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Translink provides city transit for tourists and residents seven days a week via buses, SkyTrain (a rapid transit system) and SeaBus.
Operating every few minutes throughout the day, SkyTrain travels between downtown Vancouver and the suburbs with links to bus service at almost all stations. Direct SkyTrain service between downtown Vancouver, YVR (Vancouver International Airport) and Richmond is also available.
One of the easiest (and most scenic) ways to get to Vancouver from North Vancouver is aboard the passenger-only SeaBus, which crosses the Burrard Inlet in about 12 minutes.
From Monday to Friday, a pleasant ride between Mission and downtown Vancouver (westbound in the early morning and eastbound in the later afternoon) is aboard the West Coast Express commuter train.
Translink has more information on city transit routes and schedules.
> Translink website
In False Creek, water taxis travel between downtown and Granville Island as well as to other points of interest. Not only is it a convenient service, it's a fun way to explore Vancouver from the water.
> AquaBus website
> Granville Island Ferries website
On Foot / By Bicycle
Downtown Vancouver is one of North America's most pedestrian-friendly locales. Historic Gastown and Chinatown, the chic storefronts of Robson Street, Yaletown's trendy shops and restaurants and the lush greenery of Stanley Park are all within walking distance of each other.
Situated on a peninsula, the entire downtown area -- as well as Stanley Park at its northwestern edge -- has unimpeded access to the waterfront via a popular, paved walking/cycling route called the Seaside Route. In all, the city has more than 240 km (149 mi) of designated bike routes. These are well marked with green bicycle route signs posted every second block, indicators painted on roadways and overhead street signs.
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