Canada's third largest city, largest port. Large urban population of 1.31 million (1983). A wood processing, petrochemical, aircraft manufacturing and other industries. Business and financial sector development. Natural harbor, agriculture, forestry, mineral distribution center. Rail, highway hub. North America's largest city has a "Chinatown." Annual International Fair and Festival Vancouver.
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No. 2
Vancouver (Vancouver, Washington) is a city in Washington state, its inception in 1825, the county seat for Clark County. Population 157,493. Pak Lah de incumbent Mayor Royce (Royce Pollard).
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City Overview
Western Canadian city of Vancouver (Vancouver) named several times by some institutions the world's most pleasant city for living. Vancouver is an industrial center in western Canada, the Greater Vancouver area constitutes more than 20 cities by the population of about 210 million, is Canada's third largest group, the highest in Toronto, Montreal, the largest city in Western Canada, but also the third in North America Great port and an important transit point in international trade is one of the world's major wheat export port. Rely mainly on forestry resources, tourism, fishing and metallurgy. Vancouver is full of the natural landscape around the perimeter, drive off from the street, just thirty minutes, will see the Great Plains, riding in the grasslands, I really feel a broad mind, the world's great with the United States. To exposure to busy street, want to get close to nature, then Vancouver is a good place not less than. In 2006, named the world's best cities to live in Vancouver for the third in the world. June 8, 2009, the British "Economist" Intelligence Unit published its latest list world livable cities, Vancouver once again topped the list. Education is developed in Vancouver, British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are in the city. Greater Vancouver Regional District about 10 million ethnic Chinese, the Chinese community is one of North America's largest Chinese community.
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History
Vancouver has more than 200 years of history. Vancouver in the early 19th century, it was still a wilderness; only a few indigenous lived a primitive hunting and fishing life. In the 19th century, with the rise of modern industry and the discovery of new mineral resources; So began Canada's economic fat mound? In 1792, the British explorer Captain George Vancouver, the ship sailing to the Ballard Bay area. 1862 from the European immigrants _set_tled in the Gulf Coast, established a sawmill town called Granville. In 1867, the nickname "Gassy" Jia Tai Dayton (Jack Deighton) came here, he who built the town of Wah in Myrtle Street (Water Street), who is now the town site cover, built a wooden bar salon (Saloons) pioneer for all sides to rest, this is the first hotel in Vancouver origin. Moved westward to cover the town with disabilities in the city's economy began to decline in 1971, the British Columbia provincial government will cover the town with disabilities designated as cultural reserves, and thus preserved ancient buildings; Today, the town has a unique cover with disabilities tourist area, Victorian architecture, cobblestone streets covered, open-air cafes, and antique shops, boutiques and restaurants, a shopping town with disabilities to cover, a good place for shopping and dining. Covered persons in the town of rare world's only steam clock (Steam Clock), one every 15 minutes emit steam, CordovaStreet there are a variety of small shops, but also to appreciate the Aboriginal culture in Canada, here Collection some very good works of art. Vancouver became a city in 1886 and generally acclaimed Jia as the first mayor of a large Washington, and Vancouver is the largest Dayton Jia and his aides decided to commemorate the white Captain George Vancouver (George Vancouver), in 1792 while in search of the Northwest Channel come here, so this city named Vancouver. The town is covered with disabilities to commemorate his contribution to the named. Interestingly, in the center of Maple Tree Square can see Jia large statue stands in Washington on a beer barrel. Mastery in 1886 after the Canadian Pacific Railway formally established as a city, people are here to commemorate the first explorers arrived, so named for the city to Vancouver. , Ports and cities gradually and became the "Gateway to the East gate." 1890 to 1910, the population from 1.3 million to 10 million. After 1914, the Panama Canal shipping, with shipping shortcut to Europe to promote the prosperity of the port city.
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Administrative Division
Greater Vancouver Regional Centre of Vancouver administrative divisions are not large, the traditional point of view can be divided into: central area (Downtown), Western (warm West), Eastern (warm East). Vancouver is often referred to generally refer to the Greater Vancouver area (Great Vancouver), Vancouver, Greater Vancouver, more than 20 surrounding cities and towns Administrative Region, each with an independent city (town) government agencies and parliamentary bodies, and these include: the City of Vancouver , West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta City, two Pi City, Coquitlam, Coquitlam port city, blue in the city, White Rock, Bowen Island, and administrative independence of the UBC University of areas.
