Vancouver

Vancouver (pronounced {{IPA|}}) is a Canadian city in the province of British Columbia. It is the largest metropolitan centre in western Canada and third largest in the country. The city's population is 545,671 and that of the metropolitan area is 1,986,965 (2001 census). http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/products/standard/popdwell/Table-CMA-C.cfm?T=1&SR=1&CMA=933&S=3&O=D Vancouver is one of the cities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) and of the larger geographic region commonly known as the Lower Mainland of BC. The current mayor is Larry Campbell, Coalition of Progressive Electors (see List of Mayors of Vancouver). Vancouver will be the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, 2005 Grey Cup, the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championship, the 2006 United Nations World Urban Forum and the 2007 Memorial Cup.

Professional sports teams

• Vancouver Canucks (National Hockey League)
• British Columbia Lions (Canadian Football League)
• Vancouver Canadians (Northwest League Baseball)
• Vancouver Giants (Western Hockey League)
• Vancouver Whitecaps (United Soccer Leagues) (Men's and Women's Teams)

Former professional sport teams

• Vancouver Grizzlies (National Basketball Association) (moved to Memphis)
• Vancouver Millionaires (Pacific Coast Hockey Association (now defunct)
• Vancouver Ravens (National Lacrosse League) (now defunct)
• Vancouver Voodoo (Roller Hockey International) (now defunct)