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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver is a coastal city and major seaport, located on the mainland of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is named after Captain George Vancouver, a British explorer.

The population of the city of Vancouver is 587,891, while the population of the metropolitan region, known as the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) or Metro Vancouver, is 2,180,737 (2006 estimate). This makes it the largest metropolitan area in western Canada and the third largest in the country. Vancouver is ethnically diverse, with 52% of city residents and 43% of Metro residents having a first language other than English.

Vancouver is located between the Strait of Georgia and the Coast Mountains. Its economy has traditionally relied on British Columbia's resource sectors: forestry, mining, fishing and agriculture.
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Was at Vancouver in September 2006 for Oracle Clinical Users Group Conference. Click for details.
Vancouver is a very beautiful city..... Went for a Vancouver Sight Seeing bus tour...what a great guide we got.....a British gentleman with a great sense of humor...absolutely superb commentary....
Stanley Park is one of the most popular attractions. There is so much to do here from strolling along the sea wall that goes all the way around the park, the walking trails, hiking trails or if you don’t like walking you can also take a tour ride around the park on a horse drawn wagon.... China Town (Above): Between 1890-1920, early Chinese immigrants settled in what was known as Shanghai Alley and Canton Alley . By 1890, Shanghai Alley was home to more than 1,000 Chinese residents. Vancouver Chinatown tops the list as one of North America's cleanest modern day Chinatowns
At 'Prospect Point' with friends...It's the highest point in Stanley Park More pictures from the Stanley Park
Lions Gate Bridge has three lanes with the middle lane changing direction throughout the day according to traffic  
  Totem poles at Stanley Park are a favorite attraction
   
Gastown district is where the original City of Vancouver began. It is named after a legendary pioneer called Gassy Jack. Gassy Jack (Jack Deighton) opened the first hotel and saloon and was known for his cursing and strong arm tactics.

Vancouver steam-clock is in Gastown.
   
Science World stimulates positive attitudes towards science and technology in a fun interactive environment.  
Trying some Scientific Games :) And, in the OMNIMAX Theatre at the Science Center....
And, just drove past the Planetarium and Mac Millan Bloedel Space Centre  

 

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