20 Ways Vancouverites Embraced The First Snowfall of Winter 2016

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It’s been a minute since we’ve seen snow in Vancouver. For many Vancouverites, it was a pleasant surprise! Here’s how some of us embraced the first snowfall:

20. Some of us hit the slopes!

19. Some of us went to school

#UBC is made to be a Winter Wonderland! #THISISTHEBESTDAY #UBC #Snow #Vancouver ❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/Ei05Vz5sTk



— Veronica Knott (@vcaknott) December 5, 2016

18. Some of us made new friends

17. Some of us experienced our first snow day

16. No snowfall is complete without a side of eggnog

15. On Grouse Mountain, the grizzlies emerged from hibernation

14. We all had different ways of staying warm, some cuter than others

13. This little guy’s keeping warm in his winter parka

12. Some of us hit the road

11. Others headed up Grouse Mountain to be dazzled by the view

10. Some dashed through the snow

9. A brew helped others defrost

8. We rocked our most stylish winter attire

7. Others preferred to watch the snow fall from the comfort and warmth of home

6. Others, from the water

5. While some took on the role of Snow Patrol

4. We were all in awe

3. It’s postcard worthy up at Grouse Mountain on the North Shore

The good day at Grouse Mt#Canada#Vancouver#northvancouver#grousemountain#snow#vancity#2016/1 – from Instagram – https://t.co/xvkhvExQ2o pic.twitter.com/5VbzdN81ch



— vancity (@VancityJp) November 25, 2016

2. Those fortunate enough to have a hot tub in the city, went for a soak

1. And for one, the perfect opportunity to mail a letter to Santa