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Physical Geography
Vancouver, British Columbia, located at the southwestern coast of Bollard Bay and Fraser River delta, and is the largest port in Canada's west coast. Vancouver Coast Mountains back, facing the Strait of Georgia. Although the higher latitudes, but there are warm through, it does not often snow in winter, the port is not freezing. Pleasant climate and unique natural beauty, making it the best advocates for the park to enjoy life on many occasions by the United Nations as the most livable city. Vancouver has a lot of people ethnic immigrants from around the world, no matter what race, no one will think you're at the local foreigners. Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver and the surrounding areas including an area of 2930 square kilometers in 17 cities, with a total population of about 200 people, including Asians, including Chinese accounted for 20% or more. Vancouver, warm climate due to the impact of the North Pacific, together with the eastern stretch of the Rocky Mountains blocked the American continent to the cold and dry air, so that pleasant seasons in Vancouver, Canada's warmest city in the winter, the coldest January The average temperature of 1 ℃, 7 months average temperature of 17 ℃.
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Socio-economic
Western Canadian agriculture, forestry, minerals major distribution center. Natural harbor, the winter ice-free, open Outer Harbour English Bay, the Inner Harbor Ballard narrow bay with wide, extends 32 kilometers from west to east, the harbor area of 130 square kilometers, with water depth of 12 meters or more, for ocean-going ships access. Port-equipped, dedicated grain terminal and container, bulk cargo terminals along the alignment, up to 10 kilometers, and has a huge grain warehouse. National export more than 40% of grain shipped in addition. Port throughput of 51.65 million tons in 1982, ranking first in Canada; main export grain, timber, paper pulp, fish, flour, imported coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, steel, cement and so on. Regular flights to Asia, Oceania, Europe and Latin America. Victoria and Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and from the regular car ferry. Land transport facilities, there are four railway lines and road lines leading to many around the country, Seattle and other cities with direct contact. Built in the Fraser River estuary, Hebei Falls Tributaries of the island's international airport, one of Canada's major aviation centers. Cities mountains and the sea, forest green, beautiful scenery, with skiing, hunting, fishing, sailing and other tourist facilities. Built in the downtown of a small peninsula on the west of Stanley Park, known for the outdoor resting spot. The annual International Fair of Canada, Vancouver Art Festival, also attracted a large number of tourists. The city has created in 1908, University of British Columbia and the museums, galleries, libraries and other cultural facilities.
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Sightseeing
Many tourist attractions in Vancouver, including Stanley Park (Stanley Park) - the world's largest urban park, Lions Gate Bridge (Lion Gate Bridge) - the longest bridge in Canada, Canada Place (Canada Place) - the famous "five-sail" building , Queen Elizabeth Park (Queen Elizabeth Park), Glass Mountain, Ka Peilan slave bridge, Chinatown (Millennium Gate, Sun Yat-sen Garden), Whistler Ski Resort (Ski holding the 2010 Winter Olympics site) and so on. Stanley Park, Gross Hill, Granville Island and the Vanir and the Queen Elizabeth Central Park from the city, only 10 to 20 minutes by car. Area of 1,000 acres of Stanley Park is a natural park, one of the most attractive is the Vancouver Aquarium, which cultivate a piece of the Amazon rain forest and a variety of fish. White whales and killer whales feeding time is the most exciting moment for the children. Stanley Park has a zoo, a rose garden, pavilion and tennis courts Indian totem poles. Most tourists go Gross Mountain Capilano Suspension Bridge like staying on in some. Valley at 230 feet high, the suspension bridge in fear at your feet extended out, but do not worry, this looks so frightened of the suspension bridge large enough to carry 50 of the jet. One end of the bridge is a garden and a totem pole park, the other end is a dense forest, climbing up the mountain trail for people winding them. Gross Hill is a very good scenic spots, sun_set_, scenery, especially spectacular. Most visitors take the cable car up the mountain, but in the days of fine weather, the people on a lot of hiking, Hill Road upstream of people crowded. Hill has a fun place; giggle house dining room entertainment center, the local Indians in Canada to offer tourists food, music and dance way. Granville Island, craft shops, scuba diving and fishing tackle shops and stores of children known to the world. Energetic visitors can, on a boat and gear box, out on my own fishing, visitors can sit in a lazy ride Hang it into a restaurant, or in the artificial stream had been fishing addiction. Vanir Park, exercise bike lanes can also exercise the brain can be the museum. Maritime Museum, Vancouver Museum and the Pacific Space Center area is not great, half-day tour will be