Author: Clint Curtis

Is Amtrak Still Running Vancouver To Seattle?

Here’s when Amtrak trains between Vancouver and Seattle will return. Amtrak Cascades passenger train is set to resume service north of Seattle, including Vancouver, BC, in September 2022, two months earlier than the original December start date. Are Amtrak trains running from Vancouver to Seattle? The best way to experience the great Pacific Northwest is […]

Why Does Vancouver Island Belong To Canada?

The Treaty of Washington (1846; see Oregon Treaty) established the Island as British territory; it was made a British crown colony in 1849. Vancouver Island united with the mainland BC colony in 1866, and the united colony entered the Dominion of Canada as the province of British Columbia in 1871. Does Vancouver Island belong to […]

What Major Cities Are Near Vancouver?

Cities near Vancouver, British Columbia: North Vancouver, Canada. West Vancouver, Canada. Burnaby, Canada. Richmond, Canada. New Westminster, Canada. Delta, Canada. Coquitlam, Canada. Port Coquitlam, Canada. What cities are close to Vancouver? The communities within the Metro Vancouver include: Village of Anmore. Village of Belcarra. Bowen Island Municipality. City of Burnaby. City of Coquitlam. Corporation of […]

Which State Is Vancouver Island In?

Vancouver Island is situated in the Canadian province of British Columbia in the North-eastern Pacific Ocean. It measures around 285 miles (460 km) in length and around 62 mi (100 km) in width, making it the largest island on the West Coast of North America. Is Vancouver BC a city or state? Vancouver, BC is […]

Is Metro Vancouver Safe?

Overall, Metro Vancouver safety is one of the top in the world, but there are some neighbourhoods that are considered to be the most and least safe in Metro Vancouver. These selections were made using information gathered from crime maps for the past 3 months. Is it safe to walk around downtown Vancouver? Downtown is […]