Vancouver
A green city between sea and mountains, with beaches, forest trails and skiing nearby.
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What Vancouver is like
Vancouver sits between the sea and the mountains in western Canada, a green, outdoorsy city where you can kayak in the morning and ski in the afternoon in winter.
Don't miss
- 01Stanley ParkA huge park with a seawall path all the way round.
- 02Granville IslandA market and artisan shops under a bridge.
- 03Grouse MountainCity views and winter skiing.
- 04GastownThe old town, with its steam clock.
Where to stay
- DowntownWalkable to Stanley Park.
- KitsilanoBy the beach, more local.
Worth knowing
Vancouver's Stanley Park is bigger than New York's Central Park.
Bowen Island: an island village a short ferry away
Photo: Yuet Man Lee · CC BY-SA 4.0
A relaxed island of forest trails, a lake and a small harbour village.
Direct flights to Vancouver from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | Air Canada · British Airways | All year | 4,709 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Vancouver by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 3° | – |
| February | 8° | 3° | – |
| March | 10° | 5° | – |
| April | 14° | 7° | – |
| May | 18° | 10° | – |
| June | 20° | 13° | – |
| July | 23° | 15° | – |
| August | 23° | 15° | – |
| September | 19° | 12° | – |
| October | 14° | 9° | – |
| November | 10° | 5° | – |
| December | 7° | 3° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of Vancouver). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before you fly. Apply on the official Government of Canada website.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's Canada travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.