Vancouver
Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/) is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia,Canada. It is the hub ofGreater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents,[2] is thethird most populous metropolitan area in the country (after Toronto and Montreal),[3] and the most populous in Western Canada. The city proper has more than 640,000 people,[2]making it the eighth largest among Canadian cities,[4] and the most densely populated Canadian city of over 25,000 residents, with 5,039 people per square kilometre in 2006.[1][4]The city is ethnically and linguistically diverse, with 52% for whom English is not their first language.[1][5]
* Source: wikipedia
We are so diverse with many cultures, food, fashion and last but not least the Real Estate market. Driven by a history of immigrants coming to the city and building communities and families. Its like a hidden jewel box that only Vancouverites will know how valueable we are.
City of Vancouver
Vancouver prides itself as being one of the most livable cities in the world. Not only is it a physically beautiful place to live, but the city also provides a wide range of services and opportunities to its residents. Many of the day-to-day services are provided by the City of Vancouver, such as garbage collection, street cleaning and traffic lights, while others are the jurisdiction of senior levels of government or other organizations. Vancouver has received several awards for its various services and programs, including a United Nations award for Innovation in Public Service.
* Source: Vancouver.ca
Highlights
- Some successful business known around the world that started here: Aritzia, Lululemon, and of course home of the Canucks.View Larger Map