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Aquabus Ferries

1617 Foreshore Walk, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3X3, Canada
604-689-5858
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Ranked #18 of 151 attractions in Vancouver
Type: Ferries/ Boats
Description: Local commuter ferries.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Brussels, Belgium
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

What a great way to travel in Vancouver! Cute little boats that can get you and even your bike to and from granville island and some other points of interests. Amazing friendloy staff!

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vancouver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I always take visitors down to Granville Island to board the Aquabus for a tour of False Creek. It's a great way to see this exciting part of the city and all the better if you do it around sunset on a lovely day

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Waskaganish, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Love using the Aquabus to get to Granville Island. Rates are decent and you can't really visit Vancouver with-out going to water level. Cheaper than any tour and more useful to.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We took the Aquabus from Hornsby St. to Granville Island. Round trip cost $5.50 CAD...which I thought was a lot for a 2 minute ride. The boats are small but the ride is smooth. It's an easy way to get from downtown Vancouver to Granville Island and certainly cheaper than a taxi. I was just surprised at the roundtrip cost... More

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Calgary, Alberta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

As a local resident, I ride the Aquabus almost daily and can't say enough about how friendly and cheerful the staff is. Don't get Aquabus confused with Granville Island Ferries however, the competing ferry service I can't comment on because I've never used them.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Take a small boat and enjoy being tossed along on the wash of motorboats! Frequent and affordable max price from Village to Granville Island $5.50. Good views of waterfront living and marinas

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Douglas, Alaska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Took the aquabus because we just walked the seawall all the way to Granville Island. It was a longer walk then expected and there were no Car2Go's around. For the both of us it was around $7.50 I believe and the ride was quick and fun. We took a lot of pictures and enjoyed the water view on the short... More

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Westlake Village, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This seemed to be the main (only?) way to Victoria. There's a 35 min. Bus ride but you are first on & off, ride smooth, choice of cafeteria or brunch, & free wifi. If there is a bar I didn't see it!

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Detroit, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

To those of us who are land locked in our own lives it's a fun way to get where you are going. We were going to Laurel Canyon in North Vancouver.

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Prompt & quaint, they deliver souls around False Creek in a unique fashion! They seem to run every 15 minutes & are usually on time.

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