Vancouver Location

Address : 2nd Floor 530 Seymour Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 3J5, Canada
Phone : 604-605-1375
Fax : 604-605-1575
Email : info@ssilc.com

About the City

Vancouver is a Canadian city in the province of British Columbia. It is the largest metropolitan centre in western Canada and the third largest in the country. Vancouver is one of the cities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) and of the larger geographic region commonly known as the Lower Mainland of B.C.
The Port of Vancouver is significant on a world scale, and Vancouver is the third largest film production centre for US-based productions in North America after Hollywood and New York. The city's population is 545,671 and that of the metropolitan area 2,186,965 (2001 census)[1]. Some predict that by 2020, the population of the metropolitan area will be 2.6 million[2]. A resident of Vancouver is called a "Vancouverite." The current mayor is Sam Sullivan. Vancouver will be the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 2006 United Nations World Urban Forum , the 2007 Memorial Cup and the 2009 World Police and Fire Games. Vancouver will host some games for the 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup.

Advantages

Excellent Place to Live: to rated one of the most liveable cities in the world.
Multicultural : Many diverse types of communities and is renowned for having created ways for all citizens to celebrate who they are, and participate in every aspect of life in Vancouver.
Environment : close to mountains, ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage all four seasons make Vancouver - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Shopping: enjoy world class shopping, gourmet meals, outstanding live entertainment, sporting events, theatre, outdoor adventure, spectacular sights and attractions.
Travel : easy access to Whistler Resort, the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island. Also the home port for Alaska cruises May through October.
Strong Student Support Network : Local agencies, student associations, and activities provide many choices and support for students studying abroad.