Vancouver
United States · WashingtonUS
City in Washington, United States
Vancouver is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States, located on the north bank of the Columbia River. It had a population of 190,915 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Washington. Founded in 1825 and incorporated in 1857, the city was originally established around Fort Vancouver, a fur trading outpost, and is situated directly north of Portland, Oregon, along the Washington–Oregon state line. Vancouver serves as the county seat of Clark County and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 190,915
- Coordinates
- 45.639, -122.661
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 171 m
Overview of Vancouver
Vancouver sits in Washington, United States and reads as a medium-sized town. Some 190,915 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for water sports, culture and nature.
Things to do in Vancouver
Water Sports in Vancouver
(4)Vancouver records Jet Skiing, Paddleboarding, Rafting and Sailboats under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Vancouver. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Vancouver
(2)On the culture side, Vancouver offers Churches and Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Vancouver. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Vancouver
(2)Our data lists Islands and Lakes as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Vancouver's own activity tags.
Sports in Vancouver
(2)Our data lists Skateboard and Snowboard as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Vancouver's own activity tags.
Wellness in Vancouver
(2)For wellness, expect Hammam and Turkish Baths. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Vancouver's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Vancouver
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Washington; once there, walking covers most of Vancouver. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Vancouver that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vancouver known for?
- Vancouver is mainly a destination for water sports, culture and nature, set in Washington, United States with around 190,915 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Vancouver?
- You can plan around Jet Skiing, Paddleboarding, Rafting, Sailboats and Churches in Vancouver. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Vancouver located?
- Administratively, Vancouver sits in Washington, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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