Urban trekker Posted January 7, 2011 #2476 Share Posted January 7, 2011 PD - the only problem with the free shuttle is that it is offered by the Vancouver trolley people and none of their buses are accessible so that might pose a problem for some members of the group if they want to go to the Bridge. Hear from you when you get back from your cruise Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted January 7, 2011 #2477 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Very good point, none of Vancouver Trolley's trolleys, who operate the shuttle, are accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohx2 Posted January 8, 2011 #2478 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thank you so much for all the replies. I am not sure how many of us will do this but at least I know my options, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaKE Posted January 8, 2011 #2479 Share Posted January 8, 2011 How accessible is the Capilano Suspension Bridge for someone with limited mobility? Is there much to do there that doesn't require a lot of walking? Thanks for this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted January 8, 2011 #2480 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Here is a link to their website: http://www.capbridge.com/ Perhaps that will help - it has been years since I have visited the Bridge - or email them and ask them that question. Hope this helps Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribensun Posted January 8, 2011 #2481 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hello Vickie Bernie, Can you tell me where the skytrain is at Canada Place and the Pan Pacific hotel or are they one in the same? Also, can you exchange US dollars for Canadian currency at the airport? If you had a flight arriving at 11pm would you recommend a cab, car or skytrain? Do you know of town cars that go to Canada Place from the airport, recommendations? Thanks, Seadeck2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Forth Posted January 9, 2011 #2482 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hello Vickie Bernie, Can you tell me where the skytrain is at Canada Place and the Pan Pacific hotel or are they one in the same? Also, can you exchange US dollars for Canadian currency at the airport? If you had a flight arriving at 11pm would you recommend a cab, car or skytrain? Do you know of town cars that go to Canada Place from the airport, recommendations? Thanks, Seadeck2 The train station is the Canada Line from the airport and you get off at the Waterfront Station. Both the Pan Pacific and Canada Place are just west of the station. I'd take the train, even late at night. The area where you get off is safe and a short walk to the Pan Pacific. You can exchange US dollars for Canadian at the airport, but I'm not sure if all the currency booths will be open that late. You could just exchange them at your hotel or at a bank (which would probably be cheaper) the next day OR go to a bank ATM and take out Canadian dollars. Sorry, I don't know of town cars anymore. Viv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted January 10, 2011 #2483 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Here`s a link to the official limoservice for the airport http://www.aerocar.ca/ Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbmom401 Posted January 10, 2011 #2484 Share Posted January 10, 2011 The Caplilano Suspension Bridge also offers a free shuttle to and from Canada Place if it is only the bridge that you want to take in. link Thank you Putterdude, your information is great. I was checking out this link and if I read their website correctly, we would have to catch a ride from Canada Place to Capilano Bridge by 1pm....and then we would have to catch a return shuttle by 3:15, is that correct? Will that allow us enough time to enjoy and complete this? We arrive at the airport about 11:15 and are currently scheduled to stay at the Best Western Downtown. We leave on our cruise the next day and we were hoping we would be able to fit this in. Any other suggestions for our short visit in Vancouver??? Thanks! wbmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted January 11, 2011 #2485 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hello Vickie Bernie, Can you tell me where the skytrain is at Canada Place and the Pan Pacific hotel or are they one in the same? Also, can you exchange US dollars for Canadian currency at the airport? If you had a flight arriving at 11pm would you recommend a cab, car or skytrain? Do you know of town cars that go to Canada Place from the airport, recommendations? Thanks, Seadeck2 The Canada Line of Skytrain runs from the airport to Waterfront station (just east of Canada Place/Pan Pacific). However, if you're coming the airport to downtown, dont follow the signs to "Waterfront", instead, just behind you (not down the long corridor) take the "Granville Street" exit; which