I did my first year at UofC and then transferred to UBC and have done two years out on the left coast.
I can't comment much on your program as I'm a business student... but I'll say that in terms of lifestyle stuff I love it out in Vancouver. If you can put up with the knucklehead fans it's a great city. I love Calgary (it is my home after all..), but Vancouver is a nice change. People whine about the living expenses out there, but it's not that much higher than Calgary at this point in time IMO.
The best part? Walking around in a Flames jersey on campus after a Flames win. Priceless.
Feel free to PM me if you got any questions that I can help you out with.