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Expo 86

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Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada
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Expo 86

Vancouver, Canada
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inVancouver, Canada
In season~70°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

36–75°F
CurrencyCAD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Expo 86
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Jun, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 58%
WarmestJul · 75°F
WettestJan
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The 1986 World Exposition on Transportation and Communication, or simply Expo 86, was a world's fair held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from May 2 until October 13, 1986. The fair, the theme of which was "Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch", coincided with Vancouver's centennial and was held on the north shore of False Creek.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Pacific Coliseum
3 mi away
Burrard Inlet
5 mi away
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
6 mi away
Squamish
29 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Expo 86?

The best time to visit Expo 86 is June–September, in Vancouver, Canada.

Where is Expo 86?

Expo 86 is in Vancouver, Canada.

What is Expo 86 known for?

The 1986 World Exposition on Transportation and Communication, or simply Expo 86, was a world's fair held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from May 2 until October 13, 1986. The fair, the theme of which was "Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch", coincided with Vancouver's centennial and was held on the north shore of False Creek.

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