TRAVEL TO RICHMOND
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a barrier-free North American airport that handles non-stop international flights daily to and from Europe, Asia, Oceania, the United States, and Mexico, and national flights within Canada. For travelers from the United States, YVR is one of eight Canadian airports that have U.S. Border Preclearance facilities. YVR operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
International Flights to and from YVR Include:
For more information regarding airlines to Vancouver, including airline reservations phone numbers, please visit Airlines at YVR & Destinations.
Shuttle:
Guests have access to a complimentary 24 hour shuttle to and from the property and the Vancouver International Airport.
Taxi Services:
Taxis to the Executive Hotel Richmond takes approximately 15 minutes. Taxis are queued outside the domestic and international arrival gates and are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. If you are arriving from an international destination or the U.S.A., the taxi departure bay is outside the building on the same level. The flat fare to the Richmond Conference Centre is $21.00 CAD, credit card or cash.
Ride App Services:
Ride App services have arrived at YVR. Lyft and Uber are both authorized providers of Ride App services at YVR. Rides to the Executive Hotel Richmond take approximately 15 minutes.
Getting Picked Up at YVR:
For the safety, security and efficiency of our operations, Ride App services at YVR are highly regulated. To ensure we deliver on our commitment to provide an exceptional airport experience for our customers, there are three pick up areas:
- International Arrivals, Level 2
- Domestic Arrivals, Level 2
- South Terminal
Getting Dropped Off at YVR
Similar to public and taxi drop off, there is no designated area for Ride App services at YVR. Drivers are welcome to find space within the permitted unloading areas on the curb on level 3.
Rapid Rail – Canada Line Skytrain
Alternatively, you can take the above-ground monorail rapid rail, called the Canada Line Skytrain, from the airport into the city of Vancouver.
To make your way to the Executive Hotel Richmond, take the Skytrain to the Richmond Brighouse station. It is a 9 minute walk to the Executive Hotel Richmond from the station. You can also take a bus: #401 or #407 and get off at Westminster & Alderbridge Way, which would only take 5 minutes.
Information on current fares, schedules, and transit planning can be found at www.translink.ca.
Car Rental, Limousines
For full information on other transportation, including car rentals and limousines, please visit “For Getting To & From YVR” at http://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation
Car rental facilities at the airport are located on the ground floor of the parkade. Companies include:
National
Alamo
Hertz
Dollar Thrifty
Avis
Zipcar
Budget
Visas And Entry Into Canada
Find out if you require a visa to visit Canada, please see Visit Canada.
Most people need a visa OR an Electronic Travel Authorization to travel to Canada – not both. Some people may only need their valid passport.
If you’re a Canadian permanent resident (PR), find out more about travelling to Canada with PR status.
Other important information for all visitors to Canada may be found at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp
Letters of Invitation from the conference are given by request upon full payment for registration fees.
Parking at the Executive Hotel Richmond
Parking is complimentary for all attendees of the conference. If you have a reservation at the Executive Hotel Richmond, please speak with the front desk agent upon arrival at the property for instructions on where to park.
If you do not have a hotel reservation but are driving in for the day, please register your license plate number online by following this link for complimentary parking registration. The link will also be open on the day of the event.
You may refer to the Executive Hotel Parking Map for directions on where to park.
