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Despite what Vancouverites might tell you, it does snow in the city ... once in a while, but not very often.
When it does my advice is to get the hell off the roads! Because the already incompetent Vancouver drivers will start driving even worse!! Accidents galore are destined to happen. They always do.
Instead put on some good boots and warm clothes, take a camera, and go on a nice walk down by the water. Leave a Comment
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It's rare most winters for snow to hang around very long, but there is the odd year when snow which has fallen has stayed, causing traffic problems, transit problems, so the best way to get where you want to go, is on foot. This can be fun if you watch out for all the other yahoo's on the roads, and you leave yourself plenty of time for the journey..
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If you come to Vancouver in the spring or the fall, chances are you'll encounter rain. I remember back in 1995, it rained for something like 97 days straight at Point Grey. Obviously, this can get a bit tiresome and depressing. So, bring a good rain jacket when you're visiting Vancouver: you never know when the rain will start again.. Leave a Comment
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If you've done even the tiniest amount of research on Vancouver prior to reading this, you've probably heard all about Vancouver's rain. While a lot of people like to exaggerate about how rainy it gets in Vancouver, it should be noted that the rain falls more frequently between November and April than it does any other time of the year. What this means is that during the late fall until early spring, you're more likely to get cloudy, overcast days than sunny days. The actual rain isn't really all what it's hyped up to be. When it rains in Vancouver, it tends to be a gentle rain. Sometimes the rain comes down hard, but moreso in the winter months. Thunderstorms are very, very rare.
So knowing this, it's best to plan for at least some rain in Vancouver. However, this doesn't mean you have to bring rain boots or invest in waterproof rain jackets. If you plan to go hiking at all in Vancouver, a waterproof (Gore-tex) jacket, or a snowboarding jacket will definitely come in handy, but if you're just planning to walk around the city streets, any kind of jacket is fine... as long as you accompany it with an umbrella.
The myth goes that real Vancouverites don't use umbrellas... but Vancouver's becoming more fashionable than it once was, so more people are wearing soft fabric coats as opposed to hearty Goretex jackets, so umbrellas are certainly more useful in those cases.
In terms of shoes, as long as you're wearing a closed-toe shoe that won't get ruined if it gets wet, you'll be fine in Vancouver. Rubber rain boots aren't necessary. As long as you stay in the city, any shoe will do. Just try to avoid stepping in puddles!
Note that if you plan to go hiking in the local mountains, the rain tends to make the trails muddy, so a good waterproof shoe or boot will be essential. Even more important will be good traction. Waterproof shoes with smooth soles will be treacherous. Anything that will give you enough stability on slippery surfaces will be crucial for safe hikes on the local trails when it's wet outside. Leave a Comment
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It can rain for days on and off in Vancouver. Make sure you have an umbrella and a good water resistant coat or jacket if you plan to visit in the spring, fall, or the winter. Leave a Comment
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No matter what time of year it is, I think there is at least a 50% chance it will rain. Fortunately it doesn't get very cold or hot here but it does rain, alot! I personally love it when it rains but if you don't enjoy being wet, MAKE SURE you have something to wear that is waterproof or an umbrella. This is no joke, Vancouver is a temperate rainforest which means we have enourmous amounts of precipitation. Even if it seems like it's a nice day and there's not a cloud in the sky, it's very possible that within an hour there will be rain shower. Also, because of Vancouver's proximity to water, it is a good idea to dress in layers. Even though it might be hot during the summer day, it cools down alot at night. Leave a Comment
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Vancouver is indeed a wonderful city. But be warned, when it rains, it RAINS. Make sure you are prepared for those elements! Leave a Comment
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We got caught out watching the New Years fireworks in 2002. Imagine several thousand people down at granville island staring into the gloom trying to 'guess the firework' by its bang. Leave a Comment
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