Ten Things to Know About Vancouver

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For the next month Vancouver will be know as the Olympic City, but it is way more than that. It was officially settled in the late 1880s to take advantage of its natural port and today is officially one of the best cities in the world to live in and to visit thanks to its climate, diverse population, and hundreds of parks. And you may just see a movie star or two as well. Here are some Vancouver facts you should know before you travel to the Olympics.