Non-Commonwealth residents (those who don't live in England, Canada, Australia, etc.) will be required to have a passport for entry into the country. Passports should be applied for as soon as possible, as the wait can take up to several months in some extreme cases. This is down from last year when U.S. citizens were expecting four-month wait times, but better to be safe than sorry. And while getting a passport seems like a hassle, they are valid for ten years so that means you will have one less thing to worry about for any future trip abroad. Since most of our attendees will likely be from the United States and Canada this year, here are some useful links for obtaining a U.S. passport. If you are from another country, please see your country's passport website for information on obtaining your own.
U.S. Department of State Passport Website
Includes all of the information you need about passport applications, renewals, replacement, and processing times.
Where to Apply For a Passport
A searchable database of locations nationwide
Post Office Passport Information
Includes information on fees for applying at a Post Office.
Method #1: Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport (Airlines)
3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, B.C.
1-604-207-7077
Transportation From The Airport
Method #2: Fly to Seattle, WA, Drive to Vancouver (Most Affordable!)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Airlines)
17801 International Blvd. (Pacific Highway So.)
Seattle, WA 98158
1-206-433-5388
1-800-544-1965
Car Rental at Sea-Tac Intl. Airport
A link for easy driving directions from Sea-Tac Airport to Vancouver will be included here once we have chosen a hotel.
SkyTrain
The world's longest automated light rapid transit system.
SeaBus
SeaBus passenger ferry sevice connects downtown Vancouver to the North Shore and its attractions.
Coast Mountain Bus
Several bussing options can be found here, including standard bussing, rapid transit, and trolley buses.