In the September issue, we feature Vancouver, a dynamic city in
British Columbia. Here check out our links for the best the Web
has to offer on travel to Vancouver.
BASICS
Deciding When to Go
www.tourismvancouver.com/docs/visit/
Official tourist board’s take on when to visit, plus events and travel
deals
Getting There
www.aircanada.ca
Includes information on Air Canada’s schedules, fares,
reservations, and more
Making Telephone Calls
www.bcadventure.com/adventure/planner/time.htm
Includes information on area codes in and around Vancouver and
time difference
Determining Time Difference
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=256
A direct link to the current time and date in Vancouver
Acquiring Weather Forecasts
weather.ec.gc.ca/forecast/yvr.html
A direct link to Environment Canada Green Lane’s weather
forecast with current conditions and weekly forecasts
www.island.net/~surfer/page05.htm
Weather forecasts and sea conditions for 18 of Vancouver’s
surrounding areas
ESSENTIALS
Where to Eat
www.vancouver-bc.com/Dining
Links to restaurants that are organized by region and style; plus a
Vancouver cuisine guide
www.garvick.com/vancouver/dining/vancouver.htm
Phone numbers and addresses for various restaurants that range
from casual to dressy
Where to Stay
www.vancouver-bc.com/Accommodations/index.html
Accommodations sorted by region, type and price
www.luxurytravel.com/luxury_hotels/canada/vancouver/hotels
Links to luxury accommodations in Vancouver
How to Get Around
www.allcarrentalsworldwide.com/vancouvercan.html
Links to nine rental car companies in Vancouver; plus savings on
airfare, hotels, and rail tickets
www.bcrail.com
BC Rail schedules, reservations, and tours
www.bcferries.com
BC Ferries schedules, itineraries, reservations, and news; plus,
current weather conditions
www.translink.bc.ca
Includes links and information on West Vancouver’s bus system
and SkyTrain
THINGS TO DO
Attractions
www.vancouverattractions.com
Includes information on Grouse Mountain, the Lookout, Dr. Sun
Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Minter Gardens, and the
Capilano Suspension Bridge
www.foundlocally.com/Vancouver/Travel/Nearby.htm
Attraction information for Vancouver and 12 of its surrounding
areas
Cultural Events
www.allianceforarts.com
A searchable calendar of art-related events, news, and resources
offered by the Vancouver Alliance for Arts & Culture
www.nightcats.com/vancouver/list9.htm
Links to galleries, museums, artists, clubs, events, comedy clubs,
music venues, and theaters
Nightlife/Entertainment
www.vancouvernightlife.com
Listings of events, clubs, and pubs in Vancouver, North Shore,
Mainland, and Whistler
www.vancouver-bc.com/Entertainment/Entertainment.html
Links for Vancouver theater, dancing, films, and music
Recreation
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/3.htm
Information on Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Hastings Park,
and VanDusen Botanical Gardens, compiled by the Vancouver
Board of Parks & Recreation
www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/vancouver/travel_info/
recreation.html
Links for everything from kayaking and scuba diving to heli-skiing
and rafting in Vancouver and the Coast and Mountains region;
plus, links to spas and houseboats
http://open4biz.com/topictrackers/vancouver/list32.html
Directory of information on biking, diving, golfing, fishing, hiking,
climbing, skiing, and walking in Vancouver and its surrounding
areas
Shopping
www.tourismkiosk.com/
Store listings (organized by retail type) with addresses and phone
numbers
www.vancouver-bc.com/Shopping/index.html
A shopping guide that includes links to stores in Vancouver and
surrounding regions
www.virtualvancouver.com/shopping.html
A guide with information on Vancouver’s many shopping centers
TRAVEL GUIDES
Driving Guide
www.nationalgeographic.com/books/9801/nnc.html
How to order National Geographic’s Driving Guide to Canada for
your trip
Maps
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/maps
Detailed maps of Greater Vancouver and Stanley Park
www.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine
Type in “Vancouver” and an aerial map will appear
MORE MEDIA
Books
www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/nam/can.htm
Lonely Planet’s Destination Canada online
www.frommers.com/destinations/vancouver
Frommer’s online guide to Vancouver
Magazines & Newspapers
www.relocatecanada.com/vancouver/publish.htm
Features the Vancouver Sun and Canada’s online newspaper; plus
28 other Canadian publications on the Web
www.vanmag.com
A direct link to Vancouver Magazine, which offers information on
dining out, shopping, entertainment and more
Radio
www.vancouvertourist.com/radio.htm
A directory with information on 11 local radio stations
radio.cbc.ca/index.html
A direct link to CBS Canada with extensive listings of radio shows
vancouver.about.com/citiestowns/canada/vancouver/
msub7.htm
Direct links to 16 of Vancouver’s radio stations
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Geographic Trip Planner
www.nationalgeographic.com/cdrom/tripplanner/bc.html
National Geographic’s British Columbia travel planner, which
includes links on Vancouver, weather, transportation, and parks
Tourism Vancouver
www.tourismvancouver.com
An extensive guide by the tourism board on things to do, places to
go, getting around, travel tips, deals, and general information
Vancouver City Guide
www.discovervancouver.com
A Vancouver city guide that includes overviews on attractions,
entertainment venues, shopping, recreation, and money
)