Author: Darrel Pratt

Vancouver Island is an island in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The island is 456 km (283 mi) in length, 100 km (62 mi) in width at its widest point, and 32,100 km2 (12,400 sq mi) in total area, while 31,285 km2 (12,079 sq mi) are of […]

Even comparing BC’s area to the area of somewhere else means very little, until you visualize it… so I figured, what the heck! Let’s visualize these comparisons using MAPfrappe*. As you can see, BC is larger than the UK (243,600 km²) and Ireland (84,420 km²). It’s bigger than Japan (377,900km2). Is Vancouver bigger than Tokyo? […]

The City of North Vancouver’s 2021 utility rates are calculated to ensure delivery of current services and provide funding for sustainable infrastructure management. This year, single unit residential fees are $514 for water and $444 for sewer, totalling $958. Is water in Vancouver free? With a water meter, you only pay for the water you […]

province of British Columbia. Vancouver Island is an island in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The island is 456 km (283 mi) in length, 100 km (62 mi) in width at its widest point, and 32,100 km2 (12,400 sq mi) in total area, while 31,285 km2 (12,079 […]

Different communities can have different sources of air pollution, but a few common air pollutants are found throughout the air pollutants region: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) Regional sources: wood-burning appliances, heavy-duty equipment, industry, traffic. Is Vancouver air polluted? Does Vancouver have good air quality? On average, air quality in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.) is deemed […]

The above map indicates all the million dollar single detached properties in Vancouver. As you can see, Main Street seems to be the major street (Ontario being the minor street) that divides east and west. What street divides east and west in Vancouver? East Vancouver is divided from Vancouver’s “West Side” (not to be confused […]

Vancouver = Seattle Shipping harbours, majestic mountains and gloomy Pacific Northwest weather are some similarities these cities share. Comparisons between these two towns have been made for decades, and the fact that they are so close to one another makes them the ideal counterparts. Is Vancouver similar to Seattle? The vast similarities between Seattle and […]

The capital of British Columbia is Victoria and its largest city is Vancouver. Vancouver is the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada; the 2021 census recorded 2.6 million people in Metro Vancouver. Why is Vancouver not the capital of BC? Residents of Vancouver Island celebrated the vote, but some New Westminster residents remained opposed to the […]

North Vancouver, as well as surrounding North Shore ridings, typically elect right-leaning candidates in federal elections. Is North Vancouver affluent? As of 2016, the District stands as the second wealthiest city in Canada, with neighbouring West Vancouver the richest. The municipality is largely characterized as being a relatively quiet, affluent suburban hub home to many […]