A Postcard From Vancouver BC, Canada
Vancouver is home to spectacular natural scenery and a bustling metropolitan core, and boasts one of the mildest climates in Canada.  Owning a second home here is a great investment, and the area is full of things to do.

  

About Vancouver BC
Known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Vancouver is renowned for its natural treasures and international flare.   Limitless outdoor activities and world-class shopping will thrill every traveler who visits. Situated on British Columbia's coastline, Vancouver is a 'Pacific Pearl'. Lying between the Coast Mountain range and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is one of the most scenic cities in the world. Vancouver's mild temperatures and bounty of rain are also owed to its location, making even the most urban of areas lush year round. Stanley Park, occupying 400 hectares (1000 acres) just north of downtown, is a flourishing example of how Vancouver balances nature with its urban identity. A quintessential west coast city, Vancouver appeals to millions of denizens and visitors who bask in all it offers, from its beaches to its bustling streets. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in areas like the very urban Robson Street, Canada's Rodeo Drive, contrasted by trendy Granville Island with its mix of cobblestone streets, artisan studios and eclectic market.

Real Estate
Vancouver has the highest real estate values in Canada. This is the price you pay for living in the most desirable city in the country. On the plus side, heating costs are considerably lower than the rest of Canada, due to plentiful & cheap natural gas and the mild, year round climate.

Weather
Vancouver receives about 2000 hours of sun a year. Despite its Northern Latitude (49 deg), the warm Japanese current gives the city a mild climate, and the latitude also means daylight till 10 PM in the summer months. In early summer or fall, days often start out cloudy, due to marine air, but clear by noon. Climate changes rapidly in BC as you move inland, 300 kilometres from the coast, its desert.  Vancouver is also a city of mini-climates. This is due to the close proximity of the mountains. It can be raining cats and dogs in North Vancouver and bright and sunny in the southern suburb of White Rock.

Things To Do
Clubs & Bars      
Dining Out      
Theatre/Film Festivals      
Concerts      
Gambling      
Spectator Sports
Whale watching 

Cultural Events
Vancouver Film Festival

Getting To Vancouver
Vancouver Airport is located just 5km (3.1 miles) from Vancouver

Population
Population: 143,560
Median Age: 35.5

Economics
Median Income: $36,6000