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It's time for Canada's 3rd Largest City to emerge from its cocoon.

1959
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A new dam began construction on the Fraser River at Moran Canyon. Once it was completed in 1965, it would generate 14000 MW of power, the most powerful such facility in the world at the time.

Thanks to this great abundance of low cost power, the Vancouver Area became a bustling industrial center. Factories producing chemicals, steel, and aluminum popped up everywhere and they needed lots of workers.

The city was becoming crowded and congested.

So construction began on a freeway network for the city.

This resulted in mass suburban sprawl all the way to the American border. Langley Township, had it not been split in 2, would today have more people than Vancouver itself.

In 1967, work began on Tradewinds, a massive waterfront development in West Vancouver. It would house 10000 people and be home to hotels, beaches, canals, swimming pools, tennis courts, and a shopping mall. Construction finished in 1980. Today, it is the most desirable part of the city. It is widely featured in the many movies that are filmed there.

Today, Metro Vancouver is home to 5 million people who enjoy affordable housing, excellent transportation, and lots of amenities. The area looks proudly towards the future.
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