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 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.
Kenmore Air - flies convenient daily flights from Lake Union in Seattle to Victoria's Inner Harbour. Phone them at 866-435-9524
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 http://www.harbour-air.com
Kenmore Air - Kenmore Air docks at Hyack Air terminal located adjacent to the Johnson Street Bridge - http://www.kenmoreair.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 fine-quality wrinkle-free, wash and wear, sun-protective clothing.
Unique home decor and furniture items. Offering quality and unusual furnishings and home decor accessories, that are hard to find anywhere else.
Secluded Cottage By The Ocean
For a unique and different lodging experience, far away from the madding crowd, our good friends Harvey and Jean operate one of the most tranquil and romantic sea side cottages to be found anywhere.....in a converted boathouse on the edge of Brentwood Bay, just 30 minutes away from downtown Victoria. We highly recommend their lodgings and their friendly and welcoming hospitality. Click on the link below to go directly to their web site.
www.boathousebandb.com
Other Victoria Landmarks And Tourist Attractions Close To Our Vacation Rental Apartments In Downtown Victoria
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Victoria Harbour Ferry
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Government Street shopping area
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China Town
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Beacon Hill Park
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Miniature World
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Victoria Bug Zoo
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Craigdarroch Castle
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