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
First phase of Army restructuring creates division focused on defending Canada
Canada's Army formally made one of the biggest changes to its structure in decades Thursday by shifting from divisions based on geography to ones built around specific purposes. A new division, that prepares the army to rapidly deploy, will be headquartered in Edmonton.
CBC | Canada News
Separatists dominating Alberta referendum conversation online: report
Debate about Alberta independence is dominated by a loose network of citizens, advocates and anonymous social media accounts. Some of whom are also selling home decor.
: BC
New Vancouver police training academy opens in Woodward’s building
Forty recruits began their studies at the facility, located at 351 Abbott St. in the Downtown Eastside, and the students are expected to start working in the city next June.
: BC
Canada’s first ‘kitten college’ opens in Langley, B.C.
A new college is opening in Metro Vancouver, but it's catering to a very specific type of student: those who want to know how to better deal with neonatal and orphaned kittens.
: Canada
Charges not laid against RCMP officer who broke woman’s arm in Saskatchewan
Despite finding that a Melfort RCMP officer used excessive force when they broke a woman's arm during her arrest, Saskatchewan's police watchdog opted not to lay charges.
: Canada
Canada’s army overhaul aims to be ‘more agile, lethal’ amid threats
CFB Edmonton will now be home to the 1st Canadian Division — the main force responsible for deploying large-scale combat operations and responding to crises at home and abroad.
Vancouver Sun
Video: Man escapes knife-wielding assailant by hanging off moving Tesla
A deft driver helped a man escape a knife attack at a Surrey Park on Wednesday, reversing quickly up a road while the victim clung to the side of his Tesla with the alleged assailant in hot pursuit. Read More
Vancouver Sun
Traffic alert: Oak Street closed near VGH until Sept. 22
Those coming and going from Vancouver General Hospital should expect slow, challenging travel conditions for the next couple of weeks. Read More
The Province
Canucks: Filip Chytil knows he has to change his game
Filip Chytil watches lots of Connor McDavid. Read More
The Province
No, the Canucks aren’t wearing West Coast Express orca jerseys this season
The things people want to believe. Read More
Women Transforming Cities is holding Vancouver politicians accountable
The organization hopes to hold political leaders accountable.
Three films you should seek out at the inaugural Vancouver Japanese Film Festival
Taxis, trials, and samurais dot our list of films to see.
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
Can Trump really pay $5,000 to every American adult?
Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977
After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations
Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
