Vancouver
Canada • North America
Primary City: Vancouver
Primary State/Province: British Columbia
Primary Language: English
Population: 3.5M
GDP: $168B • GDP per capita: $48,255
GAWC Class: 5
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
14.0%
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
5
Total Teams
9
Major Companies
17
Market Cap
$293B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
1
Metro Stations
54
Commuter Rail
8
Universities
2
Michelin Stars
23
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 5 | #T-63 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 9 | #T-100 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 2 | #T-66 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 17 | #T-55 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $293B | #88 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 2 | #T-119 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 2 | #T-50 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 6 | #T-59 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 3 | #T-49 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 4.0 | #T-63 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 23.0 | #56 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 54 | #T-102 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 8 | #T-207 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 0 | — |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 26 | #T-57 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • United States
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Vancouver • Level: 1
Canadian Football • CFL
BC Lions
Vancouver
Hockey • NHL
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver
Notable Venues2 venues
Football
BC Place
Vancouver
Hockey
Rogers Arena
Vancouver
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams1 team
Football/Soccer • Canada
Vancouver FC
Vancouver • Level: 2
Other Men’s Teams4 teams
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Vancouver Canadians
Vancouver
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Abbotsford Canucks
Abbotsford
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Vancouver Giants
Vancouver
Lacrosse • Other Sports
Vancouver Warriors
Vancouver
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W Hockey • Other Women Sports
Vancouver Goldeneyes
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals9 events
2015 Womens World Cup Final
Football Final
2015 • Vancouver
2011 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
2011 • Rogers Arena
2010 Winter Olympics
Olympics
2010 • Vancouver
1994 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1994 • Pacific Coliseum
1982 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1982 • Pacific Coliseum
1925 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1925 • Denman Arena
1923 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1923 • Denman Arena
1921 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1921 • Denman Arena
1915 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1915 • Denman Arena
All-Star Games2 events
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1998 • General Motors Place
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1977 • Pacific Coliseum
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheaton Precious Metals | $69B | Public |
| 2 | Teck Resources | $29B | Public |
| 3 | Pan American Silver | $25B | Public |
| 4 | First Quantum Minerals | $24B | Public |
| 5 | Lundin Gold | $21B | Public |
| 6 | lululemon athletica | $20B | Public |
| 7 | Telus | $19B | Public |
| 8 | RB Global | $19B | Public |
| 9 | Ivanhoe Mines | $13B | Public |
| 10 | Equinox Gold | $12B | Public |
| 11 | Aritzia | $12B | Public |
| 12 | First Majestic Silver | $11B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $293B across 17 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
1997 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
Vancouver • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Orpheum
Vancouver • Concert Hall
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Vancouver • Concert Hall
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver • Aquarium
Stanley Park
Vancouver • Park/Garden
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Vancouver Film Industry
Vancouver • Film Hub
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, Canada
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Vancouver International Airport
Richmond (BC) • 2 - Major International
Abbotsford International Airport
Abbotsford • 4 - Regional
Port2 entries
Vancouver
Vancouver • Container
Port of Vancouver
Vancouver • Passenger
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
Lions Gate Bridge
Vancouver • Bridge - Suspension
Metro System (54 stations)1 entry
SkyTrain
Vancouver • 54 stations
Suburban Rail (8 stations)1 entry
West Coast Express
Vancouver • 8 stations
Luxury Hospitality
2-Star Michelin1 entry
Published on Main
Vancouver
FTG 5-Star1 entry
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Vancouver
FTG 4-Star4 entries
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver
Paradox Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Vancouver
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
Whistler