My VX was there a bit last summer, just passing through. For what it's worth, if the snow's a problem, you just move to Metro Vancouver proper, and you'll only see it once or twice a year, but you can drive for an hour or so and find plenty as you've discovered. I lived in Vancouver for three years, and while I can't see moving back into the city, that's a very pretty part of the world.

Plus you're an 80 minute ferry ride from Vancouver Island, which is prettier still!