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CURRENCY
EMERGENCY NUMBER
Fire, Medical, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) can all be reached by dialing 911.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Most people in BC speak English at home. After English, the most common languages spoken at home are Cantonese and Mandarin, Punjabi, German, Tagalog, French, Korean, Spanish, and Farsi.
LOCATION
Vancouver is located on Canada’s West Coast, and is the largest city of the province of British Columbia.
TIME ZONE
Vancouver is on Pacific Standard Time (GMT/UTC -8 hours)
POWER
In Canada, power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
SAFETY
Vancouver – a safe city in a safe country. The World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index Report ranked Canada as the 7th safest country and under Canada’s Crime Severity Index Vancouver ranks better than the national average.
TIPPING AND GRATUITY
Tipping is standard practice in Vancouver and across Canada with a standard minimum tip of 15% for servers in restaurants, bars and other establishments. Tips can also be given to drivers, tour guides, spa therapists, hairdressers, bartenders, hotel attendants, etc., at your discretion.
Summer in Vancouver is the best time of year to visit for warm weather, outdoor activities, with an average overall temperature of 22 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit). Check current Vancouver weather conditions.
Vancouver’s rich cultural background has helped produce a spectrum of artistic expression and a thriving creative community. Located central in Downtown Vancouver is the Vancouver Art Gallery. Don't forget to visit historic Gastown, for art galleries that feature modern and contemporary art exhibits or the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown. The Punjabi Market, a cultural focal point, is a five-block stretch along Main Street and is home to the striking Ross Street Sikh Temple.
This seaside city is one of Canada’s best when it comes to delicious and innovative eats and drinks, and whether you’re going for cheap sushi or an elevated fine dining experience, you will be hungry for more. Eat around the world in just one block, or head to some of our world-renowned and nationally celebrated establishments, check some restaurants out here. Want more of a grab and go meal? Visit one of Vancouver many food trucks. With over 100 designated spot , you''be sure to find a cuisine to satisfy your cravings.
WIFI IN THE CITY (FREE)
Besides the airport, most coffee shops and libraries, a free Wi-Fi project in the city is expanding, so many places downtown and other popular tourist destinations have free Wi-Fi.
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
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Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2Z7, Canada
PHONE & EMAIL
Phone: +1.604.681.5226
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