E3only

hi guys,

Few questions:

I have an Australian passport and wife an Indian. We are looking to fly into Canada. Could you please let me know if either of us need a physical Canadian visa? I suspect my wife does.

I need to go to Vancouver US embassy. Could you recommend any decent hotels around the area? I can not drive so something walking distance is perfect. If not, then I will cab it of course.

thanks,

Former Lancastrian

Citizens of India require a visa to enter Canada.

Aviator

Airport is a long way from downtown. At the airport there is the Fairmont, reasonable little gaff.
The skytrain goes downtown from the airport. My preferences, Four Seasons, Sutton Place, Fairmont Waterfront. A newer one, the Westin Bayshore is not bad either. Older style, Hotel Vancoiver, an old CPR hotel, now a Fairmont hotel.

Tony_Tiger

Just going slightly off topic.
I used to work in a hotel in Calgary. Many Indians flew in to go to the US embassy there (if its easier I don't know). But its an option if its cheaper...

E3only

So just to confirm. Australian citizen requires no Visa to get into Canada right?

Further if asked for my purpose of visit can I say to renew my US visa ??

Former Lancastrian

Citizens of Australia do not need a visa to enter Canada. Yes just declare to CBSA along with your interview papers or appointment info that you are going to the US Consulate to get a visa. Im assuming you will have a return ticket.

Jim Humphries

The Fairmont Vancouver is just across the street (almost) from the US consulate.