General Information
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 inhabitants per square kilometre (15,000/sq mi), and the fourth highest in North America.
- Population: 675,000+ (City Proper)
- Area: 114 km²
- Coordinates: Latitude: 49.260833740234, Longitude: -123.11389160156
- Timezone: Timezone info not available
- Current Local Time: ailab
Downtown Vancouver
City streets, waterfront skylines, and everyday urban life.
Stanley Park & Waterfront
Seawalls, marinas, lost lagoon, and classic coastal views.
Gastown
Historic streets, the Steam Clock, and Vancouver’s oldest district.
Granville Island & False Creek
Public market scenes, bridges, and waterfront paths.
Capilano & Sea-to-Sky
Forest landmarks, aerial views, and day-trip scenery.
Latest Vancouver News
CBC | British Columbia News
Police did not intervene as Canada's most prolific voyeur was 'looking for more victims,' court records show
Saanich police watched but did not intervene for over a month as Canada's most prolific voyeur strode through businesses with a phone in hand while out on bail, in breach of bail conditions. Court records obtained by CBC News reveal that a Crown lawyer believed Yin Yeung Derek Chan was on the hunt for more victims in Fitness World and Value Village, where the voyeur had previously recorded hundreds of women and girls.
CBC | British Columbia News
B.C. families struggle with child care needs amid kindergarten gradual entry
Gradual entry has kindergarten students attending school for partial days before starting a full-day schedule. The idea is to allow kids and teachers a chance to ease into classes. But some parents are saying gradual entry into school is placing a huge burden on families in B.C.
CBC | Canada News
Canadian citizenship certificate applications now facing nearly 3-year delays
Less than nine months after Parliament allowed those with Canadian ancestors to be recognized as Canadian citizens, the backlog of applications has soared to a new high.
CBC | Canada News
N.B. producers will feel the squeeze of U.S. ban on certain Canadian goods
U.S. President Donald Trump's new trade sanctions will hit home for some New Brunswick businesses. Moosehead Breweries and Mother Mushroom Brewery on Campobello Island both rely on U.S. beer drinkers.
: BC
Oilers lose superfan after Formenton signing
The Edmonton Oilers' announcement to sign a former Team Canada junior player acquitted of sexual assault last year has come as a massive body check to one longtime superfan.
: BC
Okanagan wine producers brace for U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol imports
B.C. wine producers are bracing for the latest blow to cross-border alcohol sales, with the United States set to ban most Canadian alcohol imports later this month.
: Canada
Carney to hold joint press conference with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the meeting will focus on the countries' shared priorities, including deepening defence, economic and energy co-operation.
: Canada
Carney’s cabinet meets in Banff as Trump escalates trade war
Trump lashed out again Tuesday by signing executive orders to ban certain Canadian imports later this month, including alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products.
Vancouver Sun
The key to unite the right in B.C.? More focus on the economy, less 'culture wars,' Christy Clark says
The key to repairing rifts among the disparate factions that make up B.C.'s centre-right is to unite under one banner and build an agenda focused more on the economy, observers said this week, as ex-Conservative MLAs met in Surrey to hash out a path forward. Read More
Vancouver Sun
Metro Vancouver pumpkin patches: Here are 11 patches to visit this fall
They're here for a gourd time, not a long time. Read More
The Province
B.C. Lions this week: Nathan Rourke says there’s room to improve, ‘myself most importantly’
We’re bound to learn a little extra about the B.C. Lions this week. Read More
The Province
Canucks: Doubts about Thatcher Demko? Kevin Lankinen is ready
Whatever Thatcher Demko's status may be, it's not a secret to Kevin Lankinen. Read More
Chutzpah! Festival announces the lineup for its 26th edition
In addition to dance, theatre, and standup, there's about to be a new panto in town.
A very successful first date inspired this wine pop-up
Anyone want to make out and split two bottles of wine?
BBC News
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
BBC News
Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Red Sea city of Mocha
Houthis deliver 'significant blow' to the Yemeni government, expand control over Bab al-Mandeb, analysts say.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Trump promises $5,000 payouts if GOP wins midterms: Can the US afford it?
Trump's $1.3 trillion promise would heavily increase national debt, already at a historic $40 trillion.
