The Greater Vancouver area is located on the west coast of Canada at the mouth of the Fraser River. Majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage all four seasons make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Canada is known for its people's friendly nature, and Vancouver's 2 million citizens take great pride in their welcoming, clean, safe streets - day or night, all year round.

It is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment. No matter the time of the year, there are indoor and outdoor activities to please adults, families, couples and friends to no end. With quick and easy access to Whistler Resort, the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island, and of course, endless year round water and land sports, whether extreme sport or family fun, you can find your personal adventure here. As the proud host of the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver looks ahead to ongoing growth and great success in tourism, hospitality and business services each year.

Vancouver was voted the "Best City in the Americas" for 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, based on the categories of ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping. This is just one of our city's many awards and accolades that clearly demonstrate the many reasons to live in Vancouver!