Elana Shepert

3 days ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

The Lower Mainland has some fairly spellbinding sunsets during the warmer months, but not all appear similar. According to Environment Canada Meteorologist Matt Loney, no two sunsets are the same, similar to snowflakes. Mother Nature's kaleidoscopic paintbrush picks up a multitude of hues, with light refracting off cloud crystals. V.I.A. reporter Elana Shepert captured a video from a car of the sun before it set in the evening of Monday, June 23.

3 days ago | nsnews.com | Elana Shepert

The Lower Mainland has some fairly spellbinding sunsets during the warmer months, but not all appear similar. According to Environment Canada Meteorologist Matt Loney, no two sunsets are the same, similar to snowflakes. Mother Nature's kaleidoscopic paintbrush picks up a multitude of hues, with light refracting off cloud crystals. V.I.A. reporter Elana Shepert captured a video from a car of the sun before it set in the evening of Monday, June 23.

3 days ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

The Metro Vancouver seven-day weather forecast includes a mixed bag of conditions, including everything from rain to showers to above-average heat. Environment Canada Meteorologist Matt Loney told V.I.A. that the region will see a ridge of high pressure building heading into the weekend. It will develop slowly, with the hottest temperatures emerging heading into next week.

3 days ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

Summer is the perfect time to venture outside the Lower Mainland and explore. Folks who don't want to get away for an overnighter have several options from in and around Vancouver that can be accomplished in one day. These options may include a ferry, but all of them are accessible by public transit, meaning you don't need a car. Have a look at some top spots to visit from Metro Vancouver during the summer. Bowen Island makes an ideal day trip for folks looking to keep their travel time short.

4 days ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

Hot flight deals from Metro Vancouver haven't completely dried up, despite many Canucks opting out of transborder trips. Travellers can find numerous round-trip options out of town starting for under $200 with direct flights. However, those looking for one-way trips can find some for under $55. In some cases, they can book two one-way options, totalling under $100 or $150 together. Have a look at the cheapest one-way flights across Canada departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).