Winter in Vancouver (WATCH BEFORE YOU MOVE!)

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Winter in Vancouver, is something I've gotten a lot of questions about over the years. " Does it rain a lot in Vancouver? Does it snow in vancouver? Is winter cold in vancouver? " . Rather than tell you about the climate, I thought I would show you what it's like and cover some of these topics in a video. We'll talk about rain, snow, the overall experience and more. Before you move to Vancouver these are certainly things to consider & know about.
0:00-2:00 How bad is it?
2:01-3:28 A surprising fact
3:29-5:05 The holidays
5:06-5:42 Whistler
5:45-7:34 Snow in Vancouver
7:34-9:09 Managing the seasons
9:10-10:06 Staying busy during the winter
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Thanks for watching I hope you found it educational!

[@5656black]

I was 22 in 1976, when I moved to Vancover from Edmonton. I get wets, but have zero regrets. I Love the location on the west coast, and everything it has to offer in a days drive.

[@HarmonieV]

agreed!

[@tuneablestar1712]

I actually really love Vancouver rain. There's just something so tranquil about it, combined with the fresh air. It doesn't get much more calming than sitting under a canopy, wrapped in a Hudson Bay wool blanket, and reading a novel, all while listening to the sound of the drops.

[@HarmonieV]

I couldn't agree more ☕️📖💯

[@cristianspencer2667]

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[@hamzathaddeus9339]

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[@cristianspencer2667]

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[@cristianspencer2667]

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[@redelfshotthefood8213]

I lived in Winnipeg for 30 years. My first winter there, I consider began in September. Because overnight freezing is my indicator of winter. And I mean the start of September. I moved to Vancouver because I knew BC winters we’re comparatively mild. I wanted to experience a winter without chapped lips and a bleeding nose. I also wanted to live in a place where I needed to go to Hawaii to give my skin a break from the dryness. Vancouver so far only seems to have a week or two of winter. (Except one winter that had 6 weeks altogether). The mild rainy winters can be dreary, but they are far superior to the deep cold that makes you yearn for -10C as your daily high temperature. I love Vancouver.

[@ovibiswas7849]

i love the rain so much...portland seattle and vancouber my favourite city

[@abeekuworldchanger380]

Way better than Alberta weather. Summers are better in BC. BC is far more active too. Frankly, in BC, I wouldn't mind the rain. The rain is so calming.

[@anbrohi]

i will take Vancouver rains over Texas Heat any day.

[@hangingwiththeheroes1206]

I sit here on a warm summers night in South Africa - a country with in my opinion has the best climate in the world- worried about how I’m going to deal with the Vancouver wet winter when I immigrate.. but as I watched this video, it draws a smile to my face and somehow I feel calmer.. I’m excited to embrace the rain as you so beautifully put it. This video was nothing less than beautiful.. it was as if you wrote a love letter to Vancouver’s winter.. thank you for this.. it truly helps.

[@HarmonieV]

I'm so happy that it has eased your mind. I really loved reading your comment, you painted a picture with words. Best of luck with your move, let me know how it goes! :)

[@Zeitgeistboxee]

Lived in Vancouver my whole life and just prior to moving away to NB we had met a young lady from Los Angeles that had moved up earlier that year. She was selling some stuff cuz she was moving back to LA and we went to pick up a mirror from her house. All she could say was she was moving back to LA and she could not understand how anybody could live in this climate and I told her I know that's why we're moving to new brunswick.

[@Zeitgeistboxee]

I have lived in Vancouver my whole life and I have recently moved to New brunswick. I can honestly say that -10 on a sunny day in New Brunswick is way warmer than zero or one or two degrees in rain in vancouver. That cold just goes right to your bones. Out here I can sit with a cup of tea on my deck and feel totally warm. As long as the wind is not blowing. But that rain and that cold, try live that out for another decade. It'll get to you. In fact when it warms up here enough to rain we call it Vancouver cold because it's just very wet and cold.

[@Tiger-gs6xm]

Living in mild weather is the best! Frigid is no good. Snow is no good and it comes with salt + sand on roads. Too hot is no good. Humidity is no good. Rain cleans and keeps the grass + trees green and healthy.

[@HarmonieV]

Agreeeed 100%!

[@Tiger-gs6xm]

@@HarmonieV Btw Not many places in the world has as much natural fresh water access as us. The reservoirs are always full or near full at all times.

