Fun Facts
Vancouver is...

·        consistently ranked one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

·         the most recent Olympic host city, having hosted the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

·         one of the only cities in the world where you can ski, golf and sail all in the same day.

·         home to the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - voted "World’s Best Congress Centre" in 2002 by AIPC.

·         regularly acclaimed “the most livable city the world”.

·         blessed with a sheltered marine climate that is mild year-round.

·         “the most accessible city in the world” for travelers with disabilities.

·         a food-lover’s dream with more restaurants, a wider selection of ethnic cuisine, and better prices than any comparably-sized city in the world.

·         the launching point for excursions to wild Alaska, enchanting Victoria, BC’s Okanagan wine country, and the stunning Canadian Rockies.

The population of Greater Vancouver, including all major suburbs, is just over 2 million. The city of Vancouver itself is 565,000 and these "Vancouverites" originate from more than 60 cultural groups! This multicultural flavour is threaded through out the region in the restaurants, festivals, and unique neighbourhoods that make up the lower mainland area.

The population of Greater Vancouver, including all major suburbs, is just over 2 million. The city of Vancouver itself is 565,000 and these "Vancouverites" originate from more than 60 cultural groups! This multicultural flavor is threaded throughout the region in the restaurants, festivals, and unique neighborhoods that make up the lower mainland area.

For additional information on events, attractions, restaurants and other activities, you can visit the Vancouver Tourism website at www.tourismvancouver.com.

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