Vancouver 2010 - An Exciting Mix of Ethnic Backgrounds
Where Are You From?
It's a question often asked when people meet someone in Vancouver, for the first time. Why? Well, not only are Vancouverites curious people but, also, because 52% of Vancouver residents were born in another country. In Metro Vancouver the number is 43%. The impact of this phenomenon continues to challenge the way we live, the way we work and the way we play. All in all, Vancouverites have risen to the challenge by learning about our neighbours' unique cultures. We have been encouraged, and even forced, to become more aware of the beliefs and traditions of our new & old immigrant partners. And in order to understand and embrace the evolving state of our metropolitan mosaic it often means looking to our own past to see what our forefathers' challenges and aspirations were. Why did they choose Canada as a new place to call home? And why did they settle in this greatest of all Canadian Cities & surrounding municipalities? Metro Vancouverites have learned that all change requires a recognition of the fact that 'things will never be the same' again. It's from that starting point that we get to enjoy the sometimes confusing but often inspiring contributions that fresh citizens of the world bring to our home. Welcome to B.C.