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Ulkesh
Member since: Jun 04

Posts: 80
Location: Vancouver,BC
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Posted on: 22-03-06 14:54:33

Hello Everybody,

I am expecting to get job offer for Vancouver,

Can any one give me idea about Vancouver and indian community overe there,

Any views from the person in vancouver will really be appriciated.

Thanks a lot,
Ulkesh

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Ulkesh

"Faith Can move mountains"

morning_rain
Member since: Feb 05

Posts: 1920
Location: British Columbia
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 22-03-06 18:32:35

Quote:
Originally posted by Ulkesh

Hello Everybody,

I am expecting to get job offer for Vancouver,

Can any one give me idea about Vancouver and indian community overe there,

Any views from the person in vancouver will really be appriciated.

Thanks a lot,
Ulkesh

Ulkesh,

Its really hard to generalize what vancouver's about. What specifically would you like to know? The weather here is generally milder than the rest of Canada (except Vancouver Island). We get 3 weeks of snow (approx) per year. There can be a lot of rain during the year but the summer months of june - august are usually very pleasant and sunny. There is the usual ups and downs of big cities (crime high cost of housing etc... but use common sense). Housing can be expensive..Depending on what city you live in.

The Indian community varies too. Its hard to generalize. Do you have specific questions?

Thanks.

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Ulkesh
Member since: Jun 04

Posts: 80
Location: Vancouver,BC
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 23-03-06 10:36:27

Thanks for reply.

My Questions are,

1. In which area indian community is located ,the way we had in toronto...scarborough and etobicke with spefic intersection....we can find lots of indian ,

even groceriy stores etc.

2.Which is the good area to live in Vancouver?

3. if One want to rent apartment whicf is the good and safe area?
4. how about the crime rate compare to toronto?

Thanks in advance for your help.

ulkesh

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Ulkesh

"Faith Can move mountains"

morning_rain
Member since: Feb 05

Posts: 1920
Location: British Columbia
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 23-03-06 12:14:56

Quote:
Originally posted by Ulkesh

1. In which area indian community is located ,the way we had in toronto...scarborough and etobicke with spefic intersection....we can find lots of indian ,

even groceriy stores etc.

2.Which is the good area to live in Vancouver?

3. if One want to rent apartment whicf is the good and safe area?
4. how about the crime rate compare to toronto?

Thanks in advance for your help.

ulkesh

Hi There

You will find Indians in every area of Greater Vancouver. The areas which have high density of Indians are Surrey and Vancouver..mostly East Van (I believe). I dont know if its an advantage to live there or not. Those areas are also high crime areas unfortunately.

You will find the largest # of Indian grocery stores in Surrey/Vancouver however you will find them everywhere else too. You can get your groceries anywhere and travel to surrey/Vancouver whenever you need to stock up on certain things.

2. Its hard to say what is a 'good' area. Define good

You may want to find a place close to work so you are not commuting very far daily (expensive in terms of Gas and time)

I dont know the crime rate comparison of Greater Vancouver and Greater Toronto. Sorry..Toronto is much bigger in population and I think you can find good areas anywhere..and crime ridden areas anywhere.

hope that helps.

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Ulkesh
Member since: Jun 04

Posts: 80
Location: Vancouver,BC
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 23-03-06 12:52:51

Thanks a lot,

you help me a lot saying that there are so many indians and indian stores,

Being indian i enjoy living in the indian community as we share common language and culture.

Thanks a lot, if you feel any other tips that can help me ,most welcome.

Ulkesh

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Ulkesh

"Faith Can move mountains"

morning_rain
Member since: Feb 05

Posts: 1920
Location: British Columbia
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 23-03-06 14:01:16

Quote:
Originally posted by Ulkesh

Thanks a lot,

you help me a lot saying that there are so many indians and indian stores,

Being indian i enjoy living in the indian community as we share common language and culture.

Thanks a lot, if you feel any other tips that can help me ,most welcome.

Ulkesh

Its nice to hear that you enjoy living in the indian community but what do you think about exploring a new place..meeting people other than those who are familiar? Expanding your network and learning new cultures/ perspectives? You have that opportunity..why stay within the safe confines of a group?

Culture is fluid.. and integrating can happen even if you dont have any indian community around you. It becomes part of who you are.

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Ulkesh
Member since: Jun 04

Posts: 80
Location: Vancouver,BC
Post ID: #PID

Posted on: 23-03-06 14:09:02

Hello ,

I really appriciate your thoughts.I also believe so.

But family is more secure and more comfortable in indian community.

I am really eager to expand my network and learn good things about new culture but at the same time i also value good things about our cultur.

I guss you are my first friend from Vancouver.

Thanks a lot for all your help.

Ulkesh

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"Faith Can move mountains"

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