puts you out on the street about the same distance (maybe closer), but it's downhill to the cruise terminal (you'll be able to see your ship from here); whereas from Waterfront station, it's slightly uphill. While it seems closer, you'll actually walk about 2 blocks underground to take the Waterfront exit http://picasaweb.google.com/vancouvercruise/CanadaLineYVRToCanadaPlaceWaterfrontStation#5371855348978723922 Also, while you'll see a set of escalators 1/2 block in front of Canada Place labeled "Skytrain"; they take to the platform of the Expo and Millenium line, not what you're looking for for the airport transit map: (zoom in, you'll understand what I'm talking about more): http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=212770407613531027445.000467645fcda21dd87b2&ll=49.286115,-123.111076&spn=0.005354,0.016512&z=17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted January 11, 2011 #2486 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thank you Putterdude, your information is great. I was checking out this link and if I read their website correctly, we would have to catch a ride from Canada Place to Capilano Bridge by 1pm....and then we would have to catch a return shuttle by 3:15, is that correct? Will that allow us enough time to enjoy and complete this? We arrive at the airport about 11:15 and are currently scheduled to stay at the Best Western Downtown. We leave on our cruise the next day and we were hoping we would be able to fit this in. Any other suggestions for our short visit in Vancouver??? Thanks! wbmom Sorry, I am on a cruise right now and haven't check the sked but I would suggest about 2hrs +/_ will do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurvecruise Posted January 16, 2011 #2487 Share Posted January 16, 2011 anyone have any idea about Renaisssance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel? i just wond bid $125 from priceline.com bid for 4* downtown vancouver we hope wo would get Pan Pacific but this is waht we got:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan G Posted January 16, 2011 #2488 Share Posted January 16, 2011 the Rennaissance is the older marriott and was jujst totally remodeled for the Olympics. The rooms are huge and its a very nice place to stay. Great location and good service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan G Posted January 16, 2011 #2489 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Capilano runs their own free shuttle from downtown Vancouver and some hotels. Check with them. 2 hrs or so at the park is adequate time to spend thought there is a lot to see and do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted January 16, 2011 #2490 Share Posted January 16, 2011 anyone have any idea about Renaisssance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel? i just wond bid $125 from priceline.com bid for 4* downtown vancouver we hope wo would get Pan Pacific but this is waht we got:p We have stayed there in the past 18 mos, it is a very good hotel. It was completely remodeled for the Olympics and is in a great location. I knew the person who developed the building some 40 years ago and the man who owns it now. The first managers were Holiday Inn but the Renaissance people have had it for years and it has always been kept current. Just a few blocks from Canada Place you can walk to almost everything in the downtown area. I happen to be making this post from the Renaissance in Fort Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted January 16, 2011 #2491 Share Posted January 16, 2011 PD - enjoy your rest before you get on the ship for another week of Caribbean Sun - raining again here this morning. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurvecruise Posted January 16, 2011 #2492 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) PD thank you so much for info about hotel :). we will arrive YVR @ 11:45 am from Toronto;) . here are some questions for you: 1. how do we get to hotel from YVR other than taxi.. and how much? 2. stay @ hotel just one night pre cruise for our 1st time for Hawaii:D. what do u suggest what to do, to see ?? 3. how much it will cost for taxi from hotel to CP? 4. we think about to saty @ Honolulu one night post cruise. where do you suggest to stay? and how to bid hotel in Honolulu since we follow your advise to bid from priceline 4* and its our first time for that site and we got a good deal cuz rack rate is 279 per night. and yesss we called hotel directly asked for early check in and habour view she said NO PROBLEM!!! WOW Edited January 16, 2011 by lurvecruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasey Posted January 16, 2011 #2493 Share Posted January 16, 2011 First of all, thank you to those of you that are taking the time to answer all our questions on Vancouver!!! DH and I are on the May 14 NCL Star and are planning to rent a car from Seattle, visit friends in Oak Harbor, overnight in Bellingham and then drive to the pier the morning of our cruise. I have been told that the drive from Bellingham is about an hour or so but I am nervous about the border crossing. Is there a long delay in this crossing? Will I be cutting it to close by driving up that morning? We are leaving from the Ballentyne Pier at 4pm. