Vancouver

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Real estate prices in Vancouver, British Columbia are not only among the highest in Canada, they are among the highest in the world. The mild climate and diverse economic status of Vancouver make the city a very popular spot to migrate to, for Canadians and other nationalities.

Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia, and also the center of the Canadian Province’s economic activity. The population of Vancouver is about 580,000, but the conglomeration of cities in the lower mainland, called the GVRD (Greater Vancouver Regional District), has a population of about 2.2 million. This region of the country has a rapidly growing population due to immigration from Pacific Rim countries such as Japan and China, as well as other Asian countries such as India.

Some major economic providers to Vancouver are:

• The Port of Vancouver: trades 43 Billion USD of goods each year, has 25 Terminals, generates over 69,000 jobs, is the largest port in Canada, and the largest port on the west coast of North America
• Universities and Colleges such as: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Columbia College, Langara College, Vancouver Community College, and Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design.
• Tourism: 2010 Winter Olympics, Downhill skiing at Blackcomb, Whistler, and Grouse Mountain. Numerous parks and cultural activities.

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Major International Companies Headquartered in Vancouver include: Jim Pattison Group, TELUS, Electronic Arts, Goldcorp and Ballard Power Systems.

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