TRAVEL INFO

Getting Started – Landing Page for Your Vancouver Questions

The following pages will provide the most up to date information on time zones, transportation, weather, currency, customs, and more: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/fast-facts/ 

Travel & Trip Planning App for Vancouver, BC

Planning your trip to Vancouver, or already in the city? Whether you’re looking for  a great place to eat, or a fun activity to try, this free app from Tourism Vancouver is a must for those who want to make the most of their time here.

Visit Vancouver App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/visit-vancouver/id530049673?ls=1&mt=8

Maps of Downtown Vancouver, BC

A printable map of Vancouver is available here vancouver_map1.

Weather

Warmed by Pacific Ocean currents and protected by a range of mountains, Vancouver’s weather is mild year-round. During May the average daily high is 65º Fahrenheit ( 18º Celsius) and rain showers are likely.

Getting Around Vancouver, BC

Attractions, shopping, outdoor activities – everything you want to do and see in Vancouver is easily accessible – within walking distance, a short drive, quick ferry ride or convenient trip on the local transit system.

Health Services in Vancouver, BC

http://www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/fast-facts/health-services/

Local Insights and Recommendations

We will be working with our Tourism Vancouver and our local contacts to give you the inside scoop on the Vancouver. Please return to this pages frequently to check for our updates.

http://www.tourismvancouver.com/do/locals-insight/

Important Phone Numbers

  • Emergency: 911
  • TransLink Information (public transit): 604.953.3333
  • Weather Report: 604.664.9010
  • Road Reports: 1.900.451.4997
  • Canada Customs: 604.666.0545

Area Codes & 10 Digit Dialling

There are three telephone area codes for the province of British Columbia. Dialing in BC required 10-digit phone numbers, so ensure you include the correct area code in front of the local number you are dialing.

604, 778, 250

  • Greater Vancouver use 604 and 778.
  • North of Greater Vancouver to Whistler uses only the 604 area code.
  • The rest of BC, including Victoria, uses the 250 area code.

Direct Dial

If you’re calling from within Canada or the United States, direct dialing is: 1.areacode.phone.number (e.g. 1.604.555.1212)

If you’re calling from outside North America, you can dial directly to BC numbers. Simply use the international access code 00 if you’re calling from most countries in Europe and 0011 if you’re calling from Australia. Then dial our country code 1, the area code and the number.