Vancouver Links

Created 9/19/09; Updated 3/5/10

Ths page contains links designed to give you a further background on the Vancouver area.

Tourism Vancouver

Official homepage of South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink), which currently runs one West Coast Express commuter rail line, 3 SkyTrain Advanced Light Rail lines, one SeaBus ferry, and numerous Coast Mountain Bus and West Vancouver Blue Bus routes throughout the area.

Official homepages of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and VIA Rail Canada. Vancouver's Pacific Central Station is the northern terminus for Amtrak Cascades, as well as the western terminus for VIA's Canadian.

The Vancouver Lookout is Vancouver's version of Seattle's Space Needle. One can get panoramic views of the city from atop the tower. Located across the street from Waterfront Station; convenient to SkyTrain, West Coast Express, and SeaBus.

Grouse Mountain Skyride

The Grouse Mountain Skyride will take you up and down Grouse Mountain. At the top are breathtaking views of Vancouver, the Pacific Ocean, and the surrounding area.
To get to Grouse Mountain Skyride, take SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay, then Coast Mountain Bus #236.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

A swinging foot bridge that traverses the Capilano River. Surrounding park, with totem pole collection, is included in the admission rate.
To get to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, take SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay, then Coast Mountain Bus #236.