Category: Vancouver

They are sometimes seen on the rocks beside the ferry route through Active Pass, and at Race Rocks near Victoria, among many other suitable rocky islets. From December through April, sea lions converge on the east side of Vancouver Island to feed on herring that are returning to spawn. Can you see seals in Nanaimo? […]

54 per cent. A majority of Metro Vancouver residents now identify as a visible minority, according to terminology used by Statistics Canada in the 2021 census. In 2021, 54 per cent of the people in the region identified as a visible minority, up from 49 per cent in 2016. What is a visible minority in […]

There is no such thing as a ‘spirit bear’-those are just a white variation of the garden variety Black Bear and are quite common on the mid coast but none are to be found on the island. For wildlife viewing the best time is anytime but the hottest days of high summer, the best place […]

Although Vancouver has a reputation for rain, it actually ranks as the 9th rainiest location in Canada with Prince Rupert, Port Alberni, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Campbell River, Halifax, Sydney, and St. John’s beating Vancouver for average yearly rainfall. Does Vancouver get extreme weather? Vancouver’s extreme weather In Vancouver, we are already experiencing climate change as more […]

Demographics v t e Largest population centres of Vancouver Island According to the 2021 Census Rank Pop. Victoria Nanaimo 1 397,237 2 115,459 3 63,282 What is the main city on Vancouver Island? VictoriaVictoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada’s Pacific […]

290 days. Vancouver experiences an average of 290 days a year with measurable sunshine, most of it in spring and summer. What is the sunniest part of Vancouver Island? The Parksville and Qualicum Beach area is also known for its Mediterranean-like dryness, which means you’ll see significantly less rain than other parts of the BC. […]

Great Vancouver Fire Date(s) June 13, 1886 Cause Out of control land clearing fires Buildings destroyed 600–1,000 Deaths Exact number unknown How long did the Great Vancouver Fire last for? June 13 1886 is etched in Canadian history as the date of the Great Vancouver Fire, which razed the newly incorporated city to the ground […]

In ‘Vancouver’ References are numbered in the text, either in line with the text within brackets (1) or using superscript¹ , in the order in which they appear. A reference which is cited more than once is given the same number. The references are then listed at the end of the text in numerical order. […]

Vancouver Style is identical to NLM Style (or National Library of Medicine). This guide is a quick introduction to Vancouver/NLM Style and common citations. For additional examples and guidance, please see the full book, available for free, at Citing medicine: the NLM style guide for authors, editors, and publishers. What reference style is similar to […]

Here’s what the address format looks like in Canada: Recipient’s name. Recipient’s business name (if applicable) Apartment, unit, or street address number and street name. City, province or territory, and postal and province or territory code. How do you write a Vancouver address? Tips for addressing letters and parcels mailed within Canada Write in uppercase […]