General Information About Vancouver, BC Canada
Language
English is the official language.
Electricity
In Canada, the power sockets used are type A, B. 120 Volts and 60 Hz throughout the country.
Currency – CAN Dollar ($)
A dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
- Coins currently in use are as follows: 1, 5, 10, 25 Cents
- Common Bank notes currently in use are as follows: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Dollars
Location & Time Zone
Vancouver is located in the Pacific Time Zone in the Province of British Columbia Canada.
Airport
Vancouver is centrally located and the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves it.
http://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers
Climate
- Average minimum temperature in March is 37 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius)
- Average maximum temperature in March is 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).
- Vancouver regularly has rain during March. Pack layers and Rain Gear, including an umbrella and water tolerant footwear