The reasons are endless that Vancouver is consistently labeled as one of the top cities in the world to live.  Canada’s third largest city is surrounded by ocean, snow-capped coastal mountains, towering trees and an immense array of wildlife.  The Vancouver region is not only home to over 2 million people but host to a wide variety of whales, seal colonies, bald eagles, bears and countless other species.  The city itself has over 180 city parks, over 180 kilometers of bike paths, miles of peaceful seawall walks, gorgeous gardens and so much more. 

Host to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic games and home to the Vancouver Canucks and BC Lions, sports and recreation play a prominent role in everyday life.  From ocean sailing, kayaking, water skiing and other water sports to the world renowned Whistler Ski Resort, there is undoubtedly something for everyone in this one of a kind city. Innumerable golf courses, rock climbing, marathons and everything in between are in Vancouver and yours for the taking.

“Vancouver's Central Area has 60% of the region's office space and is home to headquarters of forest products and mining companies as well as branches of national and international banks, accounting and law firms.  In recent years, Vancouver has expanded as a centre for software development and biotechnology, while film studios and the streets provide a backdrop for the developing film industry.
The port of Vancouver is Canada's largest and most diversified port, trading more than $43 billion in goods with more than 90 trading economies annually. Port activities generate 69,200 jobs in total with $4 billion in gross domestic product and $8.9 billion in economic output.
Vancouver's downtown core has grown by 62% and it is now home to more than 76,000 people. By the year 2021, the core is projected to be home to 100,000 people and businesses in downtown are expected to have an employee increase of 28%.” City of Vancouver Website, http://vancouver.ca/.

With so much to offer in the areas of employment, recreation and life-style, it’s no wonder that Vancouver is a preferred place to live.  In recent years, Vancouver has experienced a robust increase in both the pace and value of its real estate market.  This, along with the lowest mortgage rates in decades, has produced record sales in both residential and investment purchases through substantial rises in local, out-of-province and international interests alike.  If you are interested in purchasing residential real estate or investment properties, the services of Barry Pockay are second to none.