Location, Location, Location

Situated on Canada's West Coast, Vancouver is the Gateway to Asia and one of only a few places where it is possible to snowboard, hike and kayak - all on the same day. This dynamic and multicultural city (BC’s largest) is consistently ranked as one of the most livable on the planet. In 2007, Vancouver was named the "Most Liveable City" in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit. In 2010, it will host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Digital Media In Vancouver

Vancouver is a spectacular city that also hosts more than 1,100 digital media companies and numerous industry leaders and innovators in digital film, television, video games and interactive advertising. There are more video game developers per capita in Vancouver than any other city worldwide.

The digital media industry in Vancouver is thriving and employers are demanding the high level creative and technical competence MDM graduates will possess.

Come work – and play – with us!

Weather

Vancouver boasts mild temperatures year round. Summer days, averaging 22°C (72°), are long, warm and sunny. The winter checks in at ­6°C (43°F) and rarely sees the temperature drop below freezing. Snowfall is usually confined to the local mountains where you can enjoy a number of winter sports.

Average Daily High Temperatures*

• Spring 14°C / 57°F
• Summer 22°C / 72°F
• Fall 14°C / 57°F
• Winter 6°C / 43°F

*as posted on Tourism Vancouver.

Vancouver is a casual town, and with mild weather year-round, people dress in layers and smart casual clothes are suitable in most situations.

Transportation

­Greater Vancouver has an extensive public transportation system that is convenient and easy to use. For details on routes and schedules, see the TransLink website.

An alternate way to get around is by taking advantage of the kilometers of Bikeways & Greenways that criss-cross the city. For those with bikes, blades or boots, these routes offer alternate connections that are cycle- and pedestrian-friendly. For more information, see the City of Vancouver's 'Cycling in Vancouver' page.