ship dock to Nanaimo street and 5 blocks south of Hastings street you'll have the part of Vancouver never to visit. Avoid this area and you will be baffled by negative commentary on the city.

[@MustDoCanada]

True. That and the cost of living I guess

[@xianning]

I went on a family vacation with my narcissistic parent when I was younger. We stayed only 3 days and he was very stingy. I told him I really liked it there and he got really angry. He said if we stayed any longer, he’d be poor.

[@MustDoCanada]

haha now ya gotta come back

[@Mr.Yuki-N-Mrs.Sarang]

Tbh he wasn't wrong lol

[@Vancouverallday]

I wish to move to Vancouver but unfortunately live in dredmonton I wish to move back maybe some day I will

[@matthewmedley8532]

Mind blowing property prices. Does the bathrooms have gold plated taps 😂

[@MustDoCanada]

You would think so! hah

[@sexygeek8996]

You could tear down the house without much effect on property prices.

[@katemitchell665]

I love Vancouver. Moved here 19 years ago. Thought this was it. I found my “home” However, Vancouver has done priced me out of the city. Cost of Living is just beyond the point of stupid. Will be moving in the spring of 2024.

[@darianmorat]

where are u gonna go? better than vancouver?

[@Swjmul]

So it’s basically like every major city in America right now other than beautiful surroundings

[@MustDoCanada]

haha yes I suppose

[@buckabuckawowwow]

His Pro,-Immigrants, Con -High cost of living are tied together. Asian property investors have driven the cost of housing thru the roof.

[@atticusdewitt3576]

Personally the rain is a mega pro

[@movingtocalgary01]

More & More people are moving to Calgary from Vancouver, BC or Toronto, Ontario

[@MustDoCanada]

I know. It kinda sucks as it's now artificially raising prices in Calgary

[@mikehennessy6766]

CON: way too many rich immigrants pricing out Canadians who were born here

[@rachelseo319]

2:57 no snow??? 😂😂😂 You certainly did not live in winter. Bridge’s closed, schools, businesses closed for days this winter. Relatively less snow compared to other colder cities in Canada, Vancouver is not equipped to handle the amount of snow we are getting so the damage is huge. Just google it, tons of photoes and videos about car accidents, bridges, highways closed due to snow and it’s been going on for the past few years and getting worse. It’s a nightmare. VANCOUVER SNOWS A LOT!!!!

[@MustDoCanada]

Oh it happens now and then, but still less snow than almost anywhere else in the country

[@alinedupuis6717]

SAFE ! FRIENDLY ?????? SINCE WHEN ????

[@Mr.Yuki-N-Mrs.Sarang]

Yeah lol vancouverites are unfriendly and some of them need to be put behind bars

[@jean-yveslegall2562]

I was wondering what kind of job people do to buy so expensive houses or flats 🤔

[@MustDoCanada]

haha we think that too. Even in Calgary now, thanks to people from Vancouver and Toronto, prices are abnormally high and likely to crash. Even a starter home now requires income of roughly $150K per year

[@HxTurtle]

