Will it work on the SkyTrain and SeaBus?

It should. The SkyTrain carries mobile coverage across its lines, and the SeaBus crossing to North Vancouver stays within reach of the city's networks, so maps and messaging keep working between Waterfront and Lonsdale Quay.

Does the same eSIM work if I head to Whistler or Vancouver Island?

Yes — this is a national Canada plan, so it keeps working up the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler and on the ferry to Vancouver Island. Just note that coverage can thin out on remote mountain stretches between towns.

Vancouver eSIM.

Name: Vancouver travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the Stanley Park seawall to Granville Island, Vancouver runs on data.

from $5.32/day · unlimited dataAll of Canada →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$11.69$1.17/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$11.69

Good to know in Vancouver

The Canada Line SkyTrain runs straight from YVR to downtown Vancouver in about 25 minutes, and the SkyTrain network carries mobile coverage — so you can map your stop and hotel the moment you clear customs.

Two simple ways to buy

Vancouver eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Vancouver eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Vancouver — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Vancouver?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Vancouver eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Vancouver are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Vancouver eSIM: your local data guide.

Vancouver packs mountains, ocean and city into one trip, and you'll want data for all of it — cycling the Stanley Park seawall, catching a seaplane from Coal Harbour, or grazing Granville Island Public Market. A Vancouver eSIM connects you the moment you land at YVR, ready for SkyTrain directions, Grouse Mountain bookings and Gastown dinner reservations.

One eSIM for Vancouver and all of Canada. It's the national Canada eSIM — from $5.32/day with unlimited data, working the same in Vancouver as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Vancouver eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$2.19

$6.58

—

5 days1GB

$1.32

$6.58

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.94

$6.58

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.17

$11.69

−47%

15 days3GB

$0.78

$11.69

−64%

30 days3GB

$0.52

$15.58

−76%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Vancouver

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Vancouver eSIM from $5.32/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Vancouver.

Stanley Park

Navigate the 9km seawall loop and find the totem poles or Prospect Point using live maps and cycling apps.

Granville Island

Check the little ferry hops across False Creek, browse the market and book a kayak, all with data in hand.

Gastown

Pin the steam clock, read restaurant reviews and call a ride back before the cobblestones get busy at night.

Grouse Mountain & Capilano

Buy Skyride tickets, check suspension bridge hours and share summit photos even when on-site signage is sparse.

The practical bit

Getting around Vancouver on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Vancouver

Uber— Ride-hailing arrived here only in 2020 but now covers Metro Vancouver and YVR.
Transit— Live SkyTrain, SeaBus and bus departures across TransLink; real-time data keeps it accurate.
TransLink— Official app for trip planning and managing your Compass fare card or mobile tap-to-pay.
BC Ferries— Check sailings and reserve for day trips to Victoria and the Gulf Islands.

How long to stay in Vancouver

Three to five days suits Vancouver, covering Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, Grouse Mountain and often a ferry day trip to Victoria or the North Shore.

How much data for Vancouver

A balanced 3–5 GB covers maps, ride-hailing, transit and photos for most Vancouver trips; go Unlimited if you'll stream, hotspot, or navigate long Sea-to-Sky and ferry day trips.

Coverage in Vancouver

Central Vancouver, YVR and the SkyTrain enjoy strong 5G on Rogers, Bell and Telus; coverage thins on the Grouse and Seymour mountains, and can drop on BC Ferries mid-strait.

Where you're headed

Discover Vancouver.

Vancouver, Canada — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Vancouver eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Vancouver, Canada — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Vancouver eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Vancouver, Canada — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Vancouver eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Vancouver, Canada — a travel moment · stay connected with a Vancouver eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Vancouver eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Vancouver

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Vancouver?

What is a Vancouver eSIM?

A Vancouver eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Vancouver data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Vancouver eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Vancouver eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Vancouver, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Vancouver.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Canada.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Canada's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Rogers
Bell
Telus
Freedom Mobile

Popular places covered

TorontoVancouverMontrealBanffNiagara FallsQuebec CityCalgaryWhistler

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Vancouver eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Vancouver eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Set it up before departure and enable it on arrival at Vancouver International (YVR). You'll connect to a Canadian network like Telus, Rogers or Bell right away, so you can buy a Canada Line ticket and message your host without delay.

Your Vancouver eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

Travelling wider in Canada?