Climate

In Vancouver we are blessed with a very mild and comfortable climate year-round. There are no extreme weather conditions. Summers are beautiful and winters are a little wet. Flowers start to bloom in March making Spring in Vancouver lovely. Fall is magnificent as the leaves change colour and a new crispness fills the air. Below is a list of what kinds of clothes you should bring.

Shopping
& Entertainment

Shopping - Vancouver is a modern world-class city providing an endless variety of shopping experiences - boutiques, shopping malls, public markets, antique shops, craft fairs - you'll find anything and everything you have ever dreamed here.

Just bring your walking shoes and spending money!

Entertainment - Vancouver's nightlife is red hot! From Irish pubs to Sports Bars, formal Clubs with the latest dance music - Pop, Hip-hop, Latin, Country- it's all here.

Vancouver also has opera, ballet and theatre performances - fireworks, hockey, basketball and football games…

The difficult part is deciding where to go because there are so many activities to choose from!

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Transportation

Vancouver's transportation system is modern and efficient. We have the Skytrain, Seabus and Bus systems that are all run by BC Transit - a company with high standards in safety and service.

Skytrain starts at Vancouver's waterfront and runs through downtown all the way to Surrey, stopping at our largest shopping mall - Metrotown. It's a fast, safe and scenic ride!

Seabus connects downtown Vancouver to North and West Vancouver. This is a beautiful ride across the water - during the day or at night - for commuting or just for fun!

Our buses are modern and comfortable with many routes connecting Vancouver and the surrounding areas.

Transportation in Vancouver is affordable and efficient. Students can purchase one-trip tickets, daily tickets or the most economical and convenient - the monthly pass

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.....Our Culture

Canadian society is as beautifully diverse as our geography. Our First Nations People, together with "New Canadians" from hundreds of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, form an integral part of the unique "Canadian Mosaic". Canada's high standard of living and endless natural beauty make it a favourite destination for tourists and international students. It's a place where you can enjoy every possible outdoor activity.

Canada is a place for those of us who have big dreams, love adventure and enjoy meeting new and interesting people from all over the world. Canada is an opportunity to be all that you can be!

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Pacific Coast Language Academy 207 West Hastings Suite 305 Vancouver, BC Canada V4B 1H7
(604) 602-0274 or (604) 821-1201 Email: [email protected]