Lions Gate Bridge
The Lions Gate Bridge is a suspension and road bridge that serves as a national historic site of Canada. It is one of the 93 sights of Canada listed on this site and is ranked 44th among the country's sights in terms of English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach 22 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 8 or 9 rainy days. The wettest period occurs between November and January, when there are about 20 to 22 rainy days per month and daily highs are around 6 °C.
Visitors can reach the area via Vancouver International Airport, which is 14 km away. The bridge is located about 3,540 km from Ottawa. While visiting, you can also go to nearby locations such as Stanley Park, which is 1.7 km away, or Canada Place, located 3.6 km away. Other nearby sites include Hotel Vancouver, Gastown, and Rogers Arena.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is November, with about 368 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 322 | 220 | 220 | 174 | 120 | 99 | 60 | 69 | 108 | 270 | 368 | 317 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
