I lived in Vancouver (and just outside Vancouver) for over 20+ years and loved it, except the rain in the winters started to drive me crazy (also my husband's health is not great and the rain was hard on him). I am excited for you to be moving there with your love!! You must be excited:)
Yes, the ESL students find it difficult, especially the ones who move there on their own because the parents stay 'home'. They get very lonely. I always tried my best to 'love' them and teach them 'cool Canadian teenager' ways to help them fit in!! They loved learning all the slang, and I would have them teach me Korean slang...very funny!!
You have my mouth watering again now...yumm kimchi pancake!