Basic Overview
Vancouver is a beautiful city. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and by the sea on one side. Although it is at a high latitude similar to Heilongjiang Province in China, it is affected by the Pacific monsoon and warm currents in the south. The Rocky Mountains running through the North American continent serve as a barrier in the northeast. The climate is mild and humid all year round, and the environment is Pleasant, Vancouver was named the third most livable city in the world in 2012, second only to Melbourne in Australia and Vienna in Austria. It is a famous tourist destination in Canada. Vancouver
Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada after Toronto and Montreal. It is also the largest industrial, commercial, financial, technological and cultural center on the west coast of Canada. The Vancouver Public Library has a rich collection of books and has 20 branches. It is one of the largest libraries in Canada. The Port of Vancouver is currently Canada's largest and busiest port and the fourth largest port in North America in terms of total cargo tonnage. In addition, Vancouver's natural environment is popular with tourists, making tourism the city's second largest economic pillar after the forestry industry. Vancouver is also the third largest production center in North America after Los Angeles and New York, and is also known as "Hollywood North". Location
Vancouver is a beautiful city located at the southern end of British Columbia, Canada. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and by the sea on one side. Although it is at a high latitude similar to Heilongjiang Province in China, it is affected by the Pacific monsoon and warm currents in the south. The Rocky Mountains running through the North American continent serve as a barrier in the northeast. The climate is mild and humid all year round, and the environment is pleasant. Natural climate
Vancouver is backed by the Coast Mountains and faces the Strait of Georgia. Although it has a relatively high latitude, due to the passage of warm currents, it generally does not snow often in winter and the port does not freeze. Unlike other parts of Canada, summer temperatures are around 20°C, while winter temperatures rarely fall below 0°C. The most impressive thing about Vancouver is the bays dotted with islands at the foot of the glacier-covered mountains. It is tree-lined and picturesque. It is a wealthy green residential city. Development History Aboriginal Peoples and European Exploration Activities
According to archaeological discoveries, Aboriginal peoples appeared in the Vancouver area 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, and settled in what is now Stanley Park, False Creek, and Keithland. There are villages in Slave, Cape Grey, and the mouth of the Fraser River.
In 1791, the Spanish naval commander Narves sailed to what is now Cape Sigre and the Bay of Burene, and was the first European to explore the waters in this area; however, there are also reports that the British Drake had sailed here as early as 1579. In 1792, the British navigator George Vancouver sailed here and conducted surveys. Simon Fraser, a fur trader of the Northwest Company, and his fleet arrived in the area of ??what is now the University of British Columbia along the Fraser River in 1808. They were the first recorded Europeans to land in what is now Vancouver. Early development After the Great Fire of Vancouver in 1886, the city council set up a tent on Culley Street to serve as a temporary city hall.
The Colony of British Columbia*** conducted a survey in Gastown in 1870 and designated a town site named "Granville"; the name came from the Earl of Granville, the British Secretary of Colonies at the time. . With its geographical advantage of a deep-water harbor, Granville stood out from many locations (such as Port Moody, Second Port and Victoria) and was selected by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) as the location for its railway terminus. Vancouver was officially established as a city on April 6, 1886. Its name came from George Vancouver. At that time, the southern boundary only reached 16th Street. (The area south of 16th Street was established as the South Vancouver Autonomous Region in 1892.) The Vancouver Fire broke out on June 13 of the same year, and the entire city was destroyed. The Vancouver Fire Department was formally established and reconstruction work began immediately. Vancouver had approximately 1,000 residents in 1881, which rose to 20,000 by 1900, and to 100,000 by 1911.
With the opening of the CPR to Vancouver, the Chinese workers who were involved in building the railway were suddenly unemployed. The demobilized Chinese workers stayed in Wenzhou to seek life and formed Chinese settlements. By 1887, the population of Chinatown was about 90, and the term "China Town" even appeared in mainstream local newspapers. Since Vancouver is located at the mouth of the Fraser River, the salinity of the river water is naturally higher than that of the upper reaches of the Fraser River. Therefore, the early Chinese called this place a "salt water port".
