British Columbia - Ms. Bryant-Taneda · BC Powerpoint2.ppt Author: Julia Created Date: 3/30/2016...

British Columbia

• What are some of the things you love most about living in B.C.?

Beautiful British Columbia

•  Beautiful scenery and landscapes

•  Balance of city and country

Beautiful British Columbia

•  Diverse Wildlife

•  Moderate climate (warm summers, cool winters)

Demographics

•  B.C. is culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse

•  Immigrants account for approximately 27% of B.C.’s population

•  B.C.’s populace embraces pluralism

Vancouver•  Consistently rated in the top 5 “Most Livable Cities” in the world. In 2015 it was rated #3 behind Melbourne, Australia and Vienna, Austria. The Economist

•  Ratings are based on stability, infrastructure, education, health care and environment.

Vancouver - Fun Facts

•  Warmest major city in Canada - avg. 11 days of snow per year.

•  Trails only Hollywood in movie broadcast production.

•  Largest port in Canada - main shipping route for most Canadian exports.

•  Largest annual Pride Parade in the world