Vancouver locals can enjoy a sunny start to the Labour Day long weekend.
Labour Day in Vancouver looks a lot different now than what it looked like 100 years ago, and many Vancouverites are now opting for a getaway across the border or to Vancouver Island.
Those planning on boarding a ferry or leaving the country may want to check out this ultimate Labour Day travel guide.
Folks choosing to have a staycation can expect to bask in sunny, summer-like weather for most of the long weekend.
According to V.I.A.'s hyper-local weather network Weatherhood, warm sunshine is forecasted to beam over the Metro Vancouver region starting Friday (Sept. 1).
The weekend will kick off with a high of 25 C on Friday followed by a high of 26 C on Saturday, and a slim chance of rain. The second half of the long weekend is forecasted to cool down to 20 C on Sunday and 16 C on Monday, with chances of rain increasing to up to 27 per cent.
Rain isn't expected to drizzle over Vancouver until Wednesday. The remainder of next week -- Tuesday and Thursday -- are forecasted to be a warm 18 and 20 C with a small chance of rain.
