Moving to Vancouver from UK

Hi all,
I am just weighing up a move to Vancouver with my current employer (a multinational bank) and wondered if people could help me with the basics... for example
1. price of apartments to rent
2. cost of living
3. social scene (I am 30 years old and single)
4. things to do/places to go (I am big on sport)
5. life in vancouver in general
I would be moving in the summer time if i went for it.
Any pointers at all greatly appreciated.
Thanks.