Vancouver, BC. Canada

Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada, and third largest in Canada. Located at the southwestern corner of the coastal province of British Columbia, it is nestled between the coastal mountains and the Pacific ocean and is well known for its natural beauty. It has often been named the "World's Most Liveable City" and is certainly a beautiful destination to visit.

In Vancouver you can ski in the mountains, windsurf in the ocean, and play a round of golf all in the same day. Surrounded by water on three sides, Vancouver is a major sea port on the Pacific Ocean, and a base for many Alaska Cruise Ships in the summer. Around the edge of its waterfront, Vancouver has fabulous beaches, parklands and a bustling harbour.

Things to See & Do

• Canada Place
• Grouse Mountain Skyride tram
• Stanley Park
• Vancouver Aquarium
• Vancouver Lookout Harbour Centre Tower

General Information

Cruise Season

May - Nov

Currency

Canadian dollar (C$)

Language

English and French

Land Area

2,878.52 square kilometers

Population

2,250,000

Electricity

2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below

Time

GMT minus eight hours

International Country Telephone Code

+1

Port Location - The Port's two cruise terminals, Canada Place and Ballantyne, are conveniently located and only 30 minutes away from Vancouver International Airport. Canada Place is located in the city centre, Ballantyne is located east of the city centre and close to Canada Place.

Transport Links - Vancouver International Airport is located just South of the city. There are frequent flights between here and many major cities in Canada and the USA. There are also frequent direct flights to many cities in Asia and some cities in Europe. Vancouver is also well serviced by buses, trains and ferries.

Public Transportation is provided by buses, a passenger ferry service called SeaBus and a rapid transit system called SkyTrain, because it is mostly elevated. In addition, three bus rapid transit lines named "B Lines" crisscross the city.

Star, Pacific Coastal ex Vancouver to San Francisco

2 Night Cruise sailing from Vancouver to San Francisco aboard Star Princess.

Departs:

• 2012-09-24.

from $225*

Radiance, Alaska Southbound ex Seward to Vancouver

7 Night Southbound Alaska Cruise departing from Seward to Vancouver onboard Radiance of the Seas.

Departs:

• 2012-05-18.

from $829*

Rhapsody, Sawyer Glacier ex Vancouver to Seattle

7 Night Cruise sailing from Vancouver to Seattle aboard Rhapsody of the Seas.

Departs:

• 2012-05-11.

from $865*

Radiance, Alaska Southbound ex Seward to Vancouver

7 Night Southbound Alaska Cruise departing from Seward to Vancouver onboard Radiance of the Seas.

Departs:

• 2012-05-18.

from $871*

Radiance, Alaska Northbound ex Vancouver to Seward

7 Night Northbound Alaska cruise departing from Vancouver to Seward onobard Radiance of the Seas.

Departs:

• 2012-05-11.

from $879*

Millennium, Northbound Alaska Cruise ex Vancouver to Seward

7 Night Northbound Alaska cruise sailing from Vancouver to Seward aboard Millennium.

Departs:

• 2012-08-24.

from $895*

Sapphire, Inside Passage ex Vancouver Return

7 Night Cruise sailing from Vancouver roundtrip aboard Sapphire Princess.

Departs:

• 2012-09-22.

from $909*

Rhapsody, Sawyer Glacier ex Vancouver to Seattle

7 Night Cruise sailing from Vancouver to Seattle aboard Rhapsody of the Seas.

Departs:

• 2012-05-11.

from $913*