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1. Skytrain (Translink)
AVOID AIRPORT RIP-OFF: Buy book of ten one zone tickets from 7-11 on lower level of Vancouver Int'l Airport down below from where you exit with your domestic luggage. Point of sale ticket price at...
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2. BC Ferries
Crossing to the otherside of Vancouver the ferry is an easy way to take if you are on foot, bicycle or with car, is a more than an hour sail to the otherside and during the ride you remain inside the...
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3. False Creek Ferries & Aquabus
I wouldn't call it a boat or a ship, but more a very small boat. I always call it a floating bathtub as these ferries are so small! But don't get me wrong, they are a great way to transport yourself...
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4. SeaBus (Translink)
A fun way to travel between North Van and downtown Vancouver is to take the SeaBus. This is a double ended catamaran passenger ferry that zips back and forth between Waterfront Station downtown and...
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5. Bus (Translink)
It is incredibly easy to get around Vancouver using public transportation - most bus routes run along a street or avenue in a straight line, so all you need to do is figure out which intersection you...
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6. Vancouver International Airport
I really liked Vancouver Airport for two main reasons. One it is connected to the skytrain Canada Line making it so easy to travel from or to. The Canada Line will take you all the way to Waterfront...
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7. Driving
Sky train works great, if you're only visiting downtown, but if you want to visit other areas of the city, like Stanley Park, Kitsilano, North Vancouver, or West Vancouver, you need a car. On our most...
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8. Translink (public transit)
Travelling around Vancouver is pretty easy with the bus and the buses are clearly marked. Ideally pick up a time table so you know which number bus to catch. The city buses all run on electric cable...
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9. Vancouver Trolley
For a tour around Vancouver why not take a trolley? City Attractions Tour: Join us for our popular City Attractions Loop Tour and see all that Vancouver has to offer at your own pace. Hop on and hop...
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10. air travel
For us flying from Brussels to Vancouver, Air Canada was cheaper. We have a direct flight to Montreal. A trip of 8 hours and change another aircraft to Vancouver for another 5 hour journey. This is...
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11. private bus (coach)
If you are pressed for time and want good value for money you can try a great Greyline Tour called the "Wonders of the West Coast Dinner". It is $85 CDN for an adult and you get a 10% discount if you...
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12. Alaska cruise
The system in place at the Canada Place cruise terminal is very efficient and there are people ready to help at any point you may be confused, which is important if turning the wrong way would end you...
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13. local maps
MAP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA: www.atlas.gc.ca/english/quick_maps/quick_maps/bc.jpg VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: www.yvr.ca MAP OF SUBWAY OF VANCOUVER: www.metropla.net/am/vancouver-map.gif TOURISM...
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14. Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours
If you don't feel like walking but still like to see Stanley Park, then take the trolley! It might cost you a little bit ($25.00) but hey, what the heck! The trolley is horse-driven. There are two...
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15. Spokes Bicycle Rentals
This beautiful piece of unspoiled nature of 405 acres, near downtown Vancouver is a "must" to see while in the city. Around the park there is a 8.8 km long...
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16. Cycle around town or in the parks
A great way to explore Vancouver is by bike. Especially if you want to visit Stanley Park, Granville Island and the beaches of Vancouver. You can rent a bicycle...
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17. Hiking at Grouse Mountain
The Grouse Grind is supposed to be the most popular hike in Vancouver and I'd believe it. Dozens of hikers are constantly arriving to begin this 2,800 foot, 1.8...
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18. Amtrak Casacades to Seattle/Portland
Are you thinking of crossing the border and head to Seattle/Portland? Might as well since you are close anyway...Who knows when you come back to Vancouver? When...
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19. Taking the train to Vancouver from Seattle
Taking the Amtrak train to and from Seattle to Vancouver is very nice because you can relax. The fare for roundtrip ticket is about $35.00. Make sure to book...
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20. Riding the bus from Seattle to Vancouver
My daughter and I tried riding the bus from Vancouver to Seattle and it was actually very pleasant. The drive was very smooth and the bus was very comfortable....
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21. Skyride to Grouse Mountain
There are two ways to get to the top of Grouse Mountain: Skyride and hiking the Grouse Grind. The Grouse Grind is a difficult 1 to 2 hour hike that rises 2,800...
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22. Trails of Stanley Park
Stanley Park is covered with some 35 kilometers of trails, with the primary routes being the 7.9 km Seawall route, the 2.3 km Bridle Trail, the 1 km Beaver Lake...
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23. Schedule Helicopter flights from Vancouver
HelijetVancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour Vancouver Airport southside to Victoria Harbour fare excursion approx $150 each wayVancouver Airport Southside to...
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24. Rail Trip east of Vancouver
There are two special rail trips from Vanmcouver. the first is the VIA Rail " The Canadian" which is a 5 day 4460km journey from the West Coast port of...
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25. by land or by sea or by the light of the moon
We came to Vancouver from Victoria via a BC Ferry and Tswassen. The ferry took 1.5 hours and cost $43. The drive from the port into Chinatown took a half hour....
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