Although it's famous for its summertime activities, the Sunshine Coast is also a great winter destination despite its nickname.
Vancouver is the perfect location for a winter weekend getaway. Read on to find out some of the reasons.
THE MOUNTAINS
The city of Vancouver is considered to be one of the most charming cities in the world! Have you seen the amazing North Shore Mountains covered in glazy snow?
Those who prefer skying can choose one of the many ski resorts, easily accessible from downtown Vancouver, like Grouse, Cypress, and Seymour. You can also visit Whistler, the town that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. You can reach it after a two-hour drive away, right at the end of the amazingly Sea to Sky Highway.
VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET
This event is open to the public from November 26th to December 30th, gathering 50,000 sq ft of Christmas extravaganza. This German-inspired festivity includes delicious food and drinks, a colorful decor and plenty of gifts, all contributing to a great cultural experience.
THIS YEAR, THE MARKET WILL BE MOVING FROM ITS ORIGINAL HOME AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE PLAZA.
The market will have a much bigger and better seaside site, being situated at the Jack Poole Plaza, surrounding the 2010 Olympic Cauldron.
POLAR BEAR SWIM
Vancouver hosts one of the largest and oldest Polar Bear Swims worldwide. More than 2,550 swimmers took the plunge, in 2015, in the West End’s English Bay, on New Year’s Day. The event starts at 2:30 pm but the brave participants arrive much earlier to catch up, tell stories and take photographs.
EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL
On November 17th it begins a four-day visual art, design, and crafts festival called the Culture Crawl. The event occupies all the area bordered by Columbia Street, Victoria Drive and the waterfront in Vancouver. The art on display is diverse, the artists are eclectic and the installations simply amazing. You should visit the studios to live an extraordinary experience, often accompanied by loud music, free stuff and lots of psychedelic visuals.
When you want to travel to Vancouver to relax and admire its beauties, Griffin Transportation can satisfy all your ground transportation needs, no matter the season. We can provide you with a Vancouver Limo or Vancouver Airport Transportation, depending on your preferences.
All you have to do is to give us a call at 604-682-4474 and enjoy a smooth, relaxing and safe ride.
