{"id":24266,"date":"2014-10-05T08:30:16","date_gmt":"2014-10-05T15:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=24266"},"modified":"2019-08-01T12:55:27","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T19:55:27","slug":"living-in-vancouver-b-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/05\/living-in-vancouver-b-c\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Vancouver, B.C."},"content":{"rendered":"


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So you’ve recently moved to the seaport city of Vancouver, BC? Once the moving truck has been returned and your boxes have been unpacked, you can start to settle in your city. These tips will help know what there is to know about living in Vancouver, BC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Weather<\/h3>\n

Living in Vancouver, you will enjoy luscious grass and beautiful trees- mainly due to the amount of rain the city receives. Be prepared for 12 months of rain, each year! Aside from the rain, you’ll enjoy mild winters compared to other Canadian cities, with little snow. Summers in Vancouver are ideal – warm, dry and sunny. Note: air conditioners are not common in most homes in this city. 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) is considered a comfortable temperature for locals.<\/p>\n

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Getting Around<\/h3>\n

Know that Vancouver has a lot of construction, so be patient and be sure to familiarize yourself with your surrounding streets. You’ll have a good variety of transportation options! Many people even cycle to and from work. Even if you do drive, you might have a hitch installed<\/a> for a bike rack<\/a> or trailer. Familiarize yourself with public transportation, as well. You can take advantage of Vancouver’s transportation options to get around the city:<\/p>\n