From an Islander's point of view...
I'd seriously reconsider Vancouver. That is unless you like overly crowded fishing conditions, huge traffic jams during rush hours ("
s" intentional) and all the rest that comes with living amongst a huge mass of people all clustered into the megatropolis that city has become. That of course includes housing rates that would make an oil baron wince!
Instead, think Vancouver Island. Much less in the way of people (and the related hassles).
MUCH more in the way of fishing opportunities, both the salt and the fresh water scenes. And much of the fishing can be conducted with a bare minimum of attendance by others (as opposed to the often shoulder to shoulder experience the more popular fisheries of the lower mainland offer). And, "Wholesale Sports" has just opened a new and
HUGE operation based in Nanaimo - one of the largest sporting goods shops BC currently offers. They are likely looking for a few good men, so probably a decent shot at finding employ there. You'll have to look them up - suggest a quick Google will do the trick. And, you will find housing to be generally about 1/4 of what is currently is in the
Big Smoke. Really.
Of course if living in Paradise, having basically uncrowded fishing opportunities every single day of the year, a lower crime rate and lower housing costs doesn't appeal to you, perhaps Vancouver is the way to go...
Final of course: I may be slightly biased, living here "
in a postcard" as it were. After the few experiences I have had on the lower mainland, I have vowed to only return under extreme duress. In fact, the few times I have to get through the megatropolis, I
ALWAYS choose the fastest route, and heave a collective sigh once it is firmly in my rear view mirror!
Cheers & Good Luck with your search!
Nog