Vancouver is an enlightened city with excellent information and facilities for people with disabilities. Most buildings, public transportation and visitor attractions are accessible. Buses are equipped with ramps for wheelchairs and the Sky Train and SeaBus are also accessible.
If you're driving a car, the city has increased the number of parking places for people who need disability access. If you have a disabled parking permit, it is valid in Vancouver.
If you're flying to Vancouver, accessible taxis are available from Vancouver Taxi to take you from the airport to your destination. Call 604-871-1111. Airporter buses can accommodate wheelchairs if users are not wheelchair bound and the wheelchair can be folded. Call 604-946-8866 from Vancouver or 1-800-668-3141 toll free.
All public buses from the airport are wheelchair accessible. Take the bus from the airport to Airport Station and transfer to the #98 bus for downtown.
The best resource for information about access to Vancouver attractions, activities, parks and buildings is the Lower Mainland Accessibility Directory which you can read online or purchase at:
British Columbia Paraplegic Association
780 SW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7
Ph: 604-324-3611
Fax: 604-326-1229
The BCPA website has a wide range of resources and informationl.
You can rent wheelchair accessible vans from
Freedom Rentals
4996 Westminster Avenue
Delta, BC
V4K 2H9
Phone: 604-952-4499
Fax: 604-952-4429
Wilderness Access has hikes and equipment designed for people with disabilities. They are located in Vancouver's beautiful Pacific Spirit Park at 4915 West 16th Avenue
To book a hike or rent equipment for a hike on your own, phone the Wilderness Access office at:
604-222-1312 (May through August)
604-688-6464 (September through April)
Hiking bookings are offered five days a week (Tuesday-Saturday) from 10am to 5pm
Membership Fee: $10 Paid at the time of your first hike which includes your first use of their equipment or sponsor.
Disabled Sailing Association of BC
Jericho Sailing Centre
1300 Discovery Street
Vancouver, BC V6R 4L9
Phone # from May 27 until September: 604-222-3003
Phone All Year: 604-688-6464x111 or 126
Sailing Season begins June 2, 2002
Disabled Sailing Memberships costs $10