Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Seasons
The climate of Western Canada varies
widely from one region to another. The
Vancouver area benefi ts from a sort of
micro-climate thanks to its geographic
location between the Pacifi c and the
mountains. Temperatures in Vancouver
vary between 0°C and 15°C in the win-
ter and much warmer in the summer.
The high altitudes of the Rocky
Mountains and the winds of the Prairies
make for a varied climate throughout
the rest of the region. Winters are cold
and dry and temperatures can drop
to -40°C, though the average is about
-20°C. Winnipeg and Saskatoon are
the coldest cities in Canada in winter.
Winters in southern Alberta are often
marked by the phenomenal Chinook
wind which can melt several feet of
snow is a matter of hours. Summers are
dry, with temperatures staying steady
around 25°C on the plains and lower
in the mountains.
WINTER
December to March is the ideal season
for winter-sports enthusiasts (skiing,
skating, etc.). Warm clothing is essen-
tial during this season (coat, scarf, hat,
gloves, wool sweaters and boots). On
the other hand, Vancouver has a par-
ticularly wet winter, so visitors should
pack a raincoat. In southern British
Columbia the mercury rarely falls
below 0.
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Fine travelling weather! © VIA Rail
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A dogsled excursion.
© Tourism Saskatchewan, Douglas E. Walker
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