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Vancouver Airport has it all - everything you need to do, you can do here. Your banking. Your laundry. Your shopping. Have breakfast, lunch and dinner . Have your hair cut or your teeth filled. See a doctor or watch a movie. Grab a coffee or linger in the spa. It's all here. You never have to leave.
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Flying into and out of Vancouver Airport, BC is a pleasure; as the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a great modern airport. In the last year, it has been named the best medium sized airport in North America, the second best airport on the continent, and the tenth best in the world. Business travelers rate it #3 in the world.
Once you have landed at Vancouver International airport ( YVR ) you can have your prearranged Vancouver limousine , van , bus or sedan to take you to your final destination. Whistler Mountain Village, Seattle, Vancouver cruise ship terminal or Vancouver accommodations in Vancouver . Your Vancouver Limousine chauffer will be standing at the gate with a sign with your name on it.
(Click on the Vancouver Limousine for your ultimate trip)
Most Vancouver visitors never think about Vancouver limousines as a viable means of transportation because they equate limousines with luxury beyond their means. However, if you want an inexpensive, luxurious alternative to taxis and buses from the airport to downtown Vancouver and back, check out the following companies:
You'll be surprised at how affordable Vancouver limousines are, especially if you're traveling with a group of four or more.You should also inquire about Vancouver sightseeing tours and getting around town . Whether you're here for business or pleasure, taking a Vancouver limousine, van or a private sedan can add convenience, luxury, freedom and privacy to your Vancouver Tour. Stanley Park is just 45 minutes from Vancouver Airport. Or Capilano Canyon Suspension Bridge is approximately one hour through downtown and over the Lions Gate Bridge on your way to Whistler
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Vancouver is also ideally situated in a straight line, between the Eastern US and Asia, and Vancouver is pretty well the only major West Coast city close enough to Tokyo or Hong Kong, that a refuelling stop is not required. This fact, coupled with Vancouver's status as a major tourist destination and cruise ship port have made the Airport a busy place on most days, especially in the summer months. Further expansion is planned, but you should plan on allowing yourself plenty of time when catching outgoing flights, especially on summer weekends. Unlike most airports, you do not have to empty your wallet in order to eat at Vancouver International. Food prices are the same as in any other location in the city. Vancouver Airport has also just been rated No.1 in the world in employee productivity and efficiency.
Vancouver Airport is just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver or 2-3 hours to Whistler or Seattle.
Hotels are abundant around Vancouver Airport ( YVR ) or in downtown Vancouver. The above link will help you find your perfect accommodations in the Vancouver, Whistler and Seattle areas.
Most international visitors are surprised at the ambiance in Vancouver Airport. It is among the worlds most attractive Airport Terminals. Depending on what gate you arrive at, you walk through reproduced scenes of British Columbia done in an Aboriginal theme with waterfalls, running streams and so on.
The VancouverAirport contains several excellent examples of West Coast Haida Indian Art that are worth taking a look at, if you have time before a flight. Vancouver Airport also has several money changing facilities. You will get a better rate at a bank, but the places in the Vancouver Airport are handy for getting you started or changing back left over Canadian currency when you leave.
Odokan
Vancouver Karate at its finest !
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Visitors to Canada may bring in free of duties a maximum of 40 oz. (1.14 litres) of liquor or wine or 24 x 12 oz. (355ml) bottles or cans of beer or ale (8.5 litres), up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or cigarillos and 2.2 lbs. (1 kg.) of tobacco. The drinking age in Vancouver British Columbia is 19 years .
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Contact Robert Maley at yvrinfo@shaw.ca for information on this site.
