Vancouver's economy is one of the most vibrant in Canada.[1] The British Columbian city is Canada's official gateway to the Pacific Rim, a major port, and the main western terminus of transcontinental highway and rail routes. Vancouver has successfully transitioned from a predominantly resource-based economy to a diverse knowledge-based one, and in recent years has been the fastest growing economy in Canada.[2] According to the Conference Board of Canada, in 2017 Vancouver's GDP was CA$137 billion, with a GDP growth rate of 4.5%, meaning that Vancouver represents approximately 7.5% of Canada's overall economy.[3] Major economic sectors include trade, film and TV, technology, tourism, natural resources, and construction.
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- ^ "Metropolitan Outlook 1: Economic Insights into 13 Canadian Metropolitan Economies—Autumn 2018". www.conferenceboard.ca. Archived from the original on 2019-01-04. Retrieved 2019-01-03.