Though the heavy snowfall that blanketed Vancouver Monday night (Dec. 19) had significantly affected transportation across the city, Vancouverites still made the best of it.
Many travellers were left stranded at YVR airport after numerous flights were cancelled due to the heavy snowfall, and drivers faced dangerous road conditions on their commutes. Even public transit experienced significant delays and disruptions.
Despite the chaos that the white dusting caused on ground level, Vancouver sure looks mesmerizing from space.
With a winter wonderland outside, locals got creative with ways to go about the snow while some (and their furry friends) simply had fun in the white powder.
Since getting to the slopes didn't make for an easy drive, several Vancouverites took to skiing down the streets instead.
@melissablancha Snowboarding down the streets of downtown Vancouver #vancouver #westend #yvr #snowarmageddon ♬ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Dean Martin
@emma_beaudin Just when I thought I’ve seen it all #vancouver #snow #storm #yvr ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
One person tried a different and unexpected method of snow transportation.
@bcbikeboard #vancouver #snow #winter #yvr ♬ original sound - Chelsea
Meanwhile, those who resorted to public transit may have noticed the very Canadian way that SkyTrain operators managed to close the train doors.
@moshwithmemydear I waited 35 mins for my train went home after seeing this lmao @translink @skytrainreviews #translink #snowstorm #transit #canada #vancouverbc #transitbc #hockeysticks ♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Others decided to take on fun wintry projects, like building an igloo in their backyard, and dig out sleds for some snowy frolicking.
@explorewithkanwal First time make a igloo ❄️ #canada #winter #snow #vancouver ♬ original sound - Kanwalmooker
@its.me.kygo Perfect for all of the Vancouver dogs this week #vancouver #vancouversnow #snow #yvr #snowbunny #snowstorm #winter #frenchie #dog #puppy ♬ Into The Thick Of It! - The Backyardigans
@jasminevu11 This made me smile :) #vancouversnow ♬ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Frank Sinatra