Category: Vancouver

The Treaty of Washington (1846; see Oregon Treaty) established the Island as British territory; it was made a British crown colony in 1849. Who originally owned Vancouver Island? the Hudson’s Bay CompanyFirst discovered by Captain James Cook (1778), the island was surveyed in 1792 by George Vancouver and was held by the Hudson’s Bay Company […]

Canada. Vancouver Island is an island in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Vancouver Island. Geography Location North Pacific Ocean, on the coast of southern British Columbia Coordinates 49°38′N 125°42′W Area 32,100 km2 (12,400 sq mi) Area rank 11th largest in Canada 43rd largest worldwide Why does Canada […]

Surrounded by ocean and mountains, Vancouver must be one of most beautiful cities in the world. Toronto isn’t an ugly duckling by any means (that skyline!) but any city would find it hard to compete Vancouver’s eye candy. Which city is better to live in Toronto or Vancouver? If you want a big city with […]

Vancouver Established March 10, 1870 (as Granville) Incorporated April 6, 1886 (as Vancouver) Amalgamated January 1, 1929 Named for George Vancouver When did Vancouver become a British colony? 1849In 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 […]

Find the cheapest buses from Vancouver to Seattle Ticket prices cost as little as 20,50 €, with an average price of 39,13 €. How much is a bus to Seattle from Vancouver? Find the cheapest buses from Vancouver to Seattle Ticket prices cost as little as $25.99, with an average price of $50.03. To get […]

The best way to experience the great Pacific Northwest is on the Amtrak Cascades. From Vancouver, British Columbia to Seattle, Portland and Eugene, Oregon, past Mount St. Is Amtrak still running Vancouver to Seattle? Amtrak Cascades passenger train is set to resume service north of Seattle, including Vancouver, BC, in September 2022, two months earlier […]

Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver. Does Uber still accept Cash? Cash: To use cash for an Uber ride you select […]

Currently there are 188 vessels in this Port and another 65 vessels are scheduled to make a port call at VANCOUVER. Is the Vancouver port backlogged? Stakeholders at the Port of Vancouver say Canada’s largest port has two months to dig out of its backlog of rail containers and vessels before peak season volumes begin […]

Port Metro Vancouver. The port amalgamated with the Fraser River Port Authority and the North Fraser Port Authority in 2008 to form Port Metro Vancouver, which has now adopted the Port of Vancouver name. Port of Vancouver (1964–2008) Port of Vancouver Statistics Vessel arrivals 2,677 (2006) Annual cargo tonnage 76.5 million metric revenue tons (FY […]

There are two marinas in Vancouver where people can live on their boats, Heather Civic Marina and Spruce Harbour Marina, both of which are in False Creek. The city’s False Creek Official Development and Area Plan allows for liveaboards in False Creek. Can you live on a boat instead of a house? Most marinas require […]