Make a Vancouver visit your next goal
What to know
before you go
Welcome to Vancouver, home to BC Place, world-class sports tourism, and the legacy of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Vancouver is an active, accessible, and transit-friendly destination with a downtown stadium district surrounded by world-class dining, coastal views, and vibrant neighbourhoods. Vancouver is built for major events and getting around BC Place and the city is intuitive for sports fans and travelers alike.
Pro tip: Leave the car behind. Vancouver is built for moving people, not parking them.
Walkable city
A compact downtown core that’s easy to navigate on foot
Convenient transit
Excellent public transit connecting stadiums and neighbourhoods
Safe and social
Waterfront paths, public plazas, and fan-friendly gathering spaces
Relaxed environment
A relaxed, welcoming West Coast atmosphere
Getting around Vancouver
Vancouver has one of the most robust and widely used public transit systems in North America, making it easy to move between neighbourhoods and game venues. The region is connected via approximately 250 local bus routes, along with three SkyTrain lines encompassing 80 kilometres of track and 54 stations. Visit the TransLink website for more information on routes and fares.
Arriving via Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located just 14 kilometres south of downtown, in the city of Richmond, and is consistently ranked among the best airports in the world. It serves around 120 non-stop destinations across roughly 24 countries. It’s connected directly to downtown by train with a travel time of approximately 25 minutes.
