City life in Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria B.C. Tourism Information

Information About Victoria, B. C. Canada.

Getting Here, Getting Around, Shopping And More........

Montage of photographs of Victoria, BC, Canada

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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.

Getting To Victoria

From Seattle, WA - Clipper Navigation has a passenger-only ferry. Check the Victoria Clipper website 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 website 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 Plane to Victoria Inner Harbour

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

Other Transportation Information

Ogden Point Cruise Ship Terminal - 5 minute drive

Victoria Transit System - stops for all major routes within 3 block area

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