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VANCOUVER TIME ZONE: Pacific Standard Time
GETTING AROUND VANCOUVER: Visitors travelling by air can fly into Vancouver International Airport. If not already included in flight ticket, visitors departing the airport are required to purchase an Airport Improvement Fee ticket that must be presented at the security checkpoint. The fee ranges between $ 5.00 and $ 15.00 depending on your destination. Taxis are difficult to find in the downtown area. It is best to utilize public transportation. Other means of transportation are car rentals, ferries, trains and buses.
WEATHER: Vancouver has mild weather year-round. Spring arrives in February or March but you 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 are always prepared for changes in weather.
AVERAGE DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES (F/C):
Hi Lo
January - March 10/50 5/42
April - June 69/21 58/14
July - September 65/18 59/21
October - December 58/14 43/10
LANGUAGE: English and French are Canada’s two official languages with English being the predominant language in British Columbia.
MEASURES: Canada follows the international metric system.
IMPORTANT VANCOUVER TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Emergency 911
BC Ferries 604-444-2890 or 1-888-223-3779
Bus Transit 604-521-0400
Weather Report 604-664-9010
Vancouver Tourist Info Centre 604-683-2000
Canada Customs 604-666-0545
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.
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