Vancouver, British Columbia

Location

Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada.

It is named after the British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s.

Vancouver offers a great variety of things to do and see. You can enjoy the city's night life, or go ski at Whistler. Or for the wildlife enthusiast whale-watching along the coast. Activities such as camping, hiking, and boating are also just a few of the things you can do when in town. If you love the outdoors and want to see some real wildlife, Vancouver is a definate possibility.