February in Vancouver is still definitely winter, as the cold & cloudy weather from January continues into this month. The average temperature only climbs one degree, now averaging 5°C for the month. The temperatures do slowly rise as February progresses. Days average a cool 8°C while nights drop to 2°C. Is February cold in Vancouver? […]
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What Can I Do With A 5 Hour Layover In Vancouver?
Plan on a lot of walking, but you’ll enjoy it thanks to the colorful design, great amenities, and well-placed artwork. Enjoy a meal. Start your layover with a nice meal. Relax in a lounge. Go shopping. Hit the spa. Explore Vancouver. Sleep. Can I leave Vancouver Airport during a layover? It’s possible to leave Vancouver […]
Are There Orcas In Vancouver?
When it comes to whale watching tours, orcas are often considered the main attraction. The waters around Vancouver Island host large resident pods of nearly 100 of these whales, as well as small pods of transient orcas that travel across wide ranges of coastline. Can you see killer whales in Vancouver? What to expect: Located […]
Is It Cheaper To Drive Or Fly From Toronto To Vancouver?
It’s significantly cheaper to fly on this trip, unless you made adjustments to the numbers above to alter the calculation. These results are based on the actual driving distance from Toronto to Vancouver, which is 2,722 miles or 4 381 kilometers. You can also check the cost of driving from Toronto to Vancouver. Is it […]
How Much Would A Bridge To Vancouver Island Cost?
Evergreen Point cost the equivalent of CDN$2.5 billion per kilometre, meaning a 19 km floating bridge could top out at $47.5 billion. This is roughly equivalent to the annual spending of the entire B.C. government. The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (Washington State Department of Transportation). Is a bridge to Vancouver Island possible? A floating bridge […]
Can You Drink Alcohol In North Vancouver Parks?
Alcohol in Public Spaces Alcohol may be consumed in designated areas from 11:00am to dusk, seven days a week. Can you drink in public in North Vancouver? The City of North Vancouver was the first to open up spaces for public alcohol consumption, becoming the first Canadian jurisdiction outside of Quebec to do so, followed […]
Is Vancouver Island Dry?
Drought-stricken B.C. remains locked under dry pattern This pattern isn’t very conducive for precipitation, either, as drought-stricken B.C. remains locked under a dry and dominant ridge. Because of the lack of rain, the B.C. government has put Vancouver Island and the South Coast in a level 4 drought. Is Vancouver Island humid or dry? Summers […]
Is Drinking Legal In Vancouver Parks?
Except for areas where drinking is prohibited – such as playgrounds, sports fields, community centres, and other designated places – people could bring their own alcoholic beverages to enjoy in the 22 parks listed below. Alcohol consumption is no longer legal in park spaces. Can I drink alcohol in Vancouver parks? Those visiting Vancouver’s parks […]
When Did Vancouver Become Expensive?
Thursday, March 15, 1973 was the date that ensured homes in Metro Vancouver would become unaffordable. That evening a group of Vancouver City Councillors met informally and came to a consensus. Why did Vancouver become so expensive? Vancouver is constrained by the sea on 3 sides and you can’t simply make more land (easily). That’s […]
Why Is Vancouver Called The Green City?
Vancouver is one of the world’s most sustainable cities, but is striving to be the “greenest city in the world”. Over 95% of Vancouver’s electricity is supplied by renewable energy (over 90% hydroelectricity, and a modest amount of other renewables). Why is Vancouver a green city? The City of Vancouver has planted more than 122,000 […]