enough. Near the Museum of the majority of people believe that human beings are the best museums in Vancouver. Food World Central Vancouver have the global hot spot and the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood. Old Central City is a good place for gourmands who, where a variety of flavors and a variety of grades restaurants. Geely are often guests at his door in the restaurant, guests best to reserve. Royal Seafood Chinese restaurant is also famous locally, especially salmon, Vancouver, guests visit should not be missed. Many well-known hotel in downtown Vancouver can be found at: Four Seasons, Shangri-La, Hyatt, and Lady Johnson and so on. Obsession with old-fashioned atmosphere of the hotel guests can go to try in Vancouver, here's a great room area, decorated with magnificent. This Renaissance-style hotel in 1939 by the National Railway Bureau built, is the most eye-catching building along the pier. Less than 15 minutes walk from the city center, you can reach the Holiday Inn, the hotel price is slightly lower; but its facilities are as safe and reliable. Wedgewood Hotel in the same area and elegant environment, with the typical European style. From the city center, there are two good ways to walk around Vancouver: Museum District by Robertson on the street along the line, or through the terminal into the historic Gastown and the Tang area. Pacific Mall is located between downtown and the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Canadian Craft Museum area is not large, you can visit two hours down. Technology Museum exhibits a variety of craft works of art, museum shop sells handmade, unique gifts. Museum exhibition planned for 1999 include a Flat Lake Toulouse School of Painting Exhibition, Japan Exhibition, England and Canada, the ancient art masters exhibition Exhibition of Austrian birds are classes. Shopping Center The main store is the Pacific Mall and Eaton 霍特兰弗卢. Department store and its neighboring Gulf (formerly Hodson Bay Trading Company). Bay department store's wide variety of types of goods, inclusive, and 霍特兰弗卢 goods is strictly limited to a Prada Helms Amani a price range. Vegas is the town of Vancouver, one of the most beautiful area. Here the main road called Water Street, is a gravel road, street, fewer vehicles on both sides of the street is quite distinctive. Water Street and Canton Street at the junction of China, a clock driven by a steam engine still worked tirelessly to tell the time. Gastown boutique shops from postcards to Ralph Loren fashion, business is very prosperous. At night, both in the Mediterranean or Asia, or the local flavor of the seafood restaurant to eat, are full of romance. Water Street cafes, shops and Lavender Tana Mickey Mouse is a good choice. Noise near the Chinese district of Gastown just silence and the formation of a contrast. Vancouver's Chinese district in North America, one of the three largest Chinese district. Chinese area where the most attractive features of Chinese culture is its large number of department stores and restaurants and shops. In mid-May to mid-September, Chinese Night Market area are open daily until midnight 11:30. Sun Garden City area the static, it is worth a visit. Vegas Town, Gastown This is one of the oldest district of Vancouver, located in the city center. Gastown first name comes from the city bar owners, nicknamed "Gassy" Jack Deighton Jia's large Dayton. The nineteenth century, "Gassy" liquor store has been operating here, so that the growing prosperity of the town, not the 19th century, the main port of Vancouver in Canada, in 1886 officially became a city, "Gassy" became the first mayor, he was to commemorate the found that in 1792 Captain George Vancouver to the white (George Vancouver), Vancouver, the city is named, and later also in the area people named in his honor as Gastown. Maple Tree Square is now the center of Dayton stood a large statue of Jia, standing on the barrel of a monument. Beautiful clean streets stands the quaint street lamps, cobblestone road on both sides by the renovated old house, has become a variety of antique shops, souvenir shops, art galleries and quaint restaurants. Cambie and Water Street intersection in the world's only steam clock, the atmosphere of the pioneer days of the atmosphere. Robson Street Robson Vancouver is the core of today, it is the starting point of downtown, along the way gathered a lot of boutiques, restaurants and hotels, it is felt with a difference downtown presence. Robson Street is a symbol of the end of the modern buildings in Vancouver, Canada (Canada Palace), it highlight the theme of the five white sail-shaped roof, which is a comprehensive and hotels, offices, meeting rooms, the World Exposition in 1986 the main building. Granby Island Graville Island Former industrial area was originally, and now in the public market and the Academy of Fine Arts for the center, with a strong culture of sightseeing, gathered a lot of restaurants, lounges, theaters, galleries, shops and the "kiddie market." Of which there are artists Show-room and seafood restaurant. Stanley Park Stanley Park Stanley is one of the world-famous city park, Vancouver's paradise. Park is located in downtown Vancouver, is an area of thousands of acres of forest covered peninsula. Only fifteen minutes from downtown Vancouver walk. The park around 9 km waterfront trail, attracting numerous cycling, jogging, skating and pedestrians. Park has beaches, lakes, amusement parks and picnic sites, people can rise buildings overlooking the financial district and adjacent to the Gulf, Lions Gate Bridge, a 360-degree mountain views Gross could into the forest to admire the lotus Gutang residues, but also open-air swimming pool to enjoy playing on the beach. Indigenous people in the stands of the park system of the totem pole, manual fine, strong cultural atmosphere, tourists will come to take pictures of the place. 