[@CristianBodnari]

This is my first Vancouver winter and I do not miss Ontario winters at all. I like it that here snow is optional, you can go in the mountains if you miss it. Also, remember the wind chill in Ontario. I cry

[@HarmonieV]

hahahah absolutely, the wind chill was trash

[@rockzalt]

I just moved to White Rock from northern Ontario. When you no longer need a snow blower and trade it for rain wear, even the recent flooding feels like an improvement.

[@virtualvelo2744]

I value sleep same as I value my outdoor activities. It is perfect for me. Really such a balance.

[@markluma98]

Stanley park feels magical in Snow !

[@shahjmir]

the videography was beautiful in this video! thanks for sharing

[@chriszayachkowski6198]

The mild weather in Vancouver is why I want to live there. No snow in December? Count me in! 😎

[@bangkurni1722]

I'm from Ottawa, planning to move to Vancouver this year

[@munzartstudio]

Beautiful! Very interesting perspective, great video and voice over. There is so much calmness and positive enery....love it

[@HarmonieV]

Thank you 🙏🏼 so happy you liked it!

[@zizio.1776]

Thanx so much for this Video Harmonie! I would be moving to Canada soon Vancouver has always been my first choice because of the mild weather and beautiful scenery but some people make it seem like the rainy season is so bad but ild take rain over snow and extremely cold any day. Your videos are always so nice to watch, great Job!

[@HarmonieV]

Thank you, I appreciate that. Some people genuinely do hate it, but it's all about perspective :)

[@manasichavan4914]

Wow.. after reading tones of negative feedbacks abt Vancouver rain, finally I got some my type of optimistic content here. This is encouraging for my UBC planning. thanks a lot!!

[@HarmonieV]

No worries! best of luck with your program at UBC :)

[@manasichavan4914]

@@HarmonieV Thank you!😊

[@cedrickpavey2088]

Nicely done video and thanks for the lovely insight of winters in Vancouver.

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Cedrick! Happy you enjoyed it :)

[@WendysWorld]

I loved your video. I find that you give so much of yourself in your video's Harmonie. You have a knack of making me fall in love with Vancouver, over and over again. I just moved here and I am so looking forward to the Summer. I already bought my SUP board!

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Wendy! Yeah i saw you moved, i actually watched your empty house tour! Really nice place, excited to see what you do with it :). Also the SUP is a must, enjoy!

[@chriszayachkowski6198]

Vancouver looks so beautiful!

[@HarmonieV]

It really is, Chris :)

[@chriszayachkowski6198]

Harmonie I’m looking forward to moving there. 🙂

[@allisonblair6254]

don't mind the pic - it's for Hallowe'en lol living in Vancouver means having good boots and a good rain jacket, plus don't get just one umbrella you'll lose it

[@JY-tq4ir]

very realistic and helpful video

[@adamnchicksadventures]

I used to absolutely *loathe* the rain but I've been pleasantly surprised that in 1.5 years here I've gotten fairly used to it ^.^ finally got around to embracing it for running too!

[@HarmonieV]

It's really refreshing! I ran in the rain likee twice and thought to myself "i should do this more" hahah, I'm with you on that

[@annanimity8697]

...LOVED THIS, THANK YOU!

[@Smisey]

This is quite helpful as I’m planning to move in van-city from Montréal soon. Thx!

[@samantharuazol7928]

Thank you so much for this video! I absolutely loathe the snow right now in the States.

[@HarmonieV]

I feel you samantha, i spent 23 years in -20 degree weather hahaha, it's not fun! Don;t worry, spring is just around the corner 🤞🏼

[@jeanine9]

I miss Vancouver very much. I hope to visit again in 2022. Sending much love from Austin Texas.

[@HarmonieV]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@mathematicaleconomist4943]

What time of year were you in Vancouver?

[@Zhanetaah_le_fard]

Really nice video. Can't wait to be in Vancouver soon

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Deborah, I hope you enjoy it!

[@PrachiSharma-om6ov]

Thank you for the amazing video.

[@HarmonieV]

No worries, happy to help

[@kanzaki0001]

My body would not know how to react without experiencing seasonal changes. It keeps the circadian rhythm in tact, well for me.

[@HarmonieV]

agreed, I've really come to love the seasonality of canada - every time of year has a purpose

[@reva1114]

Nice work making this video ✨

[@leilal8053]

I LOVE WINTER......the SNOW ❄ and the Rain ☔ and the cold.

