20 Ways Vancouverites Embraced The First Snowfall of Winter 2016

photo: Maxime Zenter

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It’s been a minute since we’ve seen snow in Vancouver. For many Vancouverites, it was a pleasant surprise!  Here’s how some of us embraced the first snowfall:

20. Some of us hit the slopes!

photo: Vincent Pagot

19. Some of us went to school

18. Some of us made new friends

photo: @willowlux / Instagram

17. Some of us experienced our first snow day

photo: Carolyn McAuley

16. No snowfall is complete without a side of eggnog

photo: oz_kn / Instagram

15. On Grouse Mountain, the grizzlies emerged from hibernation

photo: fun vid click

14. We all had different ways of staying warm, some cuter than others

photo: @mrsleslielam / Instagram

13. This little guy’s keeping warm in his winter parka

photo: @pugpugpocho / Instagram

12. Some of us hit the road

photo: @nataliaanjaphotography / Instagram

11. Others headed up Grouse Mountain to be dazzled by the view

photo: @lesalesaa / Instagram

10. Some dashed through the snow

photo: @rolothecorgi / Instagram

9. A brew helped others defrost

photo: @staugustinesvan / Instagram

8. We rocked our most stylish winter attire

photo: @jessdee.x / Instagram

7. Others preferred to watch the snow fall from the comfort and warmth of home

photo: Devin Stacey / Facebook

6. Others, from the water

photo: @lu.luminate / Instagram

5. While some took on the role of Snow Patrol

photo: Carine Redmond / Facebook

4. We were all in awe

photo: Maxime Zenter

3. It’s postcard worthy up at Grouse Mountain on the North Shore

2. Those fortunate enough to have a hot tub in the city, went for a soak

photo: David Dolce / Facebook

1. And for one, the perfect opportunity to mail a letter to Santa

photo: @katestestkitchen / Instagram