BC stands for, "bring cash." one of the very first lessons every new arrival learns, lol. the issue stems from scarcity. since Vancouver is a highly attractive city, but can't grow much due to natural boundaries, it can therefore only "improve." bringing higher costs of living with it. one needs to understand that housing prices only follow what people can pay for it, not the other way round. meaning, it's not that someone (the classical anti-capitalistic argument, more or less) outta greed rises those prices, but much rather, that's what people have to spend and are willing to pay (for what's available on the market. for every single person that can't afford housing, it only means, that's exactly how much too little living space is available. and for Calgary-a city in the plains with exactly zero geological limitations when it comes to expansion, well, except for the artificial moat created around it in the name of, "stoney;" making the outside areas somewhat inaccessible-former mayor Nenshi is responsible for his policy of, "containing urban sprawl." a popular current fad in Europe, but inapplicable for Calgary, IMHO. and that's then what you end up with; that an attractive city grows way quicker in population than in actual housing; causing a "squeeze out." where then often former locals all of a sudden can't seem to afford their very own city anymore. the most extreme example would be Seattle. which is also confined by geography somewhat similar to Vancouver, where from Microsoft over Starbucks to Amazon, "external" arrivals that landed well paying jobs caused well established residents, often for decades, to sometimes even leave.) yes, I've heard about rich Chinese people buying property in Vancouver just for investment purposes (something they can't do in their very own country.) and yes, this all also further complicates the entire situation, because what you really gonna do about it without "looking communistic?" it's difficult to find "smart" rules without also infringing upon rights of locals. and you don't generally wanna stifle investments from abroad. because on the "flip-side," Vancouver would be "poorer" today without that money that was put into the local economy and definitely helped paying for jobs in construction. companies have been able to buy tools and machinery due to those investments that can then be used to build more homes. ultimately, Vancouver will need to grow horizontally (yes, way more than right now); a rather unusual move for any North American city, but slowly, even Americans might get used to an unusual or different city layout then what they're currently used to. when things like parking spaces compete with housing space, and single family homes with apartment buildings, combined with the current housing prices, building living space will always be economically more sensible-if only permitted by laws and building mandates. yeah, I lost it a little bit, lol. something I'm kinda known for. but everything is complex and connected with each other and a single change causes spin off effects hardly anyone can fully foresee. that's why no straight forward solution exists. except for maybe a government that puts their money on immigration should be a little more aware that a growing population needs more space as well. and that's where a small, slight contradiction can currently be observed. bye, anyone!

[@dimwg1319]

Cocaine. And black money from china. Communism all the way. Weed also makes u happy u don’t feel shit everything are good. 😂

[@nancyd3831]

Love visiting but would not want to live there... way too crowded!

[@philip-db5cb]

North shore and suburbs you need a car, maybe not so much downtown. Homelessness and drug problem mainly seen downtown.

[@bangkurni1722]

which one is nicer, Vancouverite or Torontonian?

[@MustDoCanada]

Hard to say.

[@DBAahmad]

Will there ever be a solution to homelessness in Canada? It's getting out of control.

[@MustDoCanada]

I don't know. I'd love to know if any other countries are fixing it and how

[@DBAahmad]

@@MustDoCanada One such country is Finland. The current government is on the right track to end homelessness by 2027.

[@MustDoCanada]

Interesting. Let's hope we can learn from it. I mean, as rich as the world is, I think there's no reason to let this problem grow

[@debuthunter5389]

@@MustDoCanada - They don't seem to want to learn from it.

[@billsomen7953]

If the cost of living is high, that means its a good place to live

[@MustDoCanada]

Not really. It means there's lots of money laundering and lots of rich non-citizens buying properties and leaving them empty. This leads to mass homelessness and of course, slowly leads to there being no workforce

[@debuthunter5389]

@@MustDoCanada - Should be illegal to leave homes empty.

[@brentbeatty4171]

I like Vancouver film school

[@kartikeypatel7990]

So cute 🥰 couple

[@MustDoCanada]

Thanks :)

[@bereanathlete723]

The downtown in Vancouver is definitely something else in comparison to cheap, little, boring, downtown Winnipeg. Winnipeg also has a huge drug and homeless problem, most of the bus shacks downtown are lived in by the homeless, so if you want to wait in a bus when its cold outside or if its raining, you can, but there will be others in there who are smoking drugs, are high, and could sometimes be aggresive. Vancouver has much, MUCH more to offer than Winnipeg. Winnipeg is a ghost town compared to Vancouver, like literally.

[@salt1956]

Subtitles please!

[@berkshirehunt]

Even though I live in Victoria bc I wish we had more snow and if you say it’s annoying to shovel snow well I’m in a condo building where they have people that shovel snow for you

[@MustDoCanada]

I hear ya. We love the snow too, although might be willing to trade it for ocean views in Victoria :)

[@berkshirehunt]

Well when and if I become an adult because I’m 14 years old I might be able to be out of this city and into a city with more snow

[@simonlaugesen8183]

How much do you pay in tax and fees?

[@MustDoCanada]

Income tax?

[@simonlaugesen8183]

@@MustDoCanada yes😊

[@peterjohansson739]

No one is mentioning the high taxes.

