Vancouverites enjoy first heat wave of the summer

After a long,snowy winter, Vancouverites took to social media on Saturday, basking in the first real heat wave of the summer.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Friday, calling for temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s around the Lower Mainland, with temperatures nearing 30 C in the Fraser Valley.

After a damp June, many took the opportunity to get out and enjoy the sun and warm weather.

Some hit the beach:

Some hit the sea wall:

Some hit the dragon boats:

Some went looking for a higher vantage point:

And some are always happy to be outside, no matter the weather: