last edited Dec 11, 2019
Overview of Vancouver
Location Map of Vancouver
Overview of Vancouver
Young, lively, and dynamic, Vancouver is a very pleasant city nestled between the sea and mountains. You can see some beautiful "old" buildings (Gastown district), a large Chinatown, several museums, parks and gardens, and also enjoy its surroundings for both beaches and places to hike and ski (Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Mt Seymour...).
Key Facts
- Type of place: main city.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- Location:
- Latitude/longitude:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 631,486 inhabitants and over 2 million for the metropolitan area (2016).
- Area: 114 km².
- Density: 5,492 inhabitants/km².
- Altitude: sea level.
Tourism
Travel Essentials
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- By air:
- Backpacker daily budget:
- Best for accommodation:
- Best for getting around:
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices:
- Website: https://www.tourismvancouver.com