Dear Ishwar,
Thank you for contacting Tourism Vancouver.
Tourism Vancouver's website, www.tourismvancouver.com, is a comprehensive planning guide to Greater Vancouver. There you will find specific information including maps, events, accommodations, attractions and much more for your planning needs.
Tourism Vancouver distributes The Official Visitor’s Guide, a great resource for your stay in Greater Vancouver. In this 120 page guide, you will find general information on Vancouver.
If you wish to receive a copy of this guide, please click on the link below to our website http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/visitor_kit.php
In response to your question regarding transit to Queen Elizabeth Park, from Downtown Vancouver take bus #15 "Cambie" Eastbound on West Pender St (between Seymour St & Cambie St)
When in Vancouver, please visit the Downtown Info Centre, conveniently located at 200 Burrard Street, just steps away from the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. Our friendly, multilingual and informative Visitor Information Counsellors will be happy to assist in all your travelling needs, providing advice and suggestions to make the most of your visit to our spectacular city. We offer free reservations service and also offer exclusive discounts on selected products such as attraction admissions, adventure products, sightseeing tours, and lift tickets. Follow the link below for more information about Tourism Vancouver’s Touristinfo Centre, Vancouver’s Official Traveller’s Resource.
We hope this assists in the planning of your trip to our spectacular city.
Sincerely,
VanessaSenior Visitor Counsellor
Tourism Vancouver
t 604.683.2000 tourismvancouver.com
f 604.682.6839
Exceeding Expectations
A BestCities Global Alliance Member
Dear Ishwar,
Thank you for contacting Tourism Vancouver.
Tourism Vancouver's website, www.tourismvancouver.com, is a comprehensive planning guide to Greater Vancouver. There you will find specific information including maps, events, accommodations, attractions and much more for your planning needs.
Tourism Vancouver distributes The Official Visitor’s Guide, a great resource for your stay in Greater Vancouver. In this 120 page guide, you will find general information on Vancouver.
If you wish to receive a copy of this guide, please click on the link below to our website http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/visitor_kit.php
In response to your question regarding transit to Queen Elizabeth Park, from Downtown Vancouver take bus #15 "Cambie" Eastbound on West Pender St (between Seymour St & Cambie St)
When in Vancouver, please visit the Downtown Info Centre, conveniently located at 200 Burrard Street, just steps away from the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. Our friendly, multilingual and informative Visitor Information Counsellors will be happy to assist in all your travelling needs, providing advice and suggestions to make the most of your visit to our spectacular city. We offer free reservations service and also offer exclusive discounts on selected products such as attraction admissions, adventure products, sightseeing tours, and lift tickets. Follow the link below for more information about Tourism Vancouver’s Touristinfo Centre, Vancouver’s Official Traveller’s Resource.
We hope this assists in the planning of your trip to our spectacular city.
Sincerely,
VanessaSenior Visitor Counsellor
Tourism Vancouver
t 604.683.2000 tourismvancouver.com
f 604.682.6839
Exceeding Expectations
A BestCities Global Alliance Member
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I would recommend a day pass, yes they are 8$ and valid for the whole day, to pay for each separate trip would cost 4.50 each and valid for 90 minutes.
Maureen
-----Original Message-----
From: Ishwar ..Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 2:12 PM
To: Houweling, Maureen
Subject:
Thanks. What would be the cost if I buy tickets on the bus from Tsawwassen to Vancouver to White Rock and Back? How long are transfers valid for? Is the Day pass $8? Thanks. Ishwar. Thank you for contacting Hello BC. We are the centralreservation and information service of Tourism BritishColumbia. In response to your enquiry, What type of Shopping Centre do you mean? A supermarket (food)? Or a mall (all sorts of shops)? There is a small mall (underground) accessible from the Burrard SkyTrain station. The Pacific Centre Mall (larger, partly underground) is accessible from the Granville Sky-Train station, and it is about 2.5 blocks from the Burrard SkyTrain station. There is an IGA supermarket on Burrard Street 3-3.5 blocks from the Burrard SkyTrain station. The Airport has shops, however there are not any shops at or near the Airport Station Loop. http://www.yvr.ca/guide/todo/ For White Rock shopping centres: Surrey BC Tourism: E-mail: http://by15fd.bay15.