Joanna James
Given its rainforest setting, one needs to cover their bases ahead of visiting the city of Vancouver even during spring for the chances of the odd downpour do remain. Here’s what to pack!
Be sure to pack in your best and warmest clothes that will keep you comfy once the sun bids adieu for the day. In light of this, you will be well served with a good supply of t-shirts, thin sweaters, a packable rain shell or even a light coat for that matter. Should you want to add a shade of style, then go right ahead and bring along your favourite scarves.
Know that come rain or shine, Vancouver is a walking city that will easily have you combing through all corners of this magical metropolis, regardless of personal whims and fancies. Based on the fact that you will be arriving during magnolia tree and cherry blossom season, you will have plenty of motivation to step out of Pan Pacific Vancouver which is one of the best hotels in Vancouver in order to immerse your senses in these treasures of the natural world. Therefore, having on a pair of multi-purpose walking shoes with a sound rubber sole will do the trick for you and ensure you do not return to your room with sore, aching feet.
You may wonder as to how best to cope with a bright, sunny spring day in Vancouver. Well then, be mindful that you will need to be sporting some sunglasses to make your journeys all the more satisfying and essentially, easier on the eye!
To be seen strolling around without a care in the world sans an umbrella would be putting yourself at great risk of being soaked to the skin. This is because rainy weather does make its presence felt in Vancouver despite it being spring. In this sense, you will be encouraged to bring along a travel-size brolly for the duration of your trip. Even if you can’t be bothered with carrying one from home, then do query your hotel on the possibility of obtaining one for the day. However, failing which, a raincoat works just as well.
For the camera-savvy, Vancouver is a dream come true where you can conveniently help yourself to snap up pictures of your food coupled with the mesmeric scenery which envelops this part of Canada. Added to this, you’ll have a host of memories to show off on Instagram or Facebook.
Not only can a smartphone be used as a camera but more importantly, in scenarios where you need to get to a certain destination and find it a tad arduous or taxing, then being able to rely on your smartphone will surely put your mind at ease. With Google Maps, finding places and popular landmarks would be easy as 1,2,3 and be sure to have your gadget fully charged. Further, you can use a power bank if you know that you’ll be spending more than half a day, clicking away and striking those perfect poses through Vancouver.
Cap off your list of odds and ends by getting your hands on a nifty backpack to take everything with you. Though, never run the risk of purchasing one that will weigh you down during your adventures. Aside from this requirement, a waterproof backpack will be a prerequisite that also provides room for a water bottle.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
