Metro Vancouver battered by windstorm Overnight on Friday, Nov. 4, wind gusts caused trees to fall and left thousands without power. B.C. Hydro originally said power had been knocked out for more than 220,000 customers, but that number was increased to 330,000 by Saturday afternoon. When was the big wind storm in Stanley Park? December […]
Category: Vancouver
Does Vancouver Have Maple Trees?
The Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) is a large deciduous tree that grows in the south-western region of the province of British Columbia, Canada. It’s range extends from southern Alaska to southern California. Here on Vancouver Island, the Bigleaf Maple is the largest and most common maple tree. Can maple trees grow in BC? While the […]
Are There Rattlesnakes In Vancouver?
The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus oreganus) is the only rattlesnake found in British Columbia and one of only three remaining rattlesnake species in all of Canada. Are there any venomous snakes in Vancouver? Vancouver Island is home to four species of snakes, but don’t worry, there’s no need to pack the anti-venom medicine before […]
What Biome Is Vancouver Island?
temperate rainforest biome. Vancouver Island lies in the temperate rainforest biome. Is Vancouver Island considered a rainforest? More than three-quarters of the productive ancient rainforest on Vancouver Island has already been logged. These magnificent forests are key to mitigating climate change, storing more atmospheric carbon per hectare than almost any other forest on Earth, yet […]
Which City Is More Expensive Vancouver Or Seattle?
You would need around 5,623.20$ (7,643.25C$) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 7,100.00$ in Seattle, WA (assuming you rent in both cities). This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living. This assumes net earnings (after income tax). Is it more […]
What Forests Are In Vancouver?
Strathcona Provincial Park. Parks • Forests. Cathedral Grove. 1,014. Cape Scott Provincial Park. Beaches • Forests. Heritage Forest. 112. Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park. National Parks • Forests. Beaver Lodge Forest Land. Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks. Mallard Nature Park. Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks. Hamilton Marsh.
What Kind Of Forest Is On Vancouver Island?
temperate rainforest. Its temperate rainforest valleys and mountains hold cedars thousands of years old, and giant Sitka spruce that even 11 people joining hands could not encircle. Bald eagles and black bears fish for salmon in its rivers. What type of forest surrounds Vancouver? Vancouver and its surrounding areas are home to some of the […]
Is Vancouver And Burnaby The Same?
The City of Burnaby. Located just east of Vancouver, Burnaby is the 3rd largest city in Metro Vancouver and home to Burnaby Village, Metro Vancouver and Burnaby Mountain. Is Burnaby a suburb of Vancouver? Burnaby is a suburb of Vancouver. It was incorporated in 1892 and achieved City status in 1992. In the first 30 […]
Does White Rock Get Less Rain Than Vancouver?
White Rock’s climate is moderate year-round and it is often a few degrees warmer than other communities in Metro Vancouver. Because the city is set away from the Coast Mountains, it sees less fog, fewer rainy days and shorter snowfalls. Does it rain a lot in White Rock BC? Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy […]
Does Vancouver Wa Have Rent Control?
“Right now, the city of Vancouver can’t decide to do rent control because we have a statewide prohibition on that. Does Wa State have rent control? Rent control has been banned in Washington State since 1981, but policymakers have generally assumed nonprofit and affordable housing would be protected from the whims of the market and […]