Some Assembly Required

Trust your eyes over the weatherman. If the weatherman says it is going to rain, but it is sunny outside, then you will carry around a rain jacket uselessly all day. Yesterday was a nice warm sunny day.

Always bring the nice umbrella. After the sunny day, it will rain constantly and having a bigger umbrella will keep more of you from getting soaked.

On sunny days, avoid museums. Do active stuff like biking. The next day could be rainy. Do the museums then.

Go to the high points. Especially in places as scenic as Vancouver. Go during the day and then go back at night.

Go to the water. Take water taxis and the Seabus.

Sometimes it makes sense to drive. It makes sense to pay $3 for parking instead of $4.50 for the bus. And you get less wet with the car (although you may still go for a long walk in the rain). Plus, you can more easily go elsewhere with the car.