Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Links
Do you live in Vancouver? Are you visiting, or planning to travel here? Are you looking for information for out-of-town visitors? These links are for you.
Animals and pet care in Vancouver
| Site/Page Name | Description | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pet Business Directory | Pet services in Vancouver (and other Canadian cities and towns), listed by category | Animal shelters, bird feeders, dog walkers, groomers, insurance, kennels, pet-friendly bakeries, pet-friendly hotels, skunking, trainers, and veterinarians |
| Vancouver's Animals and Other Creatures | Animal services and organizations in the Greater Vancouver and Gulf Island areas | Animal advocates, animal sanctuaries, associations, breeders, products, publications, rescues and shelters, and veterinary and other services |
Bicycling in Vancouver
| Site/Page Name | Description | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Sports Links | Links to bicycling organizations in the Greater Vancouver area, on Vancouver Island, and in the rest of British Columbia | Advocacy groups, associations, coalitions, clubs |
| Vancouver Bicycle Club Links | Links to bicycling-related information | Bicycling information, bicycling advocacy organizations, other bicycling organizations, regional bicycle clubs, non-commercial cycling events, local bike shops |
| Bicycling Vancouver | General information, local laws, what to take, local bicycle trails | Bike routes from about 4 km to 35 km, and location, difficulty level, and type of bike needed |
Business services in Vancouver
| Site/Page Name | Description | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| ShopinVancouver.com | "Vancouver's Business Directory" | Arts, books, business services, clothing, department stores, entertainment, health, kids, movies, music, news, pets, outdoors, travel, and lots more |
| thevancouverguide.com | Links about services in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island | Accommodation, around home, automotive, computer, employment, medical/dental, products/services, real estate, school, and travel/tourism |
| Virtual Vancouver | Links about services and attractions in Vancouver | Accommodation, attractions, calendar of events, city guide, maps, online tools, postcards, real estate, restaurants, services, shopping, transportation |
Entertainment in Vancouver
| Site/Page Name | Description | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Special Events Calendar | Entertainment events in Vancouver by day and month | Can click on event links for more information |
| Lists of Events around Vancouver | "Links to Events Pages In and Around Vancouver, B.C." | General events lists, specialized events lists, specific event sites, events by location or venue, events by region |
| Cinema Clock Vancouver | Movies playing in the Greater Vancouver area | Search by movie title (number of weeks playing shown) or by theatre |
| Shaw Cable TV Schedule | TV schedule for Vancouver time | Can sort by type of program and view program details; also trailers, clips, and user reviews |
Maps of Vancouver
| Site/Page Name | Description | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free Vancouver Maps | Printable online local maps | Vancouver neighbourhood map, Granville Island map, downtown Vancouver map, Stanley Park map, Robson Street map |
| Maps in Vancouver | Printable online local and provincial maps | Vancouver main streets, Greater Vancouver municipalities, British Columbia regions |
Restaurants in Vancouver
| Site/Page Name | Description | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant.ca | Search for restaurants in major Canadian cities, in English and French; a large database of Vancouver restaurants | Can search by area, price, cuisine, features, best, and keyword; can read ratings and comments |
| HungryPig.com | Search for restaurants in Alberta, British Columbia, and Washington state | Can search by neighbourhood, food preference, service type, price range, and amenities |
| eSaverz.com Restaurant.com | Search for restaurants by Lower Mainland city or municipality | Can search by cuisine type and receive email notifications when when new discounts are available for restaurants you select |
| Vancouver Restaurant Reviews | Reviews by various reviewers of Vancouver restaurants | Reviews in over 50 food categories from Afghan to Westcoast / Pacific Northwest |
Transportation in Vancouver
| Site/Page Name | Description | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| TransLink | Public transportation for the Greater Vancouver area: buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, West Coast Express, Albion ferry | Schedules and routes, fares, trip planning, tourist information |
| Greyhound Canada | Schedules and fares, Greyhound Courier Express | Discounts, specials, locations, Discovery Pass |
| BC Ferries | Information on ferries between the mainland and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Island, and other routes | Schedules and routes, fares, travel planning, reservations, current conditions |
| Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Flight information, airport guide, departures, arrivals | Flight schedules, YVR destinations, flight notification information, airport map and services, parking, links to airline sites, travel advisories, and more |
| Cooperative Auto Network | A car-sharing network for the Vancouver area | About car sharing and car co-ops, a car cost calculator, car locations, and how to become a member |