Vancouver Facts

is the largest film production center in North-America after Los Angeles and New York City.

attracts 15 million tourists every year and that is one of the biggest tourist attractions in British Columbia.

is only 125 years old.

is one of the few cities where you can ski and swim on the same day.

residents are called Vancouverities.

has more than 200 parks and that Stanley Park is the city’s first park.

is ranked the number 1 most livable cities in the world. (2009)

is ranked as one of the 10 cleanest cities in the world.

is the largest port in Canada.

hosts a fireworks competition every year.

is the largest metropolitan area in Western Canada.

hosts one of the country's largest annual gay pride parades.

 

 

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