[@MustDoCanada]

sales taxes? yes that too. Calgary now has the highest cost of living in Canada though

[@carldahlen4722]

I live in rural BC Vancouver is a nice place to visit but its full of people Thats the problem

[@scocassovegetus]

Con: rain rain rain.

[@inoedits69]

1:29 canara💀

[@Mr.Yuki-N-Mrs.Sarang]

You're so racist..

[@pinky9875]

Minimum wage should be 30.00 per hour full time job plus a side hassle cause that’s not enough that’s only for rent! And add another side hassle for your food and what not.. 😂 Lol if you want to live in Vancouver everything is soo expensive ..so basically if you live here work hard and play hard🤣😂 good luck to us all🤣🤣so for immigrants that are just starting their life here? 🤞 good luck.

[@staopaopa1]

Take away the ocean and mountains, and then whats there to talk about.

[@juliaskagfjord6207]

hahaha

[@raym.597]

Is that a joke that Vancouver has a efficient transportation system?

[@CrapKerouac]

By Canadian standards, it's good, by international standards, it's really not very good. It's important to always compare Vancouver to other Canadian cities, or American cities for Vancouverites, and never to Europe or Asia when it comes to such things.

[@MustDoCanada]

haha yes, I think by North American standards. Def not to Asia or Europe

[@sanghamitramridha2422]

❤ frm india🇮🇳

[@NVIK5]

I find many of these statements contradictory: being a safe city and full of drug addicts… I lived in Seattle before the current drug crisis. It is a wonderful place to visit in the summer, but the rest of the year is so gloomy and overcast that we could not stand it. Vancouver is even worse

[@MustDoCanada]

Well, most addicts don't pose a threat. And most of them hang out in one particular area. Otherwise, it's very safe compared to other cities around the world. But yes, winters are grey.

[@question1061]

Rainy is a con???

[@MustDoCanada]

that much rain yes.

[@kevinpickford8714]

I moved to bc a few years ago and pretty much became temporarily homeless. I couldnt survive off a 28 dollar an hour job and had to move back home.

[@jimw8615]

She is Spanish?

[@karlw1656]

You tell him Karla. 😊

[@nicolebenson4517]

You lost me on LGBTQ friendly! Rather stay in SA with no electricity thanks

[@MustDoCanada]

I’m sure there are bigot-friendly places too

[@PaxtonXu]

The scariest con: Hard to make friends.

[@sexygeek8996]

Who needs friends? They're just moochers who always want to borrow money.

[@zazz63]

...wear a lumberjack shirt to fool them.

[@staopaopa1]

Lease a bmw and fancy big bag.

[@Mr.Yuki-N-Mrs.Sarang]

Yes lol

[@pinky9875]

Only the rich could afford Vancouver now…homelessness… and drug addiction are the most problems and the rent is too expensive…

[@Jenna_8830]

You had me till the LGBTQ plus thing 😂

[@MustDoCanada]

Why would you not like a place accepting of everyone? The opposite is Saudi Arabia.

[@Carreraracing]

so you dont live in Vancouver but you do a review of what it's like to live there??? It's like a man reviewing himself as a woman!

[@MustDoCanada]

Pretty damn easy to ask people who do live there, which is what we did. not too hard to get

[@sunriseschubert4391]

Tredeau and the lack of guns is not for me.

[@MustDoCanada]

Well if you want more guns, you have some big issues you need to work out

[@Smodl]

Bro, I wanted to move to Vancouver but hearing that it’s very LGTVHD friendly, that’s what changed my mind

[@hillbillydeluxe27]

PROS: absolutely none CONS: living in Vancouver.

[@abhinavsinghrathore8624]

Bro looked like cheap Cillian Murphy 😂

[@MustDoCanada]

I will absolutely work for half Cillian’s rate :)

[@ashwednesday3058]

wow. that was really not good

[@darlene9154]

The reason people have a hard time meeting new friends is because of the immigrants that come here do not mingle with anybody but the ones from their own country. They make their own areas and don’t let anyone else in. I’m a 5th generation Canadian, so I know first hand.

[@MustDoCanada]

In our case, everyone we talked to was "Canadian" though.

