Category: Vancouver

How Many People In Vancouver Are Immigrants?

262,765 Characteristic Vancouver, CY British Columbia [Census subdivision] Data quality , Vancouver, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia Map Change geography Non-immigrants Census data footnote 49 325,175 158,585 Immigrants Census data footnote 50 262,765 142,455 Before 1981 63,890 33,550 What percent of Vancouver is immigrants? Immigrants make up 29 per cent of B.C.’s population, higher than […]

Why Are There So Many Rabbits On Vancouver Island?

Because Vancouver Island lacks natural predators like coyotes or foxes, the lucky rabbits have found little resistance when they move into an area. Without predators, they’ve multiplied like… well… rabbits. Now, feral bunnies are a common sight in the Comox Valley and they continue to spread northward. Are rabbits native to Vancouver Island? Eastern cottontail […]

Why Is Vancouver Unaffordable?

The data gathered from the 2021 census said B.C. ranks as the most unaffordable province for housing in Canada, due largely to the number of people paying high rents to live in downtown Vancouver. Why is Vancouver so unaffordable? The data gathered from the 2021 census said B.C. ranks as the most unaffordable province, due […]

How Did The Vancouver Canucks Get Their Logo?

North Vancouver artist Joe Borovich hit the bullseye in the summer of ’69 with the design of Vancouver’s first logo, fondly known as “Stick-in-Rink”. Who created Vancouver Canucks logo? Joe BorovichThe team entered the NHL 1970-71 season as part of the league expansion draft, along with the Buffalo Sabres. The original Canucks logo was designed […]

When Was The Fire In Vancouver?

June 13, 1886. It started as two land clearing fires to the west of the city. The first fire was further away from the city and was clearing land for the roundhouse of the terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Great Vancouver Fire Location Vancouver Coordinates 49°16′59.4″N 123°06′40.6″W Statistics Date(s) June 13, 1886 How long […]

Are There Marten On Vancouver Island?

Martens are distributed throughout the province including Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlotte Islands. Elevational Range: Provincial Context Martens are most abundant in central and northern British Columbia. Martens are residents of mature coniferous and mixed forests throughout North America. Are there martens in BC? The marten is a member of the weasel family and […]

Is Vancouver A Hockey Town?

Vancouver has eight rinks where you can play or practise ice hockey in a class or on a team. Vancouver also hosts the Vancouver Canucks NHL team who play at Rogers Arena and the Vancouver Giants WHL team who play at the Pacific Coliseum. How popular is hockey in Vancouver? Vancouver, British Columbia. The reigning […]