Practical matters: useful information for planning a trip to Vancouver, Canada.Vancouver International Airport Vancouver International Airport (IATA: YVR, ICAO: CYVR) is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, about 15 kilometres from downtown Vancouver. One of the finest international air travel facilities in the world, Thanks to the Canada/US Open Skies Agreement The Open Skies Agreement is a recently negotiated treaty between the United States and the European Union. The agreement will allow any European or U.S. airline to fly any route between any city in the EU and any city in the United States. and an increase in direct flights from more US cities, Vancouver is easier to get to. Arriving in Canada Delegates: US citizens need to carry proof of citizenship, a passport, or a birth or baptismal certificate along with a current US driver's license Noun 1. driver's license - a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle driver's licence, driving licence, driving license license, permit, licence - a legal document giving official permission to do something . Naturalized nat·u·ral·ize v. nat·u·ral·ized, nat·u·ral·iz·ing, nat·u·ral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To grant full citizenship to (one of foreign birth). 2. To adopt (something foreign) into general use. US citizens should carry documents proving citizenship (i.e., a green card). Overseas visitors will need a valid passport and possibly an entry visa depending on their home country. Exhibitors: To eliminate border delays, it is best for your event organizer to pre-register your meeting or convention by simply writing to Canada Customs a few months in advance. Arrangements can be made through a Customs Broker Customs Broker An individual or firm licensed by customs authorities to enter and clear imported goods through customs. The broker represents the importer in dealings with the customs authorities. and with Customs for on-site clearance of exhibition goods. For more information, contact Canada Customs at 204.983.3500 or 506.636.5064 or visit www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca GST GST abbr. Greenwich sidereal time GST (in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada) Goods and Services Tax rebates The Goods and Services Tax The Goods and Services Tax is a Value-added tax that exists in a number of countries. Please see:
Currency Our currency is the Canadian dollar. However, US dollars are widely accepted, The exchange rate may vary depending on where you are. For the past several years the US dollar has been worth much more than the Canadian, an exchange of close to 1.5. Money can be exchanged at the airport, bank, exchange agency as well as your hotel. ATM machines dispense Canadian dollars deducting the US equivalent from your banking institution at the exchange rate at time of withdrawal. All major credit cards accepted. Location Vancouver is 24 miles (38 kin) from the Canada/US border, about a three-hour drive north of Seattle. Population City of Vancouver: 565,000 Greater Vancouver: 2 million
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Jan 6[degrees]C 42[degrees]F
Feb 8 46
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Apr 12 54
May 16 61
June 19 66
July 22 71
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Sept 18 65
Oct 13 56
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Dec 6 43
Vancouver has been ranked one of the world's top 10 foreign cities for
the third year in a row by readers of the prestigious Conde Nast
Traveler. Vancouver was one of only two North American cities to crack
the top 10.
November 2000 - Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
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