Puddle-jumping is a wonderful pastime and comes highly recommended. The rains generally start in November and last until March. It does occasionally snow during the winter, which causes the entire Coast to shut down and stay inside because we don't have the necessary snow-clearing equipment or even snow tires. Winters are mild and temperatures don't get much below zero. If they do, they don't stay there long.
Layers are an effective defense against what passes as Sunshine Coast cold.
Ferry service is not often cancelled during winter storms, although sailings can be behind schedule. Howe Sound has a much gentler reaction to the weather than the Georgia Strait, where the Nanaimo ferry is very occasionally forced to stay in port. We'll let you know about special contests and getaways and keep you informed when this site is updated.