Self-guided trips help support small businesses and promote community connection

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – With more Canadians opting to be tourists in their own country this summer, TransLink is making it easier (and a lot more fun) with a series of Transit-Friendly Summer Tours throughout Metro Vancouver.

More than 50 curated tours will be launched over the course of this summer, each of which offer unique ways to see different parts of Metro Vancouver while taking transit, cycling, or walking.

Some examples include:

• Family-Fun Tours
• Outdoor Adventure Tours
• Memorable Date Tours
• Visitors Starter Pack Tours
• Art, Culture & Local History Tours
• Hidden Gem Tours
• Foodie Adventure Tours

Participating local businesses and featured destinations will have a unique novelty stamp for TransLink’s new collectible Transit Passport. Once three stamps have been collected, customers can enter to win free transit for a year and a $200 TransLink Store gift card. The contest is open to B.C. residents aged 19 and older and closes on September 30, 2025. There is a limit of one entry per person. Events or businesses that do not have a stamp can be photographed to be submitted online as an entry.

By visiting participating businesses or attractions and showing a Compass Card or proof of same-day travel, customers can unlock exclusive deals and discounts.

Starting Thursday, July 3, physical copies of the Transit Passport will be available at the Waterfront Station Customer Service Centre and at TransLink’s summer community events, including Car Free Days across the region. A digital version is available to be downloaded and printed at translink.ca/tours, with new tours added throughout the summer.

Quotes:

Kevin Quinn, CEO, TransLink –
“We know more Canadians are looking to stay close to home this summer, and these tours offer a chance to see familiar places in a whole new way while supporting local businesses. It’s about reconnecting with your community and discovering just how much there is to explore right here in Metro Vancouver.”

Jennifer Belak, Executive Director, Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association –
"Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association is thrilled to support TransLink’s new summer itinerary program. This initiative is a fantastic boost for our local businesses and a fresh invitation for Lower Mainland residents and visitors alike to explore the beauty, adventure, and charm of the North Shore - just a SeaBus away."

Karen Lee, Executive Director, Fraser River Discovery Centre –
“As an attraction located in the heart of Metro Vancouver, we’re so excited to participate in a program that encourages people to take transit! There are so many places to explore via transit and the passport will be such a useful guide.”

Zoe Mackoff, Director, MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver –
“We are excited for MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver to participate in this opportunity. We hope these itineraries inspire locals to use public transit to explore new neighbourhoods and attractions, including MONOVA.”

Nancy Small, CEO, Tourism Richmond –
“This is a creative and engaging initiative that inspires visitors with itinerary ideas and curated deals as they explore different neighbourhoods across the city. It allows Tourism Richmond to showcase our diverse experiences like Food Street and Steveston Village while highlighting our stakeholders—from restaurants and dessert spots to attractions and retail shops. It’s a great way to drive visitation, support local businesses, and create connections between visitors and various places in Richmond.”

More information:
TransLink Tours and Transit Passport
 
Media downloads:
Photos of the Transit Passport

Media contact:
TransLink Media Relations
E: media@translink.ca