[@HarmonieV]

same, it's grown on me over the years! :)

[@cassiermt]

loved this! I can't wait to experience a Vancouver winter!

[@HarmonieV]

Yasss, i hope you enjoy it! 🙌🏼 Let me know how it goes :)

[@ShubhamSingh-bs9oy]

when are you going to vancouver?

[@arianacst]

I really can’t wait to be there 🥲

[@HarmonieV]

🙌🏼 yassss

[@rowanbrunet450]

Loved your video and your thoughts Harmonie. And yes to only a few days of snow :) Also - go Alex! lol

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Rowan :D ❤️

[@devonwilley-pichette6701]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your take on Vancouver in the winter. We’re planning to move there next spring from Alberta, for many reasons, but one is to get away from the cold weather & the snow.

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Devon! Best of luck with the move. I don't blame you the Alberta winters are super harsh, really similar to where I grew up. Hopefully this climate is a bit more chill

[@devonwilley-pichette6701]

@@HarmonieV Thank you, Harmonie!! Yes, the winters in Alberta can be so brutal, I can’t wait to get out there! 😊

[@Asifalirahman1]

Thank you for the informative video. I am moving from Saskatchewan where we can easily have -50 in December. I hope I like Vancouver.

[@khrisi9410]

Your apartment is amazing. I love Vancouver so I'm bias.

[@CarlosArthur21]

In 2016 I did my first exchange program in January to Vancouver, and I was AMAZING, I used to love cold weather because I live in a tropical place. Ofc the rain sometimes pissed me off, but I went there knowing this, and I got to see snow too, so basically it was a dream hahah

[@HarmonieV]

hahah amazing, where are you from originally?

[@WRECKPOS]

Introspection/Meditation is a key, for the winter months. In my personal opinion, always worth the work.

[@HarmonieV]

i agree! I've grown to love the time indoors

[@WRECKPOS]

@@HarmonieV Those, and being an Artist/Creative person helps, if one doesn't feel they're an Artist/Creative then it's time to explore things they feel positively drawn to, hobbies and new habits, healthy habits of course! Peace Harmonie!

[@roachtoasties]

I'll be in Vancouver again this December. One thing I've never experienced in Vancouver is wind. I don't know if I've been lucky, or it's just not windy there. A cold, rainy or slushy/snowy day without wind is easy for me to deal with. When you add wind, that's another issue. Try visiting Iceland with the same type of December weather and add some of their wind into mix. I can't wait until December to come again.

[@HarmonieV]

This is a good point! We're protected by the mountains so wind is very uncommon actually! you're right, it does make things a lot more managable :)

[@gusacooper]

Honestly, get some rain gear and embrace it. You’re absolutely right, it sucks, but it’s worse if you’re constantly dreading it. Once you make peace with it and understand that rainy weather is the norm, your mindset will change and you will absolutely start to enjoy it. Good video! ☔️

[@HarmonieV]

i agree 100% Gus 👌🏼

[@iliasilias2217]

Very nice climate ! I hope I will enjoy one day.

[@HarmonieV]

Yas best of luck :)

[@SpartaFan]

It sounds exactly like here in Germany. A lot of rain, no snow on holidays ^^ Very similar xD

[@nakularora8884]

I am watching this video from India and believe me this is the best video available on the KZbin. It has shown tons of emotions in it, It's deep and soulful. Thank you for creating such good content for us. Kudos to you🤘☺️

[@HarmonieV]

That's so sweet Nakul, thank you 🙏🏼 comments like this make my day!

[@nakularora8884]

@@HarmonieV Yay! You are a good content creator. I watch your videos quite often.😊 Good luck for everything.🙌

[@raudi]

Im from Hawaii. the wife and I love staying in Vancouver for the winter.

[@HarmonieV]

Can we trade places next winter? hahah

[@raudi]

@@HarmonieV sure

[@ANVII]

very nice video, thank you!

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it!

[@jonisousa-guthrie3121]

Great video and very pretty rainy scenes. Where did you get that grey sweater featured at 4:01 of this video ? Please continue with the Vancouver themed videos. I love them.

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Joni! It's actually from H&M, it's a light knitted sweater and wasn't that expensive. Witht hat said, it's not super warm so I don't end up wearing it that often, but glad you liked it :)

[@justdesiree6377]

I've lived in Vancouver for 15 years now (from The Yukon)... but I wouldn't say I 'love' rain... its just better than snow and frigid temperatures 😂 but agree with everything you said! Nice video :)

[@HarmonieV]

Hahaha, yes, it's the lesser of two evils. This winter definitely tested me after being stuck in my house 24/7 & working from home :P

[@mattyrock2467]

i would take cold and sunny over rain and mild any day. vancouver is a beautiful place but cloudy skies and rain would depress me.

