Metro Vancouver Regional District

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Metro Vancouver Regional District
Regional district
Metro Vancouver Regional District
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
Established	1967
Administrative office	Burnaby
Government
• Chair	Sav Dhaliwal
Area
• Total	2,877.36 km2 (1,110.95 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	2,642,825
• Density	920/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
Website	www.metrovancouver.org

The Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD), commonly known as Metro Vancouver, is a regional district in British Columbia, Canada. It encompasses 21 municipalities, one electoral area, and one treaty First Nation. The district's administrative offices are located in Burnaby.

History

The Metro Vancouver Regional District was established in 1967 as the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD). It was created to provide regional services and planning for the rapidly growing metropolitan area. In 2007, the name was changed to Metro Vancouver to better reflect the region's identity.

Geography

Metro Vancouver covers an area of 2,877.36 square kilometers. It is bordered by the Fraser Valley Regional District to the east, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to the north, and the United States to the south. The region includes diverse landscapes, from urban centers to mountainous areas and coastal regions.

Governance

The Metro Vancouver Regional District is governed by a Board of Directors, which is composed of elected officials from each member municipality and the electoral area. The Board is responsible for making decisions on regional services, policies, and planning.

Member Municipalities

The Metro Vancouver Regional District includes the following 21 municipalities:

• Anmore
• Belcarra
• Bowen Island
• Burnaby
• Coquitlam
• Delta
• Langley (district municipality)
• Langley (city)
• Lions Bay
• Maple Ridge
• New Westminster
• North Vancouver (city)
• North Vancouver (district municipality)
• Pitt Meadows
• Port Coquitlam
• Port Moody
• Richmond
• Surrey
• Tsawwassen First Nation
• Vancouver
• West Vancouver
• White Rock

Services

Metro Vancouver provides a range of regional services, including:

• Water supply
• Sewage treatment
• Solid waste management
• Regional parks
• Air quality management
• Housing
• Emergency management

Economy

Metro Vancouver is a major economic hub in British Columbia. The region's economy is diverse, with key industries including technology, film and television production, tourism, manufacturing, and trade. The Port of Vancouver is the largest port in Canada and plays a crucial role in the region's economy.

Demographics

As of the 2021 Census, Metro Vancouver has a population of 2,642,825, making it the most populous regional district in British Columbia. The region is known for its cultural diversity, with a significant proportion of residents being immigrants.

Transportation

Metro Vancouver has an extensive transportation network, including:

• TransLink, which operates the region's public transit system, including buses, the SkyTrain, and the SeaBus.
• Major highways such as Highway 1 and Highway 99.
• The Vancouver International Airport (YVR), located in Richmond.

See also

• List of regional districts of British Columbia
• Greater Vancouver
• Fraser Valley Regional District
• Squamish-Lillooet Regional District