Going to North Vancouver using the Seabus

April 1, 2008

Easiest way to get to North Van. without the traffic and the hassles of crossing the bridge.

Operated by Coast Mountain Bus, SeaBus passenger ferry sevice consists of two double-ended catamaran ferries, each seating up to 400 passengers.  The trip across Vancouver’s scenic Burrard Inlet from downtown Vancouver to the North Shore takes just 12 minutes.  There are two terminals: Waterfront in downtown Vancouver and Lonsdale Quay on the North Shore.

 Waterfront Station Map
Lonsdale Quay Exchange Map

Connecting Transit Services
In downtown Vancouver, SeaBus connects with buses, SkyTrain and the West Coast Express; and in North Vancouver, with an extensive network of North Shore buses.


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Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver
Waterfront Station is walking distance (on a nice day) to places of interest including:

  • Stanley Park
  • Canada Place
  • Gastown
  • Robson Street
  • Granville Street


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Lonsdale Quay Exchange in North Vancouver
Lonsdale Quay Market is just a few steps away from Lonsdale Quay Exchange.  From Lonsdale Quay there are bus connections to popular tourist destinations including:

  • Grouse Mountain
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • Capilano Salmon Hatchery
  • Lynn Canyon
  • Park Royal Mall
  • Lonsdale Avenue