Vancouver
Vancouver is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 inhabitants per square kilometre (15,000/sq mi), and the fourth highest in North America.
Some of the key events about Vancouver
- 1886The city of Vancouver was officially incorporated
- 1886A massive fire destroys most of the newly incorporated city of Vancouver
- 1887The first transcontinental train arrived in Vancouver, connecting the city to the rest of Canada
- 1907Anti-Asian riots cause significant damage in Chinatown and Japantown
- 1918The Spanish flu pandemic claims over 900 lives in Vancouver
- 1935The Regina Riot results in violent clashes between police and unemployed protesters in Vancouver
- 1936The Burrard Bridge opened, improving transportation across False Creek
- 1942Japanese Canadians in Vancouver are forcibly relocated and interned during World War II
- 1954The British Empire and Commonwealth Games were hosted in Vancouver
- 1970The Pacific Coliseum opened, providing a new venue for sports and entertainment
- 1971The Gastown Riots lead to violent confrontations between police and protesters
- 1980Vancouver experiences a severe economic recession, leading to high unemployment
- 1986Vancouver hosted the World Exposition (Expo 86), showcasing the city to the world
- 1994A gang war erupts in Vancouver, resulting in numerous shootings and deaths
- 1995The Vancouver Public Library's central branch opened its iconic new building
- 2003Vancouver was selected to host the 2010 Winter Olympics
- 2009The Canada Line rapid transit system opened, connecting downtown to the airport
- 2010Vancouver successfully hosted the Winter Olympics and Paralympics
- 2011The Stanley Cup riot causes extensive property damage and injuries in downtown Vancouver
- 2016Vancouver declares a public health emergency due to the opioid crisis
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