Downtown

The Downtown “core” of Vancouver extends East-West from Burrard Street to the foot for the Cambie Street Bridge, and North-South from the Burrard Inlet to False Creek. Unlike many North American cities, Downtown Vancouver has many residential as well as commercial buildings, and so the area is just as vibrant as bustling at night as it is in the day. The Downtown core of course houses a substantial business district, but there are always more condos being built, as Vancouver's reputation for livability and multiculturalism draws more and more people looking for a place to live.

Due to the high number of glass-faced skyscrapers in the area, Vancouver is often referred to as a “City of Glass”. Truly, these sparkling towers are just a secondary attraction however, as the North Shore Mountains, beaches, and wooded areas that surround Downtown peninsula make one feel as if they've stumbled upon an urban paradise.

There are plenty of amenities Downtown: you're close to shopping centres, sports stadiums, concert venues, nightclubs, art galleries and more, but urban living does not come without a price- groceries, clothing and other life necessities can be expensive, and unless your building comes with parking, be prepared to pay through the nose for a home for your vehicle. Also, square footage is at a premium – with some “condos” coming in at less that 450 square feet, living Downtown means you must keep minimalism in mind.

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