1887, Vancouver, a city in the year following the decision to permanently retain the peninsula as a park. Gerogia Street entrance of Stanley Park Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver Aquarium, the third largest aquarium in North America, with over eight thousand kinds of marine life, and killer whales known. Chinatown (Chinatown) China Town The century-old Chinatown of Vancouver is North America's second-largest Chinatown (after San Francisco). Integration of the region's housing and construction design of the Victorian and traditional classical style. Also in the Zhongshan Park area, is the classical Chinese gardens outside China. Queen's Park Queen Elizabeth Park By a disused quarry has been built from the rubble, an area of fifty-two hectares, is the highest point of the city. Park has a variety of garden exhibitions, such as the rose garden, quarry park. In the summer, the Queen Park beautiful and breathtaking scenery. This is in Vancouver filming the best outdoor wedding, many Japanese come here specifically to their wedding pictures. Lions Gate Bridge Lions Gate Bridge, 1,300 meters long, 108 meters high, the Guinness family in 1938, investment in the construction of 7 million Canadian dollars. Design life of 50 years, now more than ten years. Lions Gate Bridge in the wealthy North Shore mountains and the sea area, the environment is very beautiful. Jia Bilan slave sling Bridge Park 100 years ago, George Grant McKee, Jack and Augustus Wai Indians slaves to a surgical intensive Shaalan hemp rope and cedar with large ligation suspended from the suspension bridge 230 feet in the river Jia Bilan slave high, 45 feet across the gorge on, 1903, 1914, suspension bridge was reinforced alterations. In 1956, the suspension bridge with steel cables and concrete reinforcement at both ends, can withstand 13 tons of pressure. However, this gorge on the bridge is probably the main function of let the world tour, enjoy the taste of swaying in the air. To this end, back and forth across the bridge, the park owner will be issued a certificate of merit, the experience proved a brave. Suspension bridge in the park there are many Indian totem poles and statues. Founded in 1911 TRADING POSTX Indian boutique selling indigenous crafts 19th century. Maritime Museum Maritime Museum Maritime Museum is a truly historic flight over the sea from ships built cover. One into the museum, will see the rise of tall ships mast was built to withstand the wooden ceilings covered shelter. Museum visitors watching a video profile and play, you can visit the museum, the so-called "museum" is referring to the ship's interior. Canadian Mounted Police ship, ship, ship name is "St. Lo Shu number" (St. Roch), in 1928 to 1954, served in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, their subordinate carriers, often in the Arctic navigation. Any of the navigation and location requirements, the ship hull is very strong, especially the bow in order to break the ice thick layer of metal bordered use; bottom also cylindrical arc, so that ice will not impact. In 1954, after the St. Lo Shu number retired, purchased by the city of Vancouver, parked at its present location, then by boat PLANE anti-shelter construction, interior is also renovated back into time to revive the sailing for the visitors. Museum of Anthropology Museum of Anthropology Museum, University of British Columbia campus, but also the largest university museum, to close the West Bank, the world's most exquisite collection of Indian documents, including totems, sculptures and ceremonial masks. Vancouver Art Gallery Vancouver Art Gallery The Provincial Court is now in possession of Canada and internationally renowned artists, monthly exhibitions of modern art works of great historical value of the introduction, Rotarian galleries and cafes. Reason for the 10 tour in Vancouver 1. Olympic host cities: Vancouver has beautiful scenery, excellent transportation network, endless exciting activities, they have been _select_ed as the 2010 Winter Olympic Games host city. From players and spectators around the world, will gather in Vancouver and the alpine ski resort of Whistler, along with the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games to celebrate the two international events. 2. Scenery spectacular scenery: majestic mountains, blue sea, lush rainforest and beautiful garden, Four Seasons Vancouver succeed grace the landscape, known as the world's most beautiful cities. 3. Exciting and interesting event in Vancouver is a fun city, there are countless wonderful events, tourist attractions and tourist hot spots, discover and experience to be your one by one. Whether you choose to take the car, antique carriage, helicopter, ride a bike to navigate, or to walk cars roaming the streets, can experience this dynamic city, endless colorful. 