| The Vancouver International Airport is the second | | | | shop along the many brand name fashion stores |
| busiest airport in Canada, just behind the Toronto | | | | that line up on the side of the street, or grab a |
| Pearson International Airport. As the largest | | | | bite to eat from bars and steakhouses to noodle |
| western-most city, Vancouver serves as the | | | | shops and izakayas (Japanese beer and tapas). |
| gateway between North America and Asia, | | | | You can get to Robson Street from the |
| serving over 17 million passengers in 2008. | | | | Vancouver City Centre station, one station before |
| If you find yourself on a layover at the | | | | the terminus station. From there, Robson Street |
| Vancouver International Airport, find comfort that | | | | is a short walk from the station. |
| you are in one of the most beautiful cities in the | | | | If your layover is 12 hours or longer, consider |
| world. With the recent completion of the Canada | | | | visiting the local peaks. Grouse Mountain is |
| Line in August 2009, rapid transit system is now | | | | accessible by bus. Gondola service is available to |
| available to connect the Vancouver downtown | | | | take people from the base of the mountain to |
| core with the Vancouver International Airport. | | | | the peak, where the view is absolutely |
| Trains depart as often as once every 8 minutes | | | | breathtaking. To get to Grouse Mountain, take the |
| during rush hour, to once every 12 to 20 minutes | | | | Seabus to Lonsdale Quay from Waterfront |
| during non peak hours. With travel time as short | | | | Station. The Seabus runs every 15 minutes during |
| as 25 minutes from YVR to Vancouver City | | | | peak hours, and 30 minutes during other times. |
| Centre, a few hours is all you need to set off on | | | | Crossing time is approximately 12 minutes. Once |
| a mini adventure. | | | | at Lonsdale Quay, take Bus #236 which runs as |
| If your layover is 4 hours or longer, hop on the | | | | frequently as every 15 minutes. It takes |
| transit and head down to Waterfront Station, the | | | | approximately 20 minutes to arrive at the base |
| terminal station on the Canada Line. Visit Canada | | | | of Grouse Mountain by bus. |
| Place, home of the Vancouver Convention and | | | | As always, make sure you leave enough time to |
| Exhibition Centre. The building's white sails are | | | | check-in again for your connecting flight. As |
| comparable to the Sydney Opera House, and | | | | tempting as it may be to wander off in to the |
| definitely worth checking out. | | | | city centre, it is more important to catch your |
| If your layover is 6 hours or longer, stroll through | | | | next flight. For more things to do during a layover |
| the downtown core along Robson Street. The | | | | in Vancouver, check out our website for ideas |
| street is bustling with people of all ages and | | | | and tips. |
| ethnicity in a city that is truly multicultural. You can | | | | |