Later, the transliteration of "Vancouver" began to appear, but in the early days there was no unified transliteration. "Wan Gaohua" and "Vancouver" were all used by others. By the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, the transliteration was gradually unified into "Yungaohua" or "Yungehua", and the abbreviations of "Yunbu" and "Yuncheng" were derived.
The City of Vancouver merged with the South Vancouver Autonomous Region and the Gray Point Autonomous Region on January 1, 1929, and the city boundaries remain today. After the merger, the population of Vancouver City reached 228,193. Recent development
To celebrate the centenary of the founding of the city, Vancouver hosted the World's Fair in 1986. The subsequent landmark buildings and infrastructure (such as Canada Place and the SkyTrain) brought new developments to the city. scene. After the World Expo, the False Creek site and the Yaletown area were completely transformed, transforming from abandoned industrial land into high-density residential areas.
Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics together with Whistler and other towns in 2010, becoming the first coastal city among the previous Winter Olympics host cities, the city with the highest average winter temperature, and the city The most populous city in the district. Tourist Attractions
Gastown: This is the oldest district in Vancouver, located in the city center. The name Gastown comes from the owner of the city's first bar, Jack Deighton, nicknamed "Gassy". In the 19th century, "Gassy" ran a liquor store here, which made the town increasingly prosperous. At the end of the 19th century, Vancouver became Canada's main port. It officially became a city in 1886, and "Gassy" became the first mayor. To commemorate the white captain George Vancouver (GeeVancouver) who discovered the place in 1792, the city was named Vancouver, and later the area was named Gastown in his honor. Now in the center of MapleTree Square stands a statue of Jadadon, standing on a monumental wine barrel.
The beautiful and neat streets are lined with quaint street lamps, and the renovated old houses on both sides of the cobblestone road have become various antique shops, souvenir shops, galleries and quaint restaurants. Located at the intersection of Cambie and Water Streets is the world's only steam clock, which is filled with the atmosphere of that pioneering period.
Robson Street (Robson): It is the core of Vancouver today. It is the starting point of the business district. There are many fashion stores, restaurants and hotels along the street, giving people a unique and prosperous style. At the end of Robertson Street is the Canada Palace, which symbolizes modern Vancouver. It has five white sail-shaped roofs. Inside is the Zonghe Hotel, office buildings, and conference halls. It was the main building of the 1986 World Expo. Robertson Street in Vancouver
Granby Island was originally an industrial area. Now it is centered on the public market and the Academy of Fine Arts. It is a tourist destination with a strong cultural atmosphere, gathering many restaurants, lounges, and theaters. , galleries, shops and a "kid's market". There are also artist show-rooms and seafood restaurants.
Stanley Park: Stanley is one of the world-renowned urban parks and a paradise for Vancouverites. The park is located in downtown Vancouver and is a forest-covered peninsula covering an area of ??thousands of acres. It's only a fifteen-minute walk from downtown Vancouver. The 9-kilometer waterfront trail surrounding the park attracts countless cyclists, runners, skaters and pedestrians. There are beaches, lakes, amusement parks and picnic spots in the park. People can overlook the high-rise buildings adjacent to the financial district and the 360-degree view of the bay, Lions Gate Bridge and Gross Mountain. They can go deep into the forest to appreciate the remaining lotus flowers in the ancient pond. Have fun in the open-air swimming pool by the sea. There are totem poles made by the aborigines in the park. They are exquisitely crafted and rich in cultural atmosphere. They are a must-visit place for tourists to take photos. In 1887, the year after Vancouver was founded, it was decided to permanently retain the peninsula as a park. There is the Vancouver Aquarium at the entrance to Stanley Park's Gerogia Street. It is the third largest aquarium in North America, with more than 8,000 marine species, and is famous for its killer whales.
