Lucas CloutierMy friend’s company made headlines for all the wrong reasons—their product manual was a jumble of mismatched translations. They hastily hired a low-cost translation agency to save time, only to end up with a manual that looked like it was written in Matian.
Seeing that this fiasco wasted valuable resources that could’ve been better spent elsewhere made me realize how important it is to have an accurate and good translator.
This led me to look into all the reliable and professional translation agencies in Vancouver.
The rest of the Waterview Vancouver team helped me in reaching out to several agencies and speaking to their clients.
After much research, we were finally able to narrow down our list to just the best of the best. Here’s everyone who made it.
| How much does it cost to use a translation agency in Vancouver? Using a translation agency in Vancouver costs at least 15 CAD per word. The actual price will vary depending on the document type, the language, and more. |
How We Chose
1. Aportto Translation
Address: 1601 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V5A 0J9, Canada
Contact Details: +16042292582
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 5 PM
Aportto Translation hit the mark for accuracy and reliability, especially for certified translations and high-stakes documents. They cover over 60 languages, whether you need something in Arabic, Vietnamese, or anything in between.
They shine when it comes to certified document translation. They take care of all those must-have translations for immigration purposes, legal matters, or official documentation.
We also really appreciate that certified translators thoroughly vet their clients’ documents. This makes the process stress-free when submitting to CIC or IRCC.
They also cater to both businesses and non-profit organizatons. Whether it’s technical documents, marketing materials, or even intricate patents, Aportto’s translators’ accuracy is a big plus point.
There are, however, a bit of grumbling about their response times. Some mentioned that there were occasions when documents took slightly longer than expected to get translated.
Pros
- High accuracy
- Covers over 60 languages
- Document translation for immigration, legal matters, etc
- Business translation services
Cons
- Slow response times
Very professional and attentive
Needed certified translation eng-ru asap. I requested quotes from more than 5 companies in Canada and US, and Aportto was the quickest to reply with the most adequate price. Worked with Esraa, who was very professional and attentive. Translation is great -requested only one edit that was quickly done. Thank you!
– Anna Janvelian, Google Reviews
Everything from the quote to answering questions to the translation was done quickly
I needed a translation from English to Portuguese. Although slightly higher cost than other quotes I went with Aportto because they were able to certify the results. Everything from the quote to answering questions to the translation was done quickly and to high standards. I recommend Aportto.
– Carlos, Google Reviews
2. Ana Translates
Address: 1618 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0C5, Canada
Contact Details: +16046003628
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday – 9 AM to 1 PM
Anna Translates is quick, reliable, and has a diverse range of services. They do everything from legal documents to website content.
Many of their clients told us their translation work was very helpful, especially when it came to crucial documents like immigration paperwork.
What makes them stand out is their speed. Many told us they had their driver’s license translated and approved by ICBC in less than 24 hours!
Several people who needed quick legal translations also praised them highly. We heard many remarks about their transcreation service, where you work closely with translators and cultural experts to adapt your brand to new markets.
Several business owners mentioned how smoothly their marketing campaign translations went.
That said, the cost might be too high even for the quality of service they provide. This is particularly true if you’re just looking to get a simple document translated.
Pros
- Quick turnaround
- Reliable
- Specialized in English to Spanish
- Transcreation service
Cons
- Expensive
Super friendly and fast and perfect translation
Great service. Super friendly and fast and perfect translation. I highly recommend it. It’s all that I was looking for and the price is very competitive. If I ever need to translate any document again I’ll definitely using Ana translate again.
– Teresa Medina, Google Reviews
I had my documents ready in only two days
She is incredibly efficient. This was the second time that she helped me with time sensitive translations and I had my documents ready in only two days!
– Artemisa Valle, Google Reviews
3. LX Translation & ICBC Certified & Notary
Address: 422 Richards St #170, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4, Canada
Contact Details: +17782001024
Operating Hours: Open 24 hours
LX Translation Services is super handy for translating everything in one go—from diplomas to resumes.