4. Opening the door to adventure: Vancouver has a fast and efficient transportation routes, direct access to Whistler, Rocky Mountain, Victoria and Vancouver Island and other tourist hot spots. There are a variety of water sports throughout the year and land-based activities, from adventure sports to a strong living in harmony with the music of family programs, everything, they all apply. May to October, Vancouver Alaska cruise is the main port of departure. 5. A unique multi-cultural: Vancouver is a multicultural community, bringing together indigenous population, European and Asian-American residents, goodwill and tolerance of deep deep into the city's folklore and historical traditions, but also make it more interesting therefore, colorful. 6. North American shopping paradise: In Vancouver, you can experience the colorful shopping. Here not only items from around the world, and the complete category, genuine, from high fashion to trendy gadgets, colorful, dazzling. There are a variety of shopping options, shopping malls, department stores, specialty market, with your mind, should you need. There are a variety of novel interesting shops and boutiques, make your unique taste and personality are fully reflected. 7. Taste of world cuisine: Vancouver restaurants and size of hundreds of restaurants all over the streets. You are here to taste food from around the world to experience the cultural content and ethnic customs. Vancouver's food is not only a wealth of choice, and the price is reasonable, Feng budget. 8. Hospitality friendly and warm: Vancouver is a hospitable city, the people friendly. Whether you come from, are our valued guests, whether you have any needs, must make you satisfied. 9. Transportation connections: Vancouver International Airport is the seat of modern flight center, over the years with its convenient, safe, efficient service known to the world, known as the North American International Airport. Vancouver not only has an excellent transportation network, and orderly urban planning, community clean and safe. Visitors can walk around the city landmarks and streets. 10. Good price good service: Vancouver's hotels, restaurants and retail, are to provide high quality services and high quality products for the purpose, with a stable Canadian dollar exchange rate and price, to ensure you enjoy a world-class shopping . Released the world's most desirable cities to live AP British "Economist" Intelligence Unit June 8, 2009 announced that the latest world list livable cities, Vancouver, Canada to finish first. Vancouver scored 98 points, ranking first. Reported that Vancouver is only because of minor crime and in providing quality housing problem on the loss of points.
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Culture and Education
Vancouver has two famous universities: UBC (University of British Columbia) - Chinese Translation of British Columbia, University of British Columbia or the University of British Columbia SFU (Simon Fraser University) - Simon Fraser University. Ranking are among the best. As well as other colleges such as: BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) - British Columbia Institute of Technology VCC (Vancouver Community College) - Vancouver Community College Capilano University - Capilano College Trinity Western University - Trinity Western University Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langara College - Langara College (VCC worked the third branch, in April 2004 independent) Columbia College - Columbia University Douglas College - Douglas College University of the Fraser Valley - Fraser Valley University Emily Carr University Some of the local well-known language school such as: Western Town College Franklin English Language College International house
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Transportation
Vancouver's tram system (Streetcar) was established in June 28, 1890, connecting the Granville Street Bridge and then Westminster Road (Westminster Avenue; present name Main Street). After less than a year, two ports and co-operate in Vancouver, Canada tram linking the cities of the first line, this line of communication between communities has accelerated, but also to promote the development of the city center. Tramway Board of British Columbia (British Columbia Electric Railway) became the urban and inter-city tram system operator, until the tram system in 1958 until replaced completely by diesel buses. In the 1980s, the city government after a lengthy discussion, decided to ban the construction of highways in downtown Vancouver. The only exception is unwarranted highway (Trans-Canada Highway), but it also is located in the east edge of it. Transport line (TransLink) is responsible for the management of Greater Vancouver road network and provide public transport services, including: regular bus and B-Line Rapid Bus lines; connecting the city center and the north shore of the sea temperature of the bus (SeaBus); SkyTrain rapid transit system ; also provides commuter services to West Bank suburbs Express (West Coast Express). The temperature of the city center connected, Richmond and Vancouver International Airport, Canada Line Rapid Transit (Canada Line) is under