Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada. It is located at the southwestern corner of the province of British Columbia between the coastal mountains and the Pacific ocean.
The downtown core offers all of the amenities of an international destination -- from hundreds of restaurants and clubs, to countless parks and recreation facilities, to world-class entertainment and sporting events. UBC's downtown campus, UBC Robson Square, is also located in the heart of the city.
The natural surroundings offer many opportunities for outdoor pursuits, such as hiking, rock-climbing, and mountain biking in the spring and summer, and skiing, scuba-diving, and snow-shoeing in winter.