Category: Vancouver

Because of Vancouver’s latitude (we’re located mid-latitude, roughly half-way between the equator and the North Pole), the energy we receive from the sun is not as intense as the solar energy received in low-latitudes, which are closer to the equator and get more solar energy, leading to more heat. What factors affect the climate in […]

Right now, there are more than 243 billion litres of water in Vancouver’s watersheds. The last census (2016) puts Greater Vancouver’s population at roughly 2,463,000 people, which means there are roughly 100,000 litres of water available to use per person. Is BC running out of water? Drought and water scarcity is currently a widespread issue […]

Burnaby Mountain, home of the SFU campus, is a grassy hill with awesome views onto downtown Vancouver and even Lions Gate Bridge. I recommend this as a Vancouver sunset spot or taking in the Vancouver skyline at night. What mountains are visible from Vancouver? The North Shore Mountains are a mountain range overlooking Vancouver in […]

The air quality is ideal for most individuals; enjoy your normal outdoor activities. What’s the air quality in Vancouver right now? Vancouver Air Pollution: Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) Current Max PM2.5 AQI 79 82 O3 AQI 1 6 NO2 AQI 14 19 CO AQI 0 0 Is there a air quality warning in Vancouver? […]

Long, rolling waves on Vancouver Island’s isolated west coast provide terrific surfing opportunities. Is there surf in Vancouver? Pull on a wetsuit and venture into British Columbia’s cool, clear waters to be rewarded with amazing surf breaks. On Vancouver Island, Tofino is British Columbia’s surfing epicentre, with 35 kilometres of beaches and an exposed coast […]

In BC and across Canada, emergency alerts are issued using the Alert Ready system. This system allows provinces and territories to issue emergency alerts through TV, radio, and to wireless devices. Does Vancouver have emergency sirens? There are several emergency alerting mechanisms in B.C., including local government emergency alerts, coastal siren systems, door-to-door notifications, social […]

Since the prevailing wind direction is from the west, the influence of the Pacific gives Vancouver a maritime climate, which moderates its temperatures and increases rainfall. The city is also tempered by the warm Japan Current, similar to the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean which provides a warmer climate to the UK. How does […]

Inside the Kennedy Heights printing facility used by the Sun. The facility opened in 1997. Where is the Province newspaper printed? The Province is a daily newspaper published in tabloid format in British Columbia by Pacific Newspaper Group, a division of Postmedia Network, alongside the Vancouver Sun broadsheet newspaper. Is the Vancouver Sun still being […]

Views of Vancouver is a platform to engage with citizens and promote dialogue around these important issues. We believe in Vancouver but also believe our local politicians need to be held to account to ensure they represent the best interests of Vancouver and the people who want to live here. Where is the best view […]

2 hours and 45 minutes. The Seattle to Victoria Clipper ferry ride connects the United States with Vancouver Island. The Victoria Clipper ferry ride to Victoria takes 2 hours and 45 minutes, traveling direct between Pier 69 in downtown Seattle and the Belleville Terminal in downtown Victoria, BC’s Inner Harbor. Can you take a boat […]