Lower Mainland

The Lower Mainland is in British Columbia, Canada. The official tourist information site calls the area "Vancouver, Coast and Mountains". The term "lower mainland" can have different interpretations; for some people it is equivalent to a "Greater Vancouver", while others would include everything out to Abbotsford or even Hope in the east.

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Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is the largest metropolitan area in Western Canada, and third largest in Canada, with a population of 2.6 million. Vancouver Travel Guide »
North Shore
North Shore
The North Shore of the Burrard Inlet is a mostly suburban area of Vancouver where dense urban meets dramatic tall mountains. North Shore Travel Guide »
Whistler
Whistler
Whistler is in the province of British Columbia in Canada. Boasting the largest ski area in North America, Whistler is a popular … Whistler Travel Guide »
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Fraser Valley
Fraser Valley
The Fraser Valley is agricultural region of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is gradually being transformed into suburbs of Vancouver. Fraser Valley Travel Guide »
Sea to Sky
Sea to Sky
The Sea to Sky region stretches from the North Shore up the east side of Howe Sound to Squamish, the gateway to BC's magnificent … Sea to Sky Travel Guide »
Vancouver eastern suburbs
Vancouver eastern suburbs
The Vancouver eastern suburbs are a group of municipalities to the east of Vancouver in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver eastern suburbs Travel Guide »
Vancouver southern suburbs
Vancouver southern suburbs
The Vancouver southern suburbs are a group of municipalities to the south of Vancouver in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver southern suburbs Travel Guide »
Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast, named for its 2,400 hours of annual sunshine, is north-west of Vancouver, a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in the North Shore. Sunshine Coast Travel Guide »
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