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Is it possible to visit Vancouver without a car?

I’m finally fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting Vancouver—but I don’t have a car. I know some cities are more difficult to get around without a set of wheels. Will I be able to get around Vancouver without a car?

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Melanie Johnson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations! How exciting that you’ll be able to check this dream off your bucket list. You’ll be pleased to know that it is very easy to travel around Vancouver without a car. The city has great public transportation options and its downtown is a walker’s paradise.
Here are some tips for getting around Vancouver without a car:
  • Take public transport: If you’re flying into Vancouver International Airport, the Skytrain can get you downtown
  • Walk: If you’re staying downtown, you’ll have easy access to lots of nearby sights—including Stanley Park, Gastown, and Chinatown
  • Pedal: Explore the city by bike—the city boasts lots of protected bike lanes
  • Ferry: Take a day trip to Granville Island, a man-made island chock-full of restaurants, shops, and art studios
  • Uber and Lyft are also available when you need to rest your feet
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