construction and expected to be completed in 2009. Pacific Central Station (Pacific Central Station) is the hub for inter-city rail service, there are trains to the rest of the country (by VIA Rail Operations) and Seattle (operated by the Amtrak Cascades trains). Vancouver International Airport Vancouver International Airport Located in the city center (Downtown) 15 kilometers southwest (near Richmond Richmond), is a new luxury building. Domestic and international routes throughout the major cities across Canada and the United States, who wish to Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and other places, Air Canada (Air Canada) provide a very intensive schedule. Airport tax for international lines CAD.15, Domestic CAD.10, airport tax-free transit day. Proposed airport to the city taxi is cheap and convenient. Of course you can also choose more economical Airport Bus, or of luxury stretch limousines Lemosine. Antique train urban Vancouver Trolley Tour City sightseeing tour half the richest self-help approach is to _select_ securities to buy Vancouver Trolley Tour around the type of tourism in the urban city center 16 routes covering tourist attractions, on and off at any time to enjoy the convenience of travel. Local Transportation BC Transit public transport by bus (Bus), Metro (Sky train), sea buses (Sea Bus) are three of the same billing. If you ride in the same area when billing only to transfer vouchers can be transferred from the bus subway, very convenient. Regional system of mining costs, the region divided into three votes, the cost of the regional system is limited to rush hours (peak hours: 9:30 am to stop and 3.00pm-6: 30pm), so this is actually the cost of each are. about 5. The tickets can transfer back and forth on the same route used, but must only use the 120 minutes at the beginning of the run. Coupon day (Day pass), Monday to Friday and Saturday after nine o'clock, Japan and other holidays, you can not count the number of the day to ride. There were two kinds of coupons day, one can buy in the supermarket coupons for many days shall be used to specify the date of travel. And must be stamped expiration date, the other is at the subway station, the use of vending machines to buy the day's day coupons. Back to the number of votes (Fare Saver) a is 10. Suitable for large numbers, in order to reduce the trouble to change their preparation; passengers have to fill in the beginning only use their own time, in order to avoid violation of use rules. Taxi (Taxi) Immigration out of the airport that has a clear icon, just follow the instructions will be able to find a particular taxi stand, to the city about so. Time is about 20-30 minutes. If heavy luggage, then the benefits can be targeted more directly to get on and off may be waived, transfer ride the inconvenience. Urban Hotel taxi service within the Jieyou scheduling boundless. City bus in Vancouver, almost all urban trolley buses. About every 10 minutes intervals. Can take hours are from 12 am until late at night so far. There is no stop sign marked on the schedule. If necessary, it can to the passenger service center or convenience store get the necessary information. Metro (Skytrain) is controlled by the computer light transport system. From? Waterfront Station to King George 28, 20 km, and takes 32 minutes. Every three to five minutes intervals. When driving in urban areas is on the ground until the Stadium before traveling out of the ground around the station. Sea Bus (Sea Bus) links the Waterfront in the city subway station and the North Vancouver Lonsdale Quay sea buses. Time is 13 minutes, one can carry 400 passengers. Monday to Friday from 18:46 am until the afternoon, and Saturday between 10:00 to 18:16 every 15 minutes sailing time. Sail once every 30 minutes remaining. Media Vancouver is British Columbia's media center, most of the national media, with offices in Vancouver. Vancouver's two major English language newspaper - "Vancouver Sun" (Vancouver Sun, published in the form of large newspaper) and "Vancouver Province newspaper" (The Province, in tabloid form of distribution) - chosen by Universal Group of Western Canada's Pacific Newspaper Group distribution. Headquartered in Toronto, the national newspaper "Globe and Mail" in recent years added a large temperature version, in order to increase the sales within the Greater Vancouver area. The city also several copies of free newspapers, including "24" and "Metro." Canada's state-run channel, CTV television networks, Global Television and Citytv Vancouver has points in units. Vancouver's ethnic diversity, also makes the city's vibrant multi-cultural media. Ming Pao, Sing Tao Daily and World Journal Western Canada were released version, and the provinces of British Columbia multicultural television station (OMNI British Columbia) also produced in Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Korean, and his Gallo language news reports. In addition, the Fairchild Media Group's two cable channels (mainly in Cantonese and in Mandarin new era of television-based City TV) can be received in the Greater Vancouver area. In addition, there are three radio channels Vancouver Chinese community services, which are owned by Fairchild Radio AM1470 and FM96.1, and exchange voice broadcasting company's AM1320 Voice of Overseas Chinese.
