Canadian American RV Culture Difference

Lorne&Lorraine wrote:

Little Kopit wrote:
What I wonder about for Vancouver area is how many days from October through March do you have rain, drizzle, and fog with temps below 6'C?

IMHO snow and - 6'C is 1000% nicer weather than that! Yes, one thousand per cent better. & it doesn't matter if the snow is falling or has fallen and the sun is out. It's much nicer to take a walk in those conditions because it's drier than those of rain, drizzle and fog.

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:C

Been to Vancouver/Victoria a number of times from Ontario but only once in the winter. Loved that green grass and above freezing temps. And envied those playing golf plus really liked not having to shovel that white stuff like we had at home! Enjoyed our walk through Butchart Gardens in a light mist (although it was sunny for most of our trip) and never had to worry about slipping on icy roads or sidewalks and breaking any bones. The palm trees were an additional nice touch. Each to his own!

What I have found is that the people that grew up in coastal BC or the southern Island find the winters very depressing. When this is relayed to someone that has moved here from t'other side of mountains the stock phrase that you always hear is "Well at least you don't have to shovel it!".
Personally, I find November and December very depressing here with the rain and the days getting shorter. January and early February is not bad as there is always the chance of a little snow, and it is beginning to get lighter in the evenings. By mid February there are definite signs of spring, so there is a little 'lift' there but it is often short lived as you soon realise that it is still cool & wet!
We have family back east so we visit quite often including the winter. I can really appreciate the crisp sunny days and the really low temps as it is quite a novelty. However, the ice underfoot does get to me after a while, the funny walk makes my back hurt! But what are the worst things about the winter there, is first of all how long it is, still snowing in March!! and secondly after the leaves have gone and before the snow comes and after the snow becomes ugly and before the trees come out, just about ALL the trees are bare and it looks very bleak (southern Ontario) At least here, we have all those evergreens and the grass is green.