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000005&a=75e35233b07ba514d077550d2f984e567f4b4bdb861355fdaa46e48256249595&mailto=1&to=stca@telus.net&msg=55D58BD3-9940-4AA6-B0B3-2694548DD751&start=0&len=4661&src=&type=x White Rock Tourism: E-Mail: http://by15fd.bay15.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000005&a=75e35233b07ba514d077550d2f984e567f4b4bdb861355fdaa46e48256249595&mailto=1&to=tourism@whiterockchamber.com&msg=55D58BD3-9940-4AA6-B0B3-2694548DD751&start=0&len=4661&src=&type=x Hello BC offers a free reservation service, in additionto our information service. Please telephone us (numbersbelow) if you are interested in... * Accommodation reservations * Whale-watching tours ** City Sightseeing tours * Victoria-Vancouver transportation ** Victoria Clipper * Car Rentals * Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit ** West Coast Trail reservations * Gwaii Haanas permits ** Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets & equipment rentals (Whistler accommodation required) * British Columbia Parks and Road Map $4.25cad * * 1-800-HELLO-BC (1-800-435-5622) toll free in North America ** 604-HELLO-BC (604-435-5622) for the Greater Vancouver area ** (250) 387-1642 Overseas * or go online to www.hellobc.com * Summer Hours:Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 9:00pm PT (0700-2100 PT)Saturday, Sunday, statutory holidays: 8:00am to 6:00pm PT (0800-1800 PT) Have a fine day. Best Regards, Brenda Hello BCEmail Correspondence=======================================The British Columbia Parks and ROAD MAP:You may purchase this Map from our office (telephonenumbers above) for $4.25cad (including shipping, handlingand tax), or for a fee at one of our Visitor Info Centresin British Columbia, or contact Davenport Maps (publisherof the map): Tel (250) 384-2621 www.davenportmaps.com The map has not been distributed for free since 1999. ====================================== ======================================British Columbia "Regions and Cities" Information www.hellobc.com British Columbia Eventshttp://www.tourismbc.com/pdf/Calendar%20of%20Events%202006.pdf British Columbia Driving Times & Mileageswww.hellobc.com (right column, "BC driving directions and maps")
Hi, Ishwar.
You can use the daypass for all of the buses that you mentioned. You are not able to purchase these day passes at the airport or online. You can only buy them in Sydney t either the 7-11 or the Pharmasave.
Thank you
Andrea, Customer Information
-----Original Message-----
From: Ishwar
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 1:57 PM
To: Busline, Victoria
Subject:
Dear Sir/Madam::
Can I use one day pass for Routes 70, 75, 81, 83? Can I buy it off the bus or at the airport or online? Thanks.
Ishwar..
-----Original Message-----
From: Houweling, Maureen [mailto:Maureen.Houweling@coastmountainbus.com]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 2:02 PM
To: Ishwar
Subject: RE:
Good Afternoon,
You can definitely use a day pass on the first 3 buses mentioned but the buses in Victoria are a different company. Unforunately you can not buy a day pass online nor on the bus but you can purchase them at the ferry terminal in the vending machine.
Maureen
-----Original Message-----
From: Houweling, Maureen [mailto:Maureen.Houweling@coastmountainbus.com]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 10:45 AM
To: Ishwar ...Subject:
Good morning,
The route from the ferry terminal to downtown Vancouver is very direct. You will need to take 2 buses the first one is #620 Airport Station bus that leaves outside the ferry terminal every half hour, this bus will bring you too Airport Station where you then want to transfer to a #98 Burrard Stn B-Line bus.
Total travel time will be approx 1 hr and 15 mins.
From Vancouver to White Rock is only one bus, #351 Crescent Beach leaving from the Burrard Stn bus bay #3 every 30 minutes.
I hope this information is helpful.
Maureen
Customer Relations
604 953 3040
Hello Ishwar,
I have made you a reservation for September 19th for one night in the male dormitory. Your confirmation number is 9957. We do not charge your credit card at this time; however, we do require 24 hours notice if you wish to change or cancel your reservation, otherwise we will charge your credit card at that time.
If you have any other questions, please let us know. We look forward to seeing you.
Raven,
Front desk staff
HI-Victoria516 Yates Street
The HI-Victoria hostel is located in the heart of old downtown Victoria.
Airport Directions: Follow the signs to the Pat Bay Highway #17. The highway eventually becomes Blanshard Street. As you arrive in town, take a right turn onto Yates Street. The hostel is 4 blocks down on your right hand side, just before the water.
Bus Directions: Pacific Coach lines runs a service from downtown Vancouver, dropping you off at the Victoria bus terminal. From the bus terminal in downtown Victoria, walk north on Douglas Street 6 blocks to Yates Street. Turn left on Yates and walk for 3 blocks. The hostel will be on your right hand side.
