Category: Vancouver

Vancouver, Montréal, and Calgary are all similar in that each city block is assigned 100 numbers — so the first buildings on the block will have a number ending in “01” (or close to it), ascending to “99.” The digits in front of that indicate how many blocks each block is from the centre. How […]

The average monthly utilities cost in Vancouver is $297. Average Monthly Utility Bill Cost in Vancouver. Utility Average Monthly Cost Electricity 1000 kWh/month $122 Water $41 Gas 8 GJ/month $104 Internet 50/10 Mbps-Unlimited $75 What do utilities include in BC? The Utilities industry includes businesses that operate electric power, gas and water systems. Water is […]

Langley is within Metro Vancouver but also considered to be part of the Fraser Valley. It actually consists of two municipalities – the City of Langley and the Township of Langley. What areas are considered Metro Vancouver? Governance Structure North Vancouver City. North Vancouver District. Pitt Meadows. Port Coquitlam. Port Moody. Richmond. Surrey. Tsawwassen. Where […]

As of December 2023, the federal government will no longer allow the sale of plastic bags and takeout containers as part of a move towards a full ban on certain single-use plastics in Canada. Are garbage bags banned in BC? The bylaw will be implemented on March 27, 2022, with enforcement to begin September 27, […]

coal and lumber industry. The Vancouver Island Railway, first known as the Esquimalt and Nanaimo (E&N) Railway, was incorporated on 27 September 1883 by Victoria coal baron Sir Robert Dunsmuir, to support the coal and lumber industry and the Royal Navy Base as Esquimalt. What was the original purpose of the railway? Railways were introduced […]

One of the best things about boondocking in British Columbia is the recreation sites. There are hundreds of these free camping areas spread across the mainland and Vancouver Island, and they’re run by the Ministry of Forests. Can you free camp on Vancouver Island? Although Vancouver Island has plenty of free camping areas, it’s not […]

Heating & Cooling Costs in Vancouver Task Average Cost* Highest Reported* Furnace Installation $7,416 $22,000 Furnace Repair $405 $630 How much is heating per month in BC? Average Natural Gas Prices in BC. How Much Is the Average Monthly Cost of a Gas Bill in BC? The average monthly cost of a gas bill in […]

80 km/hr (50 mph) along rural roads. 110-120 km/hr (70-75 mph) along major highways and expressways. What is Vancouver speed limit? Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit inside a municipality is 50km an hour and outside is 80km an hour. Around schools and playgrounds it’s 30km an hour during posted hours. Police can ticket you […]

Use the Backroads Mapbook to locate crown land – this is designated for Canadians to use and you are allowed to camp up to 14 consecutive days on crown land. Finding a spot to Wild Camp is part of the adventure, be prepared to amble along the logging roads and try out a few turns […]

Just 30 nautical miles from Vancouver (110 from Seattle), Nanaimo is located at the cusp between the Gulf Islands and the open waters of the Salish Sea. How long does it take to sail from Nanaimo to Vancouver? In a news release, the company said the trip would only take 70 minutes. That’s about half […]