LOCAL INFO

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