WHICH PART of VANCOUVER Should You MOVE To? - ANSWERED

[@1.5Koreans0.5American]

If you’re reading this, you have the potential to create great things. Yes. YOU.

[@staycasual7203]

True. But it also means you probs can’t afford a cucumber in Coover. X

[@lepotato135]

@@staycasual7203 I'd do anything to get a cucumber from Vancouver.

[@staycasual7203]

Lyric Venom we all would bro, we all would..

[@AjayRajput-pi6mu]

Awww so sweet, thank you!

[@RMatt2016]

Thanks

[@yasminodaguiri3835]

I'm Brazilian and i'm not going to move to Vancouver, but I really like to see how different things are abroad 😊

[@AdamJBell]

I do the same thing ! 😂

[@justinwong7985]

Very cheap Langley. Cheap Surrey, East Vancouver New Westminster. Middle range Coquitlam. Upper middle Burnaby more expensive Richmond. Most expensive downtown Vancouver, west Vancouver and North Vancouver. Most exciting for tourist probably downtown and north Vancouver

[@usuario3589]

I'm brazilian as well and I've been to Toronto

[@_bonnie_bell_]

I’m also from Brazil and planning going to Vancouver to study,it’s quite a complicated procedure but I’ll try to make it

[@miyukio5175]

I'm Japanese and im moving to Vancouver in October! This video is really helpful for me!!

[@AdamJBell]

Glad I could help! Hope all went well with the move 🙌😄

[@AdamJBell]

The MOVING TO VANCOUVER GUIDES are now available on my website linked in the video description!! Get 20% OFF by DMing me on Instagram @theadamjbell

[@rabbytca]

The answer is: The Island. 😸

[@pinkang2398]

What about surrey? Gang gang

[@Thomas-qg7fe]

Couples sounds promising; but the real curve ball is couples with a single-pet , although I think there might have been a move in legislation recently regarding this.

[@AdamJBell]

@@Thomas-qg7fe Yes moving with a pet can be troublesome it's true!

[@jeffreygevant3126]

Kitsilano/Point Grey! I live there since 2008. Moving to Vancouver is a lot of decision making. I used to live in Calgary and I started my life there as an immigrant. Calgary has given me so many opportunities. There's so many challenges along the way but those experiences would make me a stronger and better person. I was already established myself in 2008 in Calgary. I recently purchased a brand new condo. in downtown Calgary then all my close friends decided to move from Calgary to other places. That's how I made a decision to move to Vancouver. I traded my 2 bedroom condo. from Calgary to a studio in Kitsilano, Vancouver. That's how the transition and a life trade that I have to do. No regrets.

[@quick.easy.eat23]

This was a year ago!! Definitely increased now!! 😥 thanks for sharing!! Super informative!

[@alexteixeira8211]

Good video! Being born and raised in “east” Vancouver I would have probably elaborated on a few more areas instead of just generalizing. Commercial, main, Champlain heights, Oakridge, Kingsway, Joyce, south Vancouver etc. All in or around east Vancouver but have their own pros and cons and differ from each other greatly. Especially when you compare avg rent from let’s say commercial to Champlain you’re likely looking at. 2-300$ difference! Anyways after 24 years living in east van I made the move up to Surrey and have never been happier! Also a very viable option if you work down town especially in the new city centre area localized around the skytrain, sfu, kpu, surrey memorial and city hall. My door to Rogers arena is 39 minutes flat.

[@AdamJBell]

Thanks for the advice Alex, I may do that in episode 2! Sounds like a good location!

[@alexteixeira8211]

@@AdamJBell Yeah! Great for myself. I drive but it's nice to take the skytrain to metrotown etc and not have to deal with parking/traffic . My parents also live right by nanaimo station so sometimes I skytrain when i go to there place. It's nice to pop on some headphones and 22 minutes later be there for just $2.40. My Fiance is a Nurse at Surrey Memorial as well and she walks to work which saves her on Parking $/Time. Majority of my building i'd say are people in the healthcare field.

[@clarifyingquestions]

Chaplain heights is mostly on leased land.

[@mapeliam]

Aspiring Canadian. These videos are much needed. Thanks, Adam.

