- Vancouver is ranked the number 1 most livable cities in the world. (2009)
- Vancouver is one of the few cities in the world where you can swim and ski on the same day.
- As of 2010 Vancouver is only 124 years old (Incorporated in 1886).
- Vancouver is ranked as one of the 10 cleanest cities in the world.
- Vancouver hosted the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
It is one of the few events held where all sports were not in the same city.
- Pamela Anderson (model) was born in British Columbia.
- Port of Vancouver is the largest port in Canada.
- Vancouver has one of the most diverse demographics in Canada.
- Victoria British Columbia has more restaurants per capita.
- Vancouver hosts a fireworks competition every year.
- Vancouver is the largest metropolitan area in Western Canada.
- Vancouver is the largest film production center in North America
after Los Angeles and New York City.
- Vancouver hosts one of the country's largest annual gay pride parades.
- Vancouver is a major tourist destination British Columbia attracts an
average of 15 million visitors per year.