Traveling to Canada from the United States

New U.S. passport regulations mandated by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) took effect January 23, 2007, and now require all U.S. and Canadian citizens who cross the U.S. and Canadian border have a valid passport to establish their identity and citizenship.

US Department of State information on travelling to Canada

 

All foreigners travelling to Canada for the 2008 Structures Congress should print and carry with them this Temporary Importation of Goods with a Customs Broker letter:

Temporary Importation of Goods with a Customs Broker

 

To/From Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Airporter Bus:  Bright green bus labeled “Airporter”

• From the airport: Departs from both the domestic and international terminals on a regular basis and will drop off directly at Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
• To the airport: Scheduled pickups begin at 7:30 a.m. at the hotel. Please see the concierge for exact schedule.

Tickets may be purchased at the hotel, airport or on the bus. Cost is $13.00 CAD one way, $20.00 CAD roundtrip per adult, $6.00 CAD one way, $12.00 CAD round trip for children. Senior and family discounts are available. For more information, visit http://www.yvrairporter.com/

Taxi:

Taxis are available at the airport 24-hours a day, including wheelchair accessible vans. Taxi queue areas are located at both the domestic and international arrivals terminals. Approximate cost to the Hyatt: $30.00 CAD

Around the city:

• Skytrain – this fast and effective transportation system will get you to your destination quickly and easily. The Burrard Station is located across the street from Hyatt Regency. Single trip and Day Passes are available.

 

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