[@raraszek]

@@HarmonieV Why stuck at home during winters? I head out everyday even when temps drop to -25 C

[@Smisey]

@@mattyrock2467 isn’t this what Canada is all about after all.?!

[@bobbbxxx]

@@HarmonieV My family in Vancouver say there was a snowstorm in Vancouver yesterday (Nov 30). They got a lot; did you get much?

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

After 68 years in southern Ontario we moved here last summer, and with as much rain as we get I found it real depressing. I must be getting used to it because the rain isn't bothering me as much as it used to. One thing I will say is when it does rain it's often just a very light gentle rain even if it lasts for days. Chances are that by next winter or maybe the one after that our summer months will be spent enjoying life here and the wetter and colder months in the Philippines.

[@HarmonieV]

Oouhhh very nice, that sounds like a good plan. I also miss travel quite a bit these days.

[@janetkizer5956]

Yes. The only way to deal with Vancouver winters is to embrace them. Go out for a walk in the rain and let it hit you in the face.

[@icarusgotooclose]

It's so funny to think of winter as a time when nothing to do! I feel like it's the busiest season! More sports to do and less daylight to do it in!

[@sunnysaini7034]

All i can say in the end - thank you ❤️ m coming 😀😀😀

[@HarmonieV]

Always welcome :)

[@evexclusive]

Great video!

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks gang!

[@danceandmore88]

I live in Germany, I think the winter weather where I live is similar to Vancouver, although we get rain typically in October/November. We get some snow, but not every year, it varies a lot. But I definitely know that period of mourning before winter.

[@HarmonieV]

that's interesting, but yeah the mourning is rough. oddly enough though, this year I was looking forward to winter! I think a part of it was making this video last year and realizing it's not so bad :)

[@atakanbahceci3134]

keep up the good work

[@HarmonieV]

Thank you Atakan :) !

[@xochitlmarquez2985]

We are thinking of moving there, but I see there’s no snow on christmas as we expected, too bad, but I hear snow can be pretty brutal in Montreal abd other cities as well, so I think I prefer rain after all... thank you for your honesty and adorable video❤️

[@HarmonieV]

No worries! And if you're missing the snow on Christmas you can always take a drive to the mountains for the day :) Best of luck with the move!

[@xochitlmarquez2985]

@@HarmonieV thank you for your kind words ❤️🥰

[@naveedshamrozahmad123]

i love vancouver love from pakistan .... i want visit to vancouver for beautiful nature 👍🌷

[@perfectionbox]

It helps to have a job that you can keep busy with to ignore the rain and cold outside

[@Tiejocky]

Christmas is actually pretty nice in Vancouver. But the real dread is January to February when Christmas is over, and there is a big void of "what to do". As outdoor festivities ends and with covid put a real limit on indoor activities (not so much even at pre-pandemic times) . So I made a determination, between caring for family, to invest in some self learning and also a few family friendly Nintendo switch games like Mario Party Superstar. Stay put for 2 months until the cherry blossom comes.

[@HarmonieV]

I love that attitude!! I know its taken me years and lots of practise to enjoy and learn how to appreciate winter (and how to fill my tme hahaha), but those are all great ideas :) Happy that you're investing in yourself!

[@ibelievethesecret80]

I have one more winter in Alberta to deal with and then I’ll get to see Vancouver island in winter! It’s probably the same temp as Vancouver!

[@rogersampaio7450]

Very informative video but: how Cold is Vancouver during the winter and how many months of Sun??

[@MiloYellowknee]

Been here 2 winters. Must say. The rains sucks and is a real problem for me. Winter 1 was really rough. This winter not so bad. Maybe it’ll get better? Never thought I’d be pining for Edmonton weather.

[@elisa7881]

63 days in a row, it rained in Vancouver! A beautiful city, really but be warned.

