The City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
Vancouver is one of the world's most beautiful cities and also one of its most livable cities. As soon as you arrive in the city you can feel the energy in the air. You know this is a city where it’s happening. Renowned for being innovative and on leading edge of ideas, it is the host for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
DOING BUSINESS
Located midway between Europe and Asia in the Pacific time zone, the people in this city are able to communicate with all continents during the day. From here you can conduct business in Europe early in the morning, watch North American markets during the day, and communicate with Asia in the afternoon.
Vancouver has a work force of 1,205,000 people, 66% have some sort of post secondary education including 23% with a University degree. 58% of the workforce is proficient in a second language.
the city's exceptional quality of life makes it a magnet for global talent.
According to an Angus Reid survey, 82% of workers in Vancouver would not accept a matching job offer in another location, making it not only easy to attract, but also easy to keep employees.
26% of the employment base work in sales and service, 20% in business, finance and administration, and 12% in trades and transportation occupations.
LIVING IN THE CITY
In addition to the best climate in Canada, the city offers rich cultural amenities, diverse recreation, a range of housing options, and a safe, clean environment. The results are reflected in the city's interesting and vibrant neighbourhoods.
North America's third-largest park draws eight million visitors per year, many of whom may skate or walk past you on the Seawall, a scenic, 5.5-mile path running along the water on the park's perimeter. It's just one of many trails among the park's 1,000 acres, which also house an aquarium, nature center and other recreational facilities.
There are lots of adventurous activities in and around the city, bungee jumping and rock climbing, both inside and outside in the mountains.
Vancouver has the largest film industry in Canada, which injects more than $1 billion dollars into the local economy. Both TV series and movies are produced in Vancouver.
To see what movies or TV shows are in production in Vancouver, call the Hot Line (604.660.3569) or visit the BC Film Commission site and download their Film List.
To see movie stars like Jeff Goldblum, Robin Williams, Gwyneth Paltrow, Barbara Streisand, or John Travolta - all known to stay here at times, visit any of the chic downtown hotels, like the top rated Hampton Inn Suite or the Times Square Suites
Are you planning a trip to Vancouver?
Order a free brochure from any tour operator in British Columbia and get all the information you need to plan your vacation.
