Vancouver is the industrial center of Canada with a population of 2.1 million. It is the third largest city in Canada and the largest city in western Canada. It is also the third largest seaport in North America and an important transit point for international trade. It is also one of the major wheat export ports in the world. Mainly rely on forestry resources to develop tourism, fishing and metallurgy.
Vancouver is located at the entrance of Canada's west coast, on the north side of the Canada-US border, with the mountains facing the ocean, and the climate is changeable but mild. Different from other parts of Canada, the temperature is around 2℃ in summer and rarely below ℃ in winter. The most impressive thing about Vancouver is that at the foot of the mountain covered with glaciers is a bay dotted with islands. It is a rich green residential city and a world-famous tourist city with tree-lined and picturesque scenery. The streets built along the coastline are very distinctive, and the design in the city is concentrated. Walking in them, you feel relaxed and relaxed. For tourists, like local residents, Vancouver is first of all a city with fresh air, and its excellent quality of life is amazing. Sailing, fishing and hiking are popular. Skiing in winter and gardening all year round.
Vancouver is surrounded by natural scenery. It takes only 3 minutes to drive from the main street, and you can see the great plains and step on the grassland. You really feel broad-minded and the world is big and beautiful. Vancouver is an indispensable place if you want to stay in the busy streets and get close to nature.
Vancouver has a well-developed education, and both the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraisse University are located in this city. There are about 1, Chinese in the Greater Vancouver area, and the Chinese community is also one of the largest Chinese communities in North America.
Vancouver has a history of more than 2 years.
Vancouver was still a wilderness in the early 19th century. Only some aborigines live a primitive life of fishing and hunting. In the 19th century, with the rise of modern industry and the discovery of new mineral resources; So Canada's economy began to develop.
In p>1792, an expedition boat of British Navy Colonel gorge vancouver sailed to Ballard Bay. In 1862, European immigrants settled along the Gulf coast and established a sawmill town called glanville.
In p>1867, Jack Deighton, nicknamed "Gassy", came here. He built a wooden Saloons bar in the Water Street of Gastown, the current site of Gastown, for pioneers from all directions to rest, which was the origin of the first hotel in Vancouver. After the city moved westward, the economy of Gastown began to decline. In 1971, the British Columbia government designated Gastown as a cultural reserve, and the ancient buildings were preserved. Today, Gastown has become a unique tourist area, with Victorian architecture, cobbled streets, open-air cafes, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants, making Gastown a good place for shopping, shopping and dining. There is a rare Steam Clock in Gastown, which emits steam every 15 minutes. There are all kinds of small shops on CordovaStreet, and you can also enjoy the Canadian aboriginal culture. There are some very good works of art here. Vancouver officially became a city in 1886, and Jia Dutton was elected as the first mayor. At the same time, Jia Dutton and his staff decided to come here in 1792 in memory of the white captain George Vancouver, so the city was named Vancouver. Gastown was named to commemorate his contribution. Interestingly, in the center of Maple Tree Square, you can see the statue of Jia Dutton standing on a beer barrel.
In p>1886, the Canadian Pacific Railway was opened, and the city was named after Vancouver to commemorate the first explorer who arrived here. Ports and cities have gradually emerged as "the gateway to the East". From 189 to 191, the population increased from 13, to 1,. After the Panama Canal was opened to traffic in 1914, there was a shortcut to Europe, which promoted the prosperity of the port city.
Vancouver mainly includes: urban area, north temperature, west temperature and east temperature. The great temperature area mainly includes Vancouver, Richmond, Bennaby, Suri, Delta, Erba, Noble Forest and Noble Forest Port
Vancouver is located between Burrard Bay on the southwest coast of British Columbia and the delta at the mouth of Fraser River, and is the largest port on the west coast of Canada. Vancouver is backed by coastal mountains and faces strait of georgia. Although the latitude is high, because of the warm current passing by, it usually doesn't snow often in winter and the port doesn't freeze.
The pleasant climate and unique natural beauty make it the most suitable paradise for people who enjoy life, and it has been rated as the most suitable city for human habitation by the United Nations for many times. There are many immigrants from all over the world among Vancouver residents. No matter what race, no one in the local area will think you are a foreigner. Vancouver, Canada, including Vancouver and its surrounding 17 cities covers an area of 2,93 square kilometers, with a total population of about 2 million, of which Asians including Chinese account for more than 2%.
