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Vancouver & Vancouver Island

Located on the western seaboard of Canada, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city whose combination of natural beauty, outdoors living and vibrant nightlife see it frequently named as one of the world’s most desirable cities. The highlight of any Vancouver itinerary is a trip to Stanley Island, the huge urban park that is home to bike tracks, totem poles and wonderful sea views. The city centre is also packed with museums and galleries, whilst the city aquarium offers a rare glimpse of Pacific marine life.

Across the water from the main city, Vancouver Island also houses a number of charms, including the opportunity to scuba dive or watch whales in the Pacific Ocean. You can also discover the old world charms of the state capital of Victoria, known as the Garden City thanks to its attractive flora.

Where to Book

  • Black Bear with Fish, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island - Destination BC/Yuri Choufour

  • Aerial view of the ocean, beach and forests of Clayoquot Sound - Destination BC/Graeme Owsianski

  • Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver - Destination Vancouver/Tanya Goehring

  • Sonora Resort, Vancouver Island - Destination Canada

  • Victoria waterfront, Vancouver Island

  • Walking around Mount Maxwell, Salt Spring Island - Destination BC/Reuben Krabbe

  • Pacific Surf Company surf lesson in Tofino - Destination BC/Jordan Dyck

  • Exploring MacMillan Provincial Park, Vancouver Island - Destination BC/Graeme Owsianski

  • Couple in the rooftop pool at Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver - Destination BC

  • Riding the Wizard Bike Trail in Mount Washington Alpine Resort - Destination BC/Boomer Jerritt

  • Harbour Air float plane flying over Vancouver - Destination BC

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

  • 6℃
  • 8℃
  • 10℃
  • 12℃
  • 16℃
  • 19℃
  • 21℃
  • 22℃
  • 18℃
  • 13℃
  • 8℃
  • 6℃
  • 21
  • 16
  • 20
  • 18
  • 14
  • 14
  • 9
  • 9
  • 10
  • 18
  • 21
  • 21

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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Where to book


Canadian Sky offers luxury tailor-made tours and holidays specialising in providing expert travel advice and exceptional unhurried customer service. With a wealth of experience we will find the perfect trip for you.

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Discover North America, doesn’t do ‘one size fits all’ holiday packages. Their experienced travel specialists take great pride in curating individually tailored itineraries designed to your interests, time, and budget. So, sit back, relax, and let them help you discover North America.

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eShores specialises in tailor-made multi-centre holidays, seamlessly blending multiple destinations into one trip. Explore the beauty of Thailand, island-hop the Greek islands, or embark on an epic American road trip – anything is possible. With consultants averaging 15 years’ experience, your dream holiday is in expert hands, so you can relax and enjoy the adventure!

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Explore is a global adventure travel company with 40 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations.

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Flight Centre are long-haul, tailor-made holiday specialists offering amazing travel experiences. Our wonderful Travel Consultants are passionate, well-travelled, and with 32,768 collective years’ experience in travel they are all about getting to know you and your holiday style.

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Purely Canada offers bespoke tailor made packages to all areas of Canada. They can put together any itinerary to include flights, hotels and car hire to suit your exact requirements – or select from a variety of self drive and escorted tours. They are an independent company with a highly personal service. ATOL bonded for your full financial protection.

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Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading luxury river cruise & tour company with over 38 years’ experience in crafting worldwide tours, luxury river cruises, rail holidays and UK tours. Their commitment to quality & thoughtfulness has earned them a coveted Which? recommendation.

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For more than 60 years, Travelsphere has been crafting amazing itineraries to destinations around the world. They take care of all the details so you don’t have to. From flights, hotels, the services of an expert Holiday Director, and a range of incredible experiences, each tour is designed to immerse you in local culture, cuisine and take you to explore all the very best sights.

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