Travel Tips for Vancouver B.C. (Canada)

 

Best time to Visit Vancouver BC

 

 During Summer months of Jun-Aug is a best time to Visit Vancouver BC.

 

Shoes and Clothes

 

Bring good shoes as you will be walking a lot in Vancouver BC.

If visiting Vancouver during summer months, bring a light jacket as it can get chilly in the evening.

Otherwise Bring a good Jacket and Umbrella to Vancouver for all other months.

 

Vancouver Local Transportation

 

Vancouver has good public transportation with TransLink Skytrain and Public Buses.

In case looking for hassle-free and convenient option then take Vancouver Hop-on Hop-off bus to visit most attractions in Vancouver.

Some attractions like Grouse Mountain or Capilano Suspension Bridge  in North Vancouver also provides Free Shuttle bus from Downtown Vancouver.

Safety in Vancouver BC

Although Vancouver BC is a safe city, still it is a big city.

Beware of your surrounding and keep your purse and bags safe in front of your eyes all the time in public places in Vancouver BC.

 

Languages in Vancouver BC

 

English and French are official languages of Canada.

Most commonly spoken language is English and Chinese in Vancouver BC

However you will hear many people also speaking in: Punjabi, German, Italian, Spanish and Tagalog (Filipino) in Vancouver BC.

 

Electricity (Power)

 

In Canada,  electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second) - same as US.