Vancouver's climate is influenced by the warm current in the North Pacific Ocean, and the continuous rocky mountains in the east block the cold and dry airflow from the American continent, so it is the warmest city in Canada in winter, with the coldest average temperature of 1℃ in January and 17℃ in July.
the main distribution center of agriculture, forestry and mineral products in western Canada. The natural harbor is not frozen in winter, the English Bay in the outer harbor is wide, and the mouth of Ballard Bay in the inner harbor is narrow and wide, extending 32 kilometers from west to east. The port area is 13 square kilometers and the water depth is more than 12 meters, which can be used for ocean-going ships to enter and leave. The port is well-equipped, with dedicated grain terminals and container and bulk cargo terminals arranged along the coast for more than 1 kilometers, and a huge grain warehouse has been built. More than 4% of the country's grain exports are shipped here. In 1982, the port throughput was 51.65 million tons, ranking first in Canada; It mainly exports grain, wood, pulp, fish and flour, and imports coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, steel and cement. Regular flights to Asia, Oceania, Europe and Latin America. There are regular bus ferries to and from Victoria and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Land transportation is convenient, with four railway lines and several highway lines leading to all parts of the country, and direct contact with cities such as Seattle in the United States. The international airport, built on the island at the mouth of the Falls River, a tributary of the northern Fraser River, is one of the important aviation centers in Canada.
the industrial, commercial and financial center of western Canada. Wood processing industry has a long history and is the primary industrial sector; Other traditional sectors include aquatic products processing, canned food, paper making, textile and printing. After World War II, departments such as oil refining, petrochemical industry, aluminum smelting, shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing developed, and industries tended to be diversified. Urban power comes from nearby hydropower stations and oil and natural gas transported through the Edmonton-Vancouver pipeline. Factories and enterprises are mainly concentrated in the coastal areas of Ballard Bay and Falls River. The two industrial zones in the north and south are commercial areas with wide streets and high-rise buildings, where the main administrative institutions, big banks, insurance companies, modern hotels and retail and wholesale shops are concentrated. Residential areas are located outside the industrial zone, reaching Richmond in the south and Vancouver in the west and north. Chinese live in compact communities, and the scale of Chinatown is second only to that of San Francisco. The famous Lion Gate Suspension Bridge and another bridge cross Ballard Bay and connect with North Vancouver. Fraser Delta has fertile land and developed agriculture, which provides abundant vegetables, fruits and milk for urban residents.
The city is surrounded by mountains and seas, with lush trees and beautiful scenery, and has various tourist facilities such as skiing, hunting, fishing and sailing. Stanley Park, built on a small island to the west of downtown, is famous for its outdoor resort. The annual Canada International Expo and Vancouver Art Festival also attract a large number of tourists. The city has the University of British Columbia, museums, art galleries, libraries and other cultural facilities founded in 198.
Vancouver, Canada's third largest city, is known as the "gateway to the Pacific Ocean", almost surrounded by water. It is the largest natural harbor along the Pacific coast of North America, with a history of only over 1 years, and is a place where many Asians live together. Vancouver is a beautiful city that harmoniously integrates modern urban civilization and natural beauty, which fascinates countless people who have been there. There are many large parks, modern buildings, charming lakeside paths and well-preserved traditional buildings. There are many immigrants from all over the world among Vancouver residents. No matter what race, no one in the local area will think you are a foreigner, so tourists' first impression of Vancouver is mostly "cordial". The pleasant climate and unique natural beauty make it the most suitable paradise for people who enjoy life, and it has been rated as the most suitable city for human habitation by the United Nations for many times.
There are many tourist attractions in Vancouver, including Stanley Park, the largest city park in the world, Lion Gate Bridge, the longest bridge in Canada, Canada Place, the famous "Five Sails" building, Queen Elizabeth Park, Glass Mountain, Caperan Slave Suspension Bridge, and Chinatown (Millennium Gate, Sun Yat-sen Garden).
Stanley Park, Gross Mountain, glanville Island and Vanier and Queen Elizabeth Park are only 1 to 2 minutes' drive from downtown. Covering an area of 1, acres, Stanley Park is a natural park, the most attractive of which is the Vancouver Aquarium, where a amazon rain forest and various fishes are cultivated. The feeding time of beluga whales and killer whales is the happiest time for children. Stanley Park also has a zoo, a rose garden, an Indian totem pole exhibition area and a tennis court.
Most tourists who go to Gross Mountain like to stop at Capilano Suspension Bridge. In the 23-foot-high river valley, the suspension bridge stretches out gingerly under your feet, but don't worry, this scary-looking suspension bridge can carry 5 huge jets. At one end of the bridge is a garden and a totem pole park, and at the other end is a dense forest for people to climb up the hill.
