VANCOUVER my start of the Work and Travel Year in CANADA

I could leave my quarantine and actually see Canada for the first time. I did 80.000 steps in 4 days and explored the downtown area of Vancouver.
Beside that I took care of all organizational things. Everyone who starts a work&travel year need to organize the following things:
- Canadian SIM-Card
many places want to be called or call you so you should have a Canadian cell phone number. Be prepared for high costs for your mobile plan at least I pay twice as much as for my mobile plan in Germany. Have in mind that you sometimes even need to pay for every minute you receive a phone call. I decided for a prepaid plan from Koodo. (*not sponsored)
- Bank Account
In order to receive a salary for your job you need to open a bank account. It is also nice to have a Canadian Debit/Credit Card as a backup in case your foreign card is not accepted. I chose the CIBC because they offered a one-year free account for people who are new in Canada. (*not sponsored)
- SIN
A social insurance number is necessary for a job. Your employer will ask for it. It is a unique number for you that you should keep beside from your employer secret and not give it to anybody. Usually, it is valid as long as your visa
- Driver’s license
I read that you need to exchange your driver’s license to a Canadian one when you will live in BC for more than 90 days. You should also get cheaper insurance if you buy a car. I don’t know if this was really necessary for me because so far, I don’t plan to buy a car however my German drivers license was already pretty worn out, so I needed to get it renewed anyway in the near future.
- Cash
You can exchange cash in many places in Vancouver. Have a close look on the rates. I got the best in a small shop next to the metrotown mall, but you don’t need much cash since you can pay everywhere with credit card.
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Just a short introduction: my name is Manuel. I am from Munich and I decided to take a year of and live abroad. Then Corona came and I needed to adjust my plans. I don’t like to have fixed schedule anyway so and constantly monitor the situation and opportunities and try to make most of my time.
Join me at my year off!
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I found it quite helpful to know how great TH-cam videos were made so I wanted to share what equipment I use. Perhaps I can also inspire someone to start her/his own channel.
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[@Awol991]

You can see the snow covered mountain peaks from the beach and the downtown office buildings. Vancouver is a great place.

[@marykay8587]

Kitsilano beach is bisy and fun during the summeronths, its hopping with activity!

[@felipeurresta6374]

Thank looks so cooooold..great video!

[@kerstinkaiser1069]

Lawa Coffee☕?!?!? 😂😂😂