McLachlan has earned three Grammy Awards, 12 Juno Awards, has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Bryan Adams
Although Bryan Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario, he moved with his family in 1974 to North Vancouver. The “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” singer got his start in music right here in the Lower Mainland, going on to rock icon of the ’80s and ’90s.
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Despite his massive success, Adams still calls Vancouver home even buying and refurbishing the oldest brick building in Vancouver to become his Warehouse Studio. The singer also showed his hometown pride with a performance at the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan is so associated with Vancouver, it’s hard to remember she hails from Halifax. The Grammy winner ended up in BC after she was offered a recording contract from Vancouver-based record label Nettwerk back in 1985 when she was just 17.