Local Information
Reminder:
All non-Canadian visitors must present appropriate travel documents in order to enter the country. US citizens do not need a visa to enter Canada, but must display a valid US passport.
Current Weather Forecast
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Current Local Time
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Airport, Rail and Transportation Information
Amtrak rail service is available between Seattle, WA (SEA) and Vancouver, BC (VAC).
Located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is served by a wide variety of local, national, and international air carriers with direct routes to and from most major destinations.
Taxicabs are available outside the International Arrivals Greeting and Domestic Terminal Arrivals - Level 2 areas. The fare to downtown Vancouver is between $28 - $30 Canadian dollars.
Alternatively, you may travel downtown and around Vancouver using Vancouver's local SkyTrain, bus, and SeaBus TransLink transportation system.
Additional Trip Suggestions
Recommended Restaurants
Vancouver is packed with world class restaurants for every taste. You can't walk a block without finding something great. Here are some suggestions:
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Vij's (Indian) - upscale Indian cuisine, very authentic.
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Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar (seafood) - trendy and delicious.
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Lumiere (French) - considered by many to be the finest restaurants in Canada. This restaurant tends to lean towards the higher side of the price scale.
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Dockside Granville Island (pub food) - This is a great place to grab a bite and beer, relax and people watch.
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Salmon House (seafood) - perched on a hill in West Vancouver, this restaurant has great view.
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La Terrazza (Italian) - good food & a fabulous wine list, this place has a great atmosphere.
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Raincity Grill (west coast cuisine) - this is a favorite, it has a nice view and delicious food.
- Steamworks Brewpub (pub food) - gastro pub that makes their own beer & they are great for a quick bite.
Things To Do (in the city)
Walk/run/cycle around the sea wall at Stanley Park (there are bike rentals near the entrance on Georgia Street). Approximately 10K.
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Take the Sea Bus from the foot of Howe Street across to North Vancouver. Visit Lonsdale Quay (farmer's market/restaurants).
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Wander around Granville Island (farmer's market, gourmet foods, artisans, restaurants, buskers, brew pubs).
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Take the gondola (sky lift) up to Grouse Mountain. On a clear day, the view is spectacular and there's a restaurant at the top.
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