Vancouver International Airport YVR is located in Richmond and is around a 20 minute journey from the City Centre. There are several airport hotels near to Vancouver Airport to check rates or make hotel reservations for Vancouver Airport Hotels click on any name. For hotels in Downtown Vancouver please visit our hotel reservation page or use the search box opposite
Airport shuttles Taxis and bus services run regularly from the airport to the City, courtesy shuttles connect the Airport with most local hotels, car parks etc., Many car rental agencies are locate conveniently just across the road from the airport terminal, Three public transportation bus routes service the Airport Bus Terminal: Route #100 connects to Vancouver and points east, Route #404 travels to Richmond and Delta (Ladner) connecting to points south, and the 98 B Line connects to downtown Vancouver there are bus services to Vancouver, Richmond Victoria Whistler and more which originate at the Airport Station Bus Terminal, located near the Delta Hotel. Airport Station and the airport are connected by Bus Route #424, which picks up and drops off passengers at the Ground Level of the Domestic Terminal
Getting around: Taxis can be hard to come by in Vancouver, utilise the good city transport system, or rent a car. for an easy way to familiarise yourself with the city take the Vancouver Trolley Tour which stops at some 23 popular attractions, the ticket is valid for a full day during which you can get on and of at the attractions as you please, the travelling time round the ciruit ( not allowing for stops) is 2 hours. Trolley tour itinerary Hotel Pickup:
Courtesy Boarding Stops:
Hyatt Regency Hotel Bosman's Motor Hotel Holiday Inn (Howe St.) Quality Inn The Residence Inn by Marriott Sheraton Wall Centre Westin Bayshore Hotel Return Details:
Tour returns to Stop #1 - 157 Water Street, Gastown Itinerary:
Trolley Stops:
#1 - Gastown (157 Water Street)
#2 - Seabus Terminal / The Lookout
#3 - Canada Place
#4 - Hyatt Regency / Melville St.
#5 - Art Gallery (Howe St.) Pacific Centre
#6 - Bosman's Motor Hotel
#7 - Holiday Inn (Howe St.)
#8 - Quality Inn
#9 - The Residence Inn by Marriott
#10 - Sheraton Wall Centre
#11 - Robson #1 (VirginMegastore)
#12 - Robson No. 2 (Blue Horizon Hotel)
#13 - Westin Bayshore
#14 - Aquarium - Central Parking / Park Drive
#15 - Totem Poles
#16 - Rose Gardens(summer schedule) Prospect Point (Winter Schedule)
#17 - English Bay (Beach & Davie)
#18 - Vanier Park Stop - Vancouver Museum, Maritime Museum & Space Centre
#19 - Granville Island (Entrance)
#20 - Yaletown (Davie & Mainland)
#21 - Library Square (Homer St)
#22 - Science World / SkyTrain Station
#23 - Dr. Sun Yat - Sen Garden Chinatown | for selected hotels in the City click here to find all Vancouver hotels use the above search box |
Vancouver City Information Vancouver has mild weather year-round. Spring arrives in February or March but you'll still need a warm jacket in the evenings. Summers are very comfortable and rarely scorching. The fall season is long with temperatures remaining mild till November when the wet season begins. Snow is a rarity except, of course, in the nearby mountains. Your best bet is to wear layers so you're always prepared for changes in weather. Many visitors take advantage of Vancouver's beautiful seaside, wide-open spaces and mountain backdrop. Named after Royal Navy captain, George Vancouver, the history of this city, from the cobblestone late-Victorian Gastown, exotic Chinatown and the sleek modern buildings of downtown, is quite evident. The ocean and mountains create a dramatic contrast with downtown's shiny towers of commerce. The two official languages of Canada are English and French; however, English is the predominant language in British Columbia. Over the years, many Asians have migrated to Vancouver, mostly from Hong Kong, but other cultures are represented as well. More than 30 percent of Vancouver's households speak Cantonese or Mandarin making the Chinese the dominant minority ethnic group. Vancouver's diversity offers families an endless supply of things to see and do no matter what time of the year or what budget. Whether you choose to stay within the city limits or to venture along the coast and mountains there are plenty of activities to suit everyone. Downtown Vancouver is built on a strip of land bounded on the north by Burrard Inlet and in the South by the Fraser River The real downtown area in the Cities North west section is actually a peninsula which is cut off from the southern part of the City by False Creek. The downtown area has an exciting selection of high-end retails stores, chic and unusual shops and excellent restaurants along side Canada's largest city park. Beautiful Stanley Park, which in the mid-1800's was a military reserve used to guard the harbor, offers hundreds of acres of lush forest and crystal clear lakes that create the perfect setting for a variety of entertainment and relaxation for visitors. The Lions Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains. Within the park are a miniature railway, Water Park, beaches, pool, kid's farmyard and the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. If you take the turn east off Georgia Street you cane drive the nine kilometre loop road around the Park Not far from downtown is Chinatown. Strolling block after block through Chinatown's maze of brilliantly colored markets, restaurants and shops you'll discover a fascinating array of exotic foods, clothing, art and entertainment. Be sure to check out the world's thinnest office building, the Sam Kee Building, on the corner of Pender and Carrall streets. Built in 1913 and currently occupied, the building is only six feet wide! The quaint and oldest neighborhood of Vancouver, Gastown, was named after a talkative Yorkshire-born saloon proprietor, John Deighton, nicknamed Gassy Jack. Supposedly Gassy Jack told the local mill workers that could drink all the whisky they wanted as long as they helped him build his saloon. The saloon was built within 24 hours albeit how structurally sound is another story. Gastown's cobblestone streets and 1800's architecture creates a historical and interesting background for the unique shops and galleries. The sea, mountains and the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Vancouver make a wonderful combination that will provide so much enjoyment for the entire family. For those who love winter sports, nearby Grouse Mountain is perfect for skiing, snowboarding or ice-skating; for a grand view of the City and its Harbour cross the First Narrows on Lyons Gate Bridge and then take the Capilano Rd to eventually catch the cable car to the top of Grouse Mountain. On the way back from the Cable Car turn off to walk the suspension bridge which sways gently, this span the gorge over Capilano Canyon some 230ft above the Canyon Floor. Popular places to visit from Vancouver are Whistler winter sports ( and summer) and mountain resort Vancouver Island, famous for the Butchart Gardens, quite often spelled incorrectly as Buschart Gardens Whale watching trip which are very popular and can get sold out is an ideal subject for pre booking. you will find links in the side panel to tourist trips to these popular visitor attractions giving more detailed information and the ability to make a reservation before you get there to ensure that your place on your chosen trip is guaranteeed When to go If you prefer warmer weather the spring and summer months are ideal for water sports and boating. No matter what time of year you choose to visit the city of Vancouver and the surrounding areas there will be an endless supply of fun and activities! some important telephone numbers are:-
Emergency 911
BC Ferries (Vancouver) 604-444-2890
Bus Transit 604-521-0400
BC Rail 604-984-5246
Weather Report 604-664-9010
Vancouver Tourist Info Centre 604-683-2000
Canada Customs 604-666-0545 Capilano Suspension Bridge Phone: 604-985-7475
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