Vancouver Trip Kit — Free Checklist, Saved Guides & Calendar

Published 2026-07-13 · FanVancouver Travel Desk

Your pocket Vancouver planner — save guides to this device, print the checklist, add events to your calendar. Come back anytime; we update prices, fire bans and surf forecasts weekly.

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Live calendar — concerts, markets, festivals ⬇ Add to Calendar
Download .ics — BC Place match days 🖨 Print Checklist
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Pre-trip checklist

Step	Action
Before booking	Read the safety map — West End, Yaletown, Kits are top picks; skip Downtown Eastside hotels
Visa / eTA	Most visitors need eTA (C$7) at canada.ca — apply before you fly
Money	Prices exclude 12% tax; tip 15–18% at restaurants; cards work everywhere
SIM / WiFi	eSIM before landing (Airalo etc.) or Public Mobile SIM ~C$25/mo
Transport	SkyTrain from YVR — no Uber needed downtown; Day Pass ~C$12
Accommodation	Book North Shore / Victoria / Tofino early in summer — links in each guide
Outdoors	Check fire bans + camping reservations (Discover Camping opens months ahead)
Fishing	BC freshwater license online — salmon seasons vary by river (see fishing guide)
Whales	Book May–Oct; Victoria and Steveston departures — sighting guarantees common
Events	Check /events/ weekly — we dedupe duplicates and add new festivals

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