Vancouver
Beautiful, Clean, Safe and Friendly
Vancouver is a city of stunning natural beauty, nestled between snow-capped mountains and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is a modern city with everything to appeal to the international visitor.
In the city centre, there are several favourites to choose from -- Robson Street, with its fashionable boutiques and restaurants; Gastown, with First Nations' arts and crafts; and Granville Island, with its colourful public market.
Students also enjoy rollerblading in Stanley Park, visiting its famous aquarium, or walking along the beaches of English Bay.
Vancouver Quick Facts
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- 2,132,824
- Rated #1 in the world in 2001
- 3%
- Avg ~$668 - $1153
- 7,967,198
- Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada, behind Toronto and Montreal
- Vancouver is in Pacific Time zone
- Vancouver city was incorporated in 1886
- Vancouver is named after Captain Vancouver.

