The Occupy Vancouver protesters took to the streets on Saturday, staging a sit-in at one downtown Vancouver bank.

Police say the group of about 150 protesters was on the move for just over two hours, disrupting downtown Vancouver traffic periodically.

The group took over a Toronto Dominion branch next to the Vancouver Art Gallery, where protesters have been camped out, dancing on counters and staging a sit-in.

No damage was reported at any of the banks and no arrests were made.

The so-called run on the banks came as the protest entered its second week, with about 100 protesters still camped on the lawn of the Vancouver Art Gallery.

The demonstrators have vowed to settle in for the long haul despite cold, wet weather — digging trenches around their tents and raising them off the mud and onto wooden pallets.

Suzuki speaks

The wet crowd was buoyed Saturday by an appearance by renowned environmentalist David Suzuki.

"I believe the 'Occupy' movement could be absolutely historic but we won't know for years from now," he told the large crowd gathered.

"I believe what it is is a demand for open dialogue, for conversation in which disparate voices ... will be heard, and I am here as much to listen and learn as I am to speak."

About 100 protesters remained camped out on Saturday despite the cold and wet weather. Theresa Lalonde/CBC

Suzuki said he worries for the future, and what will be in store when his grandchildren come of age.

"We forgot the lessons taught to us by our parents and grandparents who came through the Great Depression: Live within your means. Save some for tomorrow. Satisfy your needs, not your wants. Help your neighbours because some day they will help you," Suzuki said to applause.

"The party is over. We've got to remember those old aphorisms, clean up our mess and start thinking about our grandchildren."

Suzuki also spoke about the importance of protecting the planet.

"Let's put the 'eco' back in economics," he said.

'We feel strongly'

Protests inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City, which began weeks ago, emerged in at least 15 Canadian cities last weekend, including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Victoria.

David Suzuki says the 'Occupy' movement could go down in history. Theresa Lalonde/CBC

The protests are inspired by a grassroots movement that has spread to more than 80 countries and featured demonstrations against global financial inequality and corporate greed.

In Vancouver, the remaining protesters vowed to stay indefinitely, despite battling the elements.

"I've already learned more about being a citizen and the democratic process and listening to other people," said Dan Richards. "I've learned more about those things in the last week than I have in any job."

The protest has attracted a diverse crowd, including students and activists from various social causes.

"They are people like myself ... who have nice places at UBC at apartments," Omar Suleman said. "We could be at home but we feel strongly about it."

Police remain on site, as they have day and night since the protest began.

Though the occupation has been peaceful, police say they will maintain a presence until people leave.

On Thursday, the city of Vancouver said the Occupy Vancouver protest had already cost more than $500,000, including a $390,000-policing bill.