Vancouver DUers..A few questions..We're thinking of moving up there and...

[masmdu]

FIRST: Rural Areas

How far out of Vancouver can one find relatively cheap land for farming?

I'd like to be within easy access to mass transit but still live a rural life-style.

What areas can you recommend?

We are thinking of moving to Vancouver in the near future but don't know if we'd be able to find a place not too far from the city or a mass tranist link where we could farm and keep goats/chickens.

This would be our first preference, but if not....


SECOND: Non-Rural Areas

What non-rural areas of Vancouver (Greater Vancouver) are pleasant and still a good deal for housing (3 br / 2 bth)...also, with mass transit link

We would appreciate any and all advice and opinions on what areas of Vancouver (Greater Vancouver) to consider or avoid as a place to live.


Thanks in advance!

[Aristus]

1. Ah, Vancouver! The City of Green Towers.

That's what I'd call it if someone asked me to give the city an official nickname.

That's what it looks like when you approach it from the Southeast. Green towers everywhere!

[FourStarDemocrat]

3. Yes, it's known as the Emerald City nt

[Aristus]

5. No, that's Seattle.

Vancouver may have an "official" nickname, but I don't know what it is.

Some people call it "Hong-couver" because of its large population of Hong Kong emigrants.

[masmdu]

2. Kick...Anybody else?

thanks

[FourStarDemocrat]

4. We are also thinking of moving to Vancouver in the future.

Particularly if the political climate becomes too unbearable here in the US we make that move in 5-10 years.

I spent a few weeks in Vancouver in 1999 with my family, and I have to say that it is the most wonderful city that we've ever been to in terms of people, geography, and culture. If I had to move anywhere out of the US it would be there. You do have to have some sort of skill or job that you know that you can take there if you need an income because I've heard that the employment situation has become more difficult in recent years. I'm not that familiar with the outlying areas except for Vancouver Island, which is also lovely, so I'm not that much help, but I suggest you take make a visit there and inquire/see the various neighborhoods.