Is Visiting Steveston Practical During YVR Stopover?

by J.L.
(Ottawa, ON)

We will have several hours to spend at Vancouver International Airport soon. Would you please tell me whether a visit to Steveston between flights is feasible? I understand the location is about 15 minutes south, but is bus service, or other public transportation available? How long should a reasonable visit require? Can you offer advice/details?

Reply: Thanks for asking Joan. You will need a minimum of 2 hours, almost half of which would be used for getting to and from Steveston via taxi (approx. $20 each way). The remaining hour could be spent on a quick walking tour of the village. Nothing less than 3 hours if taking the bus, as you would have to transfer up to twice, depending on the hour, but no less than once. This will take 45 to 60 minutes each way, but the bus exchange is right in the village. For more information on getting to Steveston, or go to Translink for transit info, or here for transit maps.

The above would be pretty rushed, and I would recommend at least 4 hours total to get here to enjoy a more leisurely walkabout enjoying the village, the scenery and the people. The village is compact, with most major attractions nearby.

Enjoy,

Dave Davis