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Tips From Travellers

Dining at MARKET at Shangri-La

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Karen, Vancouver

Approaching Vancouver

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JaimeHR, Toronto

Explore Canada's Arctic at the Vancouver Aquarium

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Vancouver Transportation & Maps

Aquabus crossing False Creek

Getting There

Vancouver is BC's main transportation hub, so there are many convenient ways to get there. Air travellers have two international airports to choose from, one of which is the second largest passenger gateway on the West Coast of North America.

If you're coming from Vancouver Island, consider hopping on a seaplane. The city is also served by a world-class ferry system, two major passenger rail services and well-maintained road system.

Getting Around

Vancouver is one of North America's most beautiful and liveable cities. Bounded on three sides by water and just a quick drive from the rugged North Shore mountains, its downtown area boasts some truly breathtaking views. Both pedestrians and cyclists are welcome on the popular Seawall Promenade, which accesses beaches, parks, marinas, water taxi pick-up points and a number of trendy neighbourhoods. Cyclists can also take advantage of well-marked bike routes that reach far beyond the downtown core. Vancouver's world-class public transport system is comprised of SkyTrain (light rail), West Coast Express (commuter train), SeaBus (passenger-only ferries) and an extensive bus service.

Below are some links to get you started:

Air: Two international airports and a number of floatplane companies service the city.
> More on Air Travel

Car: Many major roadways run to Vancouver.
> More on Car Travel

Ferry: One of the world's most sophisticated ferry systems serves Vancouver.
> More on Ferry Travel

Rail: VIA Rail, Amtrak and two sightseeing rail tours make stops in Vancouver.
> More on Rail Travel

Bus: Several bus services link Vancouver with the rest of BC, Canada and the US.
> More

City Transit: Translink provides city transit for tourists and residents via buses, SkyTrain and SeaBus.
> More on City Transit

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