[@DavidStruveDesigns]

I think that's the same no matter where you go though. Even in my tiny 200,000 resident town in the UK has entire areas completely taken over by foreigners all from one country. The upside is the great food and unique market stores that offer produce you can't get anywhere else, or from any supermarket - all from their original homeland. The downside is since one of the areas is right next to the town centre, and the other near another major shopping district, they've basically pushed out all the locals to housing estates further towards the outskirts of the town and away from the best shopping districts.

[@zazz63]

@@DavidStruveDesigns ....sounds like way more cons than pros.

[@DavidStruveDesigns]

@@zazz63 Yeah, I can see your point in that. And people are correct that too many foreigners fail to "assimilate" _(I kinda hate that word)_ or mingle into the societies they move to. And that does present certain issues and problems. But it's not as easy a thing to do as people assume or think it is. There's a certain safety and comfort in being around your own people, able to speak your own language and who share your own personal values, culture and beliefs etc. It's always been a thing - there are "Chinatowns" and such for a reason, and even Italian immigrants did the same thing in the UK and America when they came across. It's nothing new. It's not necessarily an inherently _bad_ thing, but it's not such a good thing either really. But it's hard to demand they give up everything that made them who they are today, _and_ that's a good way to make them absolutely hate us and _want_ to cause problems for their new host nation. There's no easy fix to this issue, that's for certain.

[@zazz63]

@@DavidStruveDesigns ... in nature we fall over ourselves in order to not disturb the natural habitat of indigenous animals by being careful not to introduce competing species from abroad that would upset the natural eco balance ....

[@MM-ww6yb]

You can thank the chinese for the astronomical real estate prices as well as the canadian government for allowing billions of dollars to be laundered through BC…

[@SUPERFLUID88]

Losers still can’t afford a house even when the market is cheap

[@dimwg1319]

Communism. There’s nothing more to say. And the people who say that Vancouver is the most liveable city probably they are used to work and sleep. If u don’t make above 80k per year go home. It’s simple.

[@MustDoCanada]

This is literally the opposite of communism. Its capitalism at its best.

[@anagonyaowusu3119]

@@MustDoCanadaYAAAS, Slay! We love Socio-Political Consciousness!!!

[@sexygeek8996]

I just left Canada entirely. There are many better options elsewhere with lower prices and better weather.

[@zazz63]

ok so where did you move to??

[@sexygeek8996]

@@zazz63 USA

[@debuthunter5389]

@@sexygeek8996 - Where in the US? Big place with crazy diversity in every way.

[@sexygeek8996]

@@debuthunter5389 I'm in Las Vegas now. It's a great place to live, not just to visit. The summers are brutal, but that really isn't as bad as Canadian winters.

[@tudormiller887]

Life In Vancouver minus a Stanley Cup win is 100% a negative. 🤔🇨🇦🏒🏆

[@stay_puft]

The homelessness was the reason I moved out of Vancouver for 2 years. The city was so dangerous during covid! I'm back in the city again, and there has been some improvement now that the streets are lively again, but I agree, I feel really uncomfortable seeing people shooting up and smoking crack in front of restaurants and on park benches. The new Vancouver mayor and his team are taking action to clean up the Hastings area, but it's moving at a snails pace. It's sad seeing my home city get its name dragged through the mud all the time now because nothing is being urgently done about its two worst cons (the other being rent/home prices). I'll either see Vancouver crash and burn, or become one of the top places to live and visit again.

[@MustDoCanada]

Yes, it's sad. And also, I feel terrible for those people. I really don't know how you would climb out of a situation like that. But for house prices, I also don't know the solution. I've always thought that vacant homes should be taxed heavily, Airbnbs should probably be banned or charged hotel tax, etc

[@Timber_wolf85]

Sounds like what is going on with Seattle

[@shad3128]

I just saw a recent documentary about the legal drug use there, and it really seemed like VC had more nightmarish zombie streets and buildings than it did real people or normal places to be anymore.

[@acleverusername4866]

Seattle is much much worse. ​@@Timber_wolf85

[@SoniaRosen-y7n]

I went too visit and love it But u were right cuz hard too make friends there when I am from USA