Vancouver

Getting around

• TransLink runs SkyTrain (Expo, Millennium and Canada lines), buses, the SeaBus ferry and the West Coast Express train.
• Pay with a Compass Card, or tap a credit card or phone at the fare gates and on buses.
• The Canada Line connects downtown with Richmond and Vancouver International Airport.
• Fares on SkyTrain and SeaBus depend on how many zones you cross. Buses always cost one zone.

Fares and routes change often, so check the transit website before you travel.

Landmarks and attractions

• Stanley ParkA huge park beside downtown, with the Seawall path for walking and cycling.
• Granville IslandA public market, artists' studios and small theatres under the bridge.
• GastownThe city's oldest neighbourhood, with its well-known steam clock.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge ParkA long bridge high above a river canyon in North Vancouver (paid entry).
• Grouse MountainSkiing in winter and hiking in summer, close to the city.
• English BayA popular beach, especially at sunset.

Good to know for newcomers

• Vancouver has some of the highest rents in Canada. Many newcomers live in Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond or Coquitlam.
• Winters are mild but very rainy. A good raincoat matters more than a heavy parka.
• Hiking, cycling and beaches are close by and mostly free.