[@AdamJBell]

Glad they are of use! Thanks for the support 💯

[@mandie8477]

I moved from Vancouver to Victoria and couldn't be happier! Vic has everything Van has, plus nicer people and better weather

[@lmtada]

Victoria is newLy wed and nearly dead city. I agree better than Vancouver. However to much government in Victoria (Provincial Government, all government jobs, and contractors, the Federal Navy base in Esquimalt, and Royal Rhodes college, along with UVic. Not much for industry since fishing, logging pretty much ended. Basically service jobs for government. Therefore expect little innovation, high tax, and never ending union inefficiency. Oak bay, Fairfield and North Saanich are nice (lived in all those locations). Still the many, meth heads and drug addicts isn’t resolved (this goes al way from Vancouver down to San Diego same issues). Overall Victoria nice temp from March-October.

[@SilviaCiobota]

Hey Amanda. How do you find the work opportunities in Vic? We are considering moving from TO to Vancover next year in summer. Thx

[@CreatedbyEllaYT]

I just moved to van and I loved the video!

[@AdamJBell]

Awesome to hear ! Thanks :D

[@airsheebs]

Hey Adam, this is extremely helpful, thank you for putting in the extra mile in making this video! Especially the rent, neighborhood vibe and commute time to downtown were most important. I'm psyched that you're releasing a guide for students 😁 Cheers!

[@AdamJBell]

Awesome, glad to hear the videos are helpful :) I wanted to give info on the things I would want to know I were moving here ! I'll be posting on instagram when the Guides are available @a.grizz :D

[@airsheebs]

@@AdamJBell have followed you there!

[@larissatom6910]

I think the one problem people run into when thinking about moving to Vancouver is $$$

[@AdamJBell]

haha Well I can't fight with you on that 😂

[@pilyred8760]

@@AdamJBell I’m heading to Vancouver in August, and have certainly had cold feet while making the decision (at various different points), but it’s getting to a point now where the cost of living isn’t actually all that different than the rest of the country; with a few notable exceptions like Calgary. Looking forward to the move. Keep up the good work :) I appreciate all the information you’re slingin.

[@brittanykateevans]

Moving from Australia in 3 weeks 😬 this video is so helpful thank you! The fact you drove around and got shots of the places - legend

[@guilhemherisson3254]

Great video. I would have added Marpole and Commercial Drive to the list. Both are highly sought after due to being close to a sky train and in the case of Commercial drive it’s arguably the best street in all of Vancouver. I lived on the Drive for 5 years and absolutely loved it.

[@AdamJBell]

Great additions you are right !

[@guilhemherisson3254]

Adam J Bell I’d like to see a Main st vs Commercial drive video. My partner and I argue about witch is better, she prefers Main and I favour Commercial.

[@rocksteady31]

Hi Adam, I'm loving the vids! I live in California right now but I'm strongly considering moving to the Vancouver area for work. I've been doing the research on what it will take to move to Canada and I'm feeling so excited. Thanks for all the informative vids! - Joe

[@AdamJBell]

Glad to help you take the steps ! Good luck on the journey Joe

[@Ashley-cr4ow]

I would say you shouldn’t because the people are unfriendly and it’s ridiculously expensive, but idk how much different it is in California.

[@rocksteady31]

@@Ashley-cr4ow thanks for the feedback! it's insanely expensive here in California too haha. as it turns out, I don't think I'll be moving to Canada anyways.

[@Ashley-cr4ow]

@@rocksteady31 yeah the problem is it’s expensive but also a lonely city. There’s nothing exciting about it. That’s why I want to leave. Lived in the burbs of van my whole life.

[@YoungAji]

Uploaded a vancouver vlog, its amazing travelling to BC!

[@Mcgermainefung]

Kitsilano is my favourite area in Vancouver too! I like the mix of tranquility from residences and vibrancy from beaches, coffee shops and small shops.

[@AdamJBell]

🙌Yes! Exactly such a great mix

[@caitlintoom5608]

If you're interested in East Vancouver, I recommend searching up Trout Lake and Commercial Drive, two of the nicest community and cultural highlights of this side of town. Renfrew Ravine is also really cool.