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Sister Cities
Vancouver is the world's oldest sister became one of the cities began. In 1944, in order to aid the Allies of World War II was the port city of Odessa, former Soviet Union it (Odessa) a sister city. The following are the existing sister city of Vancouver: Edinburgh, Scotland Guangzhou, China, Kaohsiung Los Angeles Busan, South Korea Ukraine Odessa Yokohama, Japan Pronunciation Vancouver [vænku: və]
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Transportation
Vancouver's tram system (Streetcar) was established in June 28, 1890, connecting the Granville Street Bridge and then Westminster Road (Westminster Avenue; present name Main Street). After less than a year, two ports and co-operate in Vancouver, Canada tram linking the cities of the first line, this line of communication between communities has accelerated, but also to promote the development of the city center. Tramway Board of British Columbia (British Columbia Electric Railway) became the urban and inter-city tram system operator, until the tram system in 1958 until replaced completely by diesel buses. In the 1980s, the city government after a lengthy discussion, decided to ban the construction of highways in downtown Vancouver. The only exception is unwarranted highway (Trans-Canada Highway), but it also is located in the east edge of it. Transport line (TransLink) is responsible for the management of Greater Vancouver road network and provide public transport services, including: regular bus and B-Line Rapid Bus lines; connecting the city center and the north shore of the sea temperature of the bus (SeaBus); SkyTrain rapid transit system ; also provides commuter services to West Bank suburbs Express (West Coast Express). The temperature of the city center connected, Richmond and Vancouver International Airport, Canada Line Rapid Transit (Canada Line) is under construction and expected to be completed in 2009. Pacific Central Station (Pacific Central Station) is the hub for inter-city rail service, there are trains to the rest of the country (by VIA Rail Operations) and Seattle (operated by the Amtrak Cascades trains). Vancouver International Airport Vancouver International Airport Located in the city center (Downtown) 15 kilometers southwest (near Richmond Richmond), is a new luxury building. Domestic and international routes throughout the major cities across Canada and the United States, who wish to Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and other places, Air Canada (Air Canada) provide a very intensive schedule. Airport tax for international lines CAD.15, Domestic CAD.10, airport tax-free transit day. Proposed airport to the city taxi is cheap and convenient. Of course you can also choose more economical Airport Bus, or of luxury stretch limousines Lemosine. Antique train urban Vancouver Trolley Tour City sightseeing tour half the richest self-help approach is to _select_ securities to buy Vancouver Trolley Tour around the type of tourism in the urban city center 16 routes covering tourist attractions, on and off at any time to enjoy the convenience of travel. Local Transportation BC Transit public transport by bus (Bus), Metro (Sky train), sea buses (Sea Bus) are three of the same billing. If you ride in the same area when billing only to transfer vouchers can be transferred from the bus subway, very convenient. Regional system of mining costs, the region divided into three votes, the cost of the regional system is limited to rush hours (peak hours: 9:30 am to stop and 3.00pm-6: 30pm), so this is actually the cost of each are. about 5. The tickets can transfer back and forth on the same route used, but must only use the 120 minutes at the beginning of the run. Coupon day (Day pass), Monday to Friday and Saturday after nine o'clock, Japan and other holidays, you can not count the number of the day to ride. There were two kinds of coupons day, one can buy in the supermarket coupons for many days shall be used to specify the date of travel. And must be stamped expiration date, the other is at the subway station, the use of vending machines to buy the day's day coupons. Back to the number of votes (Fare Saver) a is 10. Suitable for large numbers, in order to reduce the trouble to change their preparation; passengers have to fill in the beginning only use their own time, in order to avoid violation of use rules. Taxi (Taxi) Immigration out of the airport that has a clear icon, just follow the instructions will be able to find a particular taxi stand, to the city about so. Time is about 20-30 minutes. If heavy luggage, then the benefits can be targeted more directly to get on and off may be waived, transfer ride the inconvenience. Urban Hotel taxi service within the Jieyou scheduling boundless. City bus in Vancouver, almost all urban trolley buses. Rush hour and about every 10 minutes intervals. Usually the longest time a bus can take 30 minutes from early morning to late night hours are 12 so far. There is no stop sign marked on the schedule. If necessary, it can be to the convenience store the information needed or to use text messaging and the Internet for bus time. Metro (Skytrain) is controlled by the computer light transport system. From? Waterfront Station to King George 28, 20 km, and takes 32 minutes. Every three to five minutes intervals. When driving in urban areas is on the ground