November 3, 2020
Compass Card system celebrates fifth anniversary
November marks the fifth anniversary of TransLink’s Compass rollout. Compass made it more convenient to pay transit fares online or over the phone.…
By Anh P
July 28, 2020
This is how to take public transit (bus) from Vancouver to Victoria and back
Don't let the lack of a car stop you from exploring our beautiful capital city, Victoria, this summer because you can easily take a day trip from…
By Allen Tung
December 30, 2019
Ride free New Year’s Eve!
New Year’s Eve is heavily rooted in tradition, whether it be celebrating at home or a festive night out in the city. TransLink's New Year’s Eve…
August 20, 2019
PNE Fair: 5 ways to save at the PNE!
With a few precious weeks remaining of Vancouver’s summer, have you thought about how to spend the rest of those sunny days with your friends? With…
By Helen
August 2, 2018
Your transit guide for the 2018 Vancouver Pride Parade, Celebration of Light and more!
The B.C. Day long weekend is a busy one for events across Metro Vancouver, including the annual Vancouver Pride Parade and the Celebration of Light…
By Allen Tung
July 19, 2018
Take transit to the Celebration of Light—we’re adding extra service!
The Celebration of Light returns on July 28 (South Africa), August 1 (Sweden) and August 4 (South Korea), lighting up the skies at English Bay, the…
By Allen Tung
May 8, 2018
Granville Escalator Replacement Project set to begin on May 26
The escalators at SkyTrain's Granville Station—the longest in Metro Vancouver—carry 30,000 people per day and have been operating since the Expo…
By Allen Tung
December 28, 2017
Ride for free this New Year’s Eve!
New Year's Eve brings about many annual traditions. Whether it be watching the iconic NYE ball drop on TV, clanging pots and pans at the stroke of…
June 14, 2016
Update: Commercial–Broadway station upgrades
Commercial–Broadway Station is the busiest station on the network Upgrades to improve accessibility, capacity, safety and security at…
January 4, 2016
Farewell FareSavers, Hello Compass
https://youtu.be/xfcnpzWD358 Ending in January (or until FareDealers supplies last), FareSaver tickets will no longer be sold. But fear not!…
November 18, 2015
Compass Update: Big news for Monthly Pass holders!
The transition to Compass is in full swing! In fact, more than 300,000 riders now have a Compass Card with more and more people tapping every day!!…
September 28, 2015
Single gate closures at Expo and Millennium Line Stations!
Try out your Compass products on a gate that closes! You may have noticed this morning that at Expo and Millennium Line stations there is a single…
November 20, 2014
Jasper is one of 200 million passengers on the Canada Line
Psst...psst...have you heard? The Canada Line will surpass 200 million passengers this month! We're sharing stories about the Canada Line on the…
By Allen Tung
February 25, 2014
Fare gate in action at Sapperton Station
A TransLink employee, Joanne Proft, was REALLY excited to use the fare gate. If you’ve been to Sapperton Station in the last few days, you might have…
By Compass Team
July 22, 2013
Transit service for the Celebration of Light July 27, 31 and August 3, 2013
Celebration of Light 2012 - Photo by sonson on Flickr. The Honda Celebration of Light starts this weekend (July 27, 31 and August 3)! As usual,…