Category: Vancouver

Is Chilliwack Cut Off From Vancouver?

Chilliwack is cut off from Metro Vancouver because of massive flooding in Abbotsford on Highway 1, and washouts along the same highway, cutting it off from Hope. Is it possible to drive from Vancouver to Chilliwack? The driving distance between Chilliwack and Vancouver is 62 miles. The travel time is 1 hour. Average price of […]

Is Gentrification Good For Vancouver Downtown Eastside?

All my research supports the conclusion that the greatest effect of gentrification is—and will continue to be—the displacement of the Downtown Eastside’s low-income residents, primarily by the transformation of affordable housing to more expensive market housing that gentrification inevitably brings. What kind of people settled the Downtown Eastside? Large Japanese and Chinese immigrant communities settled […]

What Makes Vancouver So Green?

“With forests, mountains and beaches all within reach, Vancouver has plenty of incentive to do its bit for the planet,” Lonely Planet states. “From neighbourhood clean-up parties to shared gardens, community sits at the heart of many of Vancouver’s eco-friendly initiatives.” Why is Vancouver considered a green city? The city was described as “Canada’s shining […]

What Is The Closest Beach Town To Vancouver Wa?

MANHATTAN BEACH STATE WAYSIDE, ROCKAWAY. How far is Vancouver WA from the beach? Distance conversions Distance type Miles Kilometers Straight line distance 131.12 mi 211.01 km Driving distance 168 mi 269.79 km Does Vancouver Washington have a Beach? With its location in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver, Washington, offers an oceanic coastline and expansive beaches. What […]

Which Terminal Is Air Canada In Vancouver?

Terminal M – Main Terminal. Air Canada uses Terminal M – Main Terminal at Vancouver Airport. Some flights labeled as Air Canada are codeshare flights operated by other Airlines. Which terminal does Air Canada fly from? Check in at Terminal 1 for all flights to Canada, the U.S., and all international destinations. All Air Canada […]

Does Vancouver Island Have Sea Turtles?

Yes, there are Leatherback Turtles off British Columbia’s coast! In fact, the cold ocean off BC is extremely important to this endangered sea turtle species. Are there sea turtles on Vancouver Island? An Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) washed up on the southwest side of Vancouver Island in the Pacific Rim National Park on […]