until the Stadium before traveling out of the ground around the station. From the Waterfront to Richmond Richmond center opened a new skytrain one train every 7 minutes Richmond Area Vancouver area is still listed in the ground during the fork in the ground a line to the airport but can be longer waiting time Sea Bus (Sea Bus) links the Waterfront in the city subway station and the North Vancouver Lonsdale Quay sea buses. Time is 13 minutes, one can carry 400 passengers. Monday to Friday from 18:46 am until the afternoon, and Saturday between 10:00 to 18:16 every 15 minutes sailing time. Sail once every 30 minutes remaining. Media Vancouver is British Columbia's media center, most of the national media, with offices in Vancouver. Vancouver's two major English language newspaper - "Vancouver Sun" (Vancouver Sun, published in the form of large newspaper) and "Vancouver Province newspaper" (The Province, in tabloid form of distribution) - chosen by Universal Group of Western Canada's Pacific Newspaper Group distribution. Headquartered in Toronto, the national newspaper "Globe and Mail" in recent years added a large temperature version, in order to increase the sales within the Greater Vancouver area. The city also several copies of free newspapers, including "24" and "Metro." Canada's state-run channel, CTV television networks, Global Television and Citytv Vancouver has points in units. Vancouver's ethnic diversity, also makes the city's vibrant multi-cultural media. Ming Pao, Sing Tao Daily and World Journal Western Canada were released version, and the provinces of British Columbia multicultural television station (OMNI British Columbia) also produced in Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Korean, and his Gallo language news reports. In addition, the Fairchild Media Group's two cable channels (mainly in Cantonese and in Mandarin new era of television-based City TV) can be received in the Greater Vancouver area. In addition, there are three radio channels Vancouver Chinese community services, which are owned by Fairchild Radio AM1470 and FM96.1, and exchange voice broadcasting company's AM1320 Voice of Overseas Chinese.
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Wengehua Vancouver Vancouver Canada's third largest city, the largest harbor. Located in southwestern British Columbia, the Pacific coast, Ballard Bay and Fraser River Delta, between Vancouver Island across the Strait of Georgia and across the north of Canada and the U.S. border 40 km. Urban population of 41 million; a large urban area of 1386 square km, population 1.2 million (1980), representing the province's population of 1 / 2 or more. Coastal Range west of the city is located in the coastal plain, elevation of 11.6 meters. Affected by westerly winds year round, coast through the warm, mild climate and moist. The annual average temperature 10 ℃, 1 月 2.4 ℃, 8 月 17.4 ℃; annual precipitation 1068 mm, about 2 / 3 drop in the fall and winter season. In 1792, the British explorer Captain George Vancouver, the ship sailing to the Ballard Bay area. 1862 from the European immigrants _set_tled in the Gulf Coast, established a sawmill town called Granville. Mastery in 1886 after the Canadian Pacific Railway formally established as a city, changed its name, the port and the city gradually on the rise, as the "Gateway to the East gate." 1890 to 1910, the population from 1.3 million to 10 million. After 1914, the Panama Canal shipping, with shipping shortcut to Europe to promote the prosperity of the port city. Western Canadian agriculture, forestry, minerals major distribution center. Natural harbor, the winter ice-free, open Outer Harbour English Bay, the Inner Harbor Ballard narrow bay with wide, extends 32 kilometers from west to east, the harbor area of 130 square kilometers, with water depth of 12 meters or more, for ocean-going ships access. Port-equipped, dedicated grain terminal and container, bulk cargo terminals along the alignment, up to 10 kilometers, and has a huge grain warehouse. National export more than 40% of grain shipped in addition. Port throughput of 51.65 million tons in 1982, ranking first in Canada; main export grain, timber, paper pulp, fish, flour, imported coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, steel, cement and so on. Regular flights to Asia, Oceania, Europe and Latin America. Victoria and Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and from the regular car ferry. Land transport facilities, there are four railway lines and road lines leading to many around the country, Seattle and other cities with direct contact. Built in the Fraser River estuary, Hebei Falls Tributaries of the island's international airport, one of Canada's major aviation centers. Corner of Vancouver Cities mountains and the sea, forest green, beautiful scenery, with skiing, hunting, fishing, sailing and other tourist facilities. Built in the downtown of a small peninsula on the west of Stanley Park, known for the outdoor resting spot. The annual International Fair of Canada, Vancouver Art Festival, also attracted a large number of tourists. The city has created in 1908, University of British Columbia and the museums, galleries, libraries and other cultural facilities. (See color pictures night in Vancouver, Canada) (Jiang Changyu)
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n.: Vancouver, Vancouver, WA, Vancouver (city in Canada)