Vancouver
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Introduction
Canada's west coast gem - a glimmering city of shiny skyscrapers with amazing backdrops of the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Ocean. A laid back, liberal lifestyle mixed with an outdoorsy attitude makes this a favourite for skiers, boarders, kayakers and mountain bikers.
Neighbourhoods
- North Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- Coquitlam
- Surrey
- Vancouver
- Maple Ridge
- Richmond
- Burnaby
- New Westminster
- Langley
- Port Moody
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
- 2010 Winter Olympics - co-hosted with Whistler, Vancouver will play host to the world during the 2010 winter Olympic games.
Weather
Average temperatures by month:
January 5 °C
February 7 °C
March 10 °C
April 14 °C
May 18 °C
June 21 °C
July 23 °C
August 23 °C
September 18 °C
October 14 °C
November 9 °C
December 5 °C
Good to visit year round, Vancouver is never too cold, but can be quite rainy, with an average annual rainfall of 1117.2 mm. The most rain falls in the winter - November through March. This is still an excellent time of year to visit, though, with Vancouver providing close by skiing opportunities and being the gateway to Rocky Mountain skiing.
Getting There
By Plane
Vancouver's International Airport (airport code: YVR) is in Richmond, BC, approximately 15 km from downtown Vancouver.
The airport has service from a number of international airlines, and an extensive network of flights to Asia-Pacific.
Vancouver International Airport has three terminals: The domestic terminal for flights within Canada; the International Terminal for incoming international flights, and the South Terminal. The International and Domestic terminals are connected by a walkway, taking about 10 minutes to transfer between the two. The South terminal is located in a remote part of the airport, serving regional airlines which fly mostly within British Columbia.
The airport has stunning architecture and the extensive collections of North West Coast Native art (the largest collection in the world. A colour palate of blues and greens to reflect the colours of the land, sea and sky, with vast expanses of glass to let in large amounts of natural light. The airport is ranked highly among international airports, placing 6th overall in the world in international passenger satisfaction.[1]
Bus service to Vancouver, Richmond and beyond originate at the Airport Station Bus Terminal, located near the Delta Hotel. Airport Station and the airport are connected by Bus Route #424, which picks up and drops off passengers at the Ground Level of the Domestic Terminal. The 98 B Line and Route #496 connect to downtown Vancouver. Fares vary depending on the destination and time of day. When boarding the bus cash fares must be paid in exact change. A change machine is available in the Domestic Terminal located near the exit doors closest to the transit area. Bus tickets may also be purchased at the 7-eleven convenience store and the Pharmasave pharmacy, both located in the Domestic Terminal. Bus service frequency and times vary depending on time of day, day of week or season.
Scheduled to begin operations in late 2009, the Canada Line, a 19 km light rail transit line, will connect downtown Vancouver, Richmond City Centre and YVR.
By Train
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By Bus
By Boat
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