Taking the car ferry to and from Victoria was such a fantastic experience! There is tons of room to…read morewalk around both inside and out, making the trip fly by. We booked our tickets in advance, which I highly recommend doing. If you've never traveled by ferry before, it is very relaxing to enjoy the sceneries!

BC Ferries provides essential passenger and vehicle ferry service across coastal British Columbia,…read moreand overall, it's a reliable way to travel. We bought our tickets at the Capital City Station on Douglas Street in Victoria, and Sandy was absolutely wonderful, friendly, helpful, and patient. She even got us seats for October 13, 2025, which was Thanksgiving. Every company needs a Sandy, she deserves 5 stars for her service. Once we boarded the bus, things went downhill. Our driver, James wasn't very approachable. His responses were short, and he came across as a bit grouchy. It was a holiday, so we understand, but as first-time passengers, we found his instructions unclear and he seems to not welcome questions. When the ferry docked at Tsawwassen, we didn't hear it was time to reboard the bus to continue to downtown Vancouver. We missed the announcement and ended up being left behind, but our checked bags and personal items were still in the bus to Vancouver. Thankfully, the staff at Tsawwassen terminal were great. They guided us, called ahead to Pacific Station BC Ferries, and made sure we could retrieve our bags. When we finally reunited with the bus, James didn't seem particularly concerned or empathetic, which made an already stressful situation feel worse. We blame ourselves for missing the bus. But for future improvements, clearer announcements and louder overhead speakers would help first-time travelers. Even a quick name call for missing passengers would go a long way.

This was a fun experience - I can't really speak to how it is as a source of reliable…read moretransportation, but I took this as a fun excursion from Granville Island to ride around a little. While this isn't billed as a tour, the ship's captain was kind enough to narrate the landmarks (including each owner of the the vast row of yachts docked nearby!) that we were passing as well as each of the stops and what adventures could be had there. She was really entertaining and kind, as she also helped with several lost travelers standing at one of the stations. It was a smooth ride on a sunny day and the views were absolutely gorgeous. FYI, there are no amenities on board, so no concession stand or washrooms, although the ride roundtrip is only around 40 minutes -you don't really need it to begin with.

I love these little boat rides! The rainbow colours of the boats make them so much more fun and…read morehonestly very Vancouver. Very convenient AquaBus ride from Granville Island straight over to Yaletown, spending some time walking around and hanging out there, and then coming back to Granville Island for the rest of the day. It's such a short and sweet ride, but you still get to enjoy beautiful views of False Creek along the way. Another favourite is taking it over toward Science World and making a whole afternoon out of it. You can visit Science World, walk around False Creek and then head back to Granville Island. It's also really pretty at night when all the lights and signs are reflecting on the water. After spending a long day at Granville Island, hopping on the boat and just enjoying the ride is such an easy way to end the day. And the best part is that it's cheap! For the price, it's such a fun little Vancouver experience and something I keep coming back to and always making sure to have my out of town guests join in as well!

With a lot of cool spots in Vancouver being just a walkable distance from the False Creek inlet,…read moretaking a day pass for these Ferries makes a lot of sense. As a tourist, you want to visit Granville island, Science museum, Maritime museum, Museum of vancouver, various parks, Davie Village, all are within a short walking distance from these Ferry stops. You can save a lot of time, energy and money with this pass. Not only will you be seeing this as a mode of transportation but also as a picturesque journey itself. Considering how short the rides are, you dont really have to plan much. You can hop on hop off as you feel like. The boats are small, so there is never really much of a waiting time for docking or embarkation. Like a city bus but on water. Must try.

A fabulous way to get to Granville Island from Vancouver's West End…read more We walked down Thurlow to the corner of Beach and found the False Creek Ferry docked near the aquatic center. They leave every 5 minutes. For a modest sum we ferried across to Granville Island. What a pleasant experience and easy way to go to Granville Island!

Make sure to always check how full the ferries are so you know how early you should arrive to get…read moreon your preferred sailing! We arrived just under an hour before the 6:40 pm ferry on Sunday and ended up being one of the first cars in line, which was great! While you're waiting for the ferry to arrive, you can head over to the beach and enjoy the beautiful BC views. There are also a couple of places where you can grab a bite to eat, so you don't have to wait in the long ferry line for White Spot! I personally love spending my ferry rides out on the deck so I can take in all the amazing scenery. Although BC Ferries isn't perfect, the views make it all well worth it!

Wait times are crazy. Reservations are difficult to make. There's literally one food spot that's…read moreclosed half the time. This place is chud.

Just minutes away from downtown Vancouver. Leave the stress of driving behind as it just takes over…read more10 minutes to arrive at Lonsdale Quay. They have a new schedule which runs more frequently. The seabus is part of Vancouver's transit system. From the Quay, there are connecting buses to take you to other attractions on the Shore like Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge. You can bring bikes onboard. Tip: if it's your first time, sit at the front to get a picturesque view!

