Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia ... city of contrast
Vancouver is located on North America in the south west corner of Canada’s providence British Columbia. The city itself rests on a peninsula that extends out from the Fraser River’s delta. The US-Canada border is located 24 miles south of downtown Vancouver. The city is about half way between Western Europe and the Asia Pacific countries.
The population of Vancouver was estimated at 582,045 for 2001. Its population is multicultural; it’s also multilingual on a private level. Most of the public speaks English, but other languages are spoken too. Included in these languages are Punjambi, Italian, German, French, Filipino and Spanish. So as you can see, the city has a rich history of diversity. The people embrace cultures and traditions of their native lands.
The region where British Columbia is located took on its present physical shape around 200 million years ago. The first humans walked the land here around 10,000 years ago. It is likely that the first humans to gaze upon British Columbia were migrants who were passing through this area, known as a Land-Bridge.
Years and years ago there existed a land-bridge connecting Canada to Asia. On this land bridge species migrated from one continent to another. At the time, Canada was covered in glaciers, but there existed a pathway of sorts where the species could pass through. This pathway, which ran through Canada, was traveled by animals as well as early humans. This however is just a theory and is not totally accepted.
One thing that is certain is that Native Indians populated Vancouver more recently. Their settlements were found along coastal areas and along river banks. A short time after 1855, a large number of non-Native miners and settles converged on the area. Today the society of Vancouver is influenced by the cultural backgrounds of its diverse population.
Many geologic forces acted upon the area in and around Vancouver, B.C. to sculpt its present physical appearance. Some of these forces include: plate tectonics which is the converging and diverging of plate boundaries, volcanism, and glaciation. We must keep in mind that these forces took place on a large scale over a large area.
The climate in Vancouver is usually associated with being rainy when in-fact it really doesn’t rain all that much. The average annual rainfall of Vancouver is 43.98 inches, with the majority of rainfall between the months of October through March.
Vancouver is also well known for another interesting climate fact. During the summer months, you can experience more than 16 hours of daylight a day. Even in the winter when many may think that the sun never rises in Vancouver, B.C., it does. Sometimes for more than 8 hours with mild days and nights. The average monthly high temperature for July is 74 degrees Fahrenheit and in December it is 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vancouver has much to offer you ... your visit is sure to be one to remember. There are many bars, clubs and hangouts where you can find live music and people ready to have fun. There are also café’s serving up a cup of your favorite coffee. Pubs, taverns, you name it, Vancouver B.C. has it.
There are many events going on in Vancouver. There are Comedy festivals, concerts, educational outings, sporting events, and more. You may even catch a glimpse at the polar bear swim.
Aside from the numerous events/places to visit, there’s plenty to do during the day. For the children there is the Capliano Suspension Bridge, Gastown, Granville Island, and Science World which is always a family favorite.
There’s the Museum of Anthropology, and the Vancouver Art Gallery for those who are interested. For sightseeing purposes check out Chinatown, Stanley Park, Yaletown, and The Lookout which offers a 360 degree view of the city. Also check out the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, the biggest in Canada.
As you can see, Vancouver, B.C. has much to offer you. There’s sure to be something to keep you busy, so take a trip there today and experience the entire splendor that Vancouver has to offer.
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