Category: Vancouver

A Brief History of Indian Immigration They arrived in Vancouver in 1904, during a time when immigration policies were much more restrictive than today. Despite the difficult immigration climate, a few thousand (largely Sikh) immigrants began to carve out a space for themselves in Vancouver’s economy. Why are there a lot of Indians in Vancouver? […]

1886. Gastown then formally registered as a townsite dubbed Granville, Burrard Inlet. The city was renamed “Vancouver” in 1886, through a deal with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The Canadian Pacific transcontinental railway was extended to the city by 1887. Vancouver Website vancouver.ca When did Vancouver join Canada? 1871In 1849, Vancouver Island was colonized by […]

Vancouver Island was formed around 150 million years ago, when volcanic activity pushed sedimentary rock upwards from the sea floor to form the island landscape. Is there a volcano on Vancouver Island? Maquinna is an active submarine mud volcano on the Coast of British Columbia, Canada, located 16–18 km (9.9–11.2 mi) west of Vancouver Island. […]

Toronto is THE big city in Canada, the financial and cultural centre of the country. Vancouver is undoubtedly a bustling place too, but it just doesn’t quite have the global city vibe that Toronto has. The nightlife, shopping and eating options are generally better than Vancouver. Is it better to live in Toronto or Vancouver? […]

The cost of living in Portland is 3% more expensive than in Vancouver. Cities ranked 213th and 251st ($2363 vs $2298) in the list of the most expensive cities in the world and ranked 164th and 5th in the United States and Canada, respectively. Check the United States vs Canada comparison. Is Portland or Vancouver […]

the British. In 1849, Vancouver Island was colonized by the British. Soon after, the Gold Rush attracted tens of thousands of people to the interior of B.C. B.C. was a British colony until 1871, when it joined Canada. In 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed, opening the country from east to west. Who settled […]

George Vancouver was an important explorer of Puget Sound. He served for 25 years in the British Navy, and commanded the 1791-1792 British expedition to the North Pacific. In April 1792, George Vancouver entered the Strait of Juan de Fuca and commenced his exploration of Puget Sound. What is George Vancouver most famous for? Vancouver […]

Mother tongue4, Vancouver, 2011 and 2016 Language 2016 2011 Number Number French 33,370 32,560 Other languages 1,093,305 980,460 Aboriginal languages 1,140 1,065 Are there French people in Vancouver? Francophones (those who have French as their first official language) have been in Vancouver since the early days of settlement, when Alexander Mackenzie brought six French Canadian […]

The popular Coquihalla route (about 11 hours drive time) uses Highway 1/the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 5/the Coquihalla Highway. The southern route via Highway 3/the Crowsnest Highway takes about 14 hours. In summer, the Crowsnest route offers many stops at towns, lakes, and parks. Is the drive from Calgary to Vancouver Scenic? A twelve-day, 1750 […]

On-campus student housing at UBC has the largest student housing community in Canada with more than 13,000 students in 15 residences. There are different types of student residences including shared townhouses and private suites. Ranging from $11,521.99 to $14,191.96 per year per bed. How much is student housing in Vancouver? The typical cost for a […]