Hi All,We'll be in Vancouver BC for just a few hours in the next few weeks. Looking to have lunch at a restaurant downtown on Broadway. Wondering if anyone knows a large lot nearby where we can park and walk to the restaurant. It's only for lunch and we don't have time to take buses into the city. Thanks so much!

I don't live there but I was there just a couple of months ago. Holy Moly I had a hard time finding a place to park the truck alone I couldn't even think about the fiver and the truck...

I usually rely on google maps for this sort of query.

Your best bet is to park outside the city and take transit in. I would stay close to the Skytrain line and park at Surrey Central Mall. The parking lot is big enough. The SkyTrain will take you downtown and you can bus over to Broadway. I can't think of any lots downtown that are big enough.Parking is a premium and its hard enough with just a truck.Ryan

I can tell You that driving much less parking an RV in Greater Vancouver is not going to be easy for You.We have a relative who happens to live on a street which has nothing but bush across the street so are able to sneak a couple of days once or twice a year.Unfortunately it is no where near the area that You are hoping to get to.I too would suggest finding a spot near a SkyTrain Station that allows RV Parking and take Public Transit into Vancouver.

Thanks for the suggestions. I may try Google Earth and look for a big lot. We just do not have time to deal with public transit as we have to get back to the U.S. After lunch. Thanks !

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GaryKH
Explorer
Jun 03, 2014
Hope you find one that works, but be aware that it would be limited to 3 hours only!
http://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/large-vehicles.aspx

There is a Save on Foods around 12th & Renfrew, i believe. You might be able to park there & bus it in. We stop there & have lunch every time we have to go to Van. Hospital, because it's free parking.
Mtrain
Explorer
May 31, 2014
Excellent thanks Gary. Just what I was looking for !
garyhaupt
Explorer
May 31, 2014
Mtrain..I am afraid I and the others shall have to dis-agree. I run thru Vancouver often in my 24ft C and I can find lots of parking.

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/532+W+Broadway/@49.2617713,-123.117845,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x548673dd6d77f815:0x7b9c5561cac255d5

Were it me, I would drop down Cambie a bit (facing downtown)...you'll see a Home Depot, a Save-on Foods and a Best Buy. Go in and buy something..park in their lot.

Gary Haupt
Mtrain
Explorer
May 31, 2014
What about frozen veggies in the RV fridge ? Thanks for the info !
Tothill
Explorer
May 31, 2014
I would suggest either choosing a different restaurant or accepting that you will need to either take transit or a taxi.

Transit in Vancouver is efficient and safe. There is a Skytrain station at Broadway and Cambie, which should be walking distance from the restaurant.

The border is open 24/7, so you will not have to worry about getting back by a specific time. You will not want to be caught in rush hour on highway 99 getting back through the Tunnel, so plan on staying and explore the city for awhile.

However there are other considerations. You will not want to bring fruits and vegetables across the border. Check for current restrictions.

If you travel with fire arms you have to leave them stateside.
explorenorth
Explorer
May 31, 2014
2oldman wrote:
What's the big empty space at W 10th and Ash?

Was hospital parking, now hospital expansion construction site.
explorenorth
Explorer
May 31, 2014
No restaurant is good enough to warrant the challenges you'll face trying to park.
2oldman
Explorer II
May 31, 2014
What's the big empty space at W 10th and Ash?
Mtrain
Explorer
May 31, 2014
Also, we're in a 30 foot motorhome, no tow vehicle
Mtrain
Explorer
May 31, 2014
We're trying to eat at a Chinese restaurant, I think it's 532 west Broadway. I looked on Google Earth, but didn't have too much luck.