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How VanCityGuide works
Three things every newcomer wishes they knew sooner.
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Community-researched price ranges for services across Greater Vancouver — so you can tell immediately whether a quote is fair.
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Cultural explainers, neighbourhood walk-throughs, and the kind of advice you'd get from a friend who's lived here for ten years.
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Local businesses offer VanCityGuide-only discounts for newcomers, students, and families on a budget.
Explore by city
Six very different cities. One guide.
Vancouver
Downtown cores, historic neighbourhoods, and the densest food scene in BC.
Richmond
Home to the best Chinese food in North America and Steveston village.
Surrey
Fast-growing, family-friendly, with the strongest South Asian community.
Burnaby
Quiet suburbs, Metrotown shopping, and SFU on the mountain.
Coquitlam
Mountain views, new Korean restaurants, and space to breathe.
North Vancouver
Trails, salt air, and Lonsdale Quay's waterfront market.
From the VanCityGuide blog
Stories, guides, and price breakdowns.
Vancouver vs Surrey: Which City Should You Actually Move To?
The real trade-offs between Metro Vancouver's two largest cities — rent, commute, schools, community, and what nobody tells you about each.
What House Cleaning Actually Costs in Vancouver in 2026
We looked at 40+ real quotes from cleaners across the Lower Mainland. Here's what you should pay — and what red flags to watch for.
The 10 Best Vancouver Neighbourhoods for Newcomers in 2026
From Kitsilano to East Van: a ranked guide to where newcomers actually live, with rent ranges, transit, and who each neighbourhood suits.
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