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Visiting SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay
The SeaBus passenger ferry crosses Burrard Inlet from Waterfront station to Lonsdale Quay in about 12 minutes on a regular transit fare, with harbour views of the skyline, cruise ships and floatplanes.
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Quick answer
SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay is an experience in Burrard Inlet, Vancouver. Allow 1–2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Burrard Inlet
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, kids, photo spot and food
- Best months
- April–May and October
About SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay
The SeaBus passenger ferry crosses Burrard Inlet from Waterfront station to Lonsdale Quay in about 12 minutes on a regular transit fare, with harbour views of the skyline, cruise ships and floatplanes. Lonsdale Quay has a market hall with food stalls, and the Shipyards waterfront is next door.
Tip: Sit by the front or rear windows on the way over and return at dusk for the city lights.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Burrard Inlet.
Best time to visit SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- May: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- October: 14°C (57°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-May the sun sets at about 20:48 local time (calculated for Vancouver).
When to visit Vancouver has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Stanley Park and the seawall and Granville Island.
- No. 17 of the 20 sights in our Vancouver things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Vancouver with kids.
If you like SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay
- Granville Island — Granville Island, Half a day
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — North Vancouver, 2 hours
- Canada Place — Coal Harbour, 1 hour
- Grouse Mountain — North Vancouver, Half a day
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay?
Plan 1–2 hours.
+Is SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay?
April–May and October, the quietest of the good months. Sit by the front or rear windows on the way over and return at dusk for the city lights.
+Do I need to book SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Vancouver. Vancouver works well for families: beaches, Stanley Park, the aquarium and Science World are close together, the North Shore adds suspension bridges and mountain gondolas, and indoor options cover rainy days.