About Vancouver
Vancouver is located on the mainland of North America, in the south-west corner of British Columbia, the westernmost of Canada's ten provinces.
Vancouver is almost exactly halfway between Western Europe and the Asian Pacific countries.
Population
Greater Vancouver's estimated total population for 2006 is 2.1 million, 49.5% of BC's population of 4.1 million.
The Climate
Vancouver's weather is the mildest in Canada, Spring comes early, with flowers generally in full bloom by early March. Late summer and autumn days (through October) tend to be warm and sunny.
Winter is the rainy season, but the rain usually involves light rain, not heavy downpours.
The City's average temperature is 9.9°C (49.8°F). Daytime temperatures average 20°C in the summer and 2°C in winter (70° - 35°F).
The People
Vancouver's ethnic diversity is one of the greatest contributors to the unique character of the city.
Everywhere you go, you will see people of different nationalities and cultures. Many are second and third generation Canadians - others are new or recent immigrants and international visitors.
Photographs
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(Information and Pictures courtesy of Tourism Vancouver)
