Welcome to Vancouver
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Vancouver has been called exciting, dynamic, amazing, vibrant, multicultural and cosmopolitan. Combining the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, the majesty of the Coastal Mountains, and a mild climate makes Vancouver one of the most intriguing cities in the world. It is an outdoor-oriented city, offering health enthusiasts a wide range of sports – remember, Vancouver hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. Visitors of all ages will find activities to satisfy all expectations of this Canadian treasure.
Facts
| Population | City: approximately 612.000 Metropolitan area: approximately 2.250.000 |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar (CAD), C$1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Banks: 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday, extended hours including weekends at some locations. Stores and shops are mostly open from 10:00am to 9:00pm, Monday through Saturday and from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Sundays. |
| Website | www.tourismvancouver.com www.discovervancouver.com www.city.vancouver.bc.ca |
| Newspapers | Vancouver Sun The Province Ming Pao The Georgia Straight |
| Emergency numbers | Fire, Police & Ambulance: 911 |
| Tourist information | Vancouver Tourist Information Centre Address: Plaza Level, 200 Burrard St., Vancouver Opening Hours: 8:30am to 6:00pm, 7 days a week Tel: +1 604 683 2000 www.tourismvancouver.com |
