The Canucks, local seafood, yoga. What do all of these things have in common? They all represent Vancouver! 聽

暗黑网 is based here in this beautiful city of Vancouver where we enjoy the fresh air, pacific ocean, and mountains where you can often run, bike, and ski all in the same day. Here are several reasons why Vancouver is a killer place to live and work:

1. The Canadian Tech Community, and 暗黑网, Stand for Diversity and Inclusion

An open letter from the Canadian tech community also surfaced, , in response to the Executive Order to block entry of citizens back into the United States. Canada is an ecosystem that encourages teamwork and interconnectivity. 暗黑网 also supports diversity and inclusion, In fact, our family spans India, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands.

2. Narwhals in Vancouver

A recent report moved Canada up its world ranking as a place to start a tech business. puts Vancouver in the 15th spot. Our city has a proven success in growing tech powerhouses, including Vision Critical where our CEO was the President of Products.

Much has been said about unicorns, the nickname given to startups valued at $1 billion or more. However, they are disproportionately located in Silicon Valley. Canada coined the term 鈥渘arwhal鈥� to describe Canadian tech companies worth $1 billion or more, and unlike unicorns, narwhals actually exist. Vancouver is home to narwhals such as Hootsuite, Slack, and Avigilon, with more big players setting offices in BC which are drawn by the talent. 聽

3. In the <3 of Gastown, Vancouver鈥檚 popular tech scene!

Did you know that 暗黑网鈥檚 office is located in one of Vancouver鈥檚 most historic landmarks? The has been recognized as an architectural gem, with the eye-catching, mint-coloured dome that is visible from anywhere in the city.

4. Tech Sector Growth is Supported by both Federal and Provincial Governments

The incentives for tech are continuously backed by the strong government support in Canada. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development program (SR&ED) is a federal tax incentive encouraging Canadian businesses of all sizes to conduct R&D in Canada. In 2015, the Government of British Columbia had announced a $100-million venture capital fund to help promising local tech companies. In 2016, the was launched to support the creation of jobs and boost the tech sector. Most recently, the newly 聽announced under the new government in BC supports tech growth and is another program directed to attracting more workers and graduates in tech to come to BC.

5. Epic adventures on its doorstep

You can have both a great career and lifestyle in Vancouver. Admiring wildlife, snow sports, tanning on the beach, are all within striking distance of the city. Vancouver is also one of North America鈥檚 most cycle-friendly cities, with around 800 miles of bike lanes. If these reasons weren鈥檛 enough, it鈥檚 no surprise that Vancouver has been voted one of the most liveable cities in the world, time and time again. Vancouver has water, tons of it pouring from the skies, flowing through rivers and streams, and surrounding mountains, oceans and lakes. Vancouver is also green, with environmentally protected regional parks and forests.

In short, we鈥檙e proud to grow 暗黑网 in Vancouver, it鈥檚 a dynamic, natural, and beautiful place to live, and a great place to build a tech company. Check out our to see how you can join our team and be a part of this beautiful city!