With a present population of about 560,000 (estimated), Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia and the third largest city in Canada. Vancouver is home to spectacular natural scenery and boasts one of the mildest climates in Canada.

Vancouver, one of the world's most beautiful cities, is located at the southwest corner (Lower Mainland) of Canada's westernmost province. As the third largest city in Canada, the Greater Vancouver Regional District occupies 2,930 square kilometers and is home to over 2 million people.

Set against a spectacular backdrop of nature, Vancouver is a leading tourist destination and film/movie center. Vancouver's unique natural settings and mild climate offers an overwhelming variety of attractions and activities for both tourists and Vancouverites alike.

Surrounded by ocean, forest and mountains, Vancouver life balances the cosmopolitan attractions of a modern, multicultural city with the natural attractions of British Columbia. Climate is mild year-round, with moderate summers and mild winters.

To learn more about the natural beauty of British Columbia and the vast array of benefits and activities Greater Vancouver has to offer, visit the city's Web site.