Category: Vancouver

Are There Caribou On Vancouver Island?

There are no caribou on Vancouver Island. Where in Canada can you find caribou? They occur in most provinces and territories in Canada, except for Nunavut, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Boreal caribou disperse themselves amongst the forest. They occur in small groups, spreading out across large, continuous areas of mature forests […]

Are There Falcons On Vancouver Island?

Peregrine Falcons can be found everywhere in British Columbia, and are actually located on every continent except Antarctica. Because of their fondness of nesting on the sides of tall buildings, these falcons are common in cities where they can become quite the local celebrities! What kind of hawks live on Vancouver Island? Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s […]

How Many Coyotes Live In Vancouver?

The Lower Mainland is home to an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 urban coyotes, which moved into the area in the 1980s. There are no coyotes on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands. Coyotes are related to wolves, foxes and dogs. How many coyotes are in Vancouver? The coyote population in Vancouver is estimated at between […]

What River Meets The Ocean At Vancouver?

Columbia River • location British Columbia, Canada • coordinates 50°13′35″N 115°51′05″W • elevation 2,690 ft (820 m) Mouth Pacific Ocean, at Clatsop County, Oregon / Pacific County, Washington Does the Fraser River lead to the ocean? The Fraser River Watershed flows 1,370 km through British Columbia, from its source at Mt. Robson Provincial Park in […]

Is Vancouver Port Closed To Cruise Ships?

After two and a half years of being closed to cruise ships, the Vancouver cruise terminal reopened and welcomed the first vessel, the Holland America Koningsdam, on April 10, 2022. Is Vancouver Port open to cruise ships? Vancouver cruise terminal is conveniently located for cruises to Alaska. It serves around 900,000 cruise passengers every year […]

Is Vancouver A Major Port?

The port of Vancouver is Canada’s largest port, and third largest in North America in terms of annual tonnes of cargo. Positioned on the southwest coast of British Columbia, the port is home to 29 major marine cargo terminals and served by three Class 1 railroads. Is Vancouver a major port city? The Port of […]

Where Do Ships Sail From In Vancouver?

Canada Place. The Vancouver Cruise Terminal is located at Canada Place, one of Vancouver’s landmarks that’s also home to numerous other must-see destinations. The Canada Place cruise terminal has plenty to do right on its pier with the best of Vancouver within walking distance. Where do ships depart from in Vancouver? Canada PlaceThe Port of […]