How to navigate Vancouver
  • 1. What is TransLink?
A) A popular coffee shop chain
B) Vancouver's regional transportation authority
C) A local newspaper
D) A type of hiking boot
  • 2. What is the SeaBus?
A) A boat tour of Stanley Park
B) A type of seafood restaurant
C) A bus that runs along the beach
D) A passenger ferry connecting downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver
  • 3. Which of these is NOT a SkyTrain line?
A) The Millennium Line
B) The Fraser Line
C) The Expo Line
D) The Canada Line
  • 4. What compass direction does the Expo Line primarily run?
A) North-South
B) Northeast-Southwest
C) East-West
D) Southeast-Northwest
  • 5. What is required to ride public transit in Vancouver?
A) Proof of residency
B) A valid driver's license
C) A valid fare (Compass Card, ticket, or tap-to-pay)
D) A written invitation
  • 6. Where can you purchase a Compass Card?
A) Gas stations only
B) Grocery stores only
C) Libraries only
D) Compass Vending Machines, London Drugs, and online
  • 7. What is the best way to plan a route using public transit?
A) Ask a random stranger
B) Use the TransLink Trip Planner online or in the app
C) Follow your instincts
D) Consult a map from the 1980s
  • 8. What is a 'Fare Zone'?
A) Designated areas for skateboarding
B) Special zones where dogs are allowed on transit
C) Areas reserved for buses only
D) Areas that determine transit fare prices
  • 9. What bridge connects Vancouver to North Vancouver besides the SeaBus?
A) Golden Gate Bridge
B) London Bridge
C) Brooklyn Bridge
D) Lions Gate Bridge
  • 10. Which park is easily accessible by public transit and located near downtown?
A) Jasper National Park
B) Banff National Park
C) Yoho National Park
D) Stanley Park
  • 11. What is the name of Vancouver's main airport?
A) Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
B) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
C) Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
D) Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
  • 12. How can you get from YVR to downtown Vancouver using public transit?
A) Millennium Line
B) Canada Line
C) SeaBus
D) Expo Line
  • 13. What is Car2Go (Evo) and Modo?
A) Taxi companies
B) Car sharing services
C) Ferry services
D) Bike rental companies
  • 14. What is a common walking/biking route along the water in Vancouver?
A) The Railtrack
B) The Seawall
C) The Sidewalk
D) The Highway
  • 15. Which area of Vancouver is known for its historical buildings and cobblestone streets?
A) Yaletown
B) Kitsilano
C) Metrotown
D) Gastown
  • 16. What is the name of the large public market located on Granville Island?
A) Metrotown Marketplace
B) Gastown Farmer's Market
C) Granville Island Public Market
D) Lonsdale Quay Market
  • 17. What is one of Vancouver's most popular beaches?
A) Calgary Beach
B) Winnipeg Beach
C) Kitsilano Beach
D) Edmonton Beach
  • 18. Which mountain is a popular hiking destination with views of Vancouver?
A) Mount Rainier
B) Grouse Mountain
C) Mount Fuji
D) Mount Everest
  • 19. How often do buses typically run during peak hours?
A) Never
B) Every 10-15 minutes
C) Every hour
D) Every day
  • 20. What is the best way to find a bike route in Vancouver?
A) Ask a taxi driver
B) Use the TransLink cycling map or Google Maps
C) Follow the birds
D) Ride on the highway
  • 21. Which neighbourhood is known for its vibrant Vietnamese community?
A) Strathcona
B) Shaughnessy
C) Coal Harbour
D) West Point Grey
  • 22. What is the name of Vancouver's main train station for long-distance travel?
A) Pacific Central Station
B) King's Cross Station
C) Union Station
D) Grand Central Terminal
  • 23. What does 'Compass Tap In, Tap Out' mean?
A) A type of dance
B) A compass repair service
C) Secret handshake for Translink workers
D) Tap your Compass card when you enter and exit transit
  • 24. What is the name of the central bus loop located downtown?
A) Burrard Street
B) Granville Street
C) Howe Street
D) Georgia Street
  • 25. What is the quickest way to cross False Creek without driving?
A) Walking around the entire perimeter
B) Swimming
C) Hitchhiking on a sailboat
D) Aquabus or False Creek Ferries
  • 26. Which festival takes place annually in Vancouver and can affect traffic and transit?
A) Celebration of Light
B) Coachella
C) Burning Man
D) Oktoberfest
  • 27. What should you do if the SkyTrain is experiencing a delay?
A) Climb onto the tracks and walk
B) Start a dance party
C) Panic and start screaming
D) Check TransLink alerts for updates and alternative routes
  • 28. What is the general direction that street numbers increase from downtown?
A) East and South
B) Upwards
C) West and North
D) Downwards
  • 29. What is the best way to avoid traffic congestion during rush hour?
A) Drive faster
B) Close your eyes and hope for the best
C) Use public transit or bike
D) Teleport
  • 30. What is the name of the area near the University of British Columbia?
A) Richmond
B) Yaletown
C) Metrotown
D) Point Grey
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