Chinatown (ChinaTown): Vancouver’s century-old Chinatown is the second largest Chinatown in North America (after San Francisco). The architectural design of the houses in the area combines the British Victorian and traditional Chinese classical styles.
In addition, Zhongshan Park in the district is a Chinese classical garden outside of China.
Queen Elizabeth Park: It was built with gravel obtained from an abandoned quarry. It covers an area of ??52 hectares and is the highest point in the city. There are various garden exhibitions in the park, such as rose garden, quarry garden, etc. In the summer, the scenery in Queen's Park is breathtaking. This is the best outdoor shooting venue for wedding photos in Vancouver. Many Japanese people come here specifically to take wedding photos.
Lions Gate Bridge: The Lions Gate Bridge is 1,300 meters long and 108 meters high. It was built by the Guinness family in 1938 with an investment of 7 million Canadian dollars. The designed service life is 50 years, and it has now been more than ten years. The affluent area on the north bank of the Lions Gate Bridge is surrounded by mountains and sea, and the environment is very beautiful. Travel Guide Transportation
Aviation: (Vancouver International Airport) is located 15 kilometers southwest of the downtown area (near Richmond). Domestic and international routes connect major cities in Canada and the United States. If you want AirCanada provides very intensive flights to Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and other places. The airport tax is 15 Canadian dollars for international flights and 10 Canadian dollars for domestic flights. Airport taxes are waived for same-day transfers. There is a newly built MRT "Canada Line" connecting the airport to the city. Of course, you can also choose a taxi, the more economical AirportBus, or the high-end and luxurious Lemosine limousine.
Shipping: Port of Vancouver. The Port of Vancouver has developed since the completion of the country's east-west continental bridge across Canada in 1887 (starting from Vancouver in the west, and the bridgehead on the east coast is the Port of Saint John). It has now become the center of industry, commerce, transportation, technology and culture in western Canada. The main industries include shipbuilding, wood processing, paper making, automobiles, fish processing, textiles, aircraft manufacturing and petroleum processing. The port is the shortest route from Asia to North America. Highways are connected to all parts of Canada and the United States; railways can reach all parts of the American continent. The port is about half an hour's drive from the international airport, with regular flights to all over the world.
Intra-city transportation: There are four types of intra-city public transportation: Bus, Skytrain, SeaBus and train, which all have the same billing method. When riding in the same fare area, you can transfer from bus to MRT with your ticket, which is very convenient. The fee is based on a regional system, and the entire Greater Vancouver area is divided into three regions. The regional billing system is limited to working hours (Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm), and the lowest fee is charged according to a single area during non-working hours. The ticket can be used multiple times but will be invalidated 90 minutes after it is activated. Additionally, a monthly pass can be used by a family (defined as two adults and three children) on weekends.
One-day pass (Daypass)
From Monday to Friday, after 9 a.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and other holidays, you can ride any number of times in a day. There are two types of one-day passes. One is the multi-day pass that can be purchased at supermarkets and must be used on a specified date by the rider. And it must be stamped with an expiration date. The other way is to use the vending machine at the MRT station to buy the one-day pass for the day.
Each FareSaver ticket contains 10 tickets. Suitable for large numbers of people, in order to reduce the trouble of preparing separate change; passengers must fill in the start time by themselves to avoid violating the usage rules. There is a clear icon for taxis when you come out of the airport entry point. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to find a specific taxi stand, which is approximately 100 meters from the city center. It takes about 20-30 minutes. If you have heavy luggage, the advantage is that you can reach your destination directly and avoid the inconvenience of getting on and off the bus and transferring. All hotels in the city have scheduled taxi services that go far and wide.
City buses
Almost all city buses in Vancouver are trolleybuses. It leaves approximately every 10 minutes. The boarding time is from morning to 12 o'clock at night. There is no timetable on the stop sign. If necessary, you can go to the tourist information center or convenience store to obtain the required information.