They mainly specialise in translating documents from English to Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and vice versa. But they offer other languages too!
Many told us they loved how fast and efficient the service was. For instance, those who needed their birth certificate translated quickly for a visa application said LX Translation got the job done in just two days.
People felt assured knowing their translations were STIBC/ATIO/AITA and ATA certified. This certification was especially crucial for official documents where precision and authenticity are non-negotiable.
However, one complaint we’ve heard from many is that they are hard to get a hold of on the phone.
Pros
- Documents translated quickly
- Offers Mandarin and Cantonese translations
- Ensures the authenticity of official documents
- Legal documentation
Cons
- Difficult to reach by phone
Very efficient and error-free
Very efficient with error free! I am in Manitoba and need to have a certified doc. done by an ATIO certificed translator. Picking up my inqure at early morning made me so surprised, then preformance the translation in a very short time which over the premise. Good job! Much appreciate!
– Ting Wang, Google Reviews
Always trustworthy and punctual
I have known the owner of this agency for years. I got my transcripts, driver’s license, and even my marriage certificate certified and translated at the agency. Always trustworthy and punctual. Highly recommended to anyone who needs translation and interpretation services.
– Zhongwen Zhu, Google Reviews
4. Art One Translations
Address: 355 Burrard St #1000, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G8, Canada
Contact Details: +16048313040
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Art One Translations is great for high-quality, culturally aware translations in almost any language you can think of—they cover a whopping 90+ languages! Whether you’re looking to translate tech documents, legal papers, or even marketing content, they’ve got you.
We were really impressed with the fancy computerized translation tools they use. They build translation memories and glossaries, which means you get consistent terms throughout your project.
Another thing we love is that Art One employs native speakers for its translations. This means that the translations sound natural and fluent in the target language.
Plus, their translators are not just bilingual; they’re bicultural! They totally get the cultural nuances, and that’s a major win when you want your content to resonate well.
That being said, many mentioned communication can sometimes be slow.
Pros
- 90+ languages supported
- Handles tech, legal, and marketing content.
- Translation memory and glossaries
- Native speaker translators
Cons
- Slow communication
ALWAYS delivered great translations
Olena Polissky and her team at Art One Translations has ALWAYS delivered great translations for our multi-lingual software…and even with the tight deadlines that we are so often presented with. We have user Art One for many years, and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them highly.
– Howard Adam, Google Reviews
We were very satisfied with their speed, professionalism, and patience
We used Art One for a complicated multi-language translation project, and we were very satisfied with their speed, professionalism, and patience. I would highly recommend their services.
– Ramona Hamilton Cook, Google Reviews
5. O.ZARUDINA TRANSLATIONS
Address: 938 Howe Street, Vancouver V6Z 1N9, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9, Canada
Contact Details: +17789900937
If attention to detail and cultural accuracy are your priorities, O. Zarudina Translations might just be the perfect fit.
Their translators are native speakers of both Ukrainian and Russian languages, so they can really provide accurate translations when it comes to these languages.
Many raved about accuracy, quality, and cultural sensitivity of their translations. People told us that they have a knack for getting every detail right.
We also really like the extensive range of services they offer. Whether you need translation, proofreading, editing, or even interpreting, O. Zarudina can do it.
Plus, they’re super flexible with the file formats they can work with. Whether its Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF, they got you.
However, there’s one notable downside: responsiveness. While the quality of work was top-notch, getting a timely response could sometimes be a bit of a hassle.
Pros
- Native speakers of Ukrainian and Russian.
- Attention to detail
- Extensive range of services
- Flexible file formats
Cons
- Slow responses sometimes
The communication throughout the process was excellent
I recently had my documents translated and notarially certified, and I was thoroughly impressed with the speed and professionalism of the service. The communication throughout the process was excellent. I highly recommend Olga’s services to anyone in need of notarially certified translations.
– Emil Jordan, Google Reviews
Our translation was done at a highest level
Our translation was done at a highest level and in a timely manner. The responses from Olga’s office were quick and they answered all our questions.
– Tanya K, Google Reviews
