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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.

Dogs and dragon boats aplenty as temperatures soar, finally

Plenty of Vancouverites took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy Saturday's warm weather and sunshine. (Michelle Ghoussoub/CBC)

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: