About Victoria

Information About Victoria, BC Canada

All you need to know about getting here, getting around, shopping and more

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Here are some useful links that will help you plan your trip and your activities while you're staying in our self-catering apartments in Victoria, B.C.

Videos and Photos of Greater Victoria

We encourage you to preview some of the beautiful places you'll discover when you visit Victoria. By visiting the Picture BC Web Site and selecting the Greater Victoria link you can then "drill down" to "Victoria" by selecting it in the menu on the bottom left of the screen. Once there you will be able to view spectacular photos of the neighbourhood where City Life Suites is proud to call home.

Here is a short video, which will give you a short preview of a "day in Victoria", we hope you will enjoy it.

Victoria BC Cinematography: Toujours Le Soleil from Aclara Promotions on Vimeo.

Getting To Victoria

From Seattle, WA - Clipper Navigation has a passenger-only ferry. Check the Victoria Clipper web site for sailing schedule. Passenger ferries travel time is approximately 2 to 3 hours.

From Port Angeles, WA - Blackball Transport operates the Coho; this ferry takes cars as well as people. Peak summer season, crosses 4 times a day 90-minute travel time. They do not take reservations and they do not accept credit cards. If you bring a car you will need to wait in line.

From Port Angeles, WA - Victoria Express is a seasonal passenger ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria. 55 minute crossing. Tour and overnight packages available. Duty free on board. Online reservations available. Contact information - 250 361 9144 or in WA 360 452 8088

From Friday Harbor (San Juan Islands), WA - Victoria Express is a seasonal passenger ferry between Victoria and Friday Harbor. Beautiful marine wildlife cruises to the majestic San Juan Islands right from the inner harbour of Victoria. Tour and overnight packages available. Duty free on board. Online reservations available. Contact information - 250 361 9144 or in WA 360 452 8088.

From Anacortes, WA - Washington State Ferry departs from Anacortes, Washington and travels to Sidney on Vancouver Island, which is about a 40-minute car ride from downtown Victoria.

From Vancouver BC - BC Ferries provides service between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay. Check the BC Ferries web site for sailing times. Kenmore Air - has floatplane service harbour-to-harbour from Seattle to Victoria their phone number is 1 800 543 9595.

Harbour Air - has floatplane service from Vancouver BC to Victoria harbour to harbour - their phone number is 1 250 385 2203 toll free 1-800-665-0212.

Helijet Airways - provides helicopter service from downtown Vancouver or the Vancouver airport to downtown Victoria 250-382-6222.

Transportation Links

B.C. Ferries from Vancouver
(Tssawwassen Terminal) to Victoria (Swartz Bay Terminal)
www.bcferries.com

Traveling as a foot passenger - Take the #70 bus from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to its downtown Victoria terminus, which is across the street from the Astoria. Approximately 1 hour journey.
www.bctransit.com/regions/vic

Traveling as a bus passenger on Pacific Coach Lines - Approximately 45 minute journey to Victoria Bus Depot, which is just 2 blocks from the apartment.
www.pacificcoach.com

Note: The Victoria Bus Depot is also boarding point for Gray Line Tours (including Butchart Gardens) and for Vancouver Island Coach Lines serving Up-Island destinations.

Traveling by car - It is approximately 45 minutes by car from the B.C. Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay to downtown Victoria

Victoria Clipper from Seattle, WA
The Seattle/Victoria Clipper Terminal is just 3.5 blocks - 6 minute walk from the apartment
www.victoriaclipper.com

MV Coho from Port Angeles, WA
The Coho Ferry terminal is just 3.5 blocks - 6 minute walk from the apartment
www.cohoferry.com

Washington State Ferries from Anacortes, WA
At present there is no connecting bus service to downtown Victoria. Journey by car to downtown Victoria is approximately 40 minutes.
www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
There are a number of transportation alternatives to downtown Victoria from YYJ.

Airport Shuttle
Taxi Service
Car rental agencies
Victoria Transit System bus

The journey to downtown Victoria will take you approximately 35 minutes (except when traveling by bus, which will take you approximately 45-50 minutes)
www.victoriaairport.com

Sea Planes to Victoria Inner Harbour

Harbour Air
Harbour Air Terminal located at Ships Point - 4 blocks - 5 to 7 minute walk
www.harbour-air.com

West Coast Air
West Coast Air Terminal located at Ships Point - 4 blocks - 5 to 7 minute walk
www.westcoastair.com

Other Transportation Information

Helijet Service to Victoria's Ogden Point
http://www.helijet.com

Ogden Point Cruise Ship Terminal - 5 minute drive

Victoria Transit System - stops for all major routes within 3 block area
www.transitbc.com/regions/vic/

Shopping

For the best in travel clothing, luggage and accessories visit Adventure Clothing in Victoria. featuring world-famous "Tilley Endurables" and other fine-quality wrinkle-free, wash and wear, sun-protective clothing.
www.adventureclothing.ca

Other Victoria Landmarks And Tourist Attractions

Whale watching embarkation - 2.5 blocks - 4 minute walk
Government Street shopping area - 2 blocks - 3.5 minute walk
China Town - 8 blocks - 10 minute walk
Beacon Hill Park -3 blocks - 5 minute walk
Dallas Road Water Front -8 blocks - 10 minute walk
Miniature World - 1.5 blocks - 2.5 minute walk
Victoria Bug Zoo -2.5 blocks - 4 minute walk
Craigdarroch Castle - 25 minute walk

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