Richmond BC is home to the Vancouver Airport
(YVR). The Airport has many amenities including the
Fairmont Hotel located right in the terminal
itself, in the terminal building there is shops, restaurants, The
Absolute Spa, banking, a food court and many other services for
those last minute details you need to tie up.
The Vancouver Airport is a premier gateway airport between Asia and
North America. It is the closest major North American airport to Asia
and the Pacific Rim. Vancouver's status as a major tourist destination
and cruise ship port have made the Airport a busy place on most days,
especially in the summer months. you should plan on allowing yourself
plenty of time when catching outgoing flights, especially during the
summer on weekends. Unlike most airports, food prices are the same as
you would find in the local areas.
The
Vancouver Airport is one of the most beautiful airports in the world and
has an interior that has a uniquely B.C. theme, featuring one of the
most extensive collections of North West Coast Native art in the world,
and blues and greens to reflect the colors of the land, sea and sky and
is designed to let in large amounts of natural light. Arriving
International passenger come down escalators leading to a platform
across a large waterfall, with aboriginal art collection including
wooden sculptures and totem poles. |
Vancouver Airport is just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver or 2-3
hours to Whistler or Seattle. When you arrive at the Airport there are
many forms of transportation to get you to your final destination,
whether you need to rent a car, hop on a bus or catch a Shuttle Bus to
downtown Vancouver. Hotels are
abundant around Vancouver
Airport ( YVR ) or in downtown Vancouver. The links will help you
find your perfect accommodations near the Airport. If you need a Hotel
in Vancouver,
Seattle, Whistler or any where
in the Greater
Vancouver area simply type in your destination into the search box
above and we can provide you with a comparison on rates and
availability.
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