Consider carpooling or ridesharing with other students. British Columbia Vancouver average high temperatures are 24 degrees Celsius in the summer and 5 degrees Celsius in the winter. March through October are generally mild, and people hike, golf, play soccer, tennis, cricket, baseball, etc., depending on the rain. November through February are generally cold and wet with great deal of rain and a few days of snow. In the winter people often go to the mountains to ski and snowboard.
People sail and scuba dive year round.
People in Vancouver dress casually. Suits and ties are usually seen only on downtown business people or at the theatres downtown. Most people wear waterproof jackets and jeans or other casual slacks. The weather can change quickly so people dress in layers and frequently carry umbrellas. Local newspaper ads list sales or bargains.