First guy to bring his PS5 on this seabus. Was a little scared but hey we made history! ride was funread more

Conveniently located downtown for you to catch a bus or train in or out of Vancouver. We flew in,…read morestayed downtown, and ended up leaving by train. It was a super quick Uber ride from our downtown hotel over here which was nice, compared to having to drive all the way down to the airport. Amtrak goes from here to Washington and Oregon, and the prices are really affordable too! Much less than flying! However, be sure to arrive at least 60 minutes early before your train as the line gets long! They manually check your ticket and then stick you in a line to clear US Customs before boarding the train! Our train ended up leaving 15 minutes early, because everyone had cleared the customs line. Taking the train takes much longer than driving but it is really scenic along the way! Great views from the windows! We Will definitely consider this option again on future trips to Vancouver!

This station left a bit to be desired. I was taking the bus back to Seattle, and basically walked…read morein and was pointed to a bus area outside. Kind of had to figure it out myself. It recommended coming an hour early and I am very glad I didn't listen. I came 15 min early and was put on an overflow but with only 10 people on it, while the other bus was completely full. I wouldn't say to arrive late but...they didn't even let people get on until 20 min before, so if you aren't a fan of outdoor lines, just do what feels best. The staff did a great job of loading our luggage for us and managed passport checks efficiently. Station itself wasn't the best. No food or beverages other than vending machines and the bathrooms were just okay. Not many amenities or nice places to sit. I would take this bus again, but would limit my time in the station itself.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE This review is for the Richmond…read morelocation and flight departing from there (it appears some other Yelpers may have posted their downtown Vancouver location reviews here). 4.5 stars: it's pricey but the service is fast and great - huge time-saver over other travel options (e.g. ferry or non-seaplane flights out of YVR). Helijet is nice and fast too, but you get bigger windows to observe Beautiful British Columbia from the sky on Harbour Air! === 2. SERVICE I purchased a goGOLD return ticket between Richmond and Victoria and the process was easy online. This being my first flight with Harbour Air, I was unsure how to select seats but an e-mail to the company was quickly and professionally replied to and within 30 mins, I had my desired seat. When struggling to get to the terminal 30 mins before my flight, a call to customer service yielded another courteous and professional response and fears allayed. Check-in was also professional and before you know it, it was time to boarded, aided by yet two more professional young folks. === 3. FLIGHT Mick was the pilot on this flight - always good to have an Aussie with a relaxed attitude fly your plane. It's clearly an older aircraft but it's clean and if you're not too large (a larger fellow well over 6', 250lbs had some challenges fitting in the middle) the available legroom should be able to accommodate you. It seats about 11 passengers and your carry-ons are placed in the back by the pilot upon boarding. Tip 1: you can sit in the co-pilot's seat on the single-engine aircraft - just ask nicely and depending on the pilot, they may let you! Tip 2: if you book a goGOLD ticket, you can get advance seat selection. The left side of the aircraft has single seats while the right side as two seats (side-by-side) - it's more comfortable seated on the left side naturally. You watch a two-minute safety video via iPad placed at the front and then you're on your way! The flight is 30 minutes or less between Vancouver and Victoria and it features great views from below 5,000ft for the entire journey. Earplugs are available for those sensitive to louder noises (like the main propeller). === 4. TERMINAL It's an older building and it's adjacent to The Flying Beaver pub/restaurant (in fact the restrooms, should you need them, are in the restaurant). There are three or four check-in counter spots, plenty of gifts and company-branded merchandise on display. However there is a leather bench and some leather chairs close to the entrance, alongside the complimentary coffee, tea, water, fruit, earplugs, and in this location: pastries! (Not all locations have pastries available.)

Harbour Air Customer Service needs review. I booked a trip four months ago to Salt Spring Island…read moreand back to Richmond in March and April. Each flight under a Light Fare status. All this time later, I unfortunately cannot complete this flight and asked if I could get a refund. The answer was no, the policy is that these flights are non-refundable. No exceptions. I asked if they can be transferred to someone else. Answer? No, they can't. I will have to forfeit my payment in full. So if I don't actually go into the system to cancel, then Harbour Air cannot sell those seats to anyone else either unless it is very last minute when I don't show up. How does this make sense to their business model? (I could easily make changes to the hotel I booked on Salt Spring Island, and they were very willing to help me.) The competition is right next door with Seair Seaplanes.

Great bus that takes you from downtown Vancouver to Whistler village. It's only $44 round trip…read morewhich I think is a pretty good deal. Just make sure that you arrive at the bus location at least 10 minutes before because if you don't arrive on time the bus will leave without you.

I took a round trip on 2/24. No problem during the morning ride from Vancouver downtown to…read moreWhistler village. 4 pm ride back to Vancouver was simply not safe. Most of the way, the driver was at least 10 to 20 km over the speed limit on a winding, wet road and as a passenger, I did not feel safe at all. I don't know whether the driver was under pressure to be on time by the company or this was a case of one reckless bus driver. I emailed the company with my feedback, but have not heard back. I don't plan on using this service in the future.