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Moving in Metro Vancouver: a local guide
Metro Vancouver's mix of high-rises, older walk-ups, narrow streets and busy move-out dates means a bit more planning than a move in a smaller city. Here's what matters most.
Elevator and loading dock bookings
Most condo and apartment buildings across the region require an elevator or loading dock booked in advance through the strata or property manager, usually in a set time window. Booking early matters — slots fill up fast, especially on weekends and around month-end. See our condo moving guide for what buildings typically ask for.
Parking and street access
Denser neighbourhoods in Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster sometimes restrict where a moving truck can park, and some older streets and laneways are narrow enough that a smaller truck makes more sense than a large one. If you're not sure what fits your street, mention it when you book — it affects which truck size gets sent.
Month-end demand
Lease start and end dates cluster around the first of the month across the region, so the last few days of the month and the first few days of the next are consistently the busiest times to book a mover. If your date is flexible, a mid-month weekday is usually easier to book on short notice. If it isn't, book as early as you can.
Weather
Rain is a factor most months of the year here. Have furniture pads or plastic wrap ready for anything that shouldn't get wet, and consider laying down floor protection at both addresses — a wet, muddy walkway between the truck and the door is the most common source of move-day mess.
Coverage across the region
We move households throughout Metro Vancouver and the surrounding area — see our full list of areas served for city-specific notes on access and building types.
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