Vancouver Essential Info

Overview

Vancouver is a city in the Southwest Washington region of Washington State, immediately north of the border with Oregon.

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Basics

Best Time To Go

Apr-Oct

Current Time

Current Weather

61 °F

Clear

Fun Facts

1. Famed NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was born in Vancouver.
2. Legally speaking, you are not allowed to walk around in public in Vancouver if you knowingly have a common cold.
3. Up until 2001, mothers were not allowed to breastfeed their children in public.
4. Named after George Vancouver, a British explorer, Vancouver was incorporated as a city in 1857.
5. According to Amazon.com, Vancouver is the seventh Most Romantic City in the Nation, based on residents' purchases at the online retailer.

Popular Foods

1. BBQ Pork Sandwiches
2. Mushroom Ravioli