[@ButchNews]

Commercial Drive is all very hip but has a very low number of rental units and very few apartment buildings.

[@LaikaCatt]

Gotta love Burnaby

[@2kidsnosleep]

I agree and me too since 2001. Vancouver density is so high, streets are packed with cars and roads are narrow, construction everywhere. Burnaby offers a lot of space and encourages you to explore life outside Vancouver city proper. I hate driving and parking downtown now , but I am an old fart now, more suited to the suburbs.

[@hannahadams3507]

I'm moving to Vancouver next week and your video has been super helpful for me in finding the right neighborhood many thanks

[@adamhilyer2504]

Thank you! Good scenery around the lower mainland. Much appreciation for the rental estimates.

[@mybigyear]

An hour on transit from kerisdale? I think that is an overstatement

[@Jon.g87]

Great breakdown. Straight facts no BS. keep it up

[@AdamJBell]

That's how we like it haha. Thanks Jon 💯

[@ChansayPirate]

After living in Vancouver for so long, it's amazing to know how much I didn't know

[@karzanhassan9180]

Really interesting video! good way to explin diffirent places of Vancouver in terms of renting places.

[@SheerStitchery]

Love your perspective! We need to move to Vancouver for my husband's work. Would love to see a home buyer video instead of rental. Really informative video! 👏 thanks!

[@donnathordarson2401]

Great video so thank you for making it! I have lived in BC for over 50 years and I learned more about Vancouver in this one video than I have in a long while...keep up the great job.

[@dallasgordon3100]

I used to live on Main and 61 east. Great area close to transit and my drive was about 20 minutes to get downtown.

[@prabhakar7552]

One of the coolest KZbinr!!! Keep them coming, stay blessed!!!

[@haleyguyrn7883]

Moving to Van in September so this was super helpful! Kits has always had my heart :)

[@elleroch4259]

My last visit to my Aunt in North Vancouver was in 2015...hopefully to come back soon..😊

[@Norma_Ro]

I live in the Riley Park area near Fraser street. A basement. Very nice. And the rent is really good.

[@SCGRAPHY]

This young man is damn good at what he does, subscribed!!

[@AdamJBell]

Thank you Sarvesh, I appreciate the support! 😀💯

[@UBarber.Online]

Great video my friend! Thank you for these useful informations 👊🏽

[@yanaa3606]

Hey Adam, thank you so much for the video! Kitsilano looks cool :)

[@Snow-fy5wv]

West end is the best area in my opinion you have the beach festivals in the summer and fireworks and groceries and schools and walking distance to downtown and it is gorgeous and still affordable

[@samius1149]

Great vid. One thing you missed is that there are a few older buildings in the West End where you can get studio for about 12-1300 or 1 beds for 13-1400

[@canadalover7560]

Not a chance my friend

[@samius1149]

@@canadalover7560 there are if you walk along Barclay and call every for rent sign. I went and saw those prices in person about 6 months ago These are older buildings but they're there

[@pearlier396]

This is superb! Thank you kindly. I’lm surely going to need to revisit this over the next few months

[@AdamJBell]

Glad to here it will help :D

[@fernlevin4883]

Hi Adam. There is an area east of Commercial Dr in East Vancouver called The East Village. There is a bus that goes downtown in 20 minutes and goes out to SFU College/ University. Coffee shops, diverse restaurants, a community centre and one of the best grocery stores in Vancouver with amazing produce etc at great prices! A nearby park and a friendly community atmosphere.

[@sunnileedavey2728]

I live in a low rise apartment in West End Vancouver and my rent is only1400$ alot of the older antique apartments that have been fixed up are cheeper. There is actually alot of them here. but everything else you said about it was right. oh you did just say that you could find cheeper in all areas. ya so people just need to look and dont settle till you find cheeper.

