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