Traveling to Vancouver…What to wear?
I am traveling to Vancouver next week, and I saw that the temps will be in the high 60s during the day. Since I am from the south US, I am so not used to this type of weather in the summer. I am going to bring long sleeve shirts and such, but what type of shoes should I bring? Is it too cold to wear open toe shoes?
It’s pritty rainy in vancouver, especially in Winter. We have been enjoying a non-stop pre-Christmas rain for last four days; it’s just stopped and WOW sun is here… Cold and windy, not so cold as in Antarktida or Toronto but I am pretty sure a warm jacket or coat will be just right; hat - you can survive without it as well as without muttens but better to have them.. Do not forget umbrella… Have fun!
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It’s summer! You don’t need long sleeve shirts and such. Bring one if you want protection from the sun. And please do wear open toed shoes. When you arrive, you’ll see most of the women are wearing tank tops or sun tops of some kind, and mostly they will be in shorts or very light weight cotton skirts. And wearing flip flops or sandals.
The exceptions will be people who work indoors in air conditioned offices, who still feel compelled to wear suits, ties and that sort of thing. But they shuck them off as soon as they leave work.
Vancouver is very casual, very laid back, and lovely in the summer. The evenings can get a bit on the cool side (although they haven’t lately) so you might want to bring ONE light sweater or jacket to wear in the evening.
Have a wonderful time in our city. Hope you’re here for the Festival of Lights — the international fireworks competition that is on this coming Saturday, next Wednesday and the following Saturday night. If you’re staying in the downtown area, you’re in luck — it’s free, and about 400,000 people attend.
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Last summer, I mean 2006 was unusual dry and hot. We enjoyed it. But usually more likely than not you have rain all day on Saturdays-Sunday in summer days, not sure why…
