City

Vancouver skyline

Population
About 2 million (Greater Vancouver)

Airports
Vancouver International Airport

Main railway stations
Pacific Central Station - Servicing transcontinental passenger rail service

Translink
Buses - operates 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM (approximately)
Skytrain - operates 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM (approximately)
Seabus - operates 6:00 AM to 12:30 AM (approximately)

Main attractions
Vancouver, set against a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, is a world-class city known for its breathtaking beauty and natural wonders. You will want to explore some of the 1,000 plus acres of Stanley Park and the many beaches that can be found around the city. For an exceptional view of the city, ride the tram to the top of Grouse Mountain on the North Shore and look down on Vancouver. Visit the Museum of Anthropology for a unique look into the art and culture of the First Nations' people of the Northwest Coast. A great view of the underwater world can be found at the Vancouver Aquarium. Vancouver's mild climate allows for year-round outdoor fun and the city is home to variety of art and cultural festivals throughout the year. As an international city, Vancouver has an abundance of shops and restaurants.

Climate
Summer - Average daily temperature 23ºC
Autumn - Average daily temperature 14ºC
Winter - Average daily temperature 6ºC
Spring - Average daily temperature 14ºC

Cost of living

General expenditure
Lunch in a café costs from about CAD 7
Entrance to a cinema about CAD 11
Entrance to a club/disco about CAD 7
Restaurant visits CAD 20-50
Monthly transit pass costs from CAD 69 – CAD 130 depending on zone.

Pocket money
CAD 100 per week for someone staying full-board in a private household (to cover travel and personal expenditure), and CAD 250 for someone staying in a hotel within walking distance.

Further information can be found on the following websites:

» www.city.vancouver.bc.ca
» www.tourismvancouver.com/
» www.discovervancouver.com/
» www.vancouverattractions.com/
» www.translink.bc.ca/

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