Accessibility

A city with

you in mind

Ask me about accessibility in Vancouver! ♿

Explore in comfort

Explore one of the most accessible cities in the world. Vancouver has made significant efforts to accommodate people with diverse needs, ensuring everyone can enjoy attractions and activities.

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28km

of wheelchair accessible waterfront Seawall paths

Get around with ease using Vancouver’s fully accessible transit system. Experience unobstructed sidewalks, curb ramps, audible signals at pedestrian crossings, and accessible waiting and boarding areas.

Embrace invigorating nature. Reach mountaintops with mobility aids, enjoy the sun on accessible mats at Kitsilano beach or English Bay, or take a dip in the ocean in a water wheelchair.

Travel with ease

To and from YVR

Recognized as one of the most accessible airports in the world, YVR is equipped with ramps, special curbside parking, accessible restrooms and phone booths, and service animal relief areas. Get to or from the airport on the fully accessible SkyTrain.

Around the city

Vancouver’s SkyTrain, SeaBus, and bus systems are well equipped with accessibility ramps, elevators, and accessible entrance, waiting, and boarding areas. For door-to-door service, HandyDART can be booked online in advance.  

Add more to your itinerary

Get what you’re hungry for

Ramps, wide doors, elevators, and single-floor layouts make some of Vancouver’s most acclaimed restaurants accessible to anyone with a craving. Whether you’re in the mood for dim sum, sushi, seafood, or pub grub, discover a wide range of accessible dining options.

Café Medina

Di Beppe

Adventure your way

Feel confident enjoying the outdoors. Chill at the beach using accessible beach mats and water wheelchair rentals. Reach mountaintops from accessible gondolas or specially designed hiking chairs.

Visit Grouse Mountain

Accessible beaches around Vancouver

Wheelchair accessible hikes

Enjoy accessible attractions

Enjoy accessible guided tours, parking, pathways, ramps, and more at many of Vancouver’s major attractions including the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Vancouver Aquarium, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, and beyond.

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Flyover

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Wind down in comfort

Many Vancouver hotels are designed to be accessible to all visitors. Some offer fully accessible rooms, while others provide lower light switches, roll-in showers, impaired hearing notifications, and more. Situated across the downtown core, there’s a hotel with your name on it.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

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