Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver, the spectacular coastal crown jewel of British Columbia, stands as Canada’s third-largest metropolitan area and a premier gateway to the Pacific Rim. Framed by majestic snow-capped mountains, expansive sandy beaches, and legendary urban parks, it effortlessly pairs breathtaking natural wonder with a cosmopolitan, high-density lifestyle. Boasting Canada's largest and most diversified maritime gateway, Vancouver handles the country's most vital international trade and serves as one of the world's premier cruise ship destinations. Globally celebrated as "Hollywood North" for its world-class production infrastructure, the city remains one of the largest and most influential hubs for film and television in North America.

Population: The population of the City of Vancouver is approximately 700,000. The population of the Metro Vancouver region is around 2.73 million. The population of Canada is approximately 41.5 million.

Location: Vancouver is located in British Columbia, Canada (49°15′ N, 123°06′ W). Canada is located in northern North America, extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean.

Climate: The averages for Vancouver are 33–42°F (1–6°C) in January and 54–74°F (12–23°C) in July and August. The climate is temperate and mild with wet winters and pleasantly warm, dry summers.

Local Time: The local time of Vancouver is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) -8, which is in the exact same time zone as Los Angeles year-round.

Capital of Canada: The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

National Day of Canada: Canada Day, 1 July (1867).

Flag of Canada: The flag of Canada has three vertical bands of red (hoist side), white (double width, square), and red with an eleven-pointed red maple leaf centered in the white band.

Currency: The currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar ($ / CAD).