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By Car (driving): click to see "Driving Directions"
(see left column of page)
By Taxi Cab: estimated taxi fare is about CAD$30; (25 minutes)
By Shuttle: Vancouver Airporter Shuttle Bus; check out www.yvrairporter.com for schedules & fares
Public Transit
Translink offers Bus, Seabus, Skytrain service: check out tripplanning.translink.bc.ca for schedules & fares
Taxi
Tourism Vancouver
For weekly info on what's happening (events) in Vancouver - look out for the Georgia Straight Newspaper - published every Thursday; Free.
China Town 2km
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens 2.2km
Gastown 2km
Granville Island 3km
Grouse Mountain 12.5km
Maritime Museum 2.5km
Pacific Centre Shopping Mall 1.2km
Queen Elizabeth Park 5.1km
Robson Street - Shopping & Dining 1km
Science World 2.4km
Stanley Park 3.8km
University of British Columbia 12km
Vancouver Aquarium 4km
Vancouver Art Gallery 0.7km
Vancouver Museum of Anthropology 20km
VanDusen Botanical Gardens 5.8km
Yale Town 2km
BC Place 0.77km
Centre for Performing Arts 0.92km
Chan Centre 10.4km
CN IMAX Theatre at Canada Place 1.6km
Commodore Ballroom 0.42km
GM Place 3.1km
Orpheum Theatre 0.65km
Pacific National Exhibition 6.6km
Queen Elizabeth Theatre 3.5km
UBC Thunderbirds 10.7km
Vancouver Canadians - Professional Baseball 5.2km
Vancouver Canucks - National Hockey League 3km
Vancouver Molson Indy - Formula 1 Racing
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 0.65km
Vogue Theatre 0.4km
Canada Day at Canada Place July 1
Caribbean Days Festival July 28-29
Celebration of Light Festival July 27, 30, Aug 3, 6
DOXA Documentary Film and Video Festival May 22-27
Festival Vancouver Aug 5-19
Greek Days Festival June 25
Van Dusen Flower and Garden Show June 7-10
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival July 16-17
Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 13 - 15
Vancouver Fringe Festival September 7 - 17
Vancouver Gay Pride Festival July 28 - Aug 5
Vancouver Int.l Children's Festival May 12 - 14
Vancouver International Comedy Festival Sep 17 - 30
Vancouver International Dance Festival Feb 21 - Apr 1
Vancouver International Film Festival Sept 27 - Oct 12
Vancouver International Jazz Festival June 22 - July 1
Vancouver Int.l Readers & Writers Festival Oct 16-21
Travel Tips
ABOUT VISITING VANCOUVER, BC
Vancouver is world-class in ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping.
Nestled among the mountains and the waters of the Straight of Georgia, this dynamic and multicultural city is a favourite destination for all types of travelers year round.
As the Host City for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver is looking forward to welcoming the world.
Getting Here, Getting Around
From Airport to Downtown/Downtown to AirportBy Car (driving): click to see "Driving Directions"
(see left column of page)
By Taxi Cab: estimated taxi fare is about CAD$30; (25 minutes)
By Shuttle: Vancouver Airporter Shuttle Bus; check out www.yvrairporter.com for schedules & fares
Public Transit
Translink offers Bus, Seabus, Skytrain service: check out tripplanning.translink.bc.ca for schedules & fares
Taxi
Yellow Cabs 604-879-5555 MacLure's Cabs 604-731-9211 |
Black Top Cabs 604-731-1111 Vancouver Taxi 604-255-5111 |
Around Town: What's Happening in Vancouver
For up-to-date info on everything Vancouver: check outTourism Vancouver
For weekly info on what's happening (events) in Vancouver - look out for the Georgia Straight Newspaper - published every Thursday; Free.
Vancouver Attractions (Distances from suite)
Capilano Suspension Bridge 9.5kmChina Town 2km
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens 2.2km
Gastown 2km
Granville Island 3km
Grouse Mountain 12.5km
Maritime Museum 2.5km
Pacific Centre Shopping Mall 1.2km
Queen Elizabeth Park 5.1km
Robson Street - Shopping & Dining 1km
Science World 2.4km
Stanley Park 3.8km
University of British Columbia 12km
Vancouver Aquarium 4km
Vancouver Art Gallery 0.7km
Vancouver Museum of Anthropology 20km
VanDusen Botanical Gardens 5.8km
Yale Town 2km
Entertainment & Sports
BC Lions Football - CFL 0.87kmBC Place 0.77km
Centre for Performing Arts 0.92km
Chan Centre 10.4km
CN IMAX Theatre at Canada Place 1.6km
Commodore Ballroom 0.42km
GM Place 3.1km
Orpheum Theatre 0.65km
Pacific National Exhibition 6.6km
Queen Elizabeth Theatre 3.5km
UBC Thunderbirds 10.7km
Vancouver Canadians - Professional Baseball 5.2km
Vancouver Canucks - National Hockey League 3km
Vancouver Molson Indy - Formula 1 Racing
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 0.65km
Vogue Theatre 0.4km
Festivals & Events
Bard on the Beach Festival May 31 - Sep 23Canada Day at Canada Place July 1
Caribbean Days Festival July 28-29
Celebration of Light Festival July 27, 30, Aug 3, 6
DOXA Documentary Film and Video Festival May 22-27
Festival Vancouver Aug 5-19
Greek Days Festival June 25
Van Dusen Flower and Garden Show June 7-10
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival July 16-17
Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 13 - 15
Vancouver Fringe Festival September 7 - 17
Vancouver Gay Pride Festival July 28 - Aug 5
Vancouver Int.l Children's Festival May 12 - 14
Vancouver International Comedy Festival Sep 17 - 30
Vancouver International Dance Festival Feb 21 - Apr 1
Vancouver International Film Festival Sept 27 - Oct 12
Vancouver International Jazz Festival June 22 - July 1
Vancouver Int.l Readers & Writers Festival Oct 16-21
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