Hotel & Flights, the logistics
Everything to have on hand: confirmations, check-in/out rules, and what to maximize while you're there.
Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel
5411 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G1, a short walk to Royal Oak SkyTrain Station (Expo Line).
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Standard check-in | 4:00 PM |
| Early check-in | $20, requested not guaranteed, ask at front desk on arrival |
| Standard check-out | 11:00 AM |
| Late check-out | $20, requested not guaranteed, ask the night before if needed |
| Breakfast | Included, maximize Thu Jul 16 & Fri Jul 17 mornings |
| Pool | On-site, good wind-down or morning option |
| Fitness room | On-site, quick workout without leaving the hotel |
| Coffee | Available in lobby/rooms, grab it freely |
Since you're only there two nights (Wed–Fri), the breakfast + pool + gym combo is worth building the morning routine around both days, no reason to rush out before using what's included.
Flights
| Leg | Airline | Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound | Porter | Thunder Bay → Toronto → Vancouver | 6:30 AM, Wed Jul 15 | 11:00 AM YVR |
| Vancouver → Calgary | WestJet | YVR → YYC | 8:00 PM, Fri Jul 17 | 10:00 PM Calgary |
| Return | WestJet (2 connecting legs, both WestJet) | Calgary → Thunder Bay | 2:15 PM, Tue Jul 21 | 7:00 PM Thunder Bay |
Confirm each leg's exact date/gate/connection city against your actual booking confirmations, travel days, especially the 6:30 AM departure and the connecting return, deserve a buffer at each airport.
Who's traveling
👨👩👧👦 The four of us
Baba, Dikshya, Agrima (15), and Ojashwi (13). No car this trip: transit, rideshare, and walking for everything.
🎯 Trip goals
Explore Vancouver as first-timers (landmarks, Asian-style shopping, malls, no hiking/nature), then visit family in Calgary, the Nepali Mela, downtown Calgary, and quality time with your cousin/aunt.
Quick packing checklist
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