President & Chief Executive Officer
Encorp Pacific (Canada)

Vancouver’s international profile has surged in recent years, thanks to the reputation it has garnered as one of the world’s top liveable cities. Vancouver spent almost a decade in first place on the Economist’s worldwide ‘most liveable cities’ list, placed third in Mercer’s 2019 Quality of Life Survey and was recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s top ten cleanest cities.

Vancouver has one of the country’s most prosperous economies and is forecasted to have one of Canada’s fastest-growing metropolitan economies. Home of Canada’s largest port, Vancouver is a gateway for pan-Pacific trade and many companies choose to headquarter here, particularly in mining and forestry sectors. Vancouver’s major economic sectors include international trade, finance, natural resources, technology, film, and tourism.

Vancouver boasts excellent public and private education systems, with students scoring highly on international student assessments and having a reputation for high academic performance. It is home to world-class post-secondary institutions such as the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Vancouver has also been ranked as one of North America’s healthiest cities. This can be attributed to the excellent lifestyle that “Vancouverites” enjoy, given their easy access to countless forms of recreation. Vancouver’s natural surroundings offer limitless opportunities for outdoor pursuits, such as hiking and mountain biking in the spring and summer, and skiing at nearby Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort in winter. Sport fishing, hockey, boating, world-class shopping, concerts, and festivals are also regular features of the Vancouver lifestyle.

Situated between the North Shore and coastal mountains, and the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is one of North America’s most beautiful cities, boasting breath-taking landscapes, cultural vibrancy, and vast economic potential. With a population of 2.4 million, Metro Vancouver is the largest metropolitan centre in the province of BC. It is a truly dynamic place to live and build a rewarding career.

For more information on Vancouver, please visit www.hellobc.com and www.tourismvancouver.com.