20 Ways Vancouverites Embraced The First Snowfall of Winter 2016

December 9, 2016

5 min read

Snow falling heavily on a city street lined with buildings and streetlights, with a clock tower visible in the background.

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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:

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20. Some of us hit the slopes!

Two people snowshoeing on a snowy trail with snow-covered trees and a bright sun in the background.

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

Person in dark winter jacket and hood standing next to a snowman with a carrot nose in a snowy outdoor setting.

17. Some of us experienced our first snow day

Brown dog with white chest sitting on a snow-covered bench in front of a chain-link fence.

16. No snowfall is complete without a side of eggnog

Hand holding a glass cup of frothy beverage with cinnamon on top, snowy evergreen trees in the background.

15. On Grouse Mountain, the grizzlies emerged from hibernation

Two brown bears facing each other in a snowy forest area.

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

A child in a fuzzy bear costume sitting in the snow next to a small snowman.

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

Close-up of a pug wearing a furry hooded jacket in a snowy outdoor setting.

12. Some of us hit the road

Person with windblown hair and fur-lined jacket leaning out of a car window on a snowy mountain road.

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

Person wearing a knit hat, glasses, and layered coat standing by a railing with snowy mountains and cable car towers in the background.

10. Some dashed through the snow

A small brown and white dog running joyfully on snow-covered ground with trees and houses in the background.

9. A brew helped others defrost

Small snowman with grape eyes and a carrot nose next to a glass of dark beer on a bar counter.

8. We rocked our most stylish winter attire

Two people wearing winter hats and coats, one with a white hat featuring a cat face and the other with a black knit hat, smiling outdoors in snowy weather.

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

Child sitting on a couch looking out a large window at a snowy yard with a decorated Christmas tree lit with yellow lights nearby.

6. Others, from the water

Small boat on water with snow falling and a sailboat in the background near tall buildings.

5. While some took on the role of Snow Patrol

Beagle dog with a harness standing on a snow-covered bench outdoors at night.

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