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June–September is the driest and sunniest period — mountain trails are accessible, the Pacific beaches are warm enough for swimming (15–17°C), and the city's outdoor culture is at full expression. July and August are warm (22–28°C in the city, 15–18°C in the mountains). May and October have variable weather but are less crowded. December–March is ski season: Whistler has the largest and best skiing in North America; the North Shore mountains have weekend skiing within 30 minutes of downtown. The wet season (November–April) brings persistent rain but very few below-zero days at sea level — Vancouver rarely gets snow in the city.

Yes — Highway 99 from Vancouver to Whistler is consistently ranked among the most scenic drives in North America, with Howe Sound fjord on the left (with its 1,500-m mountains descending directly to salt water), Shannon Falls, and the Chief visible from the highway. The drive from Vancouver to Squamish is 50 km (45 minutes); to Whistler is 120 km (2 hours). The highway is fully paved and safe year-round in good conditions; winter tires are mandatory in winter (October–April) and the highway occasionally closes for avalanche control. The Sea-to-Sky Gondola near Squamish (separate from Grouse Mountain, CAD 50 return) provides an additional aerial view of Howe Sound from 885 m.

Vancouver's food culture is defined by Pacific Rim fusion — the influence of BC's large Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian communities combined with the best Pacific seafood in North America. Specific recommendations: wild Pacific salmon (fresh from the Granville Island Market, grilled or smoked), Dungeness crab (in season October–June, the crab is caught in BC waters), sushi and ramen (Vancouver's Japanese food scene is better than any other North American city except possibly New York and LA), and dim sum in Richmond (the most authentic Cantonese and Shanghainese food outside Hong Kong). The Dine Out Vancouver festival (January) offers set menus at 200+ restaurants — the best time to try Vancouver's fine dining at accessible prices.

The Garibaldi Lake trail starts from the Rubble Creek parking lot, 15 km north of Squamish on Highway 99 (60 km north of Vancouver). There is no transit to the trailhead — a hire car or shuttle is required. The trail (18 km return, 800 m elevation gain) begins at the Rubble Creek parking lot and ends at the lake. The first 5 km is forest; the scenery opens at the Barrier viewpoint. Camping requires a BC Parks reservation (reservation.bcparks.ca, releases in January and books out within hours for July–August). Day hikers do not need reservations. The trail is typically snow-free June–October; snowshoes are required April–May. Allow 6–8 hours for the full return day hike.

Stanley Park is a 400-hectare peninsula of temperate rainforest in downtown Vancouver — old-growth Douglas fir and western red cedar, with a seawall (9 km paved path) circling the park perimeter. The seawall is flat and accessible by walking (2.5–3 hours for the full circuit) or cycling (available from English Bay rentals, 1–1.5 hours). The interior park has 27 km of walking trails in the old-growth forest, Beaver Lake (a freshwater lake with waterfowl), and the famous totem pole grove. The park is open 24 hours and lit at night on the seawall. Key viewpoints: Prospect Point (the Lion's Gate Bridge and the harbour entrance from above), English Bay Beach (the most accessible urban beach), and Third Beach (the quietest, the best sunset position).