Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Downtown Skyline

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

1. Downtown Skyline Marker

Inscription. Once a thriving logging town, the downtown of Vancouver's skyline is now dominated by residential and retail developments, corporate headquarters, hotels and the distinctive "sails" of the convention and cruise ship centre. The City of Vancouver is 172 square km 44 sq. miles ) in size with mean temperatures of 16 C (61 F) in summer and 4.4 C (39 F), in winter, average rainfall is 1167 mm. 46 inches ) and 1919 hours of sunshine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 49° 17.91′ N, 123° 7.272′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Stanley Park Seawall Path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Stanley Park Seawall Path, Vancouver BC V6G V6G, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

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in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chief Skedans Mortuary Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Totem Poles (within shouting distance of this marker); Ga'akstalas (within shouting distance of this marker); Thunderbird House Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Sky Chief Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Kakaso'las (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chief Wakas Pole (about 90 meters away); Oscar Maltipi Pole (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

2. Downtown Skyline Marker

Marker is located next to the bench in the center of image.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.