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Where is Vancouver, Canada?

Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: November 16, 2025, 12:30 PM ET

Vancouver is a seaport city is located in Western Canada, on the Pacific coast, in the province of British Columbia.

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Where is Vancouver, Canada
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Where is Vancouver Located?

Vancouver City is located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, West Canada. The city has coastal location at Eastern Pacific Ocean. The city was first time explored by the British Captain George Vancouver, and hence the name of city has been given after explorer's name.

Along with the metropolitan area, Vancouver is the third-largest city in Canada. The city is the largest and most populous city in the south-western Canada. In 1886, the city has been incorporated and in the passage of time it has experienced tremendous growth. The evolution of railways and sea-port in the city has changed the scenario of Vancouver.

So, the economy of the city depends upon the various sectors including forestry, tourism, software development, biotechnology etc. In addition, Vancouver is the third largest film production center in entire North America; the other two are - first one is Los Angeles and second one is New York City. In terms of most livable city, Vancouver has good position. The city remains center for the many events and international games.

Places to See in Vancouver

Stanley ParkScience WorldMuseum of VancouverGranville Island Public Market
Capilano Suspension Bridge ParkDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical ChineseGastown Steam ClockCleveland Dam
Queen Elizabeth ParkMuseum of AnthropologyKitsilano BeachFlyOver Canada
Granville IslandVancouver Art GalleryLions Gate BridgeBurnaby Village Museum
Vancouver AquariumRobson StreetVancouver LookoutJohn Hendry Park
Grouse MountainVancouver SeawallPlayland at the PNECapilano River Regional Park
Canada PlaceBloedel ConservatoryJericho Beach ParkRichmond Night Market
Lynn Canyon Suspension BridgeCypress MountainLighthouse Park | West VancouverVanier Park
English BayHarbour CentreEnglish Bay BeachTotem Poles
VanDusen Botanical GardenFalse CreekSunset Beach Park

Vancouver, Canada - Quick Facts

Official NameCity of Vancouver
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
RegionLower Mainland
LocationWestern Canada, Pacific Coast
Coordinates49.2827° N, 123.1207° W
IncorporatedApril 6, 1886
Total Area115 km² (44.4 sq mi)
Urban Area1,135 km² (438 sq mi)
Metro Area2,882 km² (1,113 sq mi)
Population (City - 2021 Census)662,248
Metro Vancouver Population (2021)2,642,825
Population Density5,700/km² (14,763/sq mi)
Time ZoneUTC−08:00 (PST) | Summer: UTC−07:00 (PDT)
Postal Code RangeV5K–V6T, V6Z, V7X–V7Y
Area Codes604, 778, 236, 672
Major AirportVancouver International Airport (YVR)
Major HighwaysHighway 7, 1A, 7A, 99, Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1 nearby)
Climate TypeOceanic (Marine West Coast) — Mild, Rainy Winters
Ethnic Diversity StatusOne of the most ethnically diverse cities in Canada
Official LanguagesEnglish (Primary), Large Cantonese & Punjabi speaking communities
Known ForTourism, Film Industry ("Hollywood North"), Seaport, Mountains, Coastline
GDP (Metro Vancouver)Approx. CAD $140+ Billion
Major UniversitiesUniversity of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Transportation SystemSkyTrain, SeaBus, RapidBus, BC Ferries nearby
Sports TeamsVancouver Canucks (NHL), Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS), BC Lions (CFL)
Elevation0–152 m (0–499 ft)
Official Websitehttps://vancouver.ca/

Distance from Vancouver to Other Canadian Cities

  • Victoria, BC - 115 km (71 mi)
  • Kelowna, BC - 390 km (242 mi)
  • Kamloops, BC - 355 km (220 mi)
  • Calgary, Alberta - 970 km (602 mi)
  • Edmonton, Alberta - 1,160 km (720 mi)
  • Regina, Saskatchewan - 1,740 km (1,081 mi)
  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - 1,575 km (979 mi)
  • Winnipeg, Manitoba - 2,300 km (1,429 mi)
  • Toronto, Ontario - 4,400 km (2,736 mi)
  • Ottawa, Ontario - 4,500 km (2,796 mi)
  • Montreal, Quebec - 4,600 km (2,858 mi)
  • Quebec City, Quebec - 4,850 km (3,014 mi)
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia - 6,000 km (3,728 mi)
  • St. John’s, Newfoundland - 7,500 km (4,660 mi)