Discover Vancouver's Community of Expats!
Hello and a warm welcome to our expat community in Vancouver! As a platform created for expatriates all over the world, InterNations is here to help you to get to grips with the many challenges of moving to a new city or country. Numerous expats in Vancouver have made use of the resources available on this platform while in the process of relocating to Vancouver, adapting to your new neighborhood or both. Join InterNations today to get access to our guide articles and our forums, where you'll find the answers to a wide range of questions, such as which districts offer the best and most affordable housing, using public transit, and the best catchment areas for Vancouver schools. These and other questions will be answered by experienced members who live or have lived in Vancouver, making our community your window to the city's international community.
Andrey Vasilyev
When moving to a huge city such as Vancouver, InterNations made it easy for me to find fellow expats and the network that I needed.
Amarilis Castillo
InterNations make networking in such a large city so much easier with their events and extensive information.
Why you'll love InterNations in Vancouver
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
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Attend our monthly events and activities for Vancouver expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Vancouver - or learn something new!
Get to Know Vancouver and What It Offers for Expats
One of the cleanest, friendliest, and most populous cities in Canada, Vancouver regularly features among studies of "the best cities in the world", not least thanks to a diverse culture and stunning natural landscapes. Expats are drawn by a huge variety of business and employment opportunities, including Canada's largest port and a variety of major biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and information systems concerns. Major companies based in Vancouver include Electronic Arts, QLT Inc., MDA, and Ballard Power Systems, while a thriving tourist trade also offers plenty of job opportunities. The overall picture of Vancouver is one of bustling trade, a high standard of living, widespread multiculturalism, and a strong sense of civic pride, making this city a delight to settle in.
InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Khobar (Eastern Prov.) or Dubai, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.
InterNations: The Fastest Way to Build Your Expat Network in Vancouver
At InterNations we're proud of our unique community of members, all of whom honor our guiding principles of respect, trust, and a friendly and open demeanor, allowing you to interact with our members both online and offline in a safe and secure environment. Don't hesitate to pose any questions you might have about living in Vancouver. Whether it's practical concerns about West versus East Side living and commuting into downtown Vancouver or questions about the best place to go out to eat. Once you've arrived, you can pursue your special hobbies and interests such as nature spotting, sailing or hiking in the mountains with our InterNations Groups. If you can't find your hobby, you can start your own group! We also offer larger networking events for our InterNations Community, where you can meet fellow members in a lively and informal atmosphere, with delicious food and drinks to cater to all tastes.