Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
downtown Visitor Centre was being refurbished; a temporary counter was running
across the street at the Convention Centre. There is also a small satellite information
kiosk near the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Travelers with Disabilities
Vancouver is an accessible city. On arrival at the airport, vehicle-rental agencies can
provide prearranged cars with hand controls. Accessible cabs are also widely available
at the airport and throughout the city, on request.
All TransLink SkyTrain, SeaBus and transit bus services are wheelchair accessible.
Check the TransLink website ( www.translink.bc.ca ) for a wide range of information on
accessible transport around the region. Head to www.accesstotravel.gc.ca for informa-
tion and resources on accessible travel across Canada.
Guide dogs may legally be brought into restaurants, hotels and other businesses in
Vancouver. Many public-service phone numbers and some pay phones are adapted for
the hearing impaired. Almost all downtown sidewalks have sloping ramps, and most
public buildings and attractions are wheelchair accessible. Check the City of Van-
couver's dedicated website ( www.vancouver.ca/accessibility ) for additional information
and resources.
Other helpful resources:
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities ( 800-663-1278, 604-875-0188;
www.bccpd.bc.ca ) Programs and support for people with disabilities.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (
604-431-2121; www.cnib.ca ) Support
and services for the visually impaired.
Western Institute for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing ( 604-736-7391;
www.widhh.com ) Interpreter services and resources for the hearing impaired.
Visas
Citizens or permanent residents of all countries - including the US - need a passport to
enter Canada. Visitors from the US, Scandinavia, European Union and most Common-
wealth nations do not need a visa for tourist visits, but citizens of more than 100 other
nations do. For further information as well as the latest updated passport and visa rules,
see the website of Citizenship & Immigration Canada ( www.cic.gc.ca ) .
A passport and/or visa does not guarantee entry. Proof of sufficient funds or return
ticket out of the country may be required. Visitors with medical conditions may only be
refused if they 'might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demands on health
and social services' (ie they admit to needing treatment during their stay in Canada).
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