[@laynabenevides6702]

As someone who lives in Alberta, I HATE snow, especially driving in it. We get a ton of sunshine in Calgary during the winter which is great, but I’m way more inclined to leave my home in the winter if it’s raining rather than having to drive on icy roads….. I want to move to Vancouver 😂

[@user-dz4ty5tj7q]

Seems just like London. Long cool to cold dark cloudy winters. Short summers with a couple of heat waves

[@robocop581]

What I particularly don't like is if it rains during the summer. The summer season is so short I feel cheated and betrayed if it rains even for just a few days

[@HarmonieV]

hahaha for real, you probably hated this past summer because I feel like it rained every day in June. I will admit sometimes in the summer I look forward to the rainy days because it makes me productive. but i certainly agree with this, it's a fast way to ruin weekend plans :P

[@priyagaba1000]

Its beautiful

[@R-C.]

Montreal is brutal and unforgiving with it's winters lol.....

[@digitalnomadworld]

first winter here in 7 yrs. going through period of mourning. rain grey...if it weren't for the pandemic I try to escape this weather in Asia

[@HarmonieV]

I know, i feel yah. I've really been missing travelling lately. ironically 2020 was the year when i was ready to get back into international travel...had a lot of big plans , but nope hahah

[@raraszek]

We don't get remotely enough rain in Toronto and the winters are just brutal. I'm longing to move to Miami or somewhere warm once and for all

[@jordankcos]

I loved this video its beautifully made. I want to move to Canada next year, but I am so afraid of the cold weather. Cant make up my mind between Vancouver or Toronto but I am not sure I could deal with the Toronto winter :D

[@HarmonieV]

Thank you :) ! Toronto and vancouver couldn't be more different! But some people prefer Toronto (despite the cold). Depends on what kinda vibe you're looking for. best of luck!

[@bogeyR24]

Thanks

[@Jlr677]

It is easier to shovel rain than 2-3 feet of snow and - 20c to - 40c ( former Saskatchewan resident)

[@rajagulu8767]

You're very lucky, chill

[@perfectionbox]

It's not so much the rain that gets you, it's the darkness

[@narendranarotam3816]

Thank u

[@HarmonieV]

No problem!

[@bobbbxxx]

Just a note, if people are thinking winter in Vancouver is just rain, realize that Vancouver can also get more typical Canadian winter weather. This season has been wetter and colder than most winters, but Christmas Day was white with snow and it has been below 0c for a few days until this upcoming weekend. This morning was -14c. This is colder than normal, and Vancouver is milder than most other Canadian cities, but if you move there you should expect winter is not all that pleasant.

[@belshazzarcoscolluela1378]

I really love Vancouver because we come to a hotel that look like 1980 one that has a 410 on the Door that actually has really great features but it kind of look like Roblox doors

[@aishaqazi9062]

I loved this video...its very "real" , if that makes it sense.

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks Aisha, I'm happy you liked it!

[@terrancemockler5907]

A little off topic but the world is changing so quickly and not always for the better. I moved to Florida and was very happy here for 17 years. As a teacher, I took the hot months off and went to my cottage in Canada. Now with all the social problems, they are ruining life here for the locals. I have been to Vancouver and I can't help but wonder how long it will have before the same things ruin it there too. Like California.

[@lisapodlecki5166]

Great video! Thank you =). Do you recommend bringing winter tires?!

[@HarmonieV]

Great question Lisa! honestly you don't really need them unless you plan on spending time skiing in the winters or travelling within BC during the winter. In Vancouver proper it only snows for like 2-10 days a year, so for city life they're not super helpful. However, many of the surrounding areas are higher elevation (Squamish, whistler) or on the other side of mountain ranges (the Okanagan, Revelstoke, ect.) and driving in those areas with snow and ice it is certainly helpful to have winter tires. This will really depend on your lifestyle & what activities you enjoy :)

[@lisapodlecki5166]

@@HarmonieV Thank you so much. Your videos are so helpful to someone moving to Vancouver and I appreciate the feedback about the tires.

[@mangoginger8924]

@@HarmonieV I was raised in Vancouver and have never had snow tires. As you said - go further up in elevation then snow tires. I don't like slipping and hopefully you don't fall and injure yourself. The flowers start opening up in March and by October it starts to get cooler with rain. No mosquitoes in the summer - yeah!

[@liquidgal9867]

Winter tires are mandatory from Oct 31st to March 31st. Or if you have all seasons tires. B/c you get into accident you could be charged with not having proper tires for the season.

[@mattyrock2467]

I could never embrace very rainy climates

[@JimmyCheng]

yes it is. It's so wet and groomy it made myself question my decision moving here last year. Take Vitamin Ds and get as much light as possible in your room or it can be life threatening.

