INFORMATION FOR CONGRESS VISITORS
VISITORS' PACKAGE
Information on Transportation, Activities, and Accommodation
Download the Visitors' Package (pdf document) or navigate the tabs below.
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Airport Information & Map of Lower Mainland
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located in Richmond, BC, just a short commute away from central Vancouver and other cities in the Lower Mainland area. Visit this website for specific information including skytrain routes, taxis, shuttles and car rentals
Transportation & Trip Planner
Skytrain stations connect most of the Lower Mainland (including Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, and Richmond)
The SeaBus is a passenger ferry that crosses the Burrard Inlet in 12 minutes, connecting Downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver. It departs every 15-30min
The Aquabus ferries make stops along False Creek every 15 minutes or less (connecting communities in Vancouver). All of the routes are wheelchair accessible and bike-friendly
The bus system connects various locations, skytrain stations and tourist attractions around the Lower Mainland
Taxis and Ubers are also available in every city in the Lower Mainland
Use Trip Planner to find out the easiest way to get around the Lower Mainland. Input your address and where you would like to go and trip planner will show you the best route to get you there
The Vancouver Aquarium is home to thousands of incredible ocean species and provides an informative and educational guest experience. Great for kids and adults!
Location:
845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC, V6G 3E2
778-655-9554
Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.
Location:
Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4
The Kids Market is an established destination for family fun and adventure. With 2 levels of retail, entertainment, and a children’s only hair salon in the main building.Find pet treats in the 50 year old Canadian Pacific Caboose out front and more retail and food in the 2 annex buildings at the back.
Location:
1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5
604-689-8447
Salmon n' Bannock is Vancouver's only Indigenous restaurant. They feature local and traditional foods such as wild fish, game meat & bannock.
Location:
1128 W Broadway #7, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
604-568-8971
Science World is Vancouver's giant ball-shaped science centre. The place has family-friendly science-related things to do and see.
Location:
1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
604-443-7440
Located in the heart of Vancouver's waterfront, Canada Place is an iconic landmark and venue for world-class events.
Location:
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4
604-665-9000
The adventure starts with a 40-second glass elevator ride, whisking you 168 meters (553 feet) up to our panoramic observation deck. From there, you’ll enjoy stunning 360° views of Vancouver’s picture-perfect sights.
Location:
555 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
604-689-0421
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a registered museum and one of Vancouver’s top tourist attractions. This Ming Dynasty-style garden-home is the first among its kind to have been built outside of China.
Location:
578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
604-662-3207
Robson Street
Robson Street is Vancouver’s most iconic shopping and dining destination. With fashion and beauty flagships, lifestyle stores, cafe patios, and fine dining, this vibrant and bustling stretch of Vancouver attracts locals and visitors from around the world.
Location:
Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
CF Pacific Centre is the largest mall in Downtown Vancouver, with over 100 stores and shops, and the seventh-busiest mall in Canada
Location:
701 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5
604-688-7235
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
The Bill Reid Gallery celebrates the extraordinary diversity of contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art.
Location:
639 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G3
604-682-3455
The Vancouver Art Gallery is recognized as one of North America's most respected and innovative visual arts institutions.
Location:
750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
604-662-4700
Queen Elizabeth Park is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers. At 125 m above sea level, it’s the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore.
Location:
14600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1
604-873-7000
Bloedel Conservatory is a domed lush paradise located in Queen Elizabeth Park atop the City of Vancouver’s highest point. More than 100 exotic birds, and 500 exotic plants and flowers thrive within its temperature-controlled environment.
Location:
4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4
604-257-8584
Yama cafe specializes in homestyle Japanese meals and pastries. They offer a wide range of gluten free bakery goods.
Location:
2007 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1T9
604-428-6276
The PNE fair is on August 19th - September 4th at Playland and is filled with family fun rides, food and games.
Location:
2901 E Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1
604-253 – 2311
The Lynn Canyon suspension bridge is 40 metres (130 ft) long and offers a rustic and jiggling adventure. The Suspension Bridge is about 50 metres (167 feet) above the beautiful clear pools and rivers of Lynn Creek and is situated amongst a 616-acre temperate rainforest.
Location:
845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC, V6G 3E2
778-655-9554
Just 15 minutes from downtown, Grouse Mountain offers the perfect destination for a truly rewarding and memorable experience. Grouse Mountain has a variety of cultural, educational and outdoor adventures to choose from.
Location:
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
604-980-9311
Located an hour outside downtown Vancouver, the Sea to Sky Gondola offers a great day trip with breathtaking views, a variety of hikes, walks and trails, a suspension bridge and food options
Location:
36800 Highway 99, Squamish, BC V8B 0B6
604-892-2550.
Lighthouse Park is approximately 75 hectares in size and a nationally significant natural park within West Vancouver. The park is a biologically rich and unique resource and is an example of a remaining old growth coastal forest in the Lower Mainland.
Location:
4902 Beacon Ln, West Vancouver, BC V7W 1K5
Located where the Fraser River meets the sea, this regional park is known for its long beach. It is home to a rare community of sand dune plants, and sits in the midst of the Pacific Flyway – making it a mecca for thousands of migrating birds.
Location:
900 Ferguson Rd, Richmond, BC V7B 1W7
604-224-5739
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is an outlet mall on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia. It is located in close proximity to Vancouver International Airport.
Location:
7899 Templeton Station Rd #1000, Richmond, BC V7B 0B7
604-231-5525
A quaint fishing village, Richmond's Steveston village is a unique Canadian coastal heritage destination full of history and charm. Steveston Village is also a working fishing village, which makes it a seafood lover’s paradise. Buy fresh seafood right off the dock at Steveston Spot Prawns and Seafood, or stop into a fish shop.
Location:
140-3866 Bayview St. Richmond, BC V7E 1H9
604-275-7811
Dedicated to education and conservation, the Greater Vancouver Zoo is home to many rescued, donated and orphaned animals. The mission of the Greater Vancouver Zoo is to inspire appreciation of our ecosystems and support conservation.
Location:
5048 - 264th Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1N7
604-856-6825
Strategically located on the banks of the Fraser River, the palisades of Fort Langley stand tall. Discover the rich and varied history of this Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post as you explore the rough-hewn timber buildings that recreate life in the 1800s.
Location:
23433 Mavis Ave, Langley Twp, BC V1M 2R5
Vancouver
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Century Plaza (Downtown)
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Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre (Downtown)
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Blue Horizon (Downtown)
Surrey
Metro Vancouver
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Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre Metro Vancouver (Brentwood, Burnaby)
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Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier (Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver)
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