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general information Vancouver basics Population City of Vancouver: 603,500 Metro Vancouver: Almost 2.5 million Languages Spoken English and French are Canada's two official languages. English is the predominant language spoken in British Columbia. Climate Metro Vancouver has a very mild climate. In winter, it rarely snows in the city; summers are warm with cooler evenings. Average Daily Highs January 5° C February 7° C March 10° C April 14° C May 18° C June 21° C July 23° C August 23° C September 18° C October 14° C November 9° C December 6° C 42° F 44° F 50° F 58° F 65° F 69° F 74° F 74° F 65° F 58° F 48° F 43° F Time Zone Vancouver is in the Pacific Time Zone. Daylight time (clocks move one hour ahead) is in effect from the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November. Metric Equivalents Canada uses the international metric system. Following are some common conversions: 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds 1 pound = 0.45 kilograms 1 kilometre = 0.6 miles 1 mile = 1.6 kilometres 1 centimetre = 0.39 inches 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres 1 litre = 1.06 U.S. quarts 1 U.S. quart = 0.95 litres Electrical Current The electrical current is the same in Canada and the United States: 110 volts AC at 60Hz. Adapters are required for appliances from most other countries. British Columbia Holidays 2013 2014 New Year's Day January 1 Jan 1 Family DayFebruary 11Feb 10 Good Friday March 29 Apr 18 Easter Monday April 1 Apr 21 Victoria Day May 20 May 19 Canada Day July 1 July 1 B.C. Day August 5 Aug 4 Labour Day September 2 Sept 1 Thanksgiving DayOctober 14 Oct 13 Remembrance DayNovember 11 Nov 11 Christmas Day December 25 Dec 25 Boxing Day December 26 Dec 26 Travelling with Special Needs BC Paraplegic Association: 604.324.3611, bcpara.org Search online for suppliers of attendant care services; medical supplies; equipment purchase, rental and repairs; and recreational opportunities. 88 general information p88-93_GeneralInfo.indd 88 13-04-17 2:06 PM