Vancouver 4K - Sunday Morning - Driving Downtown

Early quiet Sunday morning driving into downtown Vancouver. Just had breakfast at a Hilton (I'm using Hilton more thans to the Amex Plantinum credits). About to be in Europe. DM or say Hello if you want to meet up. Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 inhabitants per square kilometre (15,000/sq mi), and the fourth highest in North America (after New York City, San Francisco, and Mexico City). Vancouver has hosted many international conferences and events, including the 1954 Commonwealth Games, UN Habitat I, Expo 86, APEC Canada 1997, the World Police and Fire Games in 1989 and 2009; several matches of 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup including the finals at BC Place in Downtown Vancouver, and the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics which were held in Vancouver and Whistler, a resort community 125 km (78 mi) north of the city. In 1969, Greenpeace was founded in Vancouver. The city became the permanent home to TED conferences in 2014. As of 2016, the Port of Vancouver is the fourth-largest port by tonnage in the Americas, the busiest and largest in Canada, and the most diversified port in North America. While forestry remains its largest industry, Vancouver is well known as an urban centre surrounded by nature, making tourism its second-largest industry. Major film production studios in Vancouver and nearby Burnaby have turned Greater Vancouver and nearby areas into one of the largest film production centres in North America, earning it the nickname "Hollywood North". Ten Interesting Vancouver Facts: 1. Economic Powerhouse – Vancouver's metro GDP exceeds $160 billion, driven by tech, film, and trade. 2. Hollywood North – The city is the third-largest film & TV production hub in North America, generating $4 billion annually. 3. Luxury Real Estate – Waterfront properties in areas like West Vancouver and Coal Harbour often exceed $20 million. 4. Global Trade Hub – The Port of Vancouver is Canada’s largest, handling $275 billion in goods annually. 5. High Net Worth Residents – Vancouver has over 25,000 millionaires and 9 billionaires, concentrated in Shaughnessy, Point Grey, and West Vancouver. 6. Green & Sustainable – The city aims to be the world’s greenest by 2030, with a strong focus on urban sustainability and public transit. 7. Tech Growth – Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Shopify have expanded heavily, fueling a tech industry worth $25 billion. 8. Luxury Tourism & Hotels – The tourism industry generates $14 billion annually, with luxury hotels like the Fairmont Pacific Rim and Shangri-La setting the standard. 9. Housing Market Boom – Vancouver real estate remains one of the most expensive in North America, with an average home price above $1.2 million. 10. Cultural Hub – Granville Island, Gastown, and the Museum of Anthropology highlight the city's mix of Indigenous, Asian, and global influences. YouTube    / @jutah   Instagram   / j_utah99   Twitter   / jutah99   Join this channel to get access to perks:   / @jutah