Vancouver BC by Nicole Calburean https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco capital city en-us 2018-09-13 17:28:58 UTC 2018-09-26 01:47:24 UTC hello@padlet.com HISTORY marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284188903 - In 1513 Spain claimed the west coast of North America by virtue of the treaty of Tordesillas

- In 1778, James Cook set foot on Nootka Sound

- George Vancouver arrived and later on left after realizing that the land belonged to the Spanish

- A trading post was built on Fraser River in 1827

- Gold was discovered on the Fraser River in 1858

- People headed to the Yukon for the Gold Rush

- the National Railway and fish canneries, etc. brought many immigrant workers. This caused racial discrimination.

- The opening of the Panama, got Vancouver become the leading port.

- People from BC and Canada came to work in the shipyards and munition plants.

- Vancouver was growing greatly during the postwar era.]]> 2018-09-21 01:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284188903 marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284211340 2018-09-21 03:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284211340 ACTIVITIES marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284215595 - Wild Whale Watching
- Bird Watching, Camping 
- Fishing/Boating
- Cycling/Mountain biking
- Golfing
- Sightseeing
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Walking tours
- Dinner cruises]]> 2018-09-21 04:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284215595 WATER SPORTS marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284216220 -Kayaking
-Paddleboarding
-Scuba diving
-Swimming
-White water rafting
-Windsurfing and kiteboarding
-Seadoos
- Paddle boards
]]> 2018-09-21 04:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284216220 ART and CULTURE marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284217156 - Music
- Dance
- New media
- Theater
- Festivals
- Film, design
- Exhibitions
- Galleries
- Museums]]> 2018-09-21 04:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284217156 CULTURE PLAN marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284218339 - Develop, enliven, enhance, and promote arts, culture, and cultural diversity in Vancouver
- Build partnerships across communities and sectors
- Develop strategies that place arts and culture at the forefront]]> 2018-09-21 04:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284218339 marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284220027 2018-09-21 04:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284220027 ATTRACTIONS marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284220552 - Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Stanley Park
- VanDusen Botanical Garden
- Vancouver Lookout
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
- Science World
- Grouse Mountain
- Vancouver art Gallery
- BC Place Stadium]]> 2018-09-21 04:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284220552 NEIGHBOURHOODS marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284296418 Seperated into 23 different neighbourhoods:
- Gastown      
- Granville Island
- Robson Street  
- Punjabi Market
- West End      
- Davie Village    
- Yaletown
- South Granville
- South Main
- Kitsilano
- Lower Lonsdale
- Granville Street
- Downtown Vancouver
- East Vancouver
- Commercial Drive
- Coal Harbour
- Downtown Eastside]]> 2018-09-21 10:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284296418 marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284303780 2018-09-21 11:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284303780 WEATHER marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284305355 - High 70's Fahrenheit (low 20's Celsius) in summer
- Mid 40's Fahrenheit (0º to 5º Celsius) in winter
- Rarely snows
- Wet winter]]> 2018-09-21 11:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284305355 marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284308134 2018-09-21 11:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284308134 EVENTS marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284308699 - Celebration of Light
- Cherry Blossom Festival
- Dine Out Festival
- International Jazz Festival
- ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
- Opera Festival
- Push Festival
- Skookum Festival
- Biennale
- Folk Music Festival
- International Film Festival
- Pride Festival
etc.]]> 2018-09-21 11:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284308699 Geography marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284809099 -  located on the south-west corner of British Columbia
-  a port accessible to a seacoast and provides accommodation for seagoing vessels on the mainland of British Columbia
-  Canada’s primary focal point for trade with Asia
- between Burrard Inlet and The Strait of Georgia
- between Western Europe and the Asia Pacific countries
- southern boundary of the City of Vancouver is the North Arm of the Fraser River
-  located in the south-west corner of British Columbia, this is where most of trading with Asia is taken place.

]]> 2018-09-23 22:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/284809099 Fun Fact marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285271370 The Port of Vancouver is the largest port in Canada and the third largest in North America in terms of total tonnage moved in and out of the port. ]]> 2018-09-24 21:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285271370 FUN FACT nicole_calburean23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285280881 Vancouver is named the "most livable" city in the world, due to its reliable safety, health care, infrastructure and educational resources.]]> 2018-09-24 22:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285280881 marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285281209 2018-09-24 22:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285281209 marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285284470 2018-09-24 23:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285284470 FUN FACT nicole_calburean23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285284693 Vancouver was nicknamed "Hollywood of the North" because it comes 3rd  in featured film productions, after LA and New York]]> 2018-09-24 23:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285284693 marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285284812 2018-09-24 23:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285284812 FUN FACT nicole_calburean23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285286223 Stanley Park is 10% larger than New York's Central Park]]> 2018-09-24 23:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285286223 FUN FACT nicole_calburean23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285286617 Immigrants make up more than 40% of Vancouver's population]]> 2018-09-24 23:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285286617 DEFINITIONS nicole_calburean23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285289133 Entrepreneurs- a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.

Sector- an area or portion that is distinct from others.

Segregation- the action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things or being set apart.

Infrastructure- the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Focal point- the center of interest or activity

Seaport city- a harbor accessible to a seacoast and providing accommodation for seagoing boats or vessels

Constituencies- a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.

]]> 2018-09-24 23:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285289133 marylouiza_patrona23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285292305 2018-09-25 00:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285292305 International Relationships nicole_calburean23 https://padlet.com/nicole_calburean23/b606p9l64xco/wish/285826584 The City of Vancouver has five sister-city relationships with:
  • Odessa, Ukraine
  • Yokohama, Japan
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Guangzhou, China
  • Los Angeles, United States
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