Urban Tourism Antique Train
The most abundant way of semi-self-guided city sightseeing is to choose to purchase the Urban Tourism Antique Train (Vancouver Trolley) travel voucher and travel around the urban area. Covering 16 tourist attractions in the city center, enjoy the convenient travel method of getting on and off at any time.
Skytrain
A computer-controlled light rail transportation system. There are 20 stations and 28 kilometers from Waterfront to KingGee, and the whole journey only takes 40 minutes. Departures every three to five minutes. When in the city, it travels underground and does not go above ground until the Stadium station area. A new Skytrain has been opened from Waterfront to Richmond, with buses running every 6 to 8 minutes. The Richmond area is above ground, and downtown Vancouver is still underground. There is a branch line in between to go to the airport.
Seabus
It connects the downtown MRT Waterfront terminal to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver. It takes 13 minutes and can carry 400 passengers at a time. Sailings depart every 15 minutes from Monday to Friday from morning to 18:46 pm and from 10:00 to 18:16 on Saturdays, and every 30 minutes during the rest of the time.
In addition, Vancouver is connected to many cities in the Fraser Valley by the "West Coast Express", a commuting train; and there are intercity trains connecting to Seattle in the United States. Accommodation
Many famous hotels can be found in downtown Vancouver: Four Seasons, Shangri-La, Hyatt and Radisson, etc. Guests who are infatuated with the old-fashioned atmosphere can try the Vancouver Hotel, where the rooms are large in size and richly decorated. This Renaissance-style hotel was built by the National Railway Administration in 1939 and is the most eye-catching building along the docks. Less than a 15-minute walk from the city center, you can reach the Holiday Inn. This hotel is slightly cheaper; but its facilities are equally safe and reliable. The Wedgwood Hotel in the same area offers an elegant setting with a typical European feel. Directions
From downtown, there are two great ways to explore Vancouver on foot: up Robertson Street through the Museum District, or through the pier into historic Gastown and Chinatown. The Vancouver Art Gallery and the Canadian Museum of Crafts, located between the city center and Pacific Mall, are not large and can be visited in two hours. The Museum of Crafts displays a variety of arts and crafts, and the museum shop sells handmade, one-of-a-kind craft gifts. The exhibition plan of the museum in 1999 includes the Toulouse-Latrec School Painting Exhibition, the Print Exhibition, the Old Masters of English Painting Exhibition and the Canadian Auduban Birds Exhibition. Food
Popular places to visit in downtown Vancouver include Universal Hollywood and the Hard Rock Café. Shizhong District is also a good place for gourmets. There are many restaurants of various flavors and grades here. Geely Chinese Restaurant is often crowded with guests, so it is best for guests to make reservations in advance. Royal Seafood Chinese Restaurant is also famous locally, especially for salmon, and should not be missed by guests visiting Vancouver. History and Culture
Vancouver has a history of more than 200 years. At the beginning of the 19th century, it was still a wilderness; only some indigenous people lived a primitive fishing and hunting life. In the 19th century, with the rise of modern industry and the discovery of new mineral resources, Canada's economy began to develop.
In 1792, British Captain George Vancouver's expedition ship sailed to the Ballard Bay area. Since 1862, European immigrants have settled on the Gulf Coast and established a sawmill town called Granville.
In 1867, Jack Deighton, nicknamed "Gassy", came here and built a hotel on Water Street in Gassy Town, which is now Gassy Town. A wooden salon bar (Saloons) provided a place for pioneers from all directions to rest. This was the origin of Vancouver's first hotel.
