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Things to do in winter in Vancouver: Bowling
When the Vancouver winter weather is dreary and rough, the tough don't stay home. The tough go bowling.
Some people go bowling every week, that's how much they like it! Me, I find it a nice diversion every now and then. I also put it on my list of "fun things to do when traveling if the weather is bad." For travelers looking for something to do in Vancouver in winter, bowling can be fun for a couple or the whole family.
The downside of bowling are the bowling leagues that sometimes take over the Vancouver bowling alleys in the evenings and on weekends. Luckily, there are lots of bowling alleys in Vancouver.
Here are some Vancouver bowling alleys to consider. The phone numbers are also listed as it is usually good to call ahead for lane availability and to make reservations if needed:
Things to do in winter in Vancouver: Ice skating indoors at Richmond Olympic Oval
Looking for a fun winter activity in Vancouver? Think indoor ice skating.
Richmond Olympic Oval is the place to do it. The Richmond Olympic Oval will be one of the venues for the 2010 winter Olympics. But the public can experience the ice now, making a visit a treat.
The Richmond Olympic Oval is brand new. The grand opening was December 12, 2008.
Visit the Richmond Olympic Oval to skate on the ice during public skating hours and experience the spectacular facility before the rest of the world. It is a great way to get some exercise without having to brave the cold outdoors.
Things to do in winter in Vancouver: Go for a walk on the beach
Winter can be an enjoyable and cost-effective time to visit Vancouver. Vancouver also has more mild temperatures compared to the rest of Canada and spending the day outside is doable with the proper attire.
One thing to do in Vancouver during the winter is to go for a walk on the beach. There are many beaches to chose. I'd probably look at a short walk along Stanley Park on the west side of the park. There's a nice beachfront adjacent to a large swimming pool area (popular during the summer).
Things to do in winter in Vancouver: Make a snowman on the beach
With a more moderate winter climate than most of the rest of Canada, Vancouver sometimes seems to see more rain than snow during winter. The average temperatures during November, December and January (the coldest months) hover just above freezing.
Visitors and locals alike still find ways to have fun. When snow covers the ground, some people make a snowman.
"As a traveler staying at a hotel, where can I make a snow man?," you ask. "I don't have anywhere to make one and I lack snowman decorations."
Head to the beach to make a snowman.
The beach has all that's needed for decorating a snow man. For eyes, nose, mouth and hair, the beach has everything needed.
Sea shells can be used for eyes and mouth. Drift wood or sticks can be used for the nose. Seaweed can be used for hair. The resulting snowman can look something like this:
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