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.
Vancouver Travel Highlights
This Vancouver video page is built for visitors who want real places, real streets, and real travel footage.
It focuses on the most searched destinations in Vancouver, including Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, Gastown,
Granville Island, Capilano, English Bay, and False Creek.
Latest Vancouver News
CBC | Canada News
Stuck in immigration limbo, single father misses financial aid judge says he deserves
Abdiweli Mohamed, an immigrant from Somalia, once received monthly payments through the Canada Child Benefit because his wife, the children's mother, is a Canadian citizen. But since his separation, Mohamed is no longer eligible to receive the benefit for his Canadian children because he's fallen into what a tax court judge has described as a crack in the legal system that's been "ignored" for 25 years.
CBC | Canada News
More storms heading to flood-hit western Manitoba, where roads are impassable and communication difficult
Flooded western Manitoba, where people were stranded on rooftops and roads have been washed away, could be in for another round of heavy rain.
: BC
B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered
British Columbia health officials say the Canadian who fell ill with hantavirus on a cruise ship stricken with an outbreak earlier this spring has recovered.
: BC
Sentencing begins for Langley woman who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking
Video played in court on Monday showed Jennifer Stephens and a man in a lengthy drug- and alcohol-fueled assault against a sex worker.
: Canada
Ford in Washington to promote trade, no plans to meet Trump administration
The premier headed down to the Capitol on Monday and Tuesday for a series of meetings to promote his hopes of increased free trade between Canada and the United States.
: Canada
Saskatoon man drowns in Lake Diefenbaker after paddleboarding incident
Outlook RCMP say 'life-jackets should be a must' after the detachment responded to a drowning over the weekend in Danielson Provincial Park.
Vancouver Sun
B.C.'s coast takes centre stage in new documentary series West Harbour Heroes
B.C. cinematographer and filmmaker Maxwel Hohn, who won an Emmy Award for his work on the Netflix series Island of the Sea Wolves, brings Canada's stunning West Coast into sharp focus with the new documentary series West Harbour Heroes. Read More
Vancouver Sun
B.C. researchers discover 'treasure trove' of Ice Age DNA in ancient squirrel droppings
B.C. scientists have struck gold in the Yukon's Klondike region. Read More
The Province
B.C. Place Vancouver for the World Cup: The same, but still a little different
The first thing you notice when you walk into B.C. Place for the World Cup is the smell. Read More
The Province
Canucks: Is there a path to trade centre Elias Pettersson for roster rebuild?
There are two kinds of home renovations. There's the cosmetic approach to cover up flaws, or tearing it down to the studs and start over. Read More
Golden Plates 2026: Fraserhood becomes a culinary hotbed
A few blocks on Fraser Street hold many of the city’s top foodie destinations.
Little Sister’s features in Canada Post's new Pride stamp collection
A new stamp celebrates Little Sister's and its legacy.
BBC News
Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.
BBC News
I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".
