Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Taxi
Follow the signs from inside the main airport terminal to the cab stand just outside. The
fare to downtown will usually cost between $30 and $40, plus tip (15% is the norm). Al-
ternatively, limo car services are also available close to the main taxi stand. Expect to
pay around $20 more for your ride to the city if you want to arrive in style.
Car
Most major car-rental agencies have desks at the airport, as well as multiple offices
around the city. Once you're strapped in - seat belts are compulsory here - proceed
east after leaving the airport on Grant McConachie Way, and follow the Vancouver signs
over the Arthur Laing Bridge. Take the Granville St exit and travel north along Granville
St with the mountains ahead of you, and you'll soon be in the downtown core.
ARRIVING BY FERRY
BC Ferries
(
www.bcferries.com
)
services arrive at Tsawwassen, an hour south of
Vancouver, and at Horseshoe Bay, 30 minutes from downtown in West Van-
couver. The company operates one of the world's largest ferry networks, includ-
ing some spectacular routes throughout the province.
Main services to Tsawwassen arrive from Vancouver Island's Swartz Bay, near
Victoria (adult/child/vehicle $14.85/7.45/49.25, 90 minutes), and Duke Point,
near Nanaimo (adult/child/vehicle $14/7/47, two hours). Services also arrive
from the Southern Gulf Islands.
Services to Horseshoe Bay arrive from Nanaimo's Departure Bay (adult/child/
vehicle $14.85/6.40/49.25, 90 minutes). Services also arrive here from Bowen
Island (adult/child/vehicle $8.80/3.75/35.35, 20 minutes) and from Langdale
(adult/child/vehicle $10.90/2.75/32.25, 40 minutes) on the Sunshine Coast.
You can buy walk-on tickets at the ferry terminals (no reservations required).
You can also make vehicle reservations for a $15 fee - recommended for travel on
weekends or during July and August.
To depart Tsawwassen by transit, take bus 620 (adult/child $5.50/3.50) to
Bridgeport Station and transfer to the Canada Line. It takes about 40 minutes to
reach downtown.
From Horseshoe Bay to downtown, take bus 257 (adult/child $4/2.75, 45
minutes), which is faster than bus 250. It takes about 35 minutes.
Pacific Central Station