[@lakshayvardhansinghrathore5734]

I’m a student, currently living in downtown west end, near by the English bay….it’s great place to be…rent is bit cheaper for me… but I like west van or north van more… you can show that part of Vancouver also…

[@DrPowerBoy]

You left out marpole, south of kerrisdale north of Richmond. When I lived their marpole was a cheap quiet area much like east van but even more quiet. The area doesn’t have much to offer really but there is the Fraser River. For a couple years we lived off 73rd and Hudson which is basically what Granville street becomes

[@AdamJBell]

I just couldn't cover too many other places in one video, possibly in the next episode I will get to those 💯

[@HamroTalkingTom]

I came here from fb group named - KZbin Channel and Video Promotion 😉

[@armeennosrati319]

it's obvious you are making progress man , keep it up

[@AdamJBell]

thank you armin I appreciate it 🙌

[@brahsumatra]

When I moved to Vancouver I lived in Kits then moved to North Vancouver now thinking about moving to Yaletown.

[@AdamJBell]

All good places in my opinion, I've been looking at Yaletown too recently !

[@mevja]

Helpful video, I am thinking about moving in Canada , Vancouver and had zero idea about the different area , thanks a lot

[@ellend9739]

Adam , you have to also give the opinion about the North Shore ok ? About West and North Vancouver ! I love to know what you think about because it’s part of Vancouver and really has a easy commute to the business centre ! And a amazing life style in the North Shore with the beauty of nature around you ! Thank you , I am looking forward to see some thing like that in the future!

[@cassiermt]

I've come back to this video time and time again, it's insanely helpful! thank you thank you thank you!

[@AD_RC]

I ended up moving to Sunset... nice place but terribly connected transit wise. Getting to downtown is a solid hour on the 8

[@dead_fox]

Hello, just wanted to say that your channel has been extremely extremely helpful! So thank you so much~ I'm from Mexico and I'm planning to move to Vancouver w/ my mother early next year, and hopefully work on the VG industry

[@MollyMcMullen]

This was a great video, thank you! Way better than watching real estate agent videos.

[@christinafulton4360]

Hi Adam I lived at Hastings and Abbott street for 15 years yes that's right the infamous DTES but I got my shit together and moved to Burnaby at Burnaby mountain it's awesome but I am a pro if the do and don't s of the DTES I enjoy your video on the things wished you knew before moving here and me too I hear you loud and clear but you are right it is an amazing city to live in once you get to know it and I Hale from Toronto ,I grew up on the Danforth there.....and I also drive but I take The express bus to work R5 I am downtown in 20 minutes daily.

[@kevinlevi3945]

I’d like to see a video just like this , but for Richmond. Keep it up.

[@AdamJBell]

I'll do some research! Thanks :D

[@johnnyboyvan]

You need to update this as the rents have gone up! All in the 2000s now.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Great video! My neighbourhood wasn't mentioned, but it's very similar to Kerrisdale. I went to kits, mount pleasant and kerrisdale today!

[@johndexter2702]

All those places you mentioned but Burnaby are fine. It's too far out. But the city is very sleepy, so if you want a little more culture, excitement and fun other than hiking / skiing... it's probably best to look at another city.

[@ilexevergreen5405]

Yes, please, look at other cities!! Vancouver is full!

[@jeanchartrand2519]

Looks like about 20% Less in Langley For similar neighborhoods.

[@chickyshack1978]

Newcomers should check out sunrise hastings. It's cheap, on transit, free street parking, right next to the freeway and very safe. 2 bed laneway for 1500 (total).

[@InstrumentAaa]

This video made me subscribe to your channel! Great vid and will be moving to Vancouver this august, looking forward to it!

[@jbi0150]

Living in Burnaby for past 2 years and it's a very good place. Paying around $1540 for 1 bedroom apartment.

[@AdamJBell]

Nice, that's good to hear! Not super expensive 👍

[@elnazbahadori3764]

Thanks for the helpful info. Can u make an update video concerning the prices 😅

[@youcouldtravel]

Would love some info on North Vancouver. A similar video that covers different areas in N Vancouver would be awesome :)

[@dentrobate54]

The average rent prices aren't nearly as high or outrageous as I had thought they'd be. It's Toronto that's looking overpriced to me now... lol!

[@medpearlgroup4679]

Thanks for your attention and efforts

[@funcandarmer]

Amazing production quality for such a small channel

[@AdamJBell]

Been trying to go the extra mile! Thanks Duncan, appreciate it

[@sarahsmith9560]

Seen some of your videos. Want more videos on places of west End and North Vancouver. Need info of 2 and 3 bedroom condo with price of suburb area of Vancouver.

