Q: Is Vancouver easy to get around?
A: Yes, it is a fairly flat city and
mostly everything is within walking range. There are plenty of buses
and you can hire bikes to go visit the various parks.
Q: Is going from Vancouver to the
USA border easy?
A: There is a bus that you can catch,
it takes a few hours to get there and will wait for you as you cross
the border. This crossing is very quick compared to airports.
Q: What are Vancouver bars and
restaurants like?
A: Vancouver has lots of tourists and
lots of long term travelers, so there are plenty of good bars and
restaurants in the main downtown. Good food, but the alcohol is not
that cheap. Overall, there are plenty of places to eat and have a
good time.
Q: Does it rain a lot in Vancouver?
A:
They call it Raincouver for a reason. Yes it does, bring an umbrella.
Q: In Vancouver are there any
walking tours available?
A:
Generally there are, usually walking tours of the parks, or china
town or the cbd area. You might see them in a hostel or just online.
Q: In Vancouver are there lots of
aussies around?
A: Generally there are, usually working
in bars and pubs or restaurants or about to head to the snow fields.
It is a popular place for aussies, kiwis and south africans,
especially those on a working hoilday.
Q: In Vancouver, can US dollars be
used?
A: Depends on where you are, but
generally no. Canadian dollars are the official currency.
