What activities do people busy themselves with over there?
Is it easy to for an 18-year old to find a job there?
2007-02-17 15:53:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Vancouver
Oh my! You will only get bored in Vancouver if you let yourself!
As far as finding a job, as long as you have a work visa or permanent residency documents, and speak some English (the more the better of course), you should have no trouble getting a minimum wage job, and as you improve your skills and get experience, you can get better jobs/wages.
Things to do in Vancouver:
Fantastic Library downtown, excellent for those dreary days.
Stanley Park ... hiking, biking, aquarium, swimming (summer), beaches, and more.
Numerous Museums, Gardens, Art Galleries
Several large malls and a few smaller ones
Shopping in Chinatown, Gastown, Robson Street, Commercial St., and other locations
Many Community Centers with Activities
Outdoor sports, organized and individual, both winter and summer and in between.
Internet Cafe's and Gaming Centers
and several colleges and universities
2007-02-18 07:26:47 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can get very boring and depressing during the wet and cold winter months especially when you haven't seen the sun in weeks. I've been daydreaming at work about spending my holidays on a warm tropical island lately.
Yes, it's easy for an 18 year old to get a job if you are thinking of working in the food industry, like say at a restaurant. Or, if you have some skills like drywalling, flooring, electrical, etc. the building boom is still going strong here in the Lower Mainland.
Cheers,
Petra M, Vancouver
2007-02-17 16:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vancouver dull?? I lived there 20 years and by no potential chanced on it dull. Vancouver is obe of the most exciting places to stay in Canada. options you that means that both those human beings are weong or that something of Canada is even extra dull. perhaps compared to Dubai it truly is dull yet fairly, Vancouver is a highly cool position. And it truly is tied with Toronto because the most expensive city to stay in Canada. also note that until eventually you've a job coated up before you come back it truly is quite difficult for someone with a level from a non-English talking united states to discover experienced artwork.
2016-10-17 07:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by rambhool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with all the development and improvements made in Vancouver and the lower mainland i doubt very much you will be bored easily. i lived there for most of my life and believe me there is always something to do. as for an 18 year old seeking work..it shouldnt be too hard to find a job anywhere in vancouver. In the winter you can go skiing at whistler, summer spend days at stanley park, vancouver aquarium, there are big malls and great shopping, there are tons of great things to see in gastown, there is also playland and Pacific National Exhibition in the summer (great place to find a job that pays above minimum wage) there is a casino or two around (newwestminister has a ship) great golf courses, and the list goes on and on. if you want anymore info email me: whiskeyflirt@yahoo.ca
2007-02-17 16:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
having spent time in tropical countries and asia..
yes, there is a possibility you may find Vancouver boring - relative to what you are used to. Sure, there's lots of things to do around town - but most cost money..
Despite what some people who live here might think - Vancouver does not have an easy going vibe - in fact its very uptight. Unlike the tropics - we have no 'street life' to speak of (in fact, street life here implies homelessness and crime). Our nightlife is pretty dull also - no markets, unsophisticated club offerings.
In my opinion - Vancouver is very much a small town that likes to think of itself as a big city.
There is lots of work here, but the cost of living is very high.. so all those wonderful fun activities like skiing and snowboarding might be out of financial reach..
2007-02-19 07:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been living here since 1986 Aug, I got a job with in a weak I have friends that just moved here in Jan.2oo7 and they are working in good paying jobs and for it being boring I do not think so you can go fishing ,golfing ,snow skiing ,water skiing ,hiking ,mountain biking all in the same day and the list just get bigger
2007-02-19 14:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by KJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vancouver boring? Not likely. It's one of the most cosmopolitan and lively cities in Canada.
2007-02-18 13:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you are from. If you are from Manila, it might be boring especially if you are used to the Makati or Pasay areas. If you are from the province it won't be boring.
It will be much colder there.
18.....likely no secondary education....you can get almost any menial labor job as long as you speak english well.
2007-02-17 15:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by jhedlind22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Idian,
dont worry about it.
Vancouver is a great city, full of life and beauty.
The young people are nice and happy, with all the good things to do and see!
You have to come and know it.
I'm shure you're going to love it.
Good luck!
2007-02-18 04:59:52 · answer #9 · answered by mar kia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boring???? Not likely. As for working, if you are willing to work you will find a job no problem.
2007-02-19 05:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