Harbour seals live in British Columbia year-round. They favour nearshore locations (usually within 20 kilometres of the coastline) including tidal mudflats, sandbars, reefs, and log booms. Some seals have adapted to live far upriver and have even been found in some BC lakes! Where can I see seals in Vancouver Island? They are sometimes seen […]
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Are There Porpoises In Vancouver?
Harbour porpoises are the most frequently reported stranded cetacean in British Columbia though reasons for their stranding are various. In many parts of their range, harbour porpoise populations are heavily impacted by entanglement in fish nets, particularly gillnets. Are there porpoises in BC? There are only six species of porpoises in the entire world, two […]
Where Do Cruise Ships Go From Vancouver?
Vancouver: the tale of a home port city Between April and October, most cruises departing from Vancouver head to Alaska; throughout the rest of the year, there are also sailings to California, Hawaii and points further afield. Where do cruises go from Vancouver? Most commonly, cruises from Vancouver go to exciting destinations such as Transatlantic, […]
Is Nyc More Expensive Than Vancouver?
The cost of living in New York City is 55% more expensive than in Vancouver. Cities ranked 2nd and 251st ($3563 vs $2298) in the list of the most expensive cities in the world and ranked 1st and 5th in the United States and Canada, respectively. Check the United States vs Canada comparison. Is it […]
Where Are The Eagles On Vancouver Island?
The bald eagle is a coastal resident of the Island and will be seen in greatest numbers near rivers during the fall salmon-spawning season. Where are the bald eagles on Vancouver Island? Brackendale, north of Squamish Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park lies in the Squamish River watershed, and the Squamish River Valley is one of the […]
How Long Do Vancouver Island Deer Live?
The life cycle of a blacktail is 9-10 years in the wild and 17-20 years in captivity. Bucks will most likely live between 3-6 years since they are the target of hunters every fall. How long do deer live in BC? 8 to 10 yearsDeer typically live 8 to 10 years. Fawn mortality can range […]
Are There Largemouth Bass On Vancouver Island?
Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan is a great bass lake on the island. Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout & Largemouth Bass are the most popular species in this lake. Are bass native to Vancouver Island? ARE THEY HERE YET? Yes. In B.C., Largemouth Bass have been introduced into watershed systems of Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Okanagan and, Thompson, […]
Do They Teach French In Vancouver?
Elementary Core French The program is available in elementary schools in grades 5-7, offering an average of 90 minutes of French instruction per week. Do Vancouver schools teach French? The BC curriculum is instructed in French from kindergarten to the end of Grade 3. From Grades 4-7, 50 to 80% of the BC curriculum is […]
Do You Get A Degree From Vancouver Film School?
VFS Pathway Programs Vancouver Film School has partnered with select higher education institutions in Canada and abroad to offer students the opportunity to acquire both an advanced diploma and bachelor’s degree in as few as two years. Does Vancouver Film School give work permit? After completing either a VFS production diploma or BCIT’s Business Management […]
Why Is Gasoline So Expensive In Vancouver?
The Lower Mainland supply chain is directly linked to the western US states in terms of prices. So, much like Vancouver, Washington and California gas prices are also high. Why are gas prices in Vancouver so high? B.C. relies heavily on imported gas, a supply for the Metro Vancouver area that comes from the U.S. […]