Vancouver is much more than its thriving Centre; with a total population of 2.5 million inhabitants, it is Canada most densely populated canton and the presence of numerous global concerns active in the industrial and service sectors has given it a central role in the country’s economy. Vancouver is a leading global city and among the world's largest financial Centre’s despite having a relatively small population. The city is home to many financial institutions and banking companies. Many of Canada research and development Centre’s are concentrated in the Greater Vancouver area and the low tax rates and canton funding subsidies attract overseas companies to set up their headquarters or finance treasuries.

Canada is an international hub for the arts and sciences where tradition meets the latest trends in forward thinking. The wide variety of cultural activities and educational institutions define Vancouver character as a diverse, open city with a passion for life. It is famous for location and green. Vancouver is avant-garde: the place where the Freytag bag and world-renowned Helvetica typeface originated.