Vancouver is a beautiful coastal city in
Canada, located in the British Columbia region to the lower region of its mainland. Vancouver is the most populated city within its region, and it is also one of the most populated cities in the Canada metropolitan region. The city is famed for being the most ethnically and linguistically diverse regions in Canada, seeing that a substantial number of its residents are Chinese.
Vancouver is crowned with stunning natural settings, complete with mountainous surroundings and scenic spots. The city is also a secure hub for the film industry and has numerous filming locations to that effect, as well as many music and theatre scenes. Unique masterpieces cover the artistic field from famed local artists preserved and displayed within the iconic Museum of Anthropology.
A visit to Vancouver is not complete without a stop-over at the Stanley Park. The park features a vast space covered in beautiful, well-kept green lawns, planted forests, pools, and play spaces, hiking trails, splendid beaches, as well as the famous Vancouver Aquarium, surrounded by one intricately done pedestrian seawall. Visitors throng to enjoy the pleasant weather and the warm sunshine during summer.
Close by is the famous Punjabi Market that stocks every little thing that can ever be needed, and it is not far from the iconic Capilano suspension bridge. The bridge goes high to seventy meters, making the best spot to obtain stunning panoramic views of Vancouver.
Vancouver experiences a typical oceanic or marine climate. It is famous for being one of the warmest regions during winter. The weather is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters.
During summer, the days remain warm and pleasant throughout, with the temperature within the pleasant daily mean of not more than 22.5°C (72.5°F). The days are mildly dry, and
July is the driest month with only 35.6mm (1.4") in precipitation averagely. However, afternoon light showers of rain are frequent, but they do not bring the city to a standstill.
Winter days are cold, dark, and wet. The temperature drops significantly to the range of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and 3.5°. Most days are cloudy, and the nights are freezing, with the temperature occasionally coming below the freezing point. Snowfall is not rare, although, on average, there are only two snowfall days per month for the winter months. During the day, however, the temperature can go up to 10°C (50°F).
The peak of the travel period to Vancouver falls between
June and
August, during the peak of summer. During this period, the weather is not only warm and pleasant - it is also mildly dry and devoid of any weather-related interruptions while touring the city. Most outdoor activities are vibrant during this period.
As for the lovers of the cold, the ultimate destination is the Grouse Mountain that remains open during winter for activities like skiing, skating, and snowboarding. Primarily, the period between
December and
March is set aside for activities on the renowned Grouse Mountain.
Between July and August, Vancouver holds the festival of the Celebration of Light, which is celebrated amid numerous fireworks displays and shows in the night sky. Between August and
September, Vancouver also holds another festival, dubbed the Pacific National Exhibition Festival, which commands a massive crowd in attendance from far and wide.