Vancouver/Steveston, BC FAQs
The charming fishing village of Steveston is the homeport of the Nautilus Explorer and part of Greater Vancouver.
Airport / Airline Information:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) www.yvr.ca is a 15 minute taxi ride (aprox USD20) from our berth in Steveston. YVR is a big international airport and serviced by most of the major airlines from around the world. Checking out www.hotwire.com or the individual airlines' websites is the best way to get the least expensive airfare in our experience.
Hotel Information:
www.hellobc.com or www.hotwire.com are the keys to the best hotel rates in town. Your best options are to either stay in Richmond (which is close to both the airport and Nautilus' berth) or in downtown Vancouver (which is very cosmopolitan and a lot of fun).
If you are looking for a hotel in Richmond:
The Steveston Hotel
- 604-277-9511 - www.stevestonhotel.com/ - approx. USD67 per night and is located at the top of our dock. The Hotel is clean but plain and we would strongly suggest requesting one of the rooms at the back of the building (away from the pub).
Best Western Richmond Inn
- 1-800-663-0299 or 604-233-3976. www.richmond-hotel.ca e-mail: reservations@richmond-hotel.ca - approx USD85 plus taxes. This is a nice hotel located 10 minutes from the airport with complimentary 24-hour shuttles. AAA membership or an Entertainment coupon will yield the best rate at this property.
Places to eat in Vancouver:
Things to do in the Vancouver-area:
STEVESTON CANNERY TOUR
(located at the foot of the dock in Steveston) - Discover the fascinating history of fishing in Steveston and on the West Coast. This national historic site is one of the few remaining canneries of the late 1800s. Guided tours, hands-on exhibits, gift shop, the Boiler House theatre, and the new, multi-media Canning Line Exhibit. Adult: $5.00
Vancouver Aquarium
(located downtown Vancouver) - for those . well, who just can't get enough of the underwater world. www.vanaqua.org
BC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
(located on the University of B.C. endowment lands) - for those with a keen interest in First Nations history (lots of totem poles and other artifacts) Summer Hours May 17 through September 01, 2003: Daily 10 am - 5 pm; Tuesday 10 am - 9 pm. Admission $9.00. www.moa.ubc.ca
GROUSE MOUNTAIN
Just 15 minutes from downtown is Vancouver's premier four-season attraction. Your adventure begins aboard the Grouse Mountain Skyride as you embark on a one-mile journey to the mountaintop. In the summer, discover the World Famous Lumberjack Show, The Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, nature trails and mountain biking - just a few of the activities that await you. www.grousemountain.com
Vancouver is where we call home and we are darn proud of the place. It's also where we ran our first dive charter in 1992. We hope that you can spend a day or two here before boarding the Nautilus.
