The scenic TransCanada Highway runs east-west and
Highway 99 runs north-south through the city.
By air
The Vancouver International Airport is located
about 20 minutes from downtown. It is served by major
airlines offering direct service to Vancouver from
many Canadian, United States and international points
of departure. Several smaller airlines and charter
services also utilize the Vancouver international
Airport. Vancouver's downtown inner harbour is also
served by floatplanes and helicopters.
Between the airport and downtown, transfer service
is readily available by shuttle bus ($10), limousine
($29), or taxi ($20-
The cruise ship facilities at Canada Place serve as
a departure point for journeys to Alaska by major
cruise lines. There are more than 250 cruises made
each year-from mid-May to early October-by 22
different ships.
The BC Ferry system is one of the largest in
the world, with sailings from Horseshoe Bay (north
of the Vancouver) and Tsawwassen
(south of Vancouver).
By rail
Pacific Central Station -the terminus for
transcontinental passenger rail and bus service-is
located at Main and Terminal Streets in downtown
Vancouver. VIA Rail, the Rocky Mountaineer (seasonal)
and Amtrak offer regularly scheduled passenger rail
service.
Visitor information
Tourism Vancouver operates a visitor
information centre at the Plaza Level, Waterfront
Centre, 200 Burrard Street
(604.683.2000).
Another good source for fast, easy, free
information and accommodation reservations for the
entire province is a toll-free phone call away. Call
1.800.663.6000 (in North America) or 250.387.1642
(overseas).
