Canada in January is chilly but plenty of travel deals may tempt you to bundle up and visit Canada in January.
Across Canada, every January / February - although the date changes year to year - we celebrate Chinese New Year with parades, performances and food. In 2010, Chinese New Year begins February 14 when we'll be ringing in the Year of the Tiger.
Canada has a reputation for being cold, but Vancouver weather is the most moderate in the country. Temperatures generally run above freezing, even in the winter months. Precipitation comes often however, usually in the form rain or slush instead of snow. Water-resistant ware and an umbrella are musts any time of the year.
Visiting Canada in January can be a chilly proposition. Nevertheless, there are many advantages to visiting Canada at the peak of winter. For one, many winter festivals, including the famous Quebec Winter Carnival occur in January. Secondly, Canada offers some of the best skiing in the world. Finally, January has oodles of post-holiday travel deals and packages. So pack your long underwear and head to Canada in January.
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and when Canadians hit the malls in droves in search of a bargain.
Boxing Day shopping is a daunting prospect, but Canadians, for the most part, are a pretty polite bunch. Do prepare yourself for extra time to park and get around. The crowds can be intense.
Driving to Vancouver BC from Seattle WA is a straightforward, pleasant drive; however, crossing the border offers several options.
First, determine if you want to get to Vancouver as quickly as possible, shop at duty-free, or incorporate a more scenic drive into the journey; then, you can choose the border crossing that's best for you.
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