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HOUSING & COMMUNITY


Blanche Macdonald Centre's City Square Uptown campus is located only minutes away from central Downtown Vancouver, where students can shop, dine, enjoy the nightlife, or visit one of Vancouver's many beaches or parklands. The Robson Downtown campus is located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Everything our students could possibly want is only a short distance from the school. The school is accessible by several major bus routes and is approximately 45 minutes from the Vancouver Airport.

 

Vancouver Districts


Vancouver Neighborhoods and Districts

TOP 5 POPULAR CHOICES OF RENTAL AREAS:

1. Downtown

2. Fairview

3. Kitsilano

4. Oakridge

5. South Cambie

It is important to note that the Downtown Eastside area is a developing and emerging neighbourhood. While rents may be lower here, the area around East Hastings and Main Street is not recommended for students.

 

HOMESTAYS AND ACCOMMODATIONS

www.vancouverhomestayagency.com - Homestay service
www.cvihomestay.com - Homestay service
www.emcicanada.com - Homestay company with offices in Mexico and Vancouver, BC.
www.friendly-planet.ca - Homestay service that can also reserve furnished apartments, bed-and-breakfasts or other short-term accommodation as well as arrange supplementary language lessons.
www.shaughnessyvillage.com/ - Bed and Breakfast Guest House
www.thevancouverguide.com - classified listings of furnished apartments, roommates looking for roommates, homestays etc.
www.apartmentsdowntownvancouver.com - a listing of furnished apartments in available in downtown Vancouver. Slightly more expensive, but convenient locations and very nice apartments.
www.ywcahotel.com - a safe, inexpensive, and centrally-located hotel run by the YWCA of Canada.

Also check out "Housing Maps" at www.housingmaps.com. The majority of listings for available apartments generally come up one month before the move in date.

 

Looking for Accommodations

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First Name *:
Last Name *:
Email Address *:
Phone Number *:
Which program will you be attending? *:



Price Range: *
Moving Date: *
Are you open to having a room mate, and if so, may we give your contact info to other students looking for room mates? * Yes   No
Do you have any pets? * Yes    No
If so, what type of pets and how many?
What type of accommodations are you interested in? *:

Are you open to living in other surrounding cities, that are accessible by transit? These locations may offer more affordable options than housing in the city of Vancouver.
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Do you have any other specifications? Please indicate any other important information regarding your housing request below.

Disclaimer: The information that has been presented to you has no affiliation with Blanche Macdonald Centre and is listed for information only. Blanche Macdonald Centre is not responsible for terms and conditions imposed by third-party services.

   
 
   
 

Looking for a Roommate?

Many of our out of town and International students are looking to share an apartment or residence with a roommate. The best way to connect with other Blanche Macdonald students or graduates are through our official Blanche Macdonald Page on Facebook®.

Click here to visit our Blanche Macdonald Discussion Board on Facebook®!

 

Quick Tips on Rental Agreements:

When renting accommodations, the tenant in most cases has a written or verbal agreement with the landlord called a lease or tenancy agreement.  It is highly recommended that this agreement is in writing and it should include the following information:

1. Your name and the name of the landlord

2. Address of the accommodation you want to rent 

3. The start date of the tenancy

4. Amount of the rent and what is the due date

5. Amount of security deposit held by the landlord

 

Before renting any accommodation, make sure you understand the contract. Here are some questions that you can ask:

 

1. Who will be paying for the utilities such as water, cable, heat? 

2. Is cable TV included in the rent?

3. Do you need to pay a damage deposit? If yes, how much? 

4. Can I share the apartment with another person?

5. Are pets allowed?

6. Who will make the repairs in the unit?

7. Is the parking included?

8. What access do I have to the laundry facilities?

9. Who does the cleaning?

10. Will I be sharing cooking facilities?

Apartment rentals are regulated through the BC Residential Tenancy Office. Know your rights and responsibilities as a renter in Vancouver. For additional information, click here to contact the BC Residential Tenancy Office.

 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The information provided is provided for general information and is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to provide accurate and complete information however Pacifique Riche Enterprises Ltd. (doing business as Blanche Macdonald Centre (BMC) makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy of the information provided. Some of the information provided may have been provided by independent third parties and should not be assumed to be approved or endorsed by BMC. BMC expressly disclaims all and any liability to anyone who acts in reliance on the information provided, whether the direct recipient of such information or not. Before acting in reliance on any information provided, you are strongly advised to contact BMC or such other person, organization or legal entity as you consider necessary or advisable to confirm that any information you are relying upon is current and accurate. BMC will not be responsible for any loss or damage arising to you as a result of any actions taken by you in reliance on the information contained herein or for any errors or omissions.