Geography

Know where you stand

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The City of Vancouver

Vancouver, known for its distinct geography, is framed by natural boundaries. To the north lies the Burrard Inlet, to the west English Bay, and to the south the Fraser River, with Burnaby marking its eastern border.

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360,000 trees

grow in the city of Vancouver

Take in Vancouver’s vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods and effortlessly accessible nature. Spend the day cycling the seawall, admiring old growth trees in Stanley Park, or paddle boarding at Jericho beach.

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Metro Vancouver

Nestled in BC’s southwest corner, Metro Vancouver comprises 21 municipalities, an electoral area, and one First Nations treaty. It borders Washington, USA to the south, the Fraser Valley to the east, Squamish-Lillooet to the north, and Vancouver Island to the west.

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10 local First Nations

Traditional territories encompass Metro Vancouver

Stroll the quaint fishing village of Steveston, or sip delicious local craft beers along the BC Ale Trail in Port Moody. Enjoy sweeping mountain views on your way there by taking the SkyTrain—the world's longest automated transit system.

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Get to know the streets by name

Get to know the streets by name

Vancouver’s easy-to-navigate avenues are laid out in a classic grid system that run east-west from 1st to 77th ave. Our streets, running north-south, take on more playful names, with many named after local trees like Cypress, Maple, and Arbutus.

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