Vancouver is located between the Strait of Georgia and the Coast Mountains.
Its economy has traditionally relied on British Columbia’s resource sector such as forestry, mining and fishing. While these are still a part of the economy, you will also find that business has diversified into television, movies, music, software and other contemporary industries. In fact, Vancouver has earned the nickname, “Hollywood” north for its attraction to the big film studios. It has become the third biggest production centre next to Los Angeles and New York.
From its roots as the centre of the railroad industry, mill town, fishing hub and overnight stopover on the way to the Fraser Canyon Gold rush of the 1860’s, business is still very much alive in Vancouver. Vancouver is home to one of the three major deep water ports in North America. Upon the completion of the Panama Canal, this became economically significant. The Port of Vancouver exports lumber, coal, pot ash, sulphur and other commodities world wide.
Vancouver has consistently been ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world. Not to mention one of the most expensive too. Average house prices are between $400,000 and $500,000 depending on area and size.
Vancouver and Vancouver Island are more than just an outdoor adventurists paradise. Not to say you have to spend all your time outdoors as there is plenty of shopping and restaurants to enjoy too. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the diversity of what Vancouver has to offer. There are times in the year where you can literally spend the morning at the beach, go downtown for lunch and then head up Grouse Mountain in the afternoon for some skiing. Or drive to the island for a day at Butchart Gardens and tea at the Empress Hotel. Where else can you do that?
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