Category: Vancouver

The cell towers on Vancouver Island are Telus or Rogers. Rogers is affiliated with AT&T. Be sure to get a Canada plan on your phone before crossing the border or you will incur high roaming fees (this applies to Canadians going to the US as well). Does Vancouver Island have cell service? Canadian cellular providers, […]

Port of Vancouver Listed as the third-largest port in North America due to its tonnage capacity, the Port of Vancouver is the main trading port between Canada and the rest of the world. What is the largest port in North America? Port of Los Angeles PortPort of Los Angeles Port Los Angeles is the largest […]

Celebrity | 29 Days | Vancouver to Sydney | Sep 22, 2022 – Cruise Connections. How long does it take to sail from BC to Australia? Many relaxing days at sea and eight ports: This cruise features 16 days at sea and eight days in ports. The cruise is most likely to appeal to people […]

This makes the actual port-to-port sailing time from Tokyo to Vancouver 21 days. How long does it take to get from Japan to Vancouver by boat? Ocean freight from Japan to Canada usually takes around 20 to 40 days. Can you sail from Vancouver to Japan? It comes with butler service and visits several spots […]

They are a native species, while the common muskrat was introduced from the U.S. to mid-Vancouver Island in the 1920s, and made its way gradually down to the southern tip of the island. Are there muskrats in BC? DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT Muskrats occur throughout most of the mainland in British Columbia, but are apparently rare […]

Causes. The two main causes of homelessness in Vancouver are lack of income and cost of housing. Does Vancouver BC have a homeless problem? But its prevalence in Vancouver is especially striking. That’s partly because homelessness is both a serious and highly visible problem in Vancouver, where I’ve lived for short periods in recent years […]

The Gulf Islands. The Gulf Islands The 200 Gulf Islands, located in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and British Columbia’s mainland, are home to eclectic residents with bohemian souls. What are the islands off BC called? The Gulf Islands are a group of islands in the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the […]

Canadian drinking water supplies are generally of excellent quality. UBC regularly tests drinking water to ensure it is safe. Is Vancouver water safe to drink from tap? British Columbia’s drinking water at the tap is generally very safe. However, outbreaks of water-borne disease caused by pathogens (e.g., bacteria, protozoa and viruses) and chemicals occur from […]

There are actually two lakes – Upper Thetis and Lower Thetis, both being a beautiful walk. The trails are clearly marked with picnic areas along the way, and for panoramic views of the lakes and surrounding hills, follow the more challenging trails up Seymour or Scafe Hills. How many lakes are in Vancouver Island? There […]

Burrard Inlet is a relatively shallow-sided coastal fjord in southwestern British Columbia. The City of Vancouver and surrounding cities are on the Burrard Inlet. Because of this, the shores of the fjord are heavily populated and the fjord is busy with shipping activity from the Port of Vancouver. Are there fjords in British Columbia? British […]