Vancouver
Canada · British Columbia
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million.
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Things to do in Vancouver
- Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos · 5 h · from $192.82 · 4.9/5 (5,746 reviews)
- Flyover Vancouver The Immersive Theater Experience · 25 min · from $21.84 · 4.4/5 (1,589 reviews)
- Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver · 10 h · from $121.95 · 4.8/5 (2,193 reviews)
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket · 3 h · from $58.75 · 4.5/5 (2,161 reviews)
- Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour · 30 min · from $128.80 · 4.7/5 (1,437 reviews)
- Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout · 6 h 30 min · from $139.72 · 4.9/5 (2,175 reviews)
Weather by month in Vancouver
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9°C | -20.7°C | 323 mm |
| Feb | 11.2°C | -19°C | 165 mm |
| Mar | 16°C | -17.3°C | 253 mm |
| Apr | 21.5°C | -8.2°C | 145 mm |
| May | 28°C | -0.9°C | 96 mm |
| Jun | 30.7°C | 3.3°C | 84 mm |
| Jul | 33.8°C | 7°C | 50 mm |
| Aug | 32.1°C | 6.9°C | 61 mm |
| Sep | 31.3°C | 2.8°C | 122 mm |
| Oct | 23.7°C | -6.2°C | 233 mm |
| Nov | 13.6°C | -20.6°C | 348 mm |
| Dec | 9.7°C | -21°C | 295 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-7 · 1 h behind Costa Rica
- Region
- British Columbia
- On the map
- 49.28° N, 123.12° W
Near Vancouver
- Squamish · 47 km away
- Nanaimo · 61 km away
- Sunshine Coast · 71 km away
- San Juan Islands · 81 km away
- Whistler · 93 km away
- Fraser Valley · 95 km away
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Where to stay
L'Hermitage Hotel
9.6/10 · 2463 reviews
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
9.6/10 · 1287 reviews
The St. Regis Hotel
9.4/10 · 1480 reviews
OPUS Vancouver
9.4/10 · 1270 reviews
Hotel Le Soleil by Executive Hotels
9.2/10 · 4570 reviews
Paradox Vancouver
9.2/10 · 3268 reviews
Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
9.2/10 · 1594 reviews
Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni
9.2/10 · 159 reviews
EXchange Hotel Vancouver
9.1/10 · 7506 reviews
Seaside Hotel North Vancouver
9.1/10 · 1255 reviews