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Vancouver

Vancouver is a vibrant, multicultural city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, offering a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Visitors can stroll through Stanley Park’s scenic trails, explore diverse neighbourhoods, and indulge in world-class dining. Just across the water, Vancouver Island awaits with charming towns like Victoria and stunning outdoor adventures. A short drive away, Whistler offers incredible alpine experiences year-round. As the gateway to Western Canada, Vancouver is the ideal starting point for a road trip through British Columbia and beyond.

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What you’ll love most about Vancouver

  • Explore Stanley Park’s scenic seawall, where lush forests, sandy beaches, and stunning views of the city skyline and mountains create the perfect outdoor escape
  • Take a scenic ride on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, with dramatic coastal views, waterfalls, and stops like Whistler and the Squamish Chief along the way
  • Enjoy Vancouver’s vibrant cultural scene, from world-class museums like the Vancouver Art Gallery to the lively Granville Island markets and artisan shops
  • Hike the Grouse Grind for stunning city views and a challenging workout, or take the Skyride to the top for panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains and ocean
  • Discover Vancouver’s diverse culinary scene, from fresh seafood at Granville Island to trendy restaurants offering global flavours in the heart of downtown
  • Go whale watching off Vancouver’s coast, where you can spot orcas, humpback whales, and sea lions in their natural habitat amidst breathtaking marine landscapes
  • Vancouver skyline – Destination Vancouver/Albert Normandin

  • Harbour Air float plane flying over Vancouver - Destination BC

  • Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver - Destination Vancouver/Tanya Goehring

  • Couple lunching at Mahoney's Tavern, Vancouver - Destination BC

  • Skyride Gondola on Grouse Mountain - Destination BC

  • Kayaking by Siwash Rock, Vancouver - Destination BC

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge cliffwalk - Destination BC

  • Aerial view above Stanley park - 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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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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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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At Freedom Destinations, we take the trouble out of travel. We offer everything you need in one place; a great range of hotels, tours and activities, coupled with first-class service from dedicated specialists who work with you to create your perfect itinerary. With FREEDOM you can….

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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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