Rutter Hinz Inc. - Locations in Canada

Vancouver

750 Chester Road, Delta, BC V3M 6J1
P. 604-521-2233

Location Information:

Vancouver is located in the southwest corner of Canada in the province of British Columbia, at about 49° Latitude and 123° Longitude, next to the Pacific Ocean.

Vancouver is a major tourist destination. In addition to the city's scenic location, visitors enjoy beautiful gardens and world-famous Stanley Park, one of more than 180 city parks, and a combination of natural forest and parklands near the city center.

Time Zone:

Vancouver is located in the Pacific Time zone (GMT -8).

Population:

Vancouver has a population of 587,891 while Metro Vancouver, its metropolitan region, has a population of 2,180,737 (2006 estimate). Metro Vancouver is the largest metropolitan area in western Canada and the third largest in the country. Vancouver is ethnically diverse, with more than half of its residents having a first language other than English. The population of the city is growing rapidly, and the Metro population is projected to reach 2.6 million by 2020.

Sales Tax Rates:

5% GST (Federal)
7% General rate (Provincial)
0% Meals
Hotel room tax has a rate of 8% and is applied to all accommodation prices within British Columbia. Most municipalities and districts charge an additional tax of up to 2% of purchase price.

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