Time & Money Saving Tips for New Vancouverites

<aside> 💡 New in town? Overwhelmed by so many unfamiliar things in Canada? Here are essential resources that will help you settle in Vancouver comfortably, while saving time and money! These links have been curated during my 9 years of staying at UBC. Hopefully you'll find these tips useful! Feel free to send any feedback to [email protected]

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Essentials


Banking

Bank

Credit Card

Investment

Cheque Book

Shopping

Cashback from Online Shopping

SPC Card

No Sales Tax for Children under 15

Free US Address

Costco

Communication

Mobile Phone

Internet

Phone

Postal Service

Travel

Car

Nexus Card

Driving EV

For UBC families


UNA Card

Parking around the UBC Campus

For new immigrants


Before coming to Canada

Things to Do

Vancouver Inspiration Pass