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From Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

You can use Google Maps to get the best directions at the time of arrival. Please Note: It takes about 2.5 hours to get from YVR to TWU via public transit. Alternatively, you can use Uber or a taxi, which is costly, but it will only take an hour.

From Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

The Abbotsford Airport is much closer to TWU than YVR, and may be a handy option for Canadian attendees, for most flights into YXX are Canadian. YXX is only a 35 minute drive from TWU. Please Note: It takes about 2.5 hours to get to TWU from YXX via public transit. Again, Uber and taxis are an option. 

From the USA by car

Most people driving to Canada from the west coast of the USA will be taking I-5, presumably through Seattle and up to the Canadian border. The 2 border crossings that service this traffic are Douglas/Peace Arch and Pacific/Blaine. TWU is about 30 minutes by car from the USA border. A little further east are the Aldergrove/Lynden and Huntington/Sumas (Abbotsford) crossings. Please Note: depending on traffic, border wait times can range from 5 minutes to 3 hours. Be prepared. Possession of a Nexus card will drastically reduce border wait times.

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Public Transit

The bus stop on campus is across the street from the Kuhn building, near the Welcome Centre. The price of fares and a trip planning portal can be found here. 

the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Flyover Canada, the seaside city of White Rock with boardwalk and beaches on Boundary Bay, and much more!

In and around TWU

• TWU's campus has a beautiful walking trail around McMillan Lake.

A Short Drive from TWU

• The closest tourist attraction to TWU is historic Fort Langley, a ten-minute drive from campus, on the bank of the Fraser River.

• The Derek Doubleday Arboretum is a nice walk.

• The Canadian Museum of Flight is nearby.

About Half to a Full Hour's Drive Away

• Serpentine Fen and Boundary Bay are both free and present wonderful opportunities to experience nature.

• White Rock has Canada’s longest pier and a lovely assortment of beachfront restaurants.

• The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a must-visit for bird lovers (you may need to book your visit in advance).

• The Chilliwack Tulip Festival offers wonderful photo opportunities.

In Vancouver

• The Vancouver Aquarium is great for families and ocean lovers.

• The Vancouver Art Gallery is worth a visit.

• Queen Elizabeth Park with quarry gardens is free, except for the parking.

• The Bloedel Conservatory (located within Queen Elizabeth Park) charges admission, but it's well worth it.

• Stanley Park is free, except for the parking.

Along the Coast

• Grouse Mountain may be reached by a gondola from North Vancouver (still fairly close). There is an expensive restaurant with stunning views at the top.

• For the more adventurous travellers, there is Whistler, a ski resort that hosted the 2010 winter Olympics, about 2½ hours north of TWU. The drive is exquisite. 

• The Sea to Sky Gondola is on the way to Whistler.

• The Britannia Mine Museum is on the same highway.

• The Sunshine Coast is beautiful (requires ferry rides).

On the Island

• Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the capital city of British Columbia. The ferry ride is worth the price of admission.

• The Butchart Gardens are spectacular.

• For those with extra time, Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island is home to spectacular Long Beach.