Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Snacks Is Vancouver Known For?

Vancouver has many different varieties of foods. Some of the famous foods of Vancouver are Japadog, B.C. rolls, Salmon Candy, Spot Prawns, West Coast Oysters, Dungeness Crab, Chinese Cuisine and Dim Sum. What food is B.C. Canada known for? Wild Pacific Salmon. British Columbia food often means amazingly fresh seafood. Dungeness Crab. Fish Chowder. Bannock […]

What Was Invented In Vancouver?

5 things you (probably) didn’t know were invented in Vancouver The Caulking Gun. The Jolly Jumper. Cosmetic Botox. 4. . ca. London Fog. What is Vancouver best known for? Vancouver is known for its rain, its ancient forests, its ecologically-minded locals, and its seawall. Locals and tourists know Vancouver for its world-famous swimming, surfing and […]

How Much Does It Cost To Eat In Vancouver?

Prices in restaurants in Vancouver. Meal in a cheap restaurant 20 CAD (14-32) Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 80 CAD (55-150) McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 12 CAD (10.00-15) Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 7.00 CAD (5.00-9.00) Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 8.00 CAD (6.00-10.00) Is it expensive to eat in […]

Is Vancouver Rainier Than London?

Vancouver is slightly cooler on average. You would have to look this up, because it’s a near run thing. My family moved from London to Vancouver in 1973 – and the temperature was not discernibly different on average. Vancouver gets considerably more rain, as the orographic rain events can last for days. Is Vancouver rainier […]

Is Vancouver Sunnier Than Seattle?

Vancouver is located in the Southwest corner of Washington just across the Columbia River from Portland, OR. The Columbia River is Vancouver’s only waterway but, the Pacific Ocean is not far at just about 100 miles to the west. The weather is very temperate and much sunnier than Seattle. Does Vancouver or Seattle have better […]

What Is The Rainiest Part Of Vancouver?

The North Vancouver weather station averages 2522 mm, well over eight feet, of precipitation pouring down a year. That site gets over twice the precipitation of the Vancouver airport, and nearly one metre more than Abbotsford. Which part of Vancouver gets the least rain? And that is because it actually is. Data provided by Environment […]