Vancouver (British Columbia)
A major coastal city in western Canada, in British Columbia, known for its Pacific port, mountain setting, and diverse population.
Burrard Inlet: A Pacific inlet in southwestern British Columbia that forms Vancouver’s principal harbour. Its sheltered waters enabled the port and shaped the city’s northern shoreline.
Granville, British Columbia: A settlement on Burrard Inlet that became the foundation of modern Vancouver. Its location and early industries supplied the nucleus of the later city.
Port of Vancouver: Canada’s largest port by cargo volume, handling trade across the Pacific and beyond. Its terminals make Vancouver a major gateway for Canadian imports and exports.
Stanley Park: A large urban park on a peninsula at the northwestern edge of downtown Vancouver. Its forest, seawall, and beaches anchor recreation and tourism in the city.
Vancouver Special: A distinctive two-storey house type built widely in Vancouver from the 1960s through the 1980s. Its design reflects migration, zoning rules, and changing household needs in the city.
Fraser River: A major river flowing across British Columbia to the Strait of Georgia near Vancouver. Its delta defines Vancouver’s southern edge and supports regional trade and ecosystems.
Canadian Pacific Railway: A transcontinental railway completed in 1885 that connected eastern Canada with the Pacific coast. Its terminus helped drive Vancouver’s incorporation and rapid growth.
SkyTrain (Vancouver): Vancouver’s automated rapid-transit network serving the city and surrounding municipalities. Its lines link downtown with suburban centres, the airport, and regional transit.
Granville Island: A Vancouver district on False Creek known for its public market, arts, and workshops. It combines cultural activity, local commerce, and waterfront public space.
Expo 86: A world’s fair held in Vancouver in 1986, themed around transportation and communication. The event accelerated redevelopment of the waterfront and raised Vancouver’s international profile.