Getting Around

By North American standards, Vancouver has quite a decent public transit system. It is run by a regional transportation authority called TransLink  and connects the various municipalities in the greater Vancouver area. Transportation is provided by bus, train (called the "skytrain", because it runs on elevated rails) and even by boats (called "seabus", for obvious reasons). Cash fares cost anywhere from $2.25 to $4.50, depending on the time of day and number of transit zones you   More...

Vancouver

Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada, located at the southwestern corner of the coastal province of British Columbia. It is well known for its scenery, nestled as it is between mountains and ocean. It often makes lists of "best cities to live in" and is certainly a beautiful destination to visit.

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Attractions

 •  See Vancouver & Beyond Smartvisit™ Card - Vancouver's all-inclusive attractions pass offers free entry to a variety of leading attractions in Vancouver & the surrounding regions for a single all-inclusive price. Discover Vancouver Aquarium, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Harbour Cruises, Vancouver Lookout!, sightseeing tours, gardens, outdoor adventures, galleries, museums and so much more. Visitors can start to save money after visiting as few as two Vancouver   More...

Dining

Where to begin? There is something for everyone in this cosmopolitan city. In particular, you will find many different kinds of Asian food available. If you fancy Sushi (or have not tried it yet) many places offer "all you can eat" lunches for $9.99. In general, you are likely to dine better and for cheaper than most other places in North America. If you can do without alcohol, you can usually have a pretty reasonable meal for under $10.00, and at the most expensive restaurants in the city,   More...