Gateway Casino - across the street Burnaby Ice Sports Center - 2.5 miles Metrotown shopping mall - 4 miles Granville Island - 6 miles Vancouver Trade and Convention Center - 7 miles BC Place Stadiium (football) - 7.5 miles Chinatown - 7.5 miles Gastown - 7.5 miles Robson Street (West End boutiques) - 7.5 miles Science World - 7.5 miles Vancouver Aquarium - 7.5 miles Vancouver Art Gallery - 8 miles Stanley Park - 9 miles Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 12 miles (19.3 km.) Driving directions from Vancouver International Airport: Follow Grant McConachie Way over the Arthur Laing Bridge. After the bridge, take SW Marine Dr east to Boundary Rd. Turn left onto Boundary and continue to Canada Way. Turn right onto Canada Way and then left onto Sumner Ave. Hotel is 2 blocks ahead on the right. Getting there: There is no shuttle service to the hotel so taxis are the best way to get there. Bonny’s Taxi charges a flat rate of $31 CDN but other companies may honor the same price. Metered rates are $26–$35 CDN. Rental cars and limousines are available and more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: The Vancouver area boasts an excellent public transit system and many in Burnaby find buses a convenient way to get around. Buses run on Canada Way 2 blocks over and connect to the SkyTrain light rail system. Once downtown, SeaBuses cross Burrard Inlet for a fun way to reach North Vancouver. Fares for all public transit options are under $5 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. Shoppers can catch a ride with the hotel’s shuttle service to the MetroTown complex of hundreds of stores and eating places. Driving is generally smooth and this location gives quick access to the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1.) Cars are the best way to get out of the city and up the coast or to the Gulf islands. |