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Vancouver is very easy to access from the US. If in Seattle or the surrounding area, just head north on I-5 until you hit the border. The trip usually takes 2.5 hours, this can vary due to border traffic. On weekends and holidays, expect at least a 30-60 minute delay. Once crossed over the border, follow 99 until it hits the city. Similarly, follow these directions in reverse if traveling into the US
If you are at the border and you're waiting a while, take the chance to explore the grassy park areas. The peace arch symbolizes the sisterhood of the two countries. There's other memorials around as well.
Enjoy the scenery all around you; it's such a beautiful drive when it's not raining of course. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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It is well worth it to hire a car in Vancouver especially of you want to explore surrounding areas. We hired a car form the airport but be warned there is a surcharge for this (about CAD100).
The city is very easy to navigate even though we were driving on the other side of the road. The locals complain that traffic is bad but then they have never driven in London. It took us about 40 minutes to get from the airport to north Vancouver during peak hour.
It is quite reasonably priced to rent SUV's so my husband got to try out his dream car. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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If you're trying to get to the North Shore, West Vancouver, or to Whistler, then simply follow the 99 highway from downtown. This road will take you over the Lion's Gate Bridge (one of the top 100 suspension bridges in the world), and will eventually turn into the Sea To Sky Highway which leads up to Whistler. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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The cars in N-America are BIG! NICE. Nothing like Europe. Rent a pick up for a few days. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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If you plan on a road trip through this province (British Columbia) and you are leaving from Vancouver and arriving back in Vancouver it is a good idea to rent an RV. An RV is a Recreational Vehicle, some sort of a camper...a small home on wheels if I may say so.
These vehicles are handy if you don't want to be tied down in certain places. You can drive to where ever you want to and stay at campgrounds that accommodate RV's. These RV's come in different sizes, from a 2 person camper to a big bus. Down here is a list of websites where you can book your RV before coming to Vancouver!
*http://www.fraserwayrv.com/rentals/en/
*http://www.rent-an-rv.com/
*http://www.handh-rv.com/
*http://www.motorhomevacation.com/contents.html
*http://www.canadream.com/
*http://www.cruisecanada.com/<br /> *http://www.go-west.com/index.htm
*http://www.travelhome.com/
*http://www.candan.com
*http://www.alldrive.com/welcome.htm Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Driving in Vancouver is a good way to see some of the more out-of-the-way sites and a car is almost essential for travel around BC. That said, you should be forewarned: Vancouver is not an easy city in which to drive! Taffic is heavy, there are no freeways within the city core, the few freeways that do exist have few on-ramps and are very congested. Streets often lack such things as turn lanes, signage can be vague or even wrong. Couple this with the fact that Greater Vancouver is actually a collection of about 20 cities. Streets have a habit of changing names suddenly and without warning (Hastings Street is suddenly the Barnet Highway, which then turns into St. John's St. which then turns into the Barnet Highway again and then...) And then there are the bridges...Lions Gate, Port Mann, Oak Street, Pitt River... The names all mean one thing - congestion. One accident on a bridge and you have instant gridlock.
Spend the money on an up-to-date mapbook that covers all of Greater Vancouver (including the Fraser Valley). Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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In the U.S., we run over pedestrians all the time, so sometimes it's hard to drive in places like Vancouver, because there are strict laws against it.
The people are healthy here, probably from running and jumping out of the road, when those crazy american drivers come by during tourist season. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Best way into Vancouver coming from the States is Highway 99, once you get over the Oak Street Bridge, exit Marine Drive West and this will run you into Granville, straight over the Granville Island Bridge, into downtown! Otherwise take a left on 41st, where I think there is a turn signal (left) (rare in vancouver) and then make a right on Granville.
Advice for American Drivers in Canada: You'll notice three lanes while travelling around the main roads in either directions. Be wary of the right lane, many people park here, you'll be driving along and all of a sudden there's a parked car. Be careful. Also, be careful of the left lane, there are few left turn signals and many cars blocking the left lane waiting till its safe to turn left. Be careful. Also, you'll find some intersections you come to with only a traffic light for one direction. This is a pedestrian light area. Stretch your neck and try to view the opposite angled light, when red, it means you can go. Flashing green means pedestrians are crossing, be careful. Took awhile for me to learn these. Oh, Pedestrians have right of way, everywhere. and No U-turns permitted. Even if there is no sign. Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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The public transportation system is the worst nightmare in Vancouver. Most people travel by car since the buses take ages to come and the coverage of the skytrain network is very limited. If you are visting Vancouver, a rental car is an essential and it helps you save a lot of time. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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we drove from Seattle to Vancouver. The border wait is not that bad...be patient though.
We drove...but there are many taxis and the bus system is supposed to be great. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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