Canada Line transit to Vancouver

If you're taking the Canada Line from the airport to the city, you will notice that the price of a 1-zone and up ride listed on the ticket machine charges an extra $5. You can save yourself this $5 by buying a faresaver ticket. Remember to have an extra ticket with you for your arrival the next time you leave the city.

When buying a ticket through the machine, remember that a 1-zone ticket will get you anywhere around Richmond. If you're traveling more than 2-zones, just add fare to your 1-zone ticket.

Discount fare periods (1-zone fare will you travel multiple zones): Weekdays after 6:30 pm and all day Saturday, Sunday & statutory holidays.

Buying from the US in Vancouver

Purchasing from the US is becoming more common these days especially since many sites offer Free Shipping withing the US or have prices that can't be matched by Canadian stores. If you're in Vancouver, it is quite easy to purchase items from the US.

There are several postal outlets located at Point Roberts, but the one I use is called The Letter Carrier

You simply use the address of The Letter Carrier as the shipping address in your purchase.

(YOUR NAME)
(YOUR PHONE NUMBER)
145 Tyee Drive
Point Roberts, Wa 98281

Remember to include your name. phone number and e-mail address in the shipping address.

Once the postal outlet receives the package, they will contact you and you then simply need to drive over the border to Point Roberts and pick up your stuff. Once there, they will charge you a small pickup fee per package - the lowest being $3.00.


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** Remember to bring your receipts and documents with tracking numbers if possible.