Vancouver Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Convention Center: Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
Airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
| Population | 611,869 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 186 | • Golf destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 35,900 | • Beach destination |
| Unique Venues | 50 | |
| Restaurants | 2,000 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $172 USD |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $104 USD |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from YVR to Downtown | $23-26 USD |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $280 USD |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford, BC | 74 km | 1 hr | n/a | n/a |
| Seattle, WA | 226 km | 2 hr 27 min | 49 min | $175+ USD |
| Portland, OR | 505 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 15 min | $175+ USD |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,526 km | 5+ hrs | 2 hr 11 min | $220+ USD |
Vancouver Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| Rec High -°F | 59 | 64 | 63 | 75 | 86 | 83 | 88 | 88 | 84 | 74 | 63 | 57 |
| Avg High -°C | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Avg High -°F | 42 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 61 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 56 | 47 | 43 |
| Avg Low -°C | -- | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Low -°F | 33 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 53 | 56 | 56 | 52 | 45 | 38 | 34 |
| Rec Low -°C | -12 | -11 | -7 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | -6 | -13 | -13 |
| Rec Low -°F | 10 | 12 | 19 | 28 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 39 | 21 | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 |
| Rainfall - in. | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 6.8 |
Vancouver enjoys mild weather year-round, as its peninsular location is warmed by Pacific Ocean currents and protected by mountain ranges. From June to September, temperatures are mild and the city has an average of 16 hours of sunlight per day.
Spring average temperatures hover around 16°C, while during the summer, from June to August, daytime temperatures average in the low 70s with nighttime temperatures in the 50s. Fall is mild, with average temperatures in the mid-50s to mid-60s. November is the start of the rainy season, which typically lasts through January, and brings about five to six inches of rain per month. Snow is rare during the winter, when temperatures average 7°C.
Vancouver Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English, French |
| Currency | CAD |
| Sales Tax | 12% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 15% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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