After the city moved westward, Gaishi Town's economy began to decline. In 1971, the BC Government designated Gaishi Town as a cultural reserve area, so the ancient buildings were preserved; today, Gaishi Town has It has become a unique tourist area. Its Victorian architecture, cobbled streets, outdoor cafes, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants make Gastown a good place for shopping, shopping and dining. In Gastown, there is a rare steam clock (SteamClock), which is the only one in the world. It emits steam every 15 minutes. There are a variety of small shops on Cordova Street, and you can also appreciate the Canadian aboriginal culture. Here is a collection Some really nice art. Vancouver officially became a city in 1886, and Gee Dalton was elected as its first mayor. At the same time, Vancouver was founded by Gee Dalton and his staff to commemorate the white captain George Vancouver (GeeVancouver) in 1792 to find the Northwest Passage. Came here, so the city was named Vancouver. Gastown was named in honor of his contribution. What’s interesting is that in the center of MapleTreeSquare you can see the statue of Jadadon standing on a beer barrel. Vancouver
After the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1886, the city was officially established. In order to commemorate the first explorer who arrived here, people named the city after Vancouver. , ports and cities gradually emerged, becoming the "Gateway to the East". Between 1890 and 1910, the population increased from 13,000 to 100,000. After the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914, there was a shipping shortcut to Europe, which promoted the prosperity of the port city. Political Economy
Vancouver is located on the Pacific coast and is the western terminus of highways and railways across the country, making the city one of the country's industrial centers. The Port of Vancouver's annual trade volume with 90 countries around the world reaches 43 billion Canadian dollars. The Vancouver area is also home to a number of forestry and mining companies, and industries such as software development, biotechnology and the film industry have also been booming in recent years. Vancouver
Although Vancouver is popular with all walks of life, it also comes with a price. Vancouver's housing prices are the highest in the country and ranked 13th globally in 2006.
Vancouver is the main distribution center for agricultural, forestry and mineral products in western Canada. It is a natural harbor that does not freeze in winter. The outer harbor is English Bay, and the inner harbor is narrow at the mouth of Ballard Bay and wide at the inside. It extends 32 kilometers from west to east. The port area is 130 square kilometers and the water depth is more than 12 meters, which can be used by ocean-going ships. The port has complete equipment, with dedicated grain terminals, container and bulk cargo terminals arranged along the coast, more than 10 kilometers long, and huge grain warehouses. More than 40% of the country's grain exports are transported outside the country. In 1982, the port throughput was 51.65 million tons, ranking first in Canada; it mainly exported grain, wood, pulp, fish, flour, etc., and imported coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, steel, cement, etc. There are regular routes to countries in Asia, Oceania, Europe and Latin America. There are regular car ferries to and from Victoria and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Land transportation is convenient, with multiple railways and highways leading to all parts of the country, and direct connections with cities such as Seattle in the United States. The international airport built on an island at the mouth of the northern tributary of the Fraser River is one of Canada's important aviation centers. City that recycles cigarette butts
Xinhuanet Vancouver, November 13, 2013. The western Canadian city of Vancouver launched a cigarette butt recycling project in the city center this week, becoming the first city in the world to launch a similar project. This is another step towards the city’s goal of becoming the world’s greenest city by 2020.
In this project, the City of Vancouver cooperated with an international recycling company to install 110 recycling containers in 4 downtown business districts. Recycle your cigarette butts” sign. According to companies that provide container and cigarette butt recycling services, these cigarette butts will be made into industrial products such as cargo boards. Vancouver
“We heard loud and clear that people want easy and convenient ways to keep downtown streets and public spaces clean,” said Vancouver Mayor Robertson Robertson. “Cigarette butts are a major part of downtown trash. A big source, this innovative pilot project will keep toxic cigarette butts off our streets and landfills.
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Relevant information shows that many cigarette filters are made of cellulose acetate, which is difficult to degrade in nature. Its toxicity also exists for a long time and will pollute the food chain. On the other hand, cigarette butts are the most toxic in the world. In 2012, Ocean Conservation, an international organization dedicated to coastal cleanup operations, released statistics for the past 25 years, showing that cigarettes and cigarette butts account for more than 30% of the garbage it cleans up.