[@ShubhamSingh-bs9oy]

very nice video..

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@worldtour7551]

We would like to come in winter

[@monkeytail1968]

Still better than the rest of Canada in the winter

[@dhqudals0212]

It's kinda odd that this year winter is really sunny. I would say barely rained

[@HarmonieV]

Really? omg I feel like the rain was endless, but i think that's probably just heightened because of being in lockdown/ the short days. It's deceiving!

[@samtenenbaum]

How's the Vancouver air quality?

[@HarmonieV]

10/10 baby, juss like you ;)

[@davida6146]

It's always raining. It's raining today.

[@bonniewugsie5950]

i love van winter

[@HarmonieV]

Me too! :)

[@norlynarboleda]

How is the weather in BC during first week of Dec? Planning to visit 😍

[@HarmonieV]

It's good, but quite rainy most of the time! :)

[@hirsch4155]

Only visit if you’re coming from a warm climate or a place with too much snow and cold, then the rain might make a nice change. Otherwise, I’d wait until the springtime, which is great here (mostly, it still rains then but not as much as winter).

[@Smisey]

@@hirsch4155 Quite helpful. Thx!

[@YajaBeige]

I love your apartment. What neighborhood is it in?

[@HarmonieV]

Thanks! It's yaletown-ish :)

[@danielheathcote4794]

I visited in may 2014 , from the uk. Mainly clear weather. Whats October like ?

[@liquidgal9867]

October is usually our rainy month, it gets dark by 4:30 5:00 pm daylight around 7am. It can get chilly too in Oct. There have been the odd year that Oct 31st it's dropped down to -2 to -4c and it's even snowed on Halloween.

[@danielheathcote4794]

@@liquidgal9867 thanks for your reply. October scenic but plenty of rain then . Planning April at the moment.

[@silviaciobota4000]

Hi Harmonie. Thanks for the insightful tips on real estate and rainy winters in Vancouver :) You mentioned in one of your other videos that you decided against buying a condo in Vancouver. Why is that? Is it because of the lack of strata/condo insurance and some other aspects worth considering? Thanks a lot!

[@HarmonieV]

Hey Silvia, yeah that's a huge reason. But another big reason for not wanting to buy in Vancouver is that our current apartment (we rent) is 1,200 square feet, 2 bed, 2 bath, water views, great building, 2 parking spots & we only pay $2,800/ mo. If we were to buy, we would really have to downgrade and would end up paying just as much to live in a smaller 500 square foot building. This isn't meant to be a flex at all, but we both work at home and we've really gotten used to the standard of living in the current type of condo we rent (which is a unit that is well over $1M), so there's no way we could afford this type of space if we bought. So our plan is to buy somewhere else, and rent our purchased house or unit as an income property & continue to rent in Vancouver. That just makes more sense for us :) I hope that helps!

[@silviaciobota4000]

@@HarmonieV Thank you Harmonie! That makes sense, we actually have a friend in Toronto that is renting and bought a house outside the city which she rented out. Good luck with your future plans!

[@silviaciobota4000]

@@HarmonieV 😘

[@Mina-hs2pf]

When it rains, how long does it last? Is it short rain intervals or long ones, or just all day long with varying intensity? Thanks

[@HarmonieV]

Hey Mina, great question! it really depends. Because we live by the ocean the rain can come and go very quickly. Often there will be rain for half a day followed by clear skies. I've noticed this is usually the case when the wind is coming from the West. However, when the wind comes from the east, that's when it will rain constantly, all day on and off (with varying intensity, like you mentioned). Sometimes this will last a day or even a week straight.

[@hirsch4155]

I would say in winter it’s all day with varying intensities. Nor is it like the east coast where it changes day by day. Due to weather patterns off the Pacific Ocean Vancouver weather in summer and winter goes in “chunks”, that is, chunks of clear or overcast weather that can last days or even weeks. Great for summer when you need to plan outdoor activities, because you get a pretty good guarantee of clear weather. In winter though the chunks are damp weather with low cloud cover.

[@hirsch4155]

@@HarmonieV I would say those days of half a day rain are of spring. In winter however if you wake up with overcast skies you’re pretty much guaranteed overcast skies all day. Oct-March.

[@fandacy]

Damn thats gray

[@Zaina-Arabella]

I don't mind rain, rain and wind no. Does it get windy in vancouver?

[@HarmonieV]

not really! We're sheltered by the mountains, so the wind is pretty minimal considering we're on the ocean