need help with info on YVR

[shak]

I have 2 friends who have a connecting flights in vancouver(their final destination is edmonton). However; there is such a big gap in between the flights, 7 hours. So they called me and asked me if I can take them around the city on the day of their arrival; a hot shower and maybe a dinner together. My question is, they have 2 large luggage with them each(a total of 4 combined). They are arriving from an international flight and I would assume that their luggage cant be checked all the way thru(they will have to go thru custom at YVR). It is quite troublesome to carry all their luggage while going around the city. What are my options? I know for sure that I wont be able to check in the luggage 7 hours before the flight....I need some help here....

 

[scubadude]

Actually, you should have no problem checking the luggage in 7 hours prior to departure. I, myself, have done this here in Canada as well as in Hong Kong while waiting for a flight to Bangkok.

 

[shak]

Actually, you should have no problem checking the luggage in 7 hours prior to departure. I, myself, have done this here in Canada as well as in Hong Kong while waiting for a flight to Bangkok.

you could? but the check-in counter are not open 3 hours before the departure ? Where can my friends check in their luggage?

 

[lenny]

you could? but the check-in counter are not open 3 hours before the departure ? Where can my friends check in their luggage?

1. Lockers or equivalent secure guaranteed insured place at the airport?

2. Your trunk/uninsured?

3. Your pad?

4. A friend's place?

Perhaps the travel agent or airport have some other ideas.