Newcomers' Guide
If you recently arrived in B.C., this guide has information that can help you. It is written in clear and simple language.
The guide is in English, but will soon be available in 10 other languages (see below).
Please note: The information in the guide is current at the time of printing. Names, addresses and telephone numbers may change, and the guide books may go out of date. The province of B.C. is not responsible for information that changes between publication versions.
There are 3 ways you can enjoy the B.C. Newcomers’ Guide:
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1) View the Guide as an online book. Flip through the BC Newcomers' Guide and turn the page like a real book! Load the book here. |
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2) Download a copy as a PDF. 2009 B.C. Newcomers' Guide - English (2nd Revised edition) (PDF – 5.05MB) |
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3) Order a printed copy: Order a printed copy of the guide – It’s quick, simple and free for all B.C. residents! Simply complete the an order form and the guide will be delivered in 1 - 2 weeks. |
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Other Languages
The Newcomer's Guide is available in the following languages:- English
- Français (French)
- 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)
- 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)
- Español (Spanish)
- Arabic (February 2010)
- Farsi (Persian) (February 2010)
- Russian (February 2010)
- Vietnamese (February 2010)


