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'''Vancouver''' is the metropole city of [[British Columbia]] and the third biggest city in [[Canada]].
It is illegal to hitchhike Westwards of [[Golden, BC]]. Thumbers are issued a fine and drivers are issued a bigger fine. Hitchhikking Hitchhiking is not illegal along the Sea-to-Sky Highway ([[BC highways|Hwy99]] - Vancouver to [[Whistler]]). Where it is illegal or cannot be conducted in a safe manner, signs are clearly posted that indicated that picking up hitchikers hitchhikers is prohibited. (From a Sepetember September 14th, 2006 letter from Kevin Falcon - BC Transportation Minister reference:#149730).
Hitchhikers frequently pass through the city of Vancouver when going to or from [[Vancouver Island]]. The ferry to and from [[Victoria]] docks at Tswassen, southwest of the city, and the ferry to and from Nanaimo docks at Horseshoe Bay, northwest of the city. When arriving in the city en-route to the island, it's easy to take a local bus to one of the ferries if you're not able to get a ride straight there. But arriving on the mainland and heading farther east by thumb can be a bit more difficult. If possible, you should try to find a ride from someone while on the ferry boat. Talk with people and/or carry a sign. If you're heading towards Nelson, the Okanagan valley, or the Rockies, try to find a ride with someone going at least as far as Hope.
==Hitchhiking In==
If you are on your way into vancouverVancouver, try your very best not to get dropped off in Langley, because it is pretty difficult to get anywhere from there - it has little public transit, is very spread out, and people there are generally unwilling to pick up hitchikershitchhikers. It is worth it to durn turn down langley-destined rides and wait for a lift that will get you into the city itsself itself or at least to Surrey, from where you can get a bus to your destination.
==Hitchhiking Out==
=== To ..? ===
Most populated cities it may be harder to find rides, especially around the Greater Vancouver Area & inward toward the westcoastwest coast. In order to hitchhike out of Vancouver first take Skytrain to Gateway Station in Surrey. From a bus stop across the street, a bus will take you fairly close to a certain highway onramp on-ramp on the Trans Canada. Bus drivers will be able to give more specific information.
=== To go North ===
Ticket controls are rare on the SkyTrains, except for the Canada Line that goes to the airport and has more money for operation.
On trolley bussesbuses, it is sometimes possible to sneak in through the back door (especially for buses to [http://www.ubc.ca UBC]) but you should respect the drivers. They are often willing to give you a ride even if you don't have change with you or just explain that you're broke.
