The main exception is Boxing Day which is a big day for the retail sector. Businesses might also be open on Remembrance Day. Banks are open on Good Friday but closed Easter Monday. Extended hours vary and can include late nights and weekend hours. Measures Canada uses the metric system.
Distance is measured in kilometers, speed signs are in kilometers per hour.
Most weight measurements are in kilograms or grams. The post office will hold it for two weeks, before returning to sender, and you will need ID to collect. Basic postal services are available at retail outlets. The fewer full service postal offices are in main urban centers. Smoking In British Columbia, smoking is banned on all public transport, in public buildings, including restaurants and bars, and workplaces.