Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek

Yaletown-False Creek encompasses the established neighbourhood of Yaletown and the still-developing area of Southeast False Creek (better known as the Athlete's Village from the 2010 Winter Olympics). Reclaimed industrial areas, both neighbourhoods are a mix of modern condo architecture and restored industrial warehouses. Yaletown, in particular, is considered the yuppie side of Vancouver. For sports lovers, Vancouver's two main sports arenas/stadiums are also located here.

Get in
See Vancouver for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat.

By public transit
Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel.Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.

By SkyTrain
The area is well served by the SkyTrain's Expo Line and Canada Line. The Expo Line travels to Vancouver's downtown, Gastown-Chinatown and East Van, and beyond Vancouver to Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey. The Canada Line travels to Vancouver's downtown, Mount Pleasant and South Vancouver, and beyond Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport and Richmond.

Four stations within this neighbourhood provide easy access to the sights and restaurants.


 * (Expo Line) is across the street from Rogers Arena and a couple of blocks from BC Place.
 * (Expo Line) is a couple minutes walk from Science World and the Athlete's Village from the Olympics. It is located a block southwest of, where many intercity trains and buses stop (see Vancouver).
 * (Canada Line) is in the heart of Yaletown.
 * (Canada Line) provides access to the Seawall and is about a 5-10 minute walk from the Olympic Village.

By boat
Two ferry operators provide similar service to Yaletown, Science World and the Olympic Village, with connections to Granville Island and Kitsilano (serviced only by False Creek Ferries). East of Granville Island, the two operators use the same docks, but on Granville Island and at docks west of Granville Island, they use different docks. Fares range between $2.50 and $11.00 for a one way trip, depending on the distance traveled. Trips by both ferry operators generally depart on a schedule of every 15 minutes from roughly 7:30 am to 8:00 pm Ferry operators:



See

 * Rogers Arena.jpg
 * [[Image:Vancouver scienceworld.jpg|right|325px|thumb|Science World]]
 * Rogers Arena.jpg
 * [[Image:Vancouver scienceworld.jpg|right|325px|thumb|Science World]]
 * [[Image:Vancouver scienceworld.jpg|right|325px|thumb|Science World]]
 * [[Image:Vancouver scienceworld.jpg|right|325px|thumb|Science World]]

Do

 * False Creek Seawall during coronavirus pandemic (49767333551).jpg section of the passes through Yaletown and around the eastern end of False Creek, including Creekside Park, Science World and the Olympic Village.  is just off the path near Olympic Village and was built to restore some of the natural habitat for native birds. It's a nice place to stop and relax or take in the view (particularly in spring when the blossoms are out).
 * Aquabus False Creek "Mini-cruise" for $8/adult, $4/child or senior, leaving every 15 minutes from any Aquabus station. A 25-minute tour.
 * Aquabus False Creek "Mini-cruise" for $8/adult, $4/child or senior, leaving every 15 minutes from any Aquabus station. A 25-minute tour.

Yaletown
Yaletown, being rather yuppie, has many upscale and mid-range stores, including plenty of beauty shops and self-improvement facilities (such as cosmetic dentistry and plastic surgery). As an illustration of the neighbourhood's character, one cosmetic surgery office has valet parking in front. Start your tour at Yaletown-Roundhouse station located at David St and Mainland St (see marker in "By SkyTrain" above) and visit:


 * The immediate area of the station, an area bounded by Homer St to the west, Nelson St to the north, Mainland St to the east, and Drake St to south)

Sleep
There is a small but diverse range of accommodation in Yaletown and nearby areas. Midrange and high-end hotels can be found in Yaletown, while there a couple of hostels on the other side of False Creek near the train/bus station.