Phibbs Exchange
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Phibbs Exchange is the major transit exchange for the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia
. Part of the TransLink system, it is home to routes serving North Vancouver and some parts of the city of Vancouver
. It is one of the three major transit exchanges on the North Shore (the others being the exchanges at Park Royal Shopping Centre
and Lonsdale Quay
).
, which connects North Vancouver to East Vancouver
and Burnaby. It can accommodate regular-length diesel buses and community shuttle buses only. The community shuttle buses are for the 214: Blueridge/Phibbs Exchange and C15: Deep Cove/Indian River
The exchange is also located a short distance from Capilano University and Lionsgate Studios
. The Pacific National Exhibition
grounds is also nearby, just across the bridge in Vancouver. The exchange is located next to a park and ride
facility.
Route footnotes
1 Express in Vancouver
North Vancouver, British Columbia (district municipality)
The District of North Vancouver is a district municipality in British Columbia and is part of the GVRD. It surrounds the City of North Vancouver on three sides.-Geography:The District of North Vancouver is separated from Vancouver by Burrard Inlet...
. Part of the TransLink system, it is home to routes serving North Vancouver and some parts of the city of Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
. It is one of the three major transit exchanges on the North Shore (the others being the exchanges at Park Royal Shopping Centre
Park Royal Shopping Centre
Park Royal Shopping Centre, opened in 1950, is a shopping mall located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Park Royal is officially Canada's first covered shopping mall. Park Royal currently markets itself as five star shopping and has undergone significant changes to attain this...
and Lonsdale Quay
Lonsdale Quay
Lonsdale Quay is a major transit hub for Vancouver's North Shore municipalities, as well as a public market and tourist destination. Located at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue in the City of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, it is the northern terminal for the SeaBus passenger ferry...
).
Structure and location
Phibbs Exchange is located directly next to the northern foot of the Ironworkers Memorial BridgeIronworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing
The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, also called the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, is the second bridge constructed at the Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada...
, which connects North Vancouver to East Vancouver
East Vancouver
East Vancouver is a region within the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Geographically, East Vancouver is bordered to the north by Burrard Inlet, to the south by the Fraser River, and to the east by the city of Burnaby...
and Burnaby. It can accommodate regular-length diesel buses and community shuttle buses only. The community shuttle buses are for the 214: Blueridge/Phibbs Exchange and C15: Deep Cove/Indian River
The exchange is also located a short distance from Capilano University and Lionsgate Studios
Lionsgate Studios
Lionsgate Studios was formerly a film studio. Acquired by Bosa Developments in 2006, the Studio is now named North Shore Studios. It is located in North Vancouver.- Some North Shore Studios' film and television productions :* Psych...
. The Pacific National Exhibition
Pacific National Exhibition
The Pacific National Exhibition is a non profit organization which hosts an annual 17-day summer fair, seasonal amusement park, and arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It usually begins in mid-to-late August, and ends in early September, usually Labour Day.-History:The exhibition has been...
grounds is also nearby, just across the bridge in Vancouver. The exchange is located next to a park and ride
Park and ride
Park and ride facilities are car parks with connections to public transport that allow commuters and other people wishing to travel into city centres to leave their vehicles and transfer to a bus, rail system , or carpool for the rest of their trip...
facility.
Routes
Route # | Destinations | Notes | Bay # |
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4 | Downtown |
|
9 |
28 | Joyce Station Joyce–Collingwood Station Joyce–Collingwood Station is located on an elevated portion of the Expo Line, a part of Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit system. The station is on Joyce Street at Vanness Avenue, in the area of Vancouver known as Collingwood... Capilano University |
|
1 5 |
130 | Metrotown Station Metrotown Station Metrotown Station is an elevated SkyTrain station on the Expo Line in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is the second-busiest station in the SkyTrain system. The station is located on the south side of Central Boulevard, east of Willingdon Avenue.... Capilano University |
|
2 4 |
210 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... 1 Upper Lynn Valley Underwood at Dempsey |
9 3 |
|
211 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... 1 Seymour Banbury at Gallant |
|
9 4 |
212 | Deep Cove Deep Cove, North Vancouver Deep Cove refers to both the community in the easternmost part of the District of North Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada, and also the geographic name of the small bay beside the town. It is affectionately referred to as "The Cove" by local residents. Located at the foot of Mount Seymour,... Panorama at Naughton |
8 | |
214 | Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... 1 Blueridge Sechelt at Hyannis |
|
9 2 |
229 | Westlynn |
|
7 |
232 | Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain is one of the North Shore Mountains of the Pacific Ranges in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Exceeding 1,200 m in altitude at its peak, is the site of an alpine ski area in the winter season overlooking Greater Vancouver with four chairlifts facilitating 26 runs... |
11 | |
239 | Park Royal Park Royal Shopping Centre Park Royal Shopping Centre, opened in 1950, is a shopping mall located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Park Royal is officially Canada's first covered shopping mall. Park Royal currently markets itself as five star shopping and has undergone significant changes to attain this... Capilano University |
10 5 |
|
C15 | Indian River Deep Cove Deep Cove, North Vancouver Deep Cove refers to both the community in the easternmost part of the District of North Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada, and also the geographic name of the small bay beside the town. It is affectionately referred to as "The Cove" by local residents. Located at the foot of Mount Seymour,... |
|
6 |
Route footnotes
1 Express in Vancouver
See also
- Kootenay LoopKootenay LoopKootenay Loop is a major public transit exchange in Vancouver, British Columbia. It services routes going to East Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver and the Tri-Cities.It is also the eastern-most major exchange in the city of Vancouver....
(the transit exchange just across the bridge) - List of bus routes in Metro Vancouver