What You Need To Know About British Columbia (BC)

The City: Is located in the west coast of Canada, and has just over 4.1 million people with its capital in Victoria.  BC has a division of regions which include Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Tofino, Penticton, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, William Lake, and Kamloops, with the majority living in the Vancouver area which happens to be the largest city in BC and the third metropolitan in Canada.

However, Vancouver is usually mistaken to be the capital city because of its population, which is half the population of BC. It's surrounded by mountains and water, and  also the overall closeness to nature that gives its residents a love of nature and a laid back charm and friendliness.

The Climate: BC is where most of the population lives and most visited by tourists because of its climate which is temperate and above all rainy. However, the temperatures vary by region. That is, warmer in the south than in the north, and rainfall is heaviest along the coast and lightest in the southern interior.

In a nutshell, during the winter: Snow doesn't stay around long in Vancouver, but the interior sees plenty of snow and freezing temperatures.
Spring & Fall: often very pleasant warm days and cool nights, especially in June and September. Daytime temperature, allows for dresses, short, and short sleeve shirts.

Summer: The interior, especially in the south, is more typically hot summer weather, with the coast being slightly cooler. Evenings can still be cold, so jackets in the evening.

Things you can do: If you are an extrovert, there are some little things you could do other than shopping and dining. These include; skiing, paddling and hiking. Also, if you're the type that likes wine then why not go for wine tasting as well.