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Transportation

​Take note! You will only need transportation to and from Victoria. All activities are in the downtown historic core and walkable from any hotel in the downtown and Inner Harbour area!


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Victoria International Airport
Victoria International Airport is located in Sidney, a 25-minute drive from downtown. The easiest way to go to and from YYJ is by taxi (around $65) or Uber.
Car rental desks inside the arrival area.
Limited bus service available.

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Getting To and From YYJ
Ground Transportation

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BC Ferries
Easiest way to get to the island from the mainland.
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal is a quick 35-minute drive from downtown Vancouver and 30-minute drive from the Peace Arch border crossing.
Crossing is 95 minutes.
​The Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal is a 25-minute drive to downtown Victoria.
Sailings every 2 hours and extra sailings sometimes available. Always check the latest schedules for changes and updates.

Book early and save some money! Reservations strongly recommended!

Sailing Schedules
Ferry Fares and Fees

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Victoria Clipper
The fastest and most comfortable link between Seattle's Pier 69 and Victoria's Inner Harbour!
Victoria Clipper offers GREAT deals on packages including transportation and 2-nights hotel (selection of hotels at different price points).
Parking available at the Seattle terminal for you to walk-on; with the terminal in front of the Empress Hotel, you won't need a car in Victoria!

Rates starting at $478 US for Clipper + 2 nights hotel at the Grand Pacific Hotel!

SCHEDULE (always check website for updates!)
Friday Nov7: Leaving Seattle @ 8am, arriving in Victoria @ 11am
Sunday Nov9: Leaving Victoria @ 5pm, arriving in Seattle @ 7:25pm

Ferry Schedule
​Overnight Packages
Parking

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Black Ball Ferry Line - Coho Ferry
Drive up to Port Angeles and jump on the Coho for a 90-minute crossing directly to downtown Victoria.
Taking the car over or parking in Port Angeles and walking on? With terminals in the heart of both downtown Victoria and Port Angeles, a walk-on trip with the M.V. Coho is a convenient and affordable way to get into or out of town. You won't need a car in Victoria!
Consider booking a "Package" with Black Ball Ferry including transportation and a choice of downtown hotels, and save money!

SCHEDULE (always check website for updates!)
Friday Nov7: Leaving Port Angeles @ 2pm, arriving in Victoria @ 3:30pm
Sunday Nov9: Leaving Victoria @ 4pm, arriving in Port Angeles @ 5:30pm

Schedules & Fares
​Overnight Packages
Parking

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