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Vancouver and Whistler Quick Facts VANCOUVER AND WHISTLER QUICK FACTS May 2007 The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has compiled this information from a variety of Internet sources. GEOGRAPHY Canada, the second largest country in the world, consists of 10 provinces and three territories in five main regions: the Atlantic region, Central Canada, the Prairies, the West Coast and the North. Vancouver and Whistler are situated on the West Coast, in the province of British Columbia. The city of Vancouver, next to the Pacific Ocean, is surrounded by water on three sides and is framed by the Coast Mountains. Whistler, a mountain resort located approximately 126 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, comprises 8,171 acres of skiable terrain and 551 acres of parkland. The base elevation of the town of Whistler is 668 metres (2192 feet). The peak elevations of the two mountains, the Blackcomb and the Whistler, are 2,284 metres (7,494 feet) and 2,182 metres (7,160 feet), respectively. POLITICAL STRUCTURE Canada is both a constitutional monarchy and a federal state with a democratic system of government. Powers are divided between the federal government and the provinces and territories. The Canadian government is led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, of the Conservative Party of Canada. Queen Elizabeth II, formally the Head of State, delegates her duties to the Governor-General, Michaëlle Jean. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, located in the province of Ontario, in the Central region. POPULATION About 32.8 million people live in Canada. Approximately 560,000 call the city of Vancouver home, while the population of Greater Vancouver consists of more than two million people. Whistler is home to more than 9,000 permanent residents in addition to 4,500 seasonal and part-time residents. TIME ZONE The majority of British Columbia is in the Pacific Time Zone, eight hours behind Greenwich, or Universal Coordinated Time (UCT). During Daylight Saving Time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, British Columbia is seven hours ahead of UCT. A small portion of the province, bordering the Rocky Mountains, is in the Mountain Time Zone, one hour ahead of the Pacific Time Zone. LANGUAGES English and French are Canada’s two official languages. In the province of British Columbia the predominant language is English. Unofficially, Vancouver may be considered multilingual due to the diverse cultural backgrounds of its population base. The most common languages spoken after English are Chinese, Punjabi, French, Japanese, German, Italian and Tagalog (Filipino). Page 1 VANCOUVER 2010 | NOC SERVICES Many banks, hotels, shops and tourist destinations in British Columbia have multilingual staff who are ideally suited to serving an international clientele. CLIMATE In Vancouver, summers are warm while winters are mild and wet. With average high temperatures of 22° Celsius (72° Fahrenheit) in the summer and 6° Celsius (43° Fahrenheit) in the winter, the climate is temperate throughout the year. Summer evenings can be cool. Beginning in November, and throughout the winter season, the climate is wet, but it rarely snows. Whistler is located in the Coast Mountain Range of British Columbia. The alpine areas of Whistler receive an average annual snowfall of 914 cm (30 feet) and due to Whistler’s coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate through the winter season, rarely dipping below -10°C in the valley and -15°C in the alpine during the coldest part of the year. Expect -5°C average daily alpine temperatures during most of the winter months. ELECTRICITY Voltage in Canada is 110 and the frequency of electrical current is 60 Hz. Electrical outlets are the same as in the United States. For electrical appliances from other countries adapters and/or converters are required. MEASUREMENT Canada uses the International System of Units also known as metric. Temperatures are measured in degrees Celsius, length in metres and mass in kilograms. TELEPHONE AREA CODES AND DIALLING PREFIXES The area code for Greater Vancouver and Whistler are either (604) or (778). The rest of British Columbia has an area code of (250). When dialling calls in the Vancouver region, the full 10-digit number must be dialled. For calls to other regions of British Columbia, the rest of Canada and the United States or Mexico, the digit 1 must be dialled first. All other long-distance calls require the international dialling prefix 011 for a direct-dialled phone, or 001 for an operator-assisted call. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Vancouver has a modern public transportation network, operated by TransLink, which includes trains, rapid transit, buses and passenger-only SeaBus ferries. For information on routes, schedules and fares visit www.translink.bc.ca. Within Whistler, buses are available year-round. Most are accessible to people with a disability. A loop around the central part of town is available, free of charge, while extended for-fee service extends throughout Whistler and its neighbourhoods. This service is provided by the Whistler and Valley Express (WAVE). For details visit www.busonline.ca/regions/whi. Note that Whistler is primarily a pedestrian mall. Once in Whistler, a vehicle is not usually required. Public transportation is often more convenient, and more affordable, than renting a car and paying for parking. This philosophy fits with Whistler’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For information on transportation between Vancouver and Whistler, including public transportation, shuttle bus, plane and helicopter options, visit www.tourismwhistler.com/www/plan_your_trip/transportation_providers.asp. Page 2 VANCOUVER 2010 | NOC SERVICES AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately a 30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver and a two-hour drive from Whistler. There are various options for transferring from the Vancouver International Airport to Vancouver and Whistler. To transfer to Whistler the best options are either a direct bus from the airport (www.perimeter.com) or a car rental (available at the air terminal). To transfer to Vancouver, there are many more options, including scheduled shuttles, taxis, limousine services, car rentals and public transportation. A one-way taxi ride between the Vancouver International Airport and downtown Vancouver costs approximately $25-$35 CAD. A train link from the Vancouver Airport to downtown Vancouver is currently under construction and scheduled to open in November 2009. For information on transportation to and from Vancouver visit www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/transportation/getting_around/getting_to_the_airport. For information on transportation to and from Whistler visit www.tourismwhistler.com/www/plan_your_trip/bus_airport.asp. TAXIS Taxis may be hailed, easily in downtown Vancouver. They can also be booked by calling one of the following numbers: Yellow Cab 1 (800) 898 8294 (604) 681 1111 Vancouver Taxi (604) 871 1111 Black Top & Checker Cabs (604) 731 1111 MacLure’s Cabs (604) 683 6666 or (604) 731-9211 Credit cards may be used in some taxis. It is best to ask the taxi company in advance about this service at the time of booking. A standard tip of 10%-15% is customary for the driver. DRIVING LAWS A valid driver’s licence is required to operate a motor vehicle in British Columbia. International driver’s licences, US State driver’s licences and licences from other countries are accepted and valid. However, an international driver’s licence is recommended for those who hold driver’s licences in a language other than English. British Columbia law requires safety belts for all occupants of private vehicles. Residents must secure their children weighing up to 18 kg (40 lbs.) in infant car seats. For non-resident visitors, infant car seats are required for children weighing up to 9 kg (20 lbs.). Drivers are required to keep their vehicle headlights on at all times while driving, during both day and night. Operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than 0.08% is a criminal offence. Motorcycle and bike helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. Page 3 VANCOUVER 2010 | NOC SERVICES TRAVELERS WITH A DISABILITY Vancouver and Whistler provide a high level of accessibility for people with a disability. For specific information regarding the Vancouver International Airport, transportation, recreation, accommodation, as well as associations and institutes, please visit for Vancouver: www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/travel_tips/special_needs_travelers for Whistler: www.tourismwhistler.com/www/about_whistler/diabled_travellers.asp CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS Vancouver and Whistler offer remarkable cultural programs, including art exhibitions, theatre, performing arts and a large variety of festivals. Vancouver highlights include the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Science World, the Vancouver Opera, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the British Columbia Ballet. For comprehensive 12-month event calendars, and listings of annual festivals and attractions, visit for Vancouver: www.vancouver.com/things_to_do/events/index.htm www.vancouverattractions.com. for Whistler: www.whistlerblackcomb.com/todo/events/index.htm www.tourismwhistler.com/www/events/annual_festivals.asp Information on performing arts events in Vancouver can be found in the free weekly newspaper The Georgia Straight (www.straight.com) and in the Thursday edition of one of Vancouver’s daily newspapers including The Vancouver
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