Welcome to the great outdoors

BABY it’s cold outside.

The wind has been howling, the rain lashing, so what better time to start planning your sizzling summer getaway.

Nestled between the Pacific ocean and the Coast Mountains, it’s often said the climate of Vancouver, Canada’s westernmost city, is a lot like Ireland’s, and that’s true — except for summertime when the sun shines and the great outdoors is at its best. Planning ahead for this destination is a good idea.