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Former BC Transit Double-decker Bus Finds New Life In Vancouver
Former BC Transit double-decker bus now used as a Vancouver tour bus by Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
A certain double-decker bus now roaming around the streets of Vancouver is likely turning the heads of some passersby — especially those who may be familiar with BC Transit's use of double-decker buses in Victoria.
Towards the end of summer, Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing recently added a former BC Transit double-decker bus to its Hop-On, Hop-Off tour bus fleet.
This vehicle was one of 10 old double-decker buses retired by the provincial public transit authority in 2021. These buses first entered service in 2000, and were the first double-decker buses put into use on a public transit system in North America.
Former BC Transit double-decker bus now used as a Vancouver tour bus by Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing. (Gray Line)
The buses were manufactured by Alexander Dennis, which is perhaps best known for building double-decker buses for London and Hong Kong.
The Scottish bus builder was acquired by Winnipeg-based New Flyer in 2018, and it more recently became the supplier of TransLink's new double-decker bus fleet. Between 2019 and 2022, TransLink received dozens of double-decker buses from Alexander Dennis to serve longer-haul suburban routes outside of the city of Vancouver.
Over the last few years, Gray Line has also been adopting some new battery-electric buses for its BC tour bus fleet.
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing did not respond to Daily Hive Urbanized's request for comment.
BC Transit's original 10 double-decker buses entered retirement in early 2021. (BC Transit)
TransLink's new double decker bus, July 2019. (TransLink)
Victoria 'embraces Adventure' For Top Spot On Conde Nast List Of World's Best Cities
An award-winning travel magazine said British Columbia's capital city tops its 2023 list of the world's best cities.
Condé Nast Traveller, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, said Victoria captured top marks in its annual Readers' Choice Awards of top cities.
Victoria and Mexico's San Miguel de Allende, which ranked sixth, were the only cities in North America to make the list.
Condé Nast Traveller said Victoria's restaurant and nightlife scene is "something to be celebrated," while the city "embraces adventure," and "draws outdoorsy types."
Readers gave Victoria, San Sebastián in Spain, and Singapore the top three spots on the list, followed by Tokyo, Seoul, San Miguel de Allende, Cape Town, Sydney, Copenhagen and Oslo.
Victoria also topped the list of the world's best small cities.
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Condé Nast, which publishes numerous magazines, including Vogue, GQ and The New Yorker, said its Traveller magazine reaches more than 20 million print and web readers every month and more than 40 million people on its social media channels.
The publisher says more than 520,000 readers participated in this year's Readers' Choice Awards by submitting ratings about their travel experiences on a five-point scale.
Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, said he was excited but "not surprised at all" to hear that B.C.'s capital, where he has lived for more than 20 years, was top of the magazine's list.
"We are very deserving of first place and we are thrilled and so proud to see that recognition," said Williams. "I've lived in other places and I have to say that Victoria is amazing."
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Williams said Victoria is a place where people can not only see beautiful scenery but also enjoy "a robust hospitality and tourism experience."
"It's a combination of a number of things. Physically, it's a beautiful place. We have mountains, we have ocean water, we have beautiful gardens, we have natural landscapes. It's a spectacular place visually," said Williams.
"Locals are very friendly … we are a very welcoming place and we always want to make sure that visitors have the best possible experience."
He said Victoria also has a vibrant cultural scene, with thousands showing up for the South Island Powwow on Truth and Reconciliation Day over the weekend. In the summer, painters and sculptors line the streets with their work, said Williams.
"I think that everybody just needs to understand that Victoria is worth visiting."
100, 75, 50 And 25 Years Ago: Victoria County Youths To Show Birds Soon
1923OCT. 9 — Miss Daisy Wiley, representing the Educational Department of the Gordon-Sewall Company, will be at J. W. Calhoun and Son's Grocery on Thursday, October 11, when she will again serve the famous Rice Hotel quality food products and give all calling at the store some of these famous products to take home.
1948OCT. 10 — The 50 Victoria County boys and girls who will compete in the annual Victoria Kiwanis Poultry Show Wednesday and Thursday were busy this weekend, receiving instructions from their sponsors on show rules and regulations, and selecting the birds they will enter.
1973OCT. 11 — DeWitt County has received a $56,355 check for revenue sharing funds, it was reported at the Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday. The check represents one-fourth of the county's revenue sharing funds for 1973-1974.
1998OCT. 12 — We're accepting applications for a classified advertising salesperson to take classified ads and input into our system for publication in the newspaper. Qualified applicants will be able to type at least 40 words per minute and have good grammar and spelling skills. Windows 95 experience preferred.
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