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How to actually move around Vancouver without a car: transit fare systems (Compass Card, contactless, DayPass), SkyTrain routes to UBC and the airport, ferry routes to Victoria and Vancouver Island, the Whistler shuttle, and parking specifics for beaches and event venues like BC Place. Built for visitors who need a direct route, not a transit map explainer.
Visit note: This guide includes original photos from a visit to Greater Vancouver Zoo. Animal visibility, programs, prices, parking, and services can…
Read the guideWhite Rock has no SkyTrain of its own. Here is how to get there from Vancouver by bus, what it costs, where…
Read the guideVancouver transit is easy once you know when to tap. Here is how contactless payment, Compass Cards, tickets, transfers, and DayPasses work…
Read the guideA practical car-free guide from Vancouver, Burnaby, or Surrey to Victoria: getting to Tsawwassen, boarding BC Ferries, and reaching downtown from Swartz…
Read the guideFrom central Vancouver, getting to UBC is a simple train-and-bus trip: take Canada Line to Broadway-City Hall, then catch the 99 bus…
Read the guideThe simplest car-free trip from Vancouver to Whistler is a scheduled coach. Here is how to choose an airport or downtown pickup,…
Read the guideLast updated: May 27, 2026 On a hot Saturday in July, Vancouver beach parking doesn't just take time — it can become…
Read the guideStadium–Chinatown is the standard SkyTrain stop for BC Place. Downtown visitors can often walk, while drivers should reserve parking early and expect…
Read the guideTake the Canada Line from YVR to Waterfront, transfer to an eastbound Expo Line train, and exit at Stadium–Chinatown. Allow roughly 35–45…
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