Canada

U.S. Embassy and Consulates Resources

Resources for U.S. Citizens – U.S. citizen registration in Canada and other relocation information

Toronto

Northeastern University Toronto

The Student Life Resources page has information about housing in Toronto, including the most useful rental listing websites for the city.
Join the NU Toronto Campus Yammer Community – The official Yammer community for the Toronto Campus. A great place to look for information and resources.
Join the NU Toronto Students community. This community is only for NU Toronto students! It’s a great place to meet other students at the Toronto campus, ask questions, and find roommates!

City of Toronto Resources

Moving to Toronto – Learn what to do Before You Arrive and what to do After You Arrive, as well as information on renting in Toronto.
Rental Housing Standards – Learn what is required of tenants and landlords and important rules and regulations pertaining to housing in Toronto.

Local University Off-Campus Housing Resources in Toronto

Toronto Metropolitan University Off Campus Housing Resources – This website has a substantial amount of information for students moving to Toronto. Specifically, be sure to review the Search Tools Finding a Place and Resources sections.
The University of Toronto Off Campus Housing Resources – This page is applicable to any student who is looking for an apartment in Toronto. Helpful links and information about renting and living in Toronto.

Student Residence Buildings in Toronto

CampusOne Residency – Student specific housing affiliated with University of Toronto but other students may be able to live here as well
Parkside Student Residence – Student specific housing and sister community of CampusOne
Harrington Housing – Student and Intern housing (weekly rates)
HOEM – Student specific housing in downtown Toronto
Campus Common – Student specific housing

Short-term Furnished Rentals and Temporary Housing Resources in Toronto

Olivia’s Housing – Short term furnished rentals located in uptown, midtown, and downtown Toronto

Vancouver

Northeastern University Vancouver

Learn more about Northeastern University’s Vancouver Campus
Northeastern Vancouver Yammer Community – Join the Northeastern Vancouver community! Great way to meet other students at the Vancouver campus, ask questions, and find roommates!

British Columbia Government and City of Vancouver Resources:

Moving to Vancouver – learn helpful information on moving to Vancouver, including becoming accustomed to the neighborhoods, public transportation, and things to do for fun in the city.
Information on renting in Vancouver
Information on renting in British Columbia
Renting it Right is a free online course created by Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre and Justice Education Society that can help guide you throughout the process of finding suitable accommodation in British Columbia.
Information on Tenancy Agreements in British Columbia – learn the ins and outs of what legal tenancy agreements consist of in British Columbia
Rights and responsibilities during a tenancy in British Columbia – learn both the tenants’ rights and the landlord’s responsibilities in British Columbia, including information on repairs and maintenance

Local University Off-Campus Housing Resources in Vancouver:

The University of British Columbia – Vancouver: Living Off Campus
University of Canada West: Vancouver Cost of Living

Student Residence Buildings in Vancouver

IVH Vancouver – An English Language School that provides housing.
Global Education City – Dorm-style housing for students studying in Metro Vancouver.
Austevilla – Pacific Palisades West – Residential apartments with furnished or unfurnished options.

Short-term & Temporary Housing in Vancouver

St. Clair Hostel – Hostel with private or shared rooms.
YWCA Hotel / Residence – Hotel in Downtown Vancouver.

Other Resources:

Arrival Advisor – A free phone app, created by PeaceGeeks (a non-profit organization based in Vancouver), is a digital tool to help you navigate your new life in Canada. It can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store.

For more information and helpful tips, please read the Global Relocation Guide

Disclaimer: Off Campus Housing and Support Services provides information to Northeastern University students, faculty and staff members solely as a courtesy. Northeastern does not endorse any of the housing options listed. Northeastern University accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of housing listings with the office. Contact with persons listed herein must be conducted independently and at your own risk. The university does not screen, recommend, vouch for, or take responsibility for the condition or safety of housing arrangements made by students.