HI-Victoria516 Yates StreetVictoria, BC Canada V8W 1K8Tel (250) 385-4511 Fax (250) 385-32320r for reservations only- 1888-883-0099Our cancellation policy is 24hrs notification required or one night charge will be incurred. Group cancellation policy is 14 days.Secure online reservations, travel products and memberships can be purchased at: http://www.hihostels.ca/ JOIN HI TODAY
For BC Ferry info visit: http://www.bcferries.com/
For more info on the City of Victoria visit: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/
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Service starts at 4am until midnite, cover all flights..July 20. victoria@hihostels.ca
Hello Ishwar
You can make a reservation any time now. A bed in the dormitory costs $20 per night for HI members and $24 per night for non members.
From the airport you can take the Airporter shuttle. For more information please see the website: http://www.victoriaairporter.com/
If you would like to make a reservation I will need the following information:
Date of Arrival:
Date of Departure:
Number of Males:
Number of Females:
First Name:
Last Name:
City and Country you are from:
Valid Visa or Mastercard number:
Credit Card Expiry Date:
If you have any more questions, please let us know.
Thank you,
Raven
Front desk Staff
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HI-Victoria516 Yates StreetVictoria, BC Canada V8W 1K8Tel (250) 385-4511 Fax (250) 385-32320r for reservations only- 1888-883-0099Our cancellation policy is 24hrs notification required or one night charge will be incurred. Group cancellation policy is 14 days.Secure online reservations, travel products and memberships can be purchased at: http://www.hihostels.ca/ JOIN HI TODAY
For BC Ferry info visit: http://www.bcferries.com/
For more info on the City of Victoria visit: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/
Hello Ishwar,
To go to downtown Victoria from the Victoria International Airport you can take the #70 Downtown. Once you reach downtown Victoria you are within walking distance to the Maritime Museum, Provincial Legislature, Undersea Gardens, City Hall, The Empress Hotel and Market Square. To receive more information about where exactly these attractions are located you may want to contact the Visitors Bureau in Victoria at (250)953-2033.
To get to Butchart Gardens you can take the #75 Saanichton. This bus goes right into Butchart Gardens when they are open. Fare to Bucthart Gardens from downtown is $2.75 for adults and $2.00 for youths(6-18) and seniors(65+).
Our current schedule is only in effect until September 4, 2006. Unfortunately I do not have any copies of the upcoming schedule to mail to you at this time. Please check back with us closer to September and we will be happy to send you the updated guide. You can also retrieve schedules from our website at http://beta.blogger.com/www.bctransit.com. In late August, the September schedule should be available under the link "See upcoming September schedule here"
I hope this information has been helpful to you.
Enjoy your stay in Victoria!
-Nikol
Customer Information
-----Original Message-----
From: Ishwar ...Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 1:53 PM
To: Busline, Victoria
Subject: Bus Routes to view City.
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am asking if you can give me a possible schedule to visit these locations by bus in the most economical way: Maritime Museum, Provincial Legislature, Undersea Gardens, City Hall, Empress Hotel, Market Square, Butchart Gardens. I will be at the Airport at 9.00am on September 19. How can I arrive at the airport at 6pm on September 20, leaving from downtown(Dean Avenue)? Can you send me a transit map and the schedules of the routes I will need? My address is 302-10735-104 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2W4. Many Thanks. Yours truly, Ishwar Shrindatte
Hello,
To get to Butchart Gardens from downtown Victoria you can take the # 75 Saanichton. This bus will go into the Gardens when they are open.
The bus that goes to the Victoria International Airport is route # 70 Swartz Bay\Downtown. This bus goes into the airport a few times a day. At all other times it will take you, to the intersection of McTavish Rd and Canora, about 1.5 kilometers from the airport. There is a Park and Ride lot on the corner. The Airporter Shuttle make pick up at this lot and will take you the rest of the way for $2.00. You can contact the Airporter for more details at (250)386-2525.
Routes to other attractions can be found on our website. Go to <http://www.bctransit.com/> http://beta.blogger.com/www.bctransit.com and click on "Victoria". When the Victoria homepage comes up, go to the drop down menu titled "New Users". Under this menu you will see a section called "How to Get to Popular Destinations".
I hope this information has been helpful.
Enjoy your stay in Victoria!
-Nikol
Customer Information
-----Original Message-----
From: Ishwar
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 2:28 PM
To: Busline, Victoria
Subject: Bus Routes to view City.
Dear Sir/Madam:
I wish to know the bus routes that will take me to Butchart Gardens and other attractions. What routes go to the airport? Thanks.
Ishwar
