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Time Zone Pacific Standard Time Zone Weather: Vancouver has mild weather year-round. Spring arrives in February or March but you'll still need a warm jacket in the evenings. Summers are very comfortable and rarely scorching. The fall season is long with temperatures remaining mild till November when the wet season begins. Snow is a rarity except, of course, in the nearby mountains. Your best bet is to wear layers so you're always prepared for changes in weather.
Language English and French are Canada's two official languages with English being the predominant language in British Columbia. Metric Measures Canada follows the international metric system. Important Telephone Numbers Currency All visitors should use Canadian currency when traveling within Canada. It is best to have local currency on hand prior to arriving; contact your local bank. Visitors may exchange their currency at Canadian banks, credit unions, or at the offices of foreign exchange brokers. Events February: Motorspectacular 2001, Int'l Boat Show, Outdoor Adventure Sports Show, Golf Expo, BC Home & Garden Show March: Spring Gift Show; Int'l RV Show; World of Children Chiors; World Figure Skating Championships April: Vancouver Playhouse Int'l Wine Fest; Symphony Kids' Koncerts; Vancouver Sun Run May: Int'l Children's Festival; Cloverdale Rodeo & Fairgrounds; Vancouver Int'l Marathon June: Shakespeare Festival; Jazz Festival; Italian Week July: Annual "Best of the West" Antiques Expo, Merritt Mountain Music Festival; Annual Sandcastle Competition; Discovery Days & Blue Festival August: Whistler's Really Big Street Festival; Festival Vancouver September: Molson Indy Race; Circus of Dreams; Swinging on the Docks; Fringe Theatre Festival; Mid Autumn Moon Festival October: Oktoberfest, Vancouver Snow Show 2000, Waterfront Antique Show; Cranberry Festival November: Animal Encounters, Whistler's Food and Wine Celebration; Annual Christmas Craft and Gift Market December: Annual Christmas Parade; Heritage Christmas; Whistler Jazz and Blue Weekend; Santa Claus Parade of Lights; Millennium Show, Space Center |
