Programs

- Volunteers provide isolated or disabled North Vancouver seniors with rides to and from medical appointments and, occasionally, other important destinations. 48 hours notice is required.

- Volunteers provide isolated or disabled North Vancouver seniors with rides to and from medical appointments and, occasionally, other important destinations. 48 hours notice is required.

- The “Doris Too” shuttle bus takes North Vancouver seniors to grocery stores, Park Royal Mall, social activities, coffee and walking groups, and seasonal events. Volunteers are available to provide assistance with grocery shopping.

Regularly scheduled activities:

Monday: Shopping at Capilano Mall

Tuesday: Grocery Shopping at Esplanade IGA

Wednesday: Shopping at Capilano Mall; coffee social

Thursday: Monthly social event at Capilano House

Friday: Park Royal Mall; coffee group at Churchill House

Specially equipped vehicles are designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities. North Shoe residents are picked up at the outside door of their residence and dropped off at...Read More

Specially equipped vehicles are designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities. North Shoe residents are picked up at the outside door of their residence and dropped off at the outside door of their destination. Pre-bookings must be done in advance.

Subscription trips: taken daily or weekly on a regular basis.

Casual trips: take on a one-time basis.

Taxi Savers will no longer be available from HandyDART contractors and will only be sold by mail through the Access Transit Office.

FareCards and FareSavers will only be sold through FareDealer.

Access Transit Office: 604-453-4634

Bookings: 604-980-3691 (North & West Vancouver)

Centralized Booking: 604-575-6600 (2009 target date)

Silver Harbour Centre drivers provide North Shore seniors with rides to a variety of appointments and activities on and off the North Shore. Fees start at $7.00 for a roundtrip. Financial circum...Read More

Silver Harbour Centre drivers provide North Shore seniors with rides to a variety of appointments and activities on and off the North Shore. Fees start at $7.00 for a roundtrip. Financial circumstances are considered and the fee can be reduced or waived.

There are a number of private businesses which provide transportation for seniors.

Please contact Seniors’ One Stop at 604-983-3303 or 604-925-7474 for a list of these companies.

There are a number of private businesses which provide transportation for seniors.

Please contact Seniors’ One Stop at 604-983-3303 or 604-925-7474 for a list of these companies.

Disclaimer: The names of service providers are in no way a recommendation by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority of the service provided by any company or individual. VCH is not responsible for the choice of service, and are excluded from any and all liability for negligence arising in connection with the use of this list and/or the actions of any service provider or employee selected. We recommend due diligence before choosing a service provider.

Living Well, Driving Well mature drivers workshop is an award-winning

program designed to empower seniors who have a desire and ability to

adapt to change to help assess their ow...Read More

Living Well, Driving Well mature drivers workshop is an award-winning

program designed to empower seniors who have a desire and ability to

adapt to change to help assess their own driving skills, habits and

knowledge, while getting tips and strategies to improve their driving.

Also check out: www.maturedrivers.ca

Go Bus travels a circuit making stops to pick up and drop off seniors at pre-determined locations. Walkers are okay; rides subject to availability. Call for further information.

Shuttle...Read More

Go Bus travels a circuit making stops to pick up and drop off seniors at pre-determined locations. Walkers are okay; rides subject to availability. Call for further information.

Shuttle service provides to transport seniors In North and West Vancouver to various shopping areas:

- Shopping centres

- Seniors centres

- Grocery stores

- Pharmacies

Program Cost: No fee for service.

Donations appreciated; donations go toward continuing service into next fiscal year.

Designed to enrich the lives of frail, isolated, or partially impaired seniors who wish to remain in their own homes. "Doris The Bus" provides door-to-door transportation and services including:...Read More

Designed to enrich the lives of frail, isolated, or partially impaired seniors who wish to remain in their own homes. "Doris The Bus" provides door-to-door transportation and services including:

- Personal shopping

- Social outings

- Walking Program at the Mall

Partially funded by United Way of the Lower Mainland.

The Seniors Activity Centre Shuttle operates Monday to Friday and follows set routes in

the Ambleside and Dundarave neighbourhoods. The bus can also be flagged down anywhere along these ...Read More

The Seniors Activity Centre Shuttle operates Monday to Friday and follows set routes in

the Ambleside and Dundarave neighbourhoods. The bus can also be flagged down anywhere along these routes.