Why Not Visit Beautiful Vancouver, Canada?
Fifteen years ago, I moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I hope never to leave, other than on vacations. I'm proud of this beautiful city and I love to see visitors experience it -- some for the first time, some for many times.
We're hosting the Winter Olympics in February, 2010. That's one reason to visit -- but there are so many others. This lens shows you some of the nicest things about Metro Vancouver. Metro Vancouver, formerly known as Greater Vancouver, is located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It includes the City of Vancouver, as well as a number of suburbs -- including Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouer, Richmond, Surrey, Twassassen, White Rock, Coquitlam, Langley, Abbottsford and Aldergrove.
And yes, what they say is true. You can hike in the mountains in the morning and swim in the ocean in the afternoon. I live a ten minute walk from the ocean and perhaps a fifteen minute drive from the mountains
Vancouver Poll
Hungry for Chinese?
January 27, 2010. Conde Nast Traveler named Vancouver's Chinese food the best in the world.
Conde Nast Traveler Says Eat Chinese in Vancouver
- Canada Wins Chinese Gold
- Conde Nast says our Chinese food is number one for three reasons: (1) We have a large Chinese population; (2) We have an abundance of resources; and (3) We have top rated chefs in the city.
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About the Weather
They call it Raincouver for a reason. Vancouver is situated in a rain forest. It rains frequently in the fall and winter. We may get a few days snowfall during December or January, but the rains soon come and take it away. (Skiers, don't despair. We are backed up against the North Shore Mountains, where there is always plenty of snow all winter long). As for temperature, in the winter time, it tends to hover around the freezing point. Despite the mild temperature, visitors often find it cold in the winter because of the high humidity. "It's a DAMP cold!:"In the spring and summer, the sun shines most of the time. Most days are beach weather. Again, we have humidity, so some visitors find the weather warmer than the temperature suggests.
Spring comes early. Most years, we see flowers blossoming before March. . I took the crocus picture in the park behind my home in mid February. Daffodils, irises and primroses blossom soon after the crocuses appear.
Current Vancouver Weather
Current weather conditions in North Vancouver, Canada
Local Pollen Reports
7°C (Feels like 4°C)
Last update: 2/9/10 2:00 PM Local Time
Humidity: 81%Visibility: Unlimited km
Dew Point: 4°C
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 1017.6mm falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 13km/h From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 3°C
Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Wednesday
Feb 10
N/A
High: 6°C
Low: 5°C
Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Thursday
Feb 11
Rain
High: 8°C
Low: 7°C
Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sunset: 5:26 PM
Friday
Feb 12
Rain
High: 9°C
Low: 7°C
Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Vancouver Items on CafePress
Introducing Vancouver by Video
Vancouver Stuff on Amazon
Vancouver (City Guide)
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Nike Team USA White 2010 Vancouver Olympics Rings T-shirt
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Pocket Map and Guide Vancouver (Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide)
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NHL Men's Vancouver Canucks Schedule Watch #NHL-SW-VAN
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Vancouver 2010 Olympics Blue Maple Leaf Official Vancouver 2010 Pin
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Favourite Vancouver Tourist Attractions
These are the places that visitors love to see.
Science World HOME
Science World British Columbia is a non-profit org more...1 point
Stanley Park
Our famous park is located right in downtown Vanco more...0 points
Chinatown Vancouver Online
Vancouver's Chinatown is the largest in Canada and more...0 points
http://www.capbridge.com
Capilano Swinging Bridge and Park features a hair more...0 points
Welcome to Gastown
Located in downtown Vancouver, Gastown was once th more...0 points
Granville Island
Granville Island is home to a large indoor market more...0 points
Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain offers fabulous skiing and snow sp more...0 points
Museum of Vancouver
The Museum of Vancouver creates Vancouver-focused more...0 points
Vancouver Art Gallery
Located in downtown Vancouver, the Art Gallery fea more...0 points
Grouse Mountain
Ride the cable car up to beautiful Grouse Mountain more...0 points
Off The Beaten Track
These are the hidden jewels that Vancouverites return to again and again. Visitors often miss these spots, which is a shame. If you can spare the time, check out some of these places.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
VanDusen Botanical Garden, tourist attraction offe more...1 point
Dr. Sun Yet Sen Chinese Garden
Vancouver's best kept secret may be these beautifu more...0 points
Richmond Night Market©
This exciting Asian market takes place in evenings more...0 points
Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak - Vancouver sea kayaking, Rentals, Lessons, Guided Trips out of scenic Deep Cove British Columbia, Canada. Come Paddle the ocean with us!
Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre offers rentals an more...0 points
Lynn Canyon Park and Ecology Centre
Lynn Canyon features a swinging bridge similar to more...0 points
Lynn Canyon Park, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Lynn Canyon Headwaters Park offers walking and hik more...0 points
Lonsdale Quay Market.
Hop on Seabus and take a 14 minute trip across Bur more...0 points
Mount Seymour
Skiing, snow shoeing and snow boarding in the wint more...0 points
Cypress Mountain
Skiing, snow shoeing, snow boarding plus hiking an more...0 points
Historic Fort Langley Village
Historic Fort Langley British Columbia Canada. Att more...0 points
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Blog Posts from Google
- Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics: Russia's athletes set for Winter Games in Canada
- The Vancouver Olympics will certainly be the major sporting event for Russia in 2010. However, even the most enthusiastic fans and usually optimistic sports ...
- Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games: Ski jumping
- A group of female elite international ski jumpers took their case to the Canadian courts in an attempt to gain entrance to the 2010 Vancouver Games under a ...
- Google Brings Street View to Vancouver 2010 Olympics
- by gisuser Google has unveiled their Vancouver Olympics Street View Gallery, enabling visitors to get up close to the Vancouver Olympic Games, ...
- Skier Lindsey Vonn is top US hopeful at 2010 Vancouver Olympics
- Lindsey Vonn, 25, is widely expected to become the most decorated American ever in alpine skiing by the time the Vancouver Olympics wrap up. ...
Vancouver Google Maps
Vancouver Links
- Olympic-Related Pictures
- This link goes to a slide show of Olympic Related pictures taken the weekend prior to the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Vancouver Reviews from Yelp
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in Vancouver
- Stanley Park (Vancouver)
- "I love Stanley park. And have gone thru it countless times on a bike, on feet, in a car, on a scooter, in a trolley. A must visit for tourists,..." more
- Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge (North Vancouver)
- "I came here knowing I'm afraid of heights. It was one of the most scariest moments in my life; crossing that bridge. But I'm glad I came here though to..." more
- Vancouver Aquarium (Vancouver)
- "Too bad the killer whales are gone. That was the highlight of the aquarium. I'll compare Vanouver Aquarium to Sea World in San Diego. Vancouver Aquarium..." more
- Granville Island (Vancouver)
- "It's an art and food mecca for tourists. Not so much an island, it is a tight neighbourhood of restaurants, art galleries and various shop kiosks, located..." more
- VanDusen Botanical Garden (Vancouver)
- "The best deal in town at a mere $8 per person, VanDusen provides an entire afternoon of natural enjoyment for all ages. A perfect spot for lovers and..." more
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- BigGirlBlue BigGirlBlue Dec 21, 2009 @ 9:36 pm
- The next time I make it out to the coast I would really like to spend some time in Vancouver.
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- mukunda22 mukunda22 Nov 24, 2009 @ 11:41 am
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You did a beautiful job on this lens!!
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