Vancouver BC May 6 - 9, 2008DocTrain WEST 2008

 Host City


Vancouver, British Columbia

As the proud host of the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment. Vancouver was voted the “Best City in the Americas” for 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, based on the categories of ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping. This is just one of the city’s many awards and accolades that clearly demonstrate the many reasons to visit Vancouver!

Things to do in Vancouver

 

Tourism Vancouver

Tourism Vancouver provides great information about the city, including some need-to-know travel information about crossing the border between the USA and Canada like passport and ID regulations.

Download Vancouver Facts
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Or visit their website for tips and info.

Gay-Friendly Vancouver

The largest gay population in Western Canada lives in this ocean-wrapped and snow-capped city. Its gay community is centred around two distinctly different neighbourhoods - the West End and Commercial Drive, both of which enjoy a wide variety of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and boutiques catering to gays and lesbians.

Vancouver Facts

Vancouver is located on the Pacific west coast of Canada in the Province of British Columbia, known for its environmental appeal. It is part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, which has a population of more than two million.

Canada’s third largest city, Vancouver has the most temperate climate in the country and is consistently rated one of the top three of the world’s most livable cities.

  • Languages: Federal government departments provide service in English and French, but most of the population speaks English as either a first or second language.
  • Climate: Average temperature in Summer: 74 degrees F
  • Currency: Most Greater Vancouver establishments accept US dollars and Japanese yen, and usually offer reasonable exchange rates. The official currency is the Canadian dollar.
  • Time zone: Vancouver is in the Pacific Time Zone. Daylight savings time will be in effect during the Documentation and Training conference.
  • Electricity: 120V, 60 Hz