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City's Origin and Name
Vancouver is named after British Navy Captain George Vancouver. He explored the area in the 1790s, and the city was once called Granville before it was renamed.

MultiDiverse Culture
Vancouver is culturally diverse, with over 52% of its residents speaking a first language other than English, primarily Cantonese and Punjabi.

WorldClass Skiing
Vancouver is also popular for its skiing destinations, featuring mountains that are roughly a 15minute drive from downtown. These include Grouse Mountain and Cypress Mountain.

Vancouver's Green Spaces
Stanley Park, one of Vancouver's most renowned spots, is a massive 405hectare public park that's even larger than New York City's Central Park.

Mild Climate
Due to its location on the Pacific Coast, Vancouver has one of the mildest climates in Canada, with winters typically staying above freezing and summer temperatures rarely exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.

The Great Fire of 1886
Vancouver nearly didn't survive its early years. Just two months after it was incorporated in 1886, a disastrous fire razed much of the city. But Vancouver was quickly rebuilt.

Greenest City Action Plan
Vancouver aims to become the world's greenest city by 2020 through implementing its Greenest City Action Plan, which includes initiatives in carbon emissions reduction, waste management, and sustainable urbanism.

Vancouver Aquarium
The Vancouver Aquarium, situated within Stanley Park, is Canada's largest aquarium and one of the five largest in North America.

Suspension Bridge
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a popular Vancouver attraction. The bridge originally built in 1889, stretches 137 meters across and 70 meters above the Capilano River.

Vancouver's Skyline
Vancouver has the fourth highest number of highrise buildings in North America, only behind New York City, Chicago, and Toronto.

Hosted the Winter Olympics
Vancouver had the honor of hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the first Winter Games held in Canada since 1988.

Marine Building
The Marine Building, completed in 1930, was once the tallest building in the entire British Empire and is celebrated for its art deco details.

Population Growth
Greater Vancouver, also known as Metro Vancouver, is home to more than 2.5 million people, making it the thirdlargest metropolitan area in Canada.

Granville Island
Granville Island in Vancouver is a major tourist attraction, known for its public market, unique shops, and eateries. Interestingly, it's not actually an island, but a peninsula.

Hollywood North
Due to its significant film production, Vancouver is often referred to as ""Hollywood North"". Blockbusters like Deadpool, Twilight and TV series like Supernatural and Riverdale were filmed here.

Popular Chinatown
Vancouver's Chinatown is one of the largest in North America. The area is known for its bustling markets, traditional bakeries and its colourful Spring Festival parade.

Canada's Busiest Port
Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest and busiest port, and the third largest in North America in terms of tons of cargo.

Rich Art Scene
Vancouver has a rich arts scene with numerous theatre groups, art galleries, and music venues. The city also hosts an international film festival and a fringe festival every year.

Famous Vancouverites
Vancouver is the birthplace of many famous personalities such as actor Ryan Reynolds and Michael Buble, a popular singer and songwriter.

Excellent Educational Institutions
It is home to numerous significant educational institutions, including the University of British Columbia (UBC), which is one of the top universities globally and Simon Fraser University, ranking well in innovative research.

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