Due to Olympic traffic and road closures, we strongly recommend not driving or parking within the downtown area during the 2010 Olympics. However, Vancouver’s multiple public transit lines can provide you with easy and safe service directly to the Roundhouse location.

It is recommended that you take the brand new Canada Line to the “Yaletown-Roundhouse” station. From there it is only one block to the Roundhouse Arts and Recreation Centre…. and Dance Marathon!

For more information on 2010 Olympics Road Closures, refer here:
http://olympichostcity.vancouver.ca/gettingaround/road-parking-restrictions/venue-area-road-closures.htm

BIKE

Biking to the Roundhouse is a fun and easy way to beat Olympic traffic and road closures.  For your convenience, a FREE monitored bike parking area is provided by The Bicycle Valet just off Drake Street, behind the Roundhouse Community Centre.  A map showing the location of this Bicycle Valet location, as well as other locations around Vancouver can be found here.

The Bicycle Valet works just like a coat check – simply sign an claim check and leave your bike.  At the end of the event, bring back your claim stub and ride away!  No lock necessary.

The valet at the David Lamb Park / Roundhouse location is available from Feb 11-28 so keep in mind that it won’t be available for all of the Dance Marathon performances.  Also please be advised, the Bicycle Valet closes at 11:30pm each night and you will be required to retrieve your bike before midnight.

More information on the Bicycle Valet in Vancouver can be found at: www.thebicyclevalet.ca

TRANSIT

Google Map [Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to Roundhouse Community Centre]

For more information on how to get to the Yaletown-Roundhouse Station using Vancouver’s transit system, visit the Translink Website:
www.translink.ca or www.travelsmart2010.ca

PARK & RIDE Transit

If you’re interested in parking you car close to a transit route, we’ve got a few locations that may be an option for you.

*Please keep in mind that your travel time is expected to be longer than usual due to the high volume of passengers around the Olympic dates.

from North Vancouver

1. Park at Lonsdale Quay
2. Take the seabus to Waterfront Station.
3. At Waterfront Station, connect to the Canada Line light rail system.  Continue on the Canada Line Southbound towards Richmond/YVR.
4. Exit at the “Yaletown/Roundhouse” station.

from West Vancouver

1. Park at Park Royal Mall.
2. Take bus #250 VANCOUVER, or #257 VANCOUVER towards downtown. [PDF Translink Park Royal map]
3. Get off at the intersection of Granville Street and Georgia Street and transfer to the Canada Line light rail system (the “Vancouver City Centre” entrance is directly in front of the bus stop at Georgia and Granville.)
4. Continue on the Canada Line Southbound towards Richmond/YVR.
5. Exit at the “Yaletown/Roundhouse” station.
   

from University of British Columbia

1. The 99 B-Line Bus runs regularly Westbound from UBC on Broadway Street.
2. Take the 99 B-Line to Cambie Street, and connect to the Canada Line light rail system (entrance is directly in front of bus stop at Cambie and Broadway).
3. Exit at the “Yaletown/Roundhouse” station.

* Parking is available at the Impark Parking Lot located behind the Cactus Club restaurant at 575 West Broadway.

from East Vancouver / South Burnaby / New Westminster

1. Expo Line Skytrain runs from East Vancouver, South Burnaby, and New Westminster direct to downtown.
2. From the “Broadway/Commercial” station, take the Expo line in the direction of “Waterfront”.
3. Exit at Waterfront Station, and transfer to the Canada Line light rain system.  Continue on the Canada Line Southbound towards Richmond/YVR.
4. Exit at the “Yaletown/Roundhouse” station.

* Parking is available at Vancouver Community College, located at 1155 East Broadway, Vancouver.
* Parking is available at Metropolis at Metrotown mall, located at 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby.
* Parking is available in New Westminster at the Park & Ride located at “New Westminster” station.

from Richmond / South Vancouver

1. The Canada Line light rail system runs from Richmond direct to downtown.
2. From your location, take the Canada Line Northbound towards “Waterfront”.
3. Exit at the “Yaletown/Roundhouse” station.
   

* In Richmond, parking is available at the Park & Ride located at the “Bridgeport” stop
* In South Vancouver, parking is available at the Oakridge Shopping Centre located at the “Oakridge/41st” stop.

from Surrey

1. The Expo Line Skytrain runs from the “King George” station direct to downtown Vancouver.
2. From your location, take the Expo Line Westbound towards “Waterfront”.
3. Exit at Waterfront Station, and transfer to the Canada Line light rain system.  Continue on the Canada Line Southbound towards Richmond/YVR.
4. Exit at the “Yaletown/Roundhouse” station.

* Parking is available at the King George Skytrain station.

from North Burnaby / Coquitlam

1. The Millennium Skytrain Line runs from Coquitlam through Burnaby into Vancouver.
2. From your location, take the Millennium Line Westbound towards “Waterfront”.
3. Exit at the “Commercial/Broadway” station, and transfer to the Expo Skytrain line.
4. Continue on the Expo line Westbound towards “Waterfront”.
5. Exit at “Granville” Station.  Walk South on Granville Street ½ block until Georgia Street.  Directly in front of you will be the entrance to the Canada Line “Vancouver City Centre” Station.
6. Continue on the Canada Line Southbound towards Richmond/YVR.
7. Exit at the “Yaletown/Roundhouse” station.

* Parking is available in Coquitlam at the Impark Park & Ride located at Lougheed Town Centre.