Category: Vancouver

Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers shall be parked, kept or stored on an improved all weather surface and shall not be parked, kept or stored in required front yard setbacks, except for a legally established driveway that is located out of sight triangles as per 20.985 VMC; does not extend into City right-of- Can you […]

COVID-19: recycling and disposal facilities The City of Vancouver sells nutrient-rich compost soil for your garden at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta. Where does Vancouver’s waste go? The garbage is incinerated which produces steam and electricity, a viable source of energy. About 1/4 of Metro Vancouver garbage goes to a WTE facility where it is […]

Benefits of studying at VCC: You will be joining one of the largest government-accredited colleges in B.C. Develop job-ready and academic skills that can be applied in the real world. Our strong partnerships with business and industry ensure your training and skills are relevant and in demand. Is Vancouver Community College a good school? #6327 […]

The Bell Street Pier garage is available to all cruise passengers. Conveniently located directly across from the cruise terminal, it offers 1,700 spaces of covered, secure parking. Friends and family who pick up or drop off cruise passengers also are encouraged to use the garage. Can I park my car at a Carnival cruise Port? […]

Plastic and plastic-lined bags, even the ones labelled “biodegradable” or “compostable,” are not accepted at all local facilities as they can cause operational problems, may not break down properly during processing, and may contaminate the finished compost. Can we use compostable bags in green bin? Only certified compostable bags with the Biodegradable Products Institute or […]

Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 people per square kilometre, and fourth highest in North America (after New York City, San Francisco, and Mexico City). Where in America is Vancouver? Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington, located in […]

Is Vancouver EST or PST time? Pacific Standard TimeMost of British Columbia, including its largest city Vancouver, uses Pacific Standard Time (PST) during standard time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) during Daylight Saving Time (DST). What is Time Zone Vancouver? PST — Pacific Standard Time. Current Offset: UTC/GMT -7 hours. What is UTC time in […]

Seattle is located 143 miles south of Vancouver. Can you drive from Seattle to Vancouver? Going on a road trip from Seattle to Vancouver is a pleasant one and only takes two hours and 28 minutes. Interstate-5 North is the most direct route between Seattle and Vancouver in British Columbia. Is Seattle closer to Vancouver […]

As a result of urban growth and the 1997 annexation, Vancouver is often thought of as split between two areas, East and West Vancouver, divided by NE Andresen Road. West Vancouver is home to downtown Vancouver and most of the more historical parts of the city, as well as recent high-density mixed-use development. Why are […]

4. George Vancouver, A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean. In 1790 Captain George Vancouver was sent to the Northwest Coast of North America by Great Britain in order to help resolve the Nootka Sound controversy, a diplomatic dispute between the British and the Spanish over rights to the territory. Where was George […]