The Lower Mainland is the name that residents of British Columbia apply to the region surrounding the City of Vancouver. According to the 2001 census, over two million people live in the region; sixteen of the province's thirty most populous municipalities are located there.
While the term Lower Mainland has been recorded from the earliest period of non-native settlement in British Columbia, it has never been officially defined in legal terms. However, the term has historically been in popular usage for over a century to describe a region that extends from Horseshoe Bay south to the U.S. boundary and east to Hope at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley.
Abbotsford Nestled in the shadow of majestic Mt. Baker, in the heart of the Fraser Valley, you will find Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Visiting Abbotsford introduces you to an eclecti ..read more
Bowen Island
Located just twelve miles northwest of Vancouver, Bowen Island is a place like no other. A scenic 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver brings you to Snug Cov ..read more
Burnaby Burnaby occupies 98.60 square kilometers (38.07 square miles) and is located at the geographical centre of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Situated between the City of Van ..read more
Chilliwack British Columbia offers fun-filled family attractions, world-class sports fishing, white water river rafting, beautiful lakes, hiking and biking trails that lead to awe-inspiring v ..read more
Langley Langley, as the "birthplace of BC," is historically anchored as a tourism destination by the Fort Langley National Historic Site. Other attractions like the Greater Vanco ..read more
Maple Ridge Maple Ridge is a District Municipality in British Columbia, located east of Vancouver, on the Fraser River. It is also a member of the GVRD. According the Maple Ridge Times the cit ..read more
New Westminster The City of New Westminster is situated in the center of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, otherwise referred to as the Lower Mainland. The City, roughly 15 square kilometer ..read more
North Vancouver The City of North Vancouver is a vibrant community where more than 48,000 citizens have chosen to make their home. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, residents enjoy a qual ..read more
Port Coquitlam Port Coquitlam is centrally located in the Lower Mainland between the Fraser, Pitt and Coquitlam rivers. With over 266 hectares of parkland within its borders, the community offers ..read more
Richmond Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique community centrally located on Canada's West Coast, in Greater Vancouver, 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minu ..read more
Surrey Surrey, the "City of Parks" as your travel destination or as a day visitor with family and friends. Surrey is a safe, family oriented community and is well recognized as ..read more
Vancouver Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia and the third largest city in Canada. It's surrounded by water on three sides and is nestled alongside the Coast M ..read more
West Vancouver West Vancouver's spectacular coastline and mountain backdrop provide the perfect setting for this quintessential west coast city. Cross the landmark Lions Gate Bridge - originally ..read more
Whistler Nestled in the Coast Mountains, only 40 kms inland from the Pacific Ocean, and 120 kms from one of Canada's largest urban centres, Whistler Resort provides a Canadian west coast mo ..read more
White Rock With a population of 18,250, White Rock is located in the southwest corner of the Lower Mainland, forty-five kilometres from Vancouver and only five minutes to the Canada/US border ..read more