[@IanOh]

So glad I found your channel. Hoping to move to Surrey in March. Keep it up! 👏🏼

[@IanOh]

Subscribed!

[@techlady3885]

Your videos are very helpful and well done. Thank you. Have been thinking about opening a branch office in Vancouver. I like Burnaby.

[@abizerfarooq4121]

love the way u explained

[@rakuraku8043]

Easy answers for peeps: a) If you are a wealthy senior, pick Kerrisdale so you will be surrounded by the same class b) if you're a wealthy white hippie, pick Kitsilano c) if you are a broke ass hippie, then go for Mt. Pleasant d) if you got some $ and are young and single, pick Downtown e) if you love Asian food and don't mind seeing lots of Asians, then East Van or Burnaby (safer) f) if you were from China, you would probably wanna pick Kerrisdale, Point Grey, and pretty much all over Vancouver West + Metrotown Burnaby - trust me, this summary is pretty accurate!! AND if you don't have much $ to buy/rent in Greater Vancouver and don't mind seeing some rednecks, then by all means go for Maple Ridge, Langley, even Mission too!

[@AB-hz4fg]

Nice guide! You need to make a Part 2 video about North Vancouver prices, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam - all the large satellites of Vancouver

[@AdamJBell]

Thanks :) That was most likely the plan!! Will do 💯

[@tsghere]

Nicely put. Thanks Adam

[@FmaForge]

I know most people would find all of this really expensive, but compared to the UK housing prices this isn't bad at all! you'd be hard pressed to find a decent one bed in London in a nice area for the equivalent price of a nice place in downtown....

[@vijebhatia]

Good work Adam. Useful information

[@jasondrummond9451]

You could have mentioned Simon Fraser University in Burnaby.

[@TheClawsDesigns]

This is a great guide for people not familiar with the areas of Vancouver and what they should look out for

[@AdamJBell]

Exactly the value I was trying to provide !

[@annavaisman9707]

I live in Richmond. Nice area. 30 minuts by skytrain to downtown.

[@Vera-yd4im]

I love ALL your videos! They're so helpful to me.

[@JymPrecision]

great video man thanks for doing this

[@AdamJBell]

Thanks :) Glad to help !!

[@resetee4313]

I live in Kitsilano. The beaches and parks here are amazing. Also, so many different ethnic restaurants to choose from. What you didn't mention in the video is square footage for those prices...for the same price your place in Burnaby will seem like a mansion compared to those shoeboxes in Yaletown.

[@mirjanacorilic7476]

How much is a two-bedroom apartment in your neighbourhood? For s family of four. Furnished or unfurnished.

[@resetee4313]

@@mirjanacorilic7476 really depends. A basement suite would be cheaper than a main floor. Busy street would be cheaper and north of 4th would be more expensive. Also, in my neighbourhood there are many outdated homes that date from 1912, while others have been fully renovated or new. $1500 would be a crazy cheap old basement suite (unfurnished). A deluxe 2 bedroom furnished suite would be around $3800. Most people in Vancouver search Craigslist Vancouver and key search Kitsilano. Hope that helps.

[@mirjanacorilic7476]

@@resetee4313 Yes, thank you so much :)

[@resetee4313]

@@xo7454 I used to work there. They are both very doable.

[@resetee4313]

@@xo7454 I walk alone in the dark but I also have a larger German Shepherd. Other than auto and bike theft which is all other the City I feel this is a low crime area.

[@jeanchartrand2519]

Awesome 👌I live Langley, very informative...any info on Port Moody area?

[@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.

[@johns351]

Such a nice video Adam, my suggestion for a next video could be North Vancouver. I have some plan to go there next year.

[@AdamJBell]

Thanks for the support Felipe, I will most likely do another episode where I cover North Van 👍👍

[@johns351]

@@AdamJBell Nice 😊

[@xoxocharul4143]

Great video, the map really helped. Thanks again!

[@AdamJBell]

Glad to here! Thx for the support 🙌

[@rahat-khanna]

Great Information and helpful for anyone moving to Vancouver.