Mount Gross is an ideal scenic spot, especially at sunset. Most tourists go up the mountain by cable car, but on sunny days, there are many people hiking, and the upper reaches of the mountain road are crowded. There is a fun place on the mountain road; Xihoushi Food and Entertainment Center provides tourists with food, music and dance of local Indians in Canada.
glanville Island is famous for its handicraft shops, scuba diving and fishing gear shops and children's products shops. Energetic tourists can board a boat and fishing gear and go fishing by themselves. Lazy tourists can sit in a restaurant and have a fishing addiction in an artificial stream.
Vanier Park has bike paths where you can exercise and museums where you can exercise your brain. Maritime museum, Vancouver Museum and Pacific Space Center are not very large, so a half-day tour is enough. The nearby Museum of Anthropology is considered by most people to be the best museum in Vancouver.
popular places in downtown Vancouver are universal Hollywood and hard rock cafe. The downtown area is also a good place for gourmets. There are many restaurants with various flavors and grades here. Geely Chinese restaurant is often full of guests, so guests had better make a reservation first. The Royal Seafood Chinese Restaurant is also famous in the local area, especially salmon. Guests visiting Vancouver should not miss it.
Many famous hotels can be found in downtown Vancouver: Four Seasons, Shangri-La, Hyatt Regency and Radisson. Guests who are obsessed with the old-fashioned mood can try Vancouver Hotel, where the rooms are large and richly decorated. This Renaissance-style hotel was built by the National Railway Administration in 1939, and it is the most eye-catching building around the pier. Less than 15 minutes' walk from the city center, you can reach the Holiday Inn, which is slightly lower in price. But its facilities are equally safe and reliable. Wedgwood Hotel in the same area has an elegant environment and a typical European atmosphere.
From downtown, there are two good ways to visit Vancouver on foot: going up Robertson Street through the museum area, or entering the historic Gastown and the Tang Dynasty area through the pier. The Vancouver Art Museum and the Canadian Craft Museum, which are located between the city center and the Pacific Shopping Center, are both small in size and can be visited in two hours. The Arts and Crafts Museum displays various arts and crafts works, and the shops in the museum sell handmade and unique arts and crafts gifts. The exhibition plan of the Art Museum in 1999 includes the Toulouse-Latrek painting exhibition, the Japanese print exhibition, the exhibition of ancient English painters and the bird exhibition in Auduban, Canada.
Shopping Center
The main shops in the Pacific Shopping Center are Eaton and Holt Lanflo. Adjacent to it is the Gulf Department Store (formerly Hodson Gulf Trading Company). The products in the Gulf Department Store are varied and all-encompassing, while the products of Hott Lanfulu are strictly limited to the price range of Armani Helms Prada.
Robertson Street behind Vancouver Art Museum is a refreshing shopping street, which stretches for half a mile. There are many shops and all kinds of goods, from Chanel fashion to popular cowboy ice cream. Like Chanel and valentino clothing stores, El Flamengo stores are close to the downtown area, while medium-sized stores such as Bana Hehe Store, Max Spencer Store and Nike Store are far away from the downtown area. There are also several excellent restaurants in Robertson Street, such as Calcutta Club, calypso, Indian Delicious, Medici Cafe and Mahoney Restaurant. The Seattle-based Starbuck Coffee Shop has more than one branch on Robertson Street, and the major Canadian coffee chains Brands and Second Forest also have branches here.
Other attractions outside the downtown area include the recently renovated Orpheum Theater, which is the home base of Vancouver Symphony and the Queen Elizabeth Theater, which is the home base of local plays. The two theaters also often hold ballet, drama and chamber music performances. Adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Theatre is Vancouver Library. It is a modern building, but its design is like the grand theater in ancient Rome. Going in the other direction from the downtown area, reaching the pier and going forward is the best way to explore Vancouver's history. The most striking building along the coast is the "Land of Canada" which looks like a sailboat. There is a conference center, Pan-Pacific Hotel, Pacific Cafe with high taste and a fast food restaurant.
Gastown is one of the most beautiful communities in Vancouver. The main road here is called Water Street, which is a gravel road. There are few vehicles on the street, and the street views on both sides are very distinctive. At the junction of Water Street and Canhua Street, a big clock driven by a steam engine is still tirelessly striking the time. Boutiques in Gastown range from postcard shops to Ralph Lauren fashion.