Canada Line (SkyTrain) → Downtown
From Vancouver International Airport (YVR) station, the Canada Line runs to Waterfront Station downtown without changes. Trips starting at the airport add the YVR AddFare to the regular fare.
Vancouver Travel Guide
A Pacific coast city in western Canada where sea, snowy peaks and rainforest sit right next to downtown. Loop a park on the seaside path, browse a public market, cross a canyon suspension bridge, take in mountain views, and day-trip to Whistler or Victoria.
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- Currency
- CAD (C$)
- Power & plugs
- 120V · plug type: check before you go
- Driving side
- Right
- Tipping
- Not required but customary, usually 12–18%
- Local language
- English
- How long to stay
- 4 to 5 days (with day trips)
Emergency numbers
When to go
June-September is warm and dry, best for the outdoors. Spring brings cherry blossoms; autumn through winter is mild but often drizzly.
Airport to the city
Taxi
Board at the designated taxi stands. Taxis from the airport charge flat zone fares — handy with luggage or late at night.
Flights from further afield
Flights vary by airline and season. Check airline schedules, and for connecting flights compare stopovers, total travel time and where you clear immigration.
Getting around
SkyTrain
Light rail linking the airport, Downtown, Richmond and more. Fares depend on zones, but all travel after 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends is a 1-Zone fare. Tap in and tap out.
Compass Card & tap to pay
Tap a Compass Card, contactless credit card or mobile wallet at the gates. Using the same card, you can transfer between bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus on one fare for up to 90 minutes.
Buses
Cover the whole city. Bus trips are always a 1-Zone fare, and you only tap in when boarding.
SeaBus
A passenger ferry linking Waterfront Station downtown and Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver in about 12 minutes — great skyline views.
Where to stay
Downtown
Good for: First visit, transport
The SkyTrain and SeaBus hub, close to Stanley Park and the seawall, with many hotels.
Gastown
Good for: Historic streets, dining & bars
Vancouver's birthplace, with cobblestones and brick buildings, a short walk from Waterfront Station.
Yaletown
Good for: Stylish dining, waterfront walks
Converted warehouses full of restaurants and bars near the False Creek seawall, with a Canada Line station.
Kitsilano
Good for: Beaches, relaxed local vibe
A residential area with beaches, parks and cafés near Granville Island — a quieter stay.
North Vancouver & Richmond
Good for: Mountains and canyons / near the airport, Asian food
North Vancouver is a SeaBus ride away and the gateway to mountains and canyons. Richmond is near the airport and packed with Asian restaurants.
Map of stays in Vancouver
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Top sights
Stanley Park & the seawall
A large forested park beside downtown. The seawall around it is about 9 km — 2-3 hours on foot or about 1 hour by bike.
Vancouver Aquarium
An aquarium inside Stanley Park showcasing Pacific coast marine life. Check official information for admission.
Granville Island
A small island in False Creek with a public market, studios and galleries. Great for grazing, and you can cross by small ferry.
Capilano & Lynn Canyon suspension bridges
Suspension bridges over deep North Vancouver canyons. Capilano is a paid attraction (check official information for admission); Lynn Canyon's bridge is in a public park. Check that it is open before you go.
Grouse Mountain
A North Vancouver peak reached by aerial tram, with views over the city and sea, and snow fun in winter. Check official information for admission.
Queen Elizabeth Park
A hilltop park south of downtown with flower gardens and city and mountain views.
Whistler day trip
About 2 hours by car along the Sea to Sky Highway between ocean and mountains; famous for summer hiking and winter skiing. Check official road conditions in winter.
Victoria day trip
BC's capital: BC Ferries sails from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay in about 1 hour 35 minutes. Check the official BC Ferries site for schedules and reservations.
What to eat
BC salmon
The West Coast's signature fish, grilled, smoked or as sushi. Prices vary by restaurant.
BC seafood (spot prawns, oysters, crab)
Spot prawns are a short spring-season delicacy. Many places charge market price, so check first.
Poutine
Canada's classic snack of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.
Nanaimo bars
A layered chocolate, custard and coconut dessert born in BC, found at bakeries and cafés.
Dim sum in Richmond
Richmond is famous for its Asian food; share an array of dim sum at lunch.
Daily budget (per person)
Budgetabout CAD 150-220 per day: hostel, food courts, public transport
Mid-rangeabout CAD 350-500 per day: city hotel, attractions, restaurants
Comfortabout CAD 1,000+ per day: luxury hotel, private tours
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
Sample itinerary
- Day 1
Canada Line to Downtown, check in, stroll Gastown, then seafood for dinner.
- Day 2
Walk or cycle the Stanley Park seawall, the aquarium, Granville Island market in the afternoon, then sunset at Kitsilano Beach.
- Day 3
SeaBus to North Vancouver, a canyon suspension bridge, Grouse Mountain views, then Queen Elizabeth Park or dinner in Yaletown.
- Day 4
Day trip to Whistler or Victoria (on departure day, dim sum in Richmond, then the airport).
Local tips
- Drizzle is common from autumn to spring; a waterproof jacket beats an umbrella.
- Tipping is customary for restaurants, bars, salons and other services; the official visitor guide says 12-18% is common.
- Shelf prices often exclude tax; 5% federal GST and 7% BC PST may be added at checkout.
- Tap out when leaving SkyTrain and SeaBus, and use the same card when transferring.
- Mountain roads and park facilities change by season — check official information before you go.
- Entering Canada has requirements such as an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA); check the Government of Canada's official site.
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