Introduction: "Canadians say their country is not a melting pot of many cultures but a quilt, where each culture and its traditions contribute a distinctive color. To me that kind of woven fabric of different heritages is particularly obvious in Vancouver, western Canada's urban hub."

-National Geographic Contributing Photographer-in-Residence
Annie Griffiths Belt

Vancouver is Canada's 3rd largest city after Toronto and Montreal. It is a picturesque city surrounded by beaches, parks and beautiful views. It has North America's second largest Port after New York and is one of the world's major cruise ship ports. It is also the second largest film production centre in North America after Los Angeles

Population:

The population of the City of Vancouver is 450,000. The population of the Vancouver region is around 2 million. The population of Canada is 31,281,092.

Location:

Vancouver is located in British Columbia, Canada. Canada is located in Northern North America at 60 00 N, 95 00 W.