dallascruiser

You should be able to buy one across the street at the 7 -11 and if not there at the Shopper's Drug Mart a block away.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

Thanks Dennis😃😃😃

Linda

Hello Guys, I have another question for you. You have talked me into getting public transportation instead of doing the trolley. My first day in Vancouver I will get to the hotel about 3 and I am planning on going to Granville Island for a late lunch and to just walk around. Then on our second day we plan on going to Grouse Mtn. And Cap Bridge then probably go to China Town for supper. To get a full day transportation pass, I understand I can't get it from the driver but from maybe a convenience store. My question is where can I buy the full day tickets. I am staying at the downtown Best Western Plus on Drake. Thanks alot you all!

Linda

Thank you guys again. You all are the best ambassadors for Vancouver!

I am taking your advice. Since I have a limited time frame. I will be doing the Trolley around town and into Stanley Park and then do the Seabus and regular bus to Grouse Mtn and Cap Bridge.

Thanks again. I only wish you all could help me with my cruise ports in New Zealand and Australia. I'm struggling with tours for there.

Linda (if you ever come to Dallas I can help you out here).

First, the 3:00pm last trolley is for the Winter schedule - changes over at the end of April. I don't want to assume that the Summer sched will be same as last year, but you should definitely have several extra hours of trolleys per day - and in summer there are two shorter loops rather than one huge one (which makes each loop more like 1 hour than 2 in length). I think you said previously your cruise was late June so you'll have plenty of time after the summer schedule comes out to finalize your plans.

 

Second, if you're already planning to get the HOHO and visit Grouse/Capilano, compare the pricing to add those excursions onto your HOHO if you haven't already.

 

Third, in terms of getting value from the HOHO in a day-and-a-half rather than 2 full days - IMHO if you're the kind of person who finds a HOHO a good deal, then the first day alone is worth it. Getting a free half-day instead of a free whole-day extra is still gravy:)

 

Fourth, comparing regular trolley with Stanley Park Shuttle - there are extra stops on the latter (I think there are 11 Shuttle stops cf 4 regular & 2 'flag it down' stops on the Trolley red loop). If you have the inclination to walk around a little, i.e. actually use the Hop On & Off aspect, you probably won't find the extra shuttle stops worth $10 after already buying a full HOHO ticket, but do look at the Stanly Park map below and compare with the full Trolley Route so you can decide yourself:

 

http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley/pdf/stanleypark_printable.pdf

Thank you I didn't realize there are 2 HOHO's, the Trolley and the Bus. The Trolly doesn't go to Grouse Mtn., at least I don't think they do. The cost for the bus for 2 days is $40 for seniors and the add on for Grouse Mtn. is $79. I am not sure if it also sts at the Capillano Bridge also, it doesn't say online. But it sounds like it uses public transportation. Here is what they say:

Grouse Mountain is the perfect place to plan a day-date with Big Bus. Simply hop off at stop #2 downtown, catch the SeaBus to the North Shore and take the #236 right to the hill.

What do you think just get the 2 day pass on either the trolley or bus or the add on of Grouse Mtn.?

Linda

I have another question for you guys. I plan on going to Stanley Park and doing the downtown sites including the tower, so I thought it would be faster and cheaper to do the Vancouver Trolley for both the park and downtown. They say online that the last Trolley is at 3:00pm from Canada Place. That is kind of early? They do have a special of $35 for seniors for a 2 day pass if you purchase online. I'm not sure how much I would be able to use the trolley for 2 days since one day I am going to Grouse Mtn. and the Capillano Bridge. And I will only have an afternoon when I arrive on the first day and one other full day before I board the ship. Since it cost $10 for the trolley for Stanley Park, I thought this sounds good what do you all think?

Thanks Again

Linda

Thank you so much you all are fantastic. Vancouver should be paying you guys for helping so many people to enjoy their city.

Thanks Again

Linda

It's easy, as they're not really too far apart. From downtown take Seabus across Burrard Inlet and then the #236 bus goes right past Capilano on the way to Grouse Mt. Cost for Seabus/bus is $3.75 (one 2-zone ticket). While you could rent a car, parking can be expensive downtown, and driving in downtown like most major cities can be fairly stressful/gridlocked

 

This map should help: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212770407613531027445.000467645fcda21dd87b2&msa=0&ll=49.32915,-123.061981&spn=0.183473,0.271568

Thanks Scottbee I appreciate the help. I'm think this outing will take the entire day. How often do you think the buses run? Is there a website I can go to about the buses?

Linda

Can you tell me if it is doable to do Capilano Bridge and Grouse Mtn. In one day?

Also, what is the best way to get there from downtown(we are staying at the Best Western). Is it better to rent a car for the day?

Thank You very much,

Linda

You have got time on your side to look. I would guess that the rack rate for the hotels you have mentioned is about $200 for $50 less you should have no problem finding a 4* hotel closer into the downtown core. I would watch the likes of Priceline and Hotwire as well as advanced booking discounts on the websites for Hyatt, Sheraton, and Marriott. While transit is certainly an option, they are not a tour whereas the HOHO's do provide narration so you understand what you are seeing.

Putter dude,

The Best Western is $127. I'm always afraid to do bidding process, although I've done it a bunch. Since I'm going with another couple I feel the pressure to get everything right.

Thanks Again,

Linda

Could anyone tell me which is the superior location for being able to get to various attractions in Vancouver easily, either the Best Western Downtown or the Sunset Inn? I have never been to Vancouver so I am coming in a couple of days early for my cruise to visit the sites.

Thanks for any help you can give me. Like so many of you have already stated, I am already spending quite alot on the cruise so I wanted a centrally located moderate priced hotel.

Thanks Again,

Linda