Ditch the house!

http://www.vanmag.com/real_estate/Neighbourhood_Guide

Yaletown
North shore
Gas Town/ China Town
West Point Grey
Downtown Vancouver

Read the description with your partner and report back to the class in a 5 minute presentation!

Thank you

Description of housing

A __________ gated 3.84 acre^* WATERFRONT ESTATE offering approx. 1800 feet of prime ________ frontage and spectacular water and Island _________. Completely private and secure, this almost new 6500 sq. ft Stone mansion features exceptional ________ and craftsmanship throughout This is a wonderful English Country Estate A Magnificent gated 3.84 acre^* WATERFRONT ESTATE offering approx. 1800 feet of prime ocean frontage and spectacular water and _________ views. Completely __________ and secure, this almost new 6500 sq. ft Stone mansion features exceptional quality and craftsmanship throughout This is a wonderful English __________ Estate design with inner court yard, separate gate house, manicured ___________ and ocean side pool area with entertainment size terraces. This is the only ___________ in Greater Vancouver with its own helicopter, helipad and hanger. Located just 8 minutes from the Caulfield Shopping Center and 20 minutes to the Lions Gate Bridge. 

Love where you live! This luxurious _________ at 'The Symphony' enjoys spectacular views of the North Shore __________ and is on the N.E. corner strategically positioned with unobstructed views and ultimate _________. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 _________ and an oversized covered balcony usable year round. This corner suite enjoys 9' __________, hot water radiant heat, gas ___________, insuite laundry & granite countertops. There is hardwood flooring in the dining room, living room & bedrooms. There is plenty of ___________, one under covered parking stall, storage locker & bike facilities. Pets & rentals are permitted ________!

A gorgeous quality view home offering 4,200 sq. ft. of _________ space on 3 levels.   Features of this 5 bedroom, 6 __________ home include radiant heating, hardwood _________, a gourmet kitchen, and 10 foot ceilings on the _________ floor.  Enjoy 4 bedrooms up all with ensuite bathrooms, and _________ lower level with additional bedroom, media room, _________ room and mud room off the garage.  Just steps to the Village and __________.

___________ Kits 5 br+den, 4 bathroom home with over 3200 sq.ft. of _______ area. Unique plan on 2 levels plus __________ with flanking townhome-like 2 bedroom suite currently rented at $1200/mo. Enjoy good sized _________ on this 61x66 l fenced lot (equivalent to square 33x120 lot). Recent updates include new 30 yr roof (2010), full exterior paint (2010), new fixtures/___________ (2011), etc. Located on ________ street and only one block to Carnarvon Elementary School and in Trafalgar FI catchment. View photos online and call for a private viewing

Location Location Location

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T50Jso5tXc0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0gzDxGml6c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGNLD-CAXtM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJZVzHhOQ_o - homelessness

Capilano Suspension Bridge bus schedule

247 Schedule - NORTH Switch Direction All Stops Earlier Later Show Selected Stops Only Stop# Stop Name 1 2 3 4 5 60302 NB CAMBIE ST AT W GEORGIA ST BAY 2 4:05pm 4:35pm 5:05pm 5:35pm 6:05pm 54444 WB W GEORGIA ST AT HOMER ST 4:06pm 4:36pm 5:06pm 5:36pm 6:06pm 54445 WB W GEORGIA ST AT GRANVILLE ST 4:06pm 4:36pm 5:06pm 5:36pm 6:06pm 54446 WB W GEORGIA ST AT BURRARD ST- 4:07pm 4:37pm 5:07pm 5:37pm 6:07pm 54447 WB W GEORGIA ST AT BUTE ST- 4:08pm 4:38pm 5:08pm 5:38pm 6:08pm 54448 WB W GEORGIA ST AT BROUGHTON ST- 4:09pm 4:39pm 5:09pm 5:39pm 6:09pm 51474 WB W GEORGIA ST AT CARDERO ST 4:10pm 4:39pm 5:10pm 5:40pm 6:10pm 51475 WB W GEORGIA ST AT DENMAN ST 4:10pm 4:40pm 5:10pm 5:40pm 6:10pm 61510 NB CAPILANO RD AT CURLING RD 4:22pm 4:52pm 5:22pm 5:52pm 6:22pm 59990 NB CAPILANO RD AT FULLERTON AV 4:23pm 4:52pm 5:23pm 5:53pm 6:23pm 54480 NB CAPILANO RD AT W 21 ST 4:23pm 4:53pm 5:23pm 5:53pm 6:23pm 54391 NB CAPILANO RD AT WOODS DR 4:25pm 4:55pm 5:25pm 5:55pm 6:25pm 54392 NB CAPILANO RD AT PAISLEY RD 4:26pm 4:55pm 5:26pm 5:56pm 6:26pm 54547 NB CAPILANO RD AT RIDGEWOOD DR 4:26pm 4:56pm 5:26pm 5:56pm 6:26pm 54304 NB CAPILANO RD AT SUSPENSION BRIDGE 4:27pm 4:57pm 5:27pm 5:57pm 6:27pm

Vancouver

Different areas of Vancouver. 

West Vancouver.

-Canada's first shopping mall (Park Royal)

- Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal

-Lighthouse Park

North Vancouver. 

-Grouse Mountain

-Capilano Suspension Bridge

-Lonsdale Quay

Kitsilano 

-Known as 'Kits'

-Yoga studios, organic supermarkets and Greek town

-Shopping on West 4th avenue

-UBC

Granville Island.

-"One of the world's great places"

-Markets (fruits and vegetables, meats, cheese, olives and breads

-Performing arts theatres 

-Granville Island Brewing

Whistler.

-Skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing 

-Voted one of the top destinations in North America

-Restaurants, bars and clubs

Questions to consider

• If you could change anything about your present home, what would it be?
• Is your home in a convenient location?
• What things in your home couldn't you live without?
• What things in your house could you easily live without?
• Have you ever been homesick?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of a home stay?
• Give some reasons why people become homeless.

Craig's List

Go to Craig's List (www.craigslist.com) and go to 
(Canada) - (Vancouver) - (Housing) - (Apts and housing)


Talk to your partner about their dream house. When you have a good idea of what they want, use the search bar at the top of the page to start your search. Be sure to click "has image".

apts/housing for rent

search for:	in:   all community  all event  all for sale / wanted  all gigs  all housing --  all apartments  all no fee apts  apts wanted  apts/housing for rent  housing swap  housing wanted  office & commercial  parking & storage  real estate - by broker  real estate - by owner  real estate for sale  real estate wanted  rooms & shares  rooms wanted  sublet/temp wanted  sublets & temporary  vacation rentals --  all jobs  all personals  all resume  all services offered		title only entire post
rent:	0+ BR 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR 5 BR 6 BR 7 BR 8 BR      cats dogs		has image

When you find the perfect house or apartment, show your partner 
the pictures (NOT the information). You must ask each other 
2 questions using the passive voice about the house. 
You may have the answers in the ad or you may to have make
 up an answer. 


For example: 
Are utilities included? - Yes, utilities are included 


Be ready to share your 2 questions with the class.