With Glowing Hearts By Joe Gorman

Olympic Host First time Vancouver held Olympics, third in Canada Mildest climate of any Winter Games host city Over 80 nations participating

Geography Located in British Columbia Located in British Columbia Summers are dry, rest of year is rainy Summers are dry, rest of year is rainy Lies between Burrard Inlet to the north and the Fraser River to the south Lies between Burrard Inlet to the north and the Fraser River to the south Has one of the largest urban parks in North America, Stanley Park Has one of the largest urban parks in North America, Stanley Park

History Incorporated on April 6, 1886 City named in honor of George Vancouver The Great Vancouver Fire on June 13, 1886 killing dozens and $1.3 million lost in damaged property

Sports Canucks; established in 1970; 0 championships BC Lions; established in 1954; 5 championships Hosted games for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup Establishing MLS soccer team in 2011

Symbols Flag "By Sea, Land, and Air We Prosper” Logo Coat of Arms Motto

Government Democratic Made up of the Vancouver City Council and the Vancouver Park Board City Council is made up of the Mayor and ten Councillors who are elected at large for a three-year term Mayor is the Chair of City Council.

Industries 1. Forestry 2. Tourism, urban center surrounded by nature 3. Third largest film production centre in North America Nicknamed “Hollywood North”

Attractions Chinatown: one of the largest on the continent Vancouver Aquarium: over 60,000 exotic and fascinating creatures from all over the world Polar Swim: 100 yard race

Fun Facts OOOOnly place in the world where it is possible to ski, play golf and go sailing, all in the same day. HHHHas the highest proportion (per capita) of Asians of any North American city. Given the nickname “Hong-couver.” PPPProclaims to have largest amount of dirt per person.

Review Game Who did Vancouver beat out to be the Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics? PyoengChang, South Korea What is the largest urban park in North America? Stanley Park Who was Vancouver named after? George Vancouver

Review Game Continued What is Vancouver’s motto? “By Sea, Land, and Air We Prosper” What is Vancouver’s main industry? Forestry Vancouver is the only place in the world where you can do what? You can ski, play golf, and go sailing all in the same day