I guess I shouldn't have cancelled my other cards when I got my RBC Avion card.
Anyways I got Continental to change my flights (no fees!) so I will be able to use the QuickShuttle to get from SEA to YVR.
So hopefully all is well and my new card is being sent to the main RBC branch in Vancouver.
The only problem I can see it that I don't have a credit card to check in to the hotel. I can't see this as being a huge problem as the room is prepaid, and as well I will have the card for them to authorize the following day.
thanks for all your help
-mike