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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

 
Tips From Travellers

A train and bike journey across Western Canada

By Mitey Miss, Vancouver

I've travelled by bike and train in Thailand, New Zealand and the U.S.; but it......

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All Points West Podcast for April 4, 2008

By Susan, Abbotsford

Excepted from the weekly radio segment on "All Points West", a CBC Victoria show heard......

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Vaisakhi in Surrey

By C Usher, North Delta

 I've been thinking about a trip to India - who would guess I could do......

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Transportation & Maps

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Sea to Sky Highway

Getting There

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains welcomes many visitors each year. Its largest city, Vancouver, is a major transportation hub well served by air, sea, road and rail carriers.

There are two international airports in the region, Vancouver International Airport - the second largest passenger gateway on the West Coast of North America and Abbotsford International Airport.

Getting Around

The region is astonishingly scenic so getting from place to place is an absolute pleasure no matter what mode of transportation you use. The most popular ways to get around are by car, bus and ferry. Other options include floatplane and rail - the region is served by two major passenger railways and two sightseeing rail tours.

Below are some links to get you started:

Air: Air travel is a popular choice for both visitors and locals in the Vancouver Coast & Mountains region.
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Ferry: BC Ferries is one of the world's most sophisticated ferry systems.
> More about Ferry Travel

Rail: Once you've left the cities behind, just about every inch of any rail trip in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region is unforgettably scenic.
> More about Rail Travel

Bus: Bus transportation is a great option for day excursions, scenic/narrated tours or just getting from place to place.
> More about Bus Travel

Car: An extensive and well-maintained road system makes driving a pleasure.
> More about Car Travel

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