![photo: Maxime Zenter](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Maxine-Zenter-550x367.jpg)
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](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Some-of-us-hit-the-slopes-Photo-by-Vincent-Pagot--550x305.png)
photo: Vincent Pagot
19. Some of us went to school
#UBC is made to be a Winter Wonderland! #THISISTHEBESTDAY #UBC #Snow #Vancouver ❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/Ei05Vz5sTk
— Veronica Knott (@vcaknott) December 5, 2016
18. Some of us made new friends
![guy-with-snowman](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Guy-with-Snowman-550x367.png)
photo: @willowlux / Instagram
17. Some of us experienced our first snow day
![photo: Carolyn McAuley](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/FB-photo-by-Carolyn-McAuley-550x367.jpg)
photo: Carolyn McAuley
16. No snowfall is complete without a side of eggnog
![photo: oz_kn / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Photo-by-oz_kn--550x367.png)
photo: oz_kn / Instagram
15. On Grouse Mountain, the grizzlies emerged from hibernation
![photo: fun vid click](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Grizzly-bears-by-Fun-Vid-Click-550x367.png)
photo: fun vid click
14. We all had different ways of staying warm, some cuter than others
![photo: @mrsleslielam / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@mrsleslielam--550x367.png)
photo: @mrsleslielam / Instagram
13. This little guy’s keeping warm in his winter parka
![photo: @pugpugpocho / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@pugpugpocho-550x367.png)
photo: @pugpugpocho / Instagram
12. Some of us hit the road
![photo: @nataliaanjaphotography / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@nataliaanjaphotography-550x305.png)
photo: @nataliaanjaphotography / Instagram
11. Others headed up Grouse Mountain to be dazzled by the view
![photo: @lesalesaa / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@lesalesaa-550x367.png)
photo: @lesalesaa / Instagram
10. Some dashed through the snow
![photo: @rolothecorgi / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@rolothecorgi-550x367.png)
photo: @rolothecorgi / Instagram
9. A brew helped others defrost
![photo: @staugustinesvan / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@staugustinesvan-550x367.png)
photo: @staugustinesvan / Instagram
8. We rocked our most stylish winter attire
![photo: @jessdee.x / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@jessdee.x--550x367.png)
photo: @jessdee.x / Instagram
7. Others preferred to watch the snow fall from the comfort and warmth of home
![photo: Devin Stacey / Facebook](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/FB-photo-by-Devin-Stacey-550x367.jpg)
photo: Devin Stacey / Facebook
6. Others, from the water
![photo: @luluminate / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@lu.luminate-550x367.png)
photo: @lu.luminate / Instagram
5. While some took on the role of Snow Patrol
![photo: Carine Redmond / Facebook](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/FB-photo-by-Carine-Redmond-550x367.jpg)
photo: Carine Redmond / Facebook
4. We were all in awe
![photo: Maxime Zenter](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Maxine-Zenter-550x367.jpg)
photo: Maxime Zenter
3. It’s postcard worthy up at Grouse Mountain on the North Shore
The good day at Grouse Mt#Canada#Vancouver#northvancouver#grousemountain#snow#vancity#2016/1 – from Instagram – https://t.co/xvkhvExQ2o pic.twitter.com/5VbzdN81ch
— vancity (@VancityJp) November 25, 2016
2. Those fortunate enough to have a hot tub in the city, went for a soak
![photo: David Dolce / Facebook](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/FB-image-by-David-Dolce-550x367.jpg)
photo: David Dolce / Facebook
1. And for one, the perfect opportunity to mail a letter to Santa
![photo: @katestestkitchen / Instagram](https://insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/@katestestkitchen-550x367.png)
photo: @katestestkitchen / Instagram
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