The 10 Best Places To Live In British Columbia (Canada) - Job, Retire, Family

Canada is known for its natural beauty. British Columbia, with its lush rainforests, clean and clear lakes, coastal waters and high mountains, is one of Canada's most beautiful provinces.
Whether it's hiking, skiing, kayaking, swimming or golfing, a vast range of activities are always available wherever you live in British Columbia.
The United Nations Human Development Index consistently ranks Canada as one of the world's best countries to live in.
The people of British Columbia, like the rest of Canada, are friendly and welcoming.
People from many cultures call British Columbia their home, creating a diverse and vibrant society that welcomes international students.

Despite higher costs of living, British Columbia is still a top choice for many Canadians and immigrants to relocate.
If you are planning a move anywhere in British Columbia, you are about to discover one of the most spectacular places in Canada.
Near the coast, you’ll experience dry summers and wet but mild winters.
Near Okanagan or Cariboo, winters are warm and summers quite hot. In contrast, the northern coast gets more rain and colder winters.
It is no surprise that many individuals dream of moving to British Columbia. Some of the reasons why it is a great moving destination are:
- Higher wages and benefits.
- High standard of living.
- Excellent healthcare.
- Cultural Diversity.
- Low crime rates.
British Columbia is one of the best places in the world to live in. Whether you like hiking, skiing or shopping, you will find it right here - safe and easy to reach.
Below are the 10 best places to live in British Columbia, based on the cost of living, employment opportunities, quality of life, healthcare, and other important criteria.

10. Vancouver. (good to raise a family, retire, job)
9. Whistler. (retire, work)
8. Surrey. (retire, education, job)
7. Nelson. (affordable real estate, retire)
6. Squamish. (raise a family, affordable cost of living, job)
5. Fort St. John. (job, affordable)
4. Colwood. (overall)
3. Kamloops. (affordable, education, job)
2. Kelowna. (job, newcomer)
1. Saanich. (raise a family, job, education)

Thanks for watching this video. I hope it's useful for you.
(This article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment)
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[myobmyob]

Surrey has a 'relatively low crime rate'???
Relative to where?
Yikes!

[alexmcintyre]

SURREY.... Low Crime Rate?!? Where are these people getting their info from? Also when they are talking about Surrey at 3:11 they're actually showing footage of Vancouver.

[tomthebomb]

Although it is true that BC is beautiful, to most of the 95%ers who live there, it is hardly affordable...in fact it is quite the struggle to keep your head above the water here...and those who live in the rural areas are subject to very little health care or government services. Totally misleading this video thread is.

[discoverglobeliving]

Love this guide on British Columbia's best spots! Perfect for anyone looking to relocate, retire, or raise a family.

[kimmux]

This video has a lot of incorrect information.

[xXxBUNDIExXx]

Surrey? One of the top 10 in BC? It becomes Mordor after 8pm.

[kbarreto]

I’m from Brazil so every place in Canada looks safe to me. I’m currently living in Delta, BC

[caseyblidook]

What a load of crap. I was born in BC. Fort st john is the cocaine city. There are way better places to live here in BC. This is just all falsehoods. Kelowna is where I was born. It may belong on the list but it's expensive as hell so I can't afford to live there.

Who ever made this video was seriously off about all of it. And why is a university no-one knows bigger than the city that is UBC??? Bad bad video.

[RichardRoger]

"Surrey has a low crime rate" .... You have got to be kidding!!! I had someone murdered in my building, twice. Awoken by police asking if we heard anything was not a pleasant experience. Left Surrey, is not pleasant.

[spookysenpai]

Vancouver is a good city, but Vancouver is too expensive to live.

[annettehambler-pruden]

SINCE I KNOW MANY OF THESE CITIES WELL, I MUST SAY THAT ANYONE WHO WANTS TO MOVE TO ONE OF THEM SHOULD SPEND SOME TIME IN THAT CITY AND FIND OUT THE TRUTH. THIS VIDEO GIVES A VERY ROMANTIC AND BIASED VERSION OF THE TRUTH

[bipaholic]

Isn’t the average price of a single family home in Vancouver over $1, 000, 000?

[danielledumont]

Hey for those of us who grew up here, and can no longer afford the housing. We are closed!

[karenvolk]

Even the voice over artist has no clue and mispronounced several of the city names

[paigee]

Make sure you have a doctor confirmed before moving to BC; there are none available at this time. Also, if you're planning to retire in this province, have a contingency plan! There is no more room in BC's care homes so don't depend on BC to look after you when you can't care for yourself anymore. Don't move too far from your family, who should be careing for you in your old age!

[gw]

Born and raised on the Island. Now living in SW Ontario. I would move back there in a heartbeat if i could afford it.

[egonschutzenberger]

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[chase]

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As someone who previously lived in Squamish, I'd say that it should most definitely not be on the list. It's very expensive, and does not have many activities to do unless you are one who loves the outdoors, mountain biking, and rock climbing. The newer people who live in the town, most from Metro Vancouver, believe they can overtake the town and throw out the residents who have lived in Squamish their entire lives. They are trying to change everything in Squamish. They're quite snobby, rich people that think they are better than everyone. I do NOT recommend living there.

PS: Whistler shouldn't be listed as it is. Not quite sure if it should even stay on the list. Prices of nearly anything are outrageous, especially considering it's a resort town. And Surrey has a high crime rate, NOT a low crime rate. Most murders, kidnappings, etc I see on the news are located somewhere in Surrey.

The creator(s) of this video has no idea what they're talking about. Honestly, I recommend many places on Vancouver Island such as Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, The Comox Valley, and many more. They're quiet places with not much crime if you're not much of a fan of the big city, relatively cheap as well, with stunning views up and down The Island. However, if you like the city Kelowna, Kamloops, and Prince George are fine places as well.

[duster]

I live in the UK and I so love Canada especially British Colombia area but love to see it all as i stayed in Toronto for 4 nights in 2009 and then 4 nights in countryside place near Peterborough and just fell in love and been trying to get back since and i would just up & live there if i got chance but I would also love to do sleeper train in prestige....Every-time I see Canada i just feel that's where my heart is and that's where my home is!!

[itsmeshteve]

"The 10 Best Places To Live In British Columbia For 2020" if you come from money. As someone who lives in BC, I find this informational video to be quite opinionated towards a certain class. Also, who does your fact checking? Almost half of what was said was incorrect. Not to mention you completely missed out on cities like Courtenay, Campbell River, Nanaimo, etc, which would be at least in the bottom half of the top 10. I think the fluff in this piece is a little flat. :(