[@AdamJBell]

Thanks Rahat, glad you thought so!

[@andrewjensen8189]

Lol I can bike to Waterfront downtown from kerrisdale in around 15-20 minutes depending on lights, driving downtown aint 25 mins from kerrisdale, more like 15.

[@Maloup44]

Hey nice video ! I just thought you could interview some resident or shop's owner to get their opinions :)

[@SeansMagicalOdyssey]

Two things Adam, First of all, I love the vibe of Gastown, so i see why you like to spend time there and Second, I love those rim horned glasses you have on in the video. Great Choice!!! Thank you for another amazing and knowledgeable video. I look forward to your next one!!

[@TheSilverGate]

Nice video, thank you so much 🙌

[@vemovasnena]

Just signed a lease for a place in Kits...moving there in January, thanks for the vid :)

[@iva5490]

Loved the video, excited for the upcoming guides⚡⚡

[@AdamJBell]

Thanks, glad to hear it :) I'll be posting when the Guides are available on my Instagram @a.grizz :D

[@shhh3185]

Surprised you didn't check out Main Street or Fraser, they are pretty cool streets.

[@dmfraser1444]

The Main Street and Fraser Street areas are parts of the Mount Pleasant area until you get south of around King Edward (25th Ave).

[@westendgirl444]

I lived in the West End. I loved that it was within walking distance of restaurants, stores, and beaches. But the rents were really high. I usually avoided going out alone after 7 p.m and before 8 a.m. because there would be homeless and mentally ill people wandering the streets and they can sometimes be unpredictable. If I were to go back to Vancouver, I would probably move to Burnaby. It's more affordable and also close to stores and restaurants. It would be nice to see more on this area in a future video.

[@mysticm1543]

Is that the kitsalano area?

[@fftere]

What about the homelessness and drug problem? Can you give an update, please?

[@westendgirl444]

@@fftere I don't live in Vancouver anymore but I heard from friends the homelessness and drug problem in the downtown area has become worse.

[@fftere]

@@westendgirl444 Thank you for your answer. I've done some research and came to the conclusion that to someone from South America like me, the "danger" Canadians speak of is pretty mild to nonexistent. I should have no worries moving there.

[@shoaibjaved2633]

concise and well made video. Subscribed!

[@AdamJBell]

thank you, much appreciated :)

[@JackRoche-c3r]

Sick video lad, I’ve just finished college and I’m thinking of going solo from Ireland over the summer what would be your recommendation?

[@fatcat7872]

I'll find a parking building instead of just ramdonly parking beside the road, to hard to find a place to park in downtown.

[@focusedeye]

Right off the top, I do enjoy your videos for their high production value, content and in particular, your self- deprecating humour. Now the critique. Having lived in the City of Vancouver (West End, then the West Side around VGH) from 1983 to 2017 thought I should correct a few things you've mentioned. Since you're including the "City of Burnaby" as part of Vancouver (which it is not) why not include "City of New Westminster", "City of Port Moody", "City of North Vancouver", City of West Vancouver", "City of Surrey", "City of Richmond"? All these other cities each have their own Mayor and City Council, police departments and their own bylaws. They are part of what is referred officially as "Metro Vancouver", a partnership of 21 municipalities, one Electoral Area and one Treaty First Nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional-scale services. Other than being Canada's third largest city, with the mildest climate of the three being located in a temperate rainforest which includes the 1000 acre Stanley Park next door to the West End, what's not to like...if you can afford it. Two things in particular got us noticed on the world stage and helped drive up those housing prices: Expo 86 and the 2010 Winter Olympics. As of January 2020, the average price of a home in the "City of Vancouver" remains over $1 million at $1,298,332, after a 2.4 per cent drop year over year. A two-storey homes average price in the city now stands at $2,135,367, while condos are sitting at $764,009 on average.

[@helensmith8325]

what about Marpole and Dunbar. both placed that I lived and grew up.

[@serkanister3620]

Great video, I am moving to Vancouver on Sept 22nd.Hmm actually to Surrey

[@potaytoes934]

Thank you for making this video!! Very useful!