Interesting facts about Vancouver
Rating: 7,7/10 (110 votes)  Panorama of Vancouver There are many cities in the world that attract with their uniqueness, one of these cities is Vancouver. It is located on the west coast of Canada in the District of British Columbia. Vancouver is one of the largest and most picturesque cities in Canada and the second port after New York in North America. This city is not only an example of a modern metropolis, but also an example of romance. It has a very high standard of living and is considered one of the most expensive cities in North America. Vancouver is home to many millionaires and movie stars. The most important film studio is located here, where many films are shot. In terms of the number of filmed films and television programs, it is second only to the film studio in Los Angeles.  Vancouver Film Studio Vancouver owes its fame to its interesting geographic location. The city is surrounded by water on three sides, and downtown Vancouver is located at the foot of two peaks - Mount Seymour and Halliburn. The landscapes surrounding the city are very beautiful, but despite this, its location is rather dangerous due to possible earthquakes. Canada's state border with the United States is 42 kilometers from Vancouver. This area has a very mild climate. In winter, the average air temperature is +3.3 degrees, in summer in July - +18 degrees. It rains a lot in Vancouver, which is why it is sometimes called"Wet City". The city has many rivers over which twenty bridges have been laid, including three drawbridges: Granville Bridge, Burard Bridge and Kembi Bridge.  Granville Bridge Vancouver was built in 1886, and owes its name to the British discoverer and traveler Captain George Vancouver, who spent only one day in these places in 1792. Vancouver's population is almost non-indigenous. Vancouver's second name is"neighborhood city". So it is called due to the fact that it is divided into areas according to the nationality of the inhabitants. The majority of the population are Irish, British and Scottish. Recently, the number of Chinese-born townspeople has been increasing. Vancouver is ahead of other cities in North America in terms of concentration of residents of Asian origin: Chinese, Koreans and Japanese. Vancouver is known for the largest gay community in the entire country. A gay parade is held annually in September. The city has a large number of restaurants and nightclubs intended for sexual minorities.  There is Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, considered the sexiest beach in the world. Noteworthy is the Kitsilano saltwater pool with a depth of about 137.5 meters - it is the largest pool in Canada. There are ski resorts in the vicinity of Vancouver, the most popular of which is Whistler.  Kitsilano-Beach Noteworthy is the Kitsilano saltwater pool with a depth of about 137.5 meters - it is the largest pool in Canada. There are ski resorts in the vicinity of Vancouver, the most popular of which is Whistler. Kitsilano-Beach Noteworthy is the Kitsilano saltwater pool, with a depth of about 137.5 meters, the largest pool in Canada. There are ski resorts in the vicinity of Vancouver, the most popular of which is Whistler. Kitsilano-Beach We also recommend reading Villages of Kemer Topic: Interesting facts about Vancouver. |
