Author: Clint Curtis

How Cold Does It Get In Vancouver Wa?

Vancouver enjoys mild weather with less average annual rainfall than Boston, Washington, D.C. or Atlanta. Seasons are distinct. Summer temperatures generally climb into the 80s. Winter nights rarely fall below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. What are winters like in Vancouver WA? The winters are cold in Vancouver and usually hover in the 40s from December through […]

Is Paris And London The Same?

No, London is located in the United Kingdom and Paris is located in France. Is Paris close to London? Many visitors to Europe want to visit both capital cities and need to figure out how to travel from London to Paris. Did you realize that these two capital cities are only 214 miles (344 km) […]

What Is The Vancouver Port Of Entry Called?

The Peace Arch LPOE serves as the the major U.S. to Canada border crossing where U.S. Interstate 5 ( I-5) through Seattle (located approximately 110 miles south) and meets Canada’s Peace Arch at Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.), continuing on to the major greater metro area of Vancouver, B.C. (located approximately 30 What is the Vancouver […]

Who Is Vancouver Washington Named After?

Captain George Vancouver. The oldest continuously inhabited white settlement in the state, it was founded in 1824 as a Hudson’s Bay Company post, Fort Vancouver (named for Captain George Vancouver), and served as headquarters of the company’s Pacific Northwest operations. How did Vancouver Washington get its name? The city is named for George Vancouver (1758-1798), […]

Is Vancouver Similar To Portland?

Culturally, there are big differences between the two cities. Vancouver is a more global city, and there seems to be much more money there compared to Portland. Even though the population is similar, Vancouver is much denser and so feels twice the size of Portland. It’s also more multicultural. Is it better to live in […]

What Is The Siren In Vancouver?

Standing about six metres off the ground at the east end of North Vancouver’s Victoria Park is the massive siren that would let them know when it was time. The air raid siren was installed at the site in 1960 as part of a national early warning system if the Soviets attacked. Does Vancouver have […]