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The Explorer, George Vancouver was born on 1757-06-22. George Vancouver was born in King's Lynn and is a citizen of United Kingdom. He died on 1798-05-10. He was in Petersham when he died.

Vancouver?

This summer, my friend & I were planning a roadtrip or travelling outside of the province for a week or so. We had decided on Cali Or Florida at first but came to the conclusion that Vancouver would be better for now and we'd save the tropics for the upcoming winter. My question is: what places should we visit there? which is one of the nicest, but not too pricey hotels? any kind of information? also what's the legal age over there?

Answer:Legal age is 19. It would be cheaper to stay out of the downtown core in Burnaby or New Westminster near a skytrain staion to that you could easily commute into the downtown core for a night out or a day excursion. Parking in the downtown core runs about $13 for a full day and night. Good tourist spots are the Aquarium in Stanley Park (but the park has recenlty been damaged by a winter storm). Grouse Mountain is awsome especially on a clear day (in the summer there are hiking trails and other activities), Capilano Suspension Bridge is cool but expensive (Lynn Canyon Suspension bridge is cool as well and free). You have to go to Whistler (I recommend taking a Morning ATV ride to the top of the peak you get to see bears and deer as well as taking a breath taking ride!!!). It you can take a trip to Vancouver Island hop on the ferry and hit up the Royal BC Museum, Minature World, the Butterfly Garens, the Craigdourough Castle, and Buchart Gardens!! Take a walk in Chinatown in the Downtown core and enjoy the sights and sounds. You should definatly walk the sea wall from Canada Place all the way around Stanley Park. Shopping is great on Robson Street and if you are into Celeberty Sightings go to the lounge in the Sutton, or just walk the streets of Vancouver and I guarente that you will see something being filmed. Gastown is also a unique place to walk and you have to have a meal at the Old Spagetti Factory as well as Steamworks (It's a Brewery try the sampler platter to try the different beers that they have on tap), both in Gastown. There is so much to do just depends what you are into. Hope that helps!!!

What Does Vancouver Mean To You? And Where Is Your Favorite Spot In Vancouver?

I am doing a series of post cards, that will have quotes from people about where and what they love about Vancouver B.C. The image on the postcard will be really different and graphically interesting. This is my senior project and i want something cool to put in my portfolio.

Answer:Vancouver is my fairy tale hide away. Some day I hope to hit the lottery so I can retire in Victoria.

How Is The Vancouver Job Front Doing Since The Recession?

I have been planning to live and work there for a good while now before the recent global recession began to been planning I hoped to live work there for a year possibly longer, so now I am wondering whats happening over there on the job front since this dark recession, I am in the UK and the jobs have been hit very hard Over here just like America, How is it for Vancouver and the rest of Canada? I was over in Vancouver last December- January 2008 and the jobs there were plentiful, how so now?

Answer:There are still jobs available but it's definately slowing down and becoming much more competitive. There are still much work in the service industry but it's generally minimum wage to start ($8/hr). BC has one of the lowest minimum wages in Canada especially when you compare it to the cost of living.There is a lot of contract/casual work for higher pay available but of course, that isn't stable nor long term. Keep in mind when finding work, that the 'living' wage in Metro Vancouver is $16.74/hr (over double our minimum wage) (From the Vancouver Province). So getting a job may be easy, but being able to afford rent, food, utilities, transportation, etc may not come so easily. This is why many people I know end up having to take 2 or more jobs to make ends meet.

What Is The Best University In Vancouver For Psychology?

Hi I am from the United States and I am planning to go to college in a few years. I have wanted to live in beautiful Vancouver or some time now, and I thought going to University there would be brilliant. I would love to here about different colleges in Vancouver, what you think personally is the best university to go to. Oh and some insights or extra information wuold be great! Thank You:)

Answer:I hear that the University of British Columbia has a great program, as well as location. I am visiting in August and plan to study the same thing.

Are Nightclubs In Vancouver Busy During The Week?

I am traveling to Vancouver, BC in a few weeks, and will be there during the week, but not weekends, unfortunately, due to scheduling constraints. Are nightclubs in this city still busy during the weeknights? Staying on Granville, any recommendations for night clubs?

Answer:It depends on the night club you go to. Some night clubs have special nights during the weekdays. Celebrities is PACKED on Tuesdays, because it's strait night and 3 dollar high balls. Republic Night club is open tuesday-sunday, and normally has a large crowed on thursdays Thursday nights at the standard, although not a great club becomes fairly packed as well if you are here after June 26th, you should check out the club Venue... It's will just be opening so will be packed for sure. Here is a list of all the Vancouver clubs!http://www.clubzone.com/c1/Vancouver/Nightclubs.html

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