Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is just 20 miles from downtown, making it easy to access. Use I-90 or I-294 to get there quickly by following the signs. Coach USA Wisconsin shuttle buses, the Airport Transit System or the city bus can get you there. There is also bike and car parking options if you prefer to get yourself to the airport.

Flights to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) usually last around four hours. From the airport, getting to downtown involves taking BC-1 E. There are rental cars and taxis available at the airport. You can also take the Canada Line public transportation system.

Attractions and Tips

Vancouver is home to Gastown, China Town, Granville Island and Harbour Center. Other things to see include Science World, Playland, the Nitobe Memorial Garden and Queen Elizabeth Park.

Sports arenas in the city are BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena. Annual events in Vancouver include the Polar Bear Swim, the Celtic Fest and Dine Out Vancouver.

Vancouver weather can drop below freezing in the winter, but gets near 80 degrees on average during the summer months. The best neighborhoods to look for lodging are Yaletown and the West End. The Vancouver airport uses many airlines with destinations that include the United States, France and Japan.