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Arriving in British Columbia Welcome to British Columbia!
British
Columbia is Canada's gateway to the Asia-Pacific and is economically and
geographically part of the northwest region of North America. B.C.'s total
land and freshwater area is 95 million hectares, larger than France and
Germany combined. Only 30 countries are larger. British Columbia occupies
about 10 per cent of Canada's land surface. British Columbia’s population of
4.168 Million is home to people of many different origins, cultural
traditions, languages, ethnicities, and religions. The Provinces natural
beauty is diverse as its people and is accurately described by its motto
"splendor without diminishment." More information about British
Columbia can be found at http://www.hellobc.com/en-CA/default.htm
Vancouver Vancouver has been celebrating ever since the International Olympic Committee announced our city would host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. There are many reasons why British Columbia’s largest city, which is located on the West Coast of Canada, is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the world. The Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Mountain Range create a spectacular backdrop that unites urban excitement with outdoor adventure. Vancouver is famous for its vibrant and friendly atmosphere as well as its spectacular mountain and ocean scenery. More information about Vancouver can be found at http://www.tourismvancouver.com/ Climate Vancouver’s weather is the mildest in Canada, due to warm Pacific Ocean currents and a cold-weather shield created by the Rocky Mountain Range. Consequently, spring arrives early with flowers generally in full bloom by early March. Late summer and early autumn days through October tend to be warm and sunny. Time Zone Vancouver is in the Pacific Standard Time Zone (GMT-8). For time conversions look up http://www.worldtimeserver.com/ |
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