I recommend finding temporary accommodation while you look for a flat in Vancouver. Do note that leases in Vancouver start on the first of every month, so you might want to book a temporary stay until then.
- Easiest + cheapest option would be getting a hostel:
Hostelworld.com Hostels in Vancouver » Find cheap, unique hostels » Hostelworld
- Airbnb is expensive but an option, might be able to find something cheaper way in advance, or something further out of the city:
Airbnb Vancouver Vacation Rentals & Homes - British Columbia, Canada | Airbnb
- Booking.com is the most commonly used hotel booking site, but it’s very expensive.
- You can look on Facebook groups like this newcomers ones (says Irish but not limited to Irish folks). It might be hard to arrange something in advance though, and you shouldn’t pay in advance as there are scams, so be on the lookout.
facebookapp Irish and New in Vancouver | Facebook