Apps for Vancouver, Canada
Best apps for Vancouver travel — ten to download before you land in Canada, with the right store links for your phone.
Reviewed Jul 2026 (2026-07-28).
- Transit (iPhone and Android) — TransLink’s official trip planner with free Transit Royale—tap Compass or contactless at SkyTrain gates. App Store · Google Play
- Skip (iPhone and Android) — Canada’s homegrown delivery across Kits, Gastown, and the East Side. App Store · Google Play
- DoorDash (iPhone and Android) — Rainy-night delivery from Richmond dumpling spots and Main Street ramen shops. App Store · Google Play
- Uber (iPhone and Android) — North Shore crossings, YVR airport runs, and late SeaBus gaps when buses thin out. App Store · Google Play
- Google Maps (iPhone and Android) — Seawall cycling, Stanley Park trails, and Compass vending machine locations on foot. App Store · Google Play
- OpenTable (iPhone and Android) — Book Granville Island bistros and Yaletown tables before weekend walk-in waits. App Store · Google Play
- Eventbrite (iPhone and Android) — Concerts, markets, and festivals from downtown to North Vancouver. App Store · Google Play
- Wise (iPhone and Android) — Hold and spend CAD without punitive conversion fees while visiting. App Store · Google Play
- Airbnb (iPhone and Android) — Kitsilano flats and Mount Pleasant stays with mountain-and-harbour views. App Store · Google Play
- Yelp (iPhone and Android) — Local reviews for sushi on Robson, dim sum in Richmond, and craft beer in East Van. App Store · Google Play