Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Vancouver, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Getting Around
Unlike other major cities, there is no comprehensive rapid transit subway system in Vancouver – but then why would you want to travel underground in a place as attractive as this? Take... read more
Air Travel
Vancouver’s relatively remote location means most international travellers arrive by air. To give an idea of distance, Calgary, the nearest major Canadian city, is 10 hours away by car,... read more
Air
Located 15km South of downtown, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Canada’s second busiest airport serving 17 million passengers annually. It has been voted 2007 Winner of Best... read more
Boat
SeaBus is a popular 400 seat catamaran passenger ferry service between Downtown’s Waterfront Station and Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver. At 12 minutes a crossing, it’s usually a much... read more
Bus
Unlike most major cities where the subway system is key, Vancouver’s buses are its main form of public transport. TransLink’s Coast Mountain Bus Company operates Vancouver’s buses. The... read more
Car
Getting around Vancouver’s crisscrossing streets and avenues is relatively easy by car. However, as the city grows, driving is becoming more and more frustrating. Trip times double during... read more
Bicycle
Cycling is as much a political statement as a means of transport in Vancouver. Supported hugely by the alternative, eco-friendly crowd that grows more and more mainstream every day,... read more
Subway
Vancouver does not currently have an underground subway system, and some say this limits its growth as a world-class city. The SkyTrain’s Downtown service to Burrard, Waterfront and... read more
Taxi
Vancouver’s taxis are independently operated but regulated by civic bylaws and licensed by the city. Taxis have a standard metering system that increases gradually from the $2.75 minimum... read more
