Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver, a coastal seaport city in Canada, is set amid a backdrop of snow-flecked mountains, sandy beaches and a magnificent rain forest. It consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities, and is a dynamic, vibrant, cosmopolitan and multicultural metropolis - it is truly one of the most exciting, beautiful and intriguing cities in the world.

Population:

City: approximately 612,000
Metropolitan area: approximately 2,250,000

Currency:

Canadian Dollar (CAD), C$1 = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

Fire, Police & Ambulance: 911

Opening Hours:

Banks: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm, extended hours including weekends at some locations.
Stores are mostly open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm and Sun 10am-6pm.

Newspapers:

Vancouver Sun
The Province
Ming Pao (Cantonese)
World Journal (Mandarin)
The Georgia Straight
24HR (free)
Metro (free)

The City

The city of Vancouver offers everything from stunning landscapes, superb restaurants, remarkable cultural diversity and some of the best sporting events in the world.

Like many dynamic cities, neighbourhoods define Vancouver: Gastown is a charming and historic area with cobblestone streets, small shops and intimate restaurants; Kitsilano is a casual and health conscious neighbourhood; Chinatown has traditional architecture and large open-air markets; and Robson Street is known for its fashionable boutique shopping and one-of-a-kind eateries.

It boasts 400 hectares of breathtaking scenery in Stanley Park, which has been designated a national historic site of Canada and attracts visitors and residents alike to enjoy the outdoors at its finest.

It is no wonder that Vancouver has been named one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world.

Do & See

Enjoying the city's cultural, natural and social attractions is easy. Whether by foot, bus or boat, you can feel the pulse of this vibrant city everywhere you go. Discover the magnificent green oasis and surrounding landscapes that make Vancouver a favourite for visitors from all over the world.

Dining

The multicultural character of Vancouver can easily be seen in the wide range of cuisine, a fusion of many ethnic flavours: African/Indian, Greek/Italian and Mediterranean/French, with fresh seafood is on almost every menu. With chefs blurring international boundaries and restaurants ranging from bohemian to ultra chic, Vancouver has refined the art of eating out.

Cafes

Vancouver may be one of the best places in the world for sipping on a cup of slow-brewed java made with organic, fair-trade and locally-roasted beans, but where do you go when you’ve got a meeting, a paper due or a pile of emails to send? Vancouver has some great cafes when you need WiFi, a meeting place or just a great cup of coffee, many with lovely outdoor seating and views over the water.