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Hi,
We are coming to BC for a holiday from Australia. We are arriving the middle of July. Can you please tell me what to expect weather wise to help us pack with minimal fuss.
Thanks

Sharynd, which part of BC?

Yesterday's weather set new records in several place in BC. I heard it was 43 deg in Lytton. About a week ago we in Vancouver were shivering in about 12 deg weather.

Along the coastline, the weather is variable, even in summer. Bring layering clothes, something like a tank top, light sweater and a jean jacket would cover pretty well everything. If you're planning to visit the Okanagan Valley, where it is warmer and not so subject to summer showers, you can expect to wear less (although I'd still take the same clothes - it can get cool round a lake late at night.).

Bowenlinda,
We are spending 7 days in Vancouver before heading to Whistler, Banff, kamploops, Calgery and then doing the cruise from Vancouver to Alaska
this is up to the middle of August.
Any suggestions on what not to miss while in Vancouver.

The whistler area call really fool you.It can have a range of temp from drizzle to runnining out of ice for your drinks.The nw seemed to just skipped spring and go from winter to summer.If it gets too hot you can cool off in the five alpine lakes,with lost lake being very close to the village ten min. walk for some.This lake is small but has something for everyone from the family pooch to the nuddie.Regarless you will have a super time.

Although I love Vancouver, since you're coming such a long distance, I would bring up the 7 days.

And is there any special reason for visiting Kamloops and Calgary?

In Vancouver, walk (or rent bikes) the seawall from the Pan Pacific/Convention Centre along Coal Harbour to at least the totem pole area in Stanley Park. Either complete the seawall walk or deek into the park - many paths to enjoy. Take the mini ferries from English Bay to Granville Island (not really an island) and walk that perimeter and grab lunch there. Hopefully it will be loverly and hot so grab a bus from your downtown hotel and head out to Kitsilano beach or Jericho beach. On a clear day, take the Seabus from the north foot of Granville Street to Lonsdale Quay and then bus your way up to Grouse Mountain where you can ride a pricey tram for a gorgeous view of the city. Fun things to do up there as well.
There's a start for you.

Depending on your schedule, you might think about grabbing a few days from one of your destinations and staying in the Okanagan Valley, south of Kamloops. You don't have a lot of time to arrange this, though.

Have a great time.

"Is there any special reason for visiting Calgary?"

What does that mean? Are you saying you think they should modify their plans because you don't have any affection for the place?

In my opinion, the only appealing thing about Kamloops is its location - it's convenient as an overnight stop between the coast and the Rockies. Calgary is nice enough, for a city, I suppose, but unless there is a particular reason why you are visiting there, I'd take the extra day in the mountains over it anytime.

If you are prepared for temps between approx. 8C (average overnight low in the mountains) and 35C (Jasper hit 33C yesterday), you will be set for anything.

basically where you are going, you will have to pack abit of everything. It may rain, will be cold at night in the mountains so a polar fleece or jacket(with a hood,works for rain as well) but also shorts, tee's and tanks as well. B.C. is a great layering province. You just put it on or take it off as the day goes on. Just think Sydney in May or June. Bowen Linda's advise is right on as well.