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted January 16, 2011 #2494 Share Posted January 16, 2011 PD thank you so much for info about hotel :). we will arrive YVR @ 11:45 am from Toronto;) . here are some questions for you:1. how do we get to hotel from YVR other than taxi.. and how much? Subway. From the airport on a single ticket it's $8.75/ea (3.75 + $5 airport surcharge), but if you're in town for a bit, the book of 10 two-zone tickets is only $31.50 (available from the Pharmasave or 7-11 in the airport). It drops you at Waterfront Station. If you exit at Waterfront, but use the elevator right on the platform it puts you on the street at W.Hastings & Granville, about 5 blocks from your hotel.(don't follow the long corridor into Waterfront station itself). 3. how much it will cost for taxi from hotel to CP? $40+tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted January 16, 2011 #2495 Share Posted January 16, 2011 First of all, thank you to those of you that are taking the time to answer all our questions on Vancouver!!! DH and I are on the May 14 NCL Star and are planning to rent a car from Seattle, visit friends in Oak Harbor, overnight in Bellingham and then drive to the pier the morning of our cruise. I have been told that the drive from Bellingham is about an hour or so but I am nervous about the border crossing. Is there a long delay in this crossing? Will I be cutting it to close by driving up that morning? We are leaving from the Ballentyne Pier at 4pm. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. It will be a little more than an hour drive (maybe 1.5 hours). The crossing northbound is rarely more than 20-30 minutes (or about ½ of what it takes to enter the USA). The easy drive would be; I5 north, take the US 543 exit to the Pacific Hwy/Truck crossing. Hwy 15 north to Hwy 1, Hwy 1 east to the "McGill exit" and follow McGill to Ballantyne. The caveat here is that there are no rental car places at Ballantyne (it's the overflow cruise terminal), and it's near NOTHING except commericial docklands. I suspect your rental car agency will want the car dropped downtown, and you'll need to grab a taxi (10-12$) from downtown back to Ballantyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurvecruise Posted January 16, 2011 #2496 Share Posted January 16, 2011 thx scottbee:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasey Posted January 16, 2011 #2497 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurvecruise Posted January 17, 2011 #2498 Share Posted January 17, 2011 just won bid from priceline got Sheraton Waikiki for $110 sept 21 2011 post cruise :D so happy thx again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohx2 Posted January 23, 2011 #2499 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hi, I need some advice. We are going to be in Vancouver in August before we leave for our Alaska cruise. We are a group of 18 that include 3 children under 10 yrs. old and 6 seniors over 76 yrs. old. Several of the seniors have problems walking distances with one who needs a wheelchair (she can get in and out of it). We know that Alaska will be a busy cruise so we don't want to tire out the seniors getting to the transportation in Vancouver. We would like to to go to Capilano Bridge, Stanley Park and take the trolley around Vancouver. We currently have Pan Pacific booked. I have found out that we could get the Coal Coast Harbour for about $80 less a night. How are both of these hotels in relation to bus or train stations? I am looking for the one that is closest/easiest to transportation. We are staying for 2 nights so that makes a $160 price difference but if we have to hop into a cab just to get to the public transportation it may not be such a big difference. I hope I am explaining myself clearly. Also how are the restaurants around each hotel? They have to be family friendly but I am not talking about an Applebees or Fridays. If you read all this , thanks so much. I really appreciate any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzMate Posted January 23, 2011 #2500 Share Posted January 23, 2011 We will be stopping in Vancouver in June during our Alaskan cruise. We are docked until midnight so we thought we would dine in the city that evening. I think I've narrowed it done to two restaurants: Seasons in the Park and The Salmon House Restaurant. Do you locals have a favorite between the two, or is there another restaurant we should consider. Thanks in advance. Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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