Vancouver
International Airport - YVR Vancouver
International is a major hub for travellers from all around the
globe. From Vancouver, you can connect to all transportation services
operating to the Island and in and out of the Province. Visit the
new web site for more information.
Victoria
International Airport - YYJ Several
airlines operate daily connector flights to/from Victoria international
Airport. The airport is approximately 10 miles north of the city
proper so expect a $35 - $40 taxi fare. There is a hotel shuttle
bus that leaves periodically throughout the day that will drop
you at selected sites within the downtown area for around $13 CA.
Limousine service is also available.
The
Nanaimo Airport - YCD Located centrally on scenic Vancouver
Island, is a thriving and modern air transportation gateway
that offers an extensive range of amenities to the travelling
public and the aviation industry.
Helijet - Telephone Vancouver: 1.800.665.4354. Helijet operates frequent scheduled flights between Victoria Harbour (downtown) and Vancouver Harbour (downtown) or Vancouver International Airport. We also provide private charters and sightseeing tours.
Bus
Transportation
Pacific
Coach Lines - PCL operates daily, frequent bus departures between Vancouver and Victoria; Whistler Village, Nanaimo and Seattle. Also available are sightseeing tours to Butchart Gardens and Whalewatching, hotel and tour packages.
Greyhound
Lines of Canada - 1-800-661-8247 Service on Vancouver Island and
Vancouver and points east.
Ferry Transportation
BC
Ferries Information
Telephone
(250) 386-3431 or Message Line: (250) 656-0757 - Extensive ferry system
linking the Lower Mainland with Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Hourly sailings in summer months, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm; odd hours in
the winter months 7:00 am - 9:00 pm. Telephone
(250) 386-3431 or Message Line: (250) 656-0757 - Extensive ferry system
linking the Lower Mainland with Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Hourly sailings in summer months, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm; odd hours in
the winter months 7:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Ferry traffic from
Vancouver arrives at Swartz Bay which is at the opposite end of the
peninsula and approximately 30 minutes from town. During peak summer
periods, waits can be long for boarding so arrive well in advance.
The trip from Seattle is just over 4 hours and from Vancouver, 1 hour
and 35 minutes. It can take the better part of a day during the summer
getting to the ferry, crossing the strait and arriving at your accommodations
in Victoria.
You can
also park and ride as secure parking is available in Seattle, Vancouver
and Port Angeles. Victoria has an excellent public transit system
along with taxi and limousine services. Each sailing from Vancouver
also has motor coach service by Pacific Coach Lines available for
downtown Vancouver terminal boarding , connections from Vancouver
International Airport or for walk on traffic to get into Victoria.
Victoria Terminal can be reached at 604-385-4411 and Vancouver at
604-662-8074.
Ferry
connections to/from the Gulf Islands are available from the Tsawwassen
(Vancouver) terminal as well as Swartz Bay (Sidney/Victoria) terminal. See
Map
Ferry service
also runs from Horseshoe Bay in North Vancouver to Nanaimo as well
as from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo.
Ferry
Services from Washington State
Washington
State Ferry - Telephone
(250) 381-1551 or (250) 656-1531 In Washington State call (206) 464-6400
or 1-800-84-FERRY. Anacortes, WA to Sidney, BC (17 miles northeast
of Victoria) 1 sailing daily. Minimum of 2 during summer months.
Victoria San
Juan Cruises - Telephone 1-800-443-4552 or
(206) 738-8099 - Daily passenger service from Bellingham, Washington
to Victoria's Inner Harbour. 1 sailing per day May to October.
Victoria
Clipper - Telephone
-1-800-888-2535 or (206) 448-5000 or (250) 382-8100 - Jetfoil service
Seattle to Victoria and return. Passenger only vessels. The voyage
is 2-3 hours depending . Seattle's Pier 69 to Victoria's Inner Harbour.
The
Coho - Port
Angeles, WA to Victoria Ferry - Telephone
(250) 386-2202 or (360) 457-4491 - daily sailings between Port Angeles
and Victoria Harbour.
Island Ferry and Water Taxi Services
Victoria
Harbour Ferries - offers harbour tours and transportation
service with network of stops around harbour 250-708-0201
Gulf
Islands Water Taxi Service - marine wildlife tours
and water taxi services in the Southern Gulf Islands 250-537-2510
M.V.
Frances Barkley & M.V. Lady Rose from Port Alberni to Bamfield,
Ucluelet & Tofino - April to September only 250-723-8313 or April
to Sept call Toll Free 1-800-663-7192. Pick up & drop off at various
points for canoeists and kayakers.
Nootka
Sound Service - The Uchuck 111 provides service in Nootka & Kyuquot
Sounds including Gold River, Tahsis and Zeballos. Pick up & drop
off at various points for canoeists and kayakers.250-283-2325
 Via
Rail operates a Dayliner service between Victoria and Courtenay
BC . The trip is an excellent way to see the scenery of Vancouver
Island without the hassles of driving Island Highway. Enjoy a leisurely trip up the east coast of
the Island with a quick turn-a-round and head back for a great way
to spend a day. Make sure you pack a lunch as there is no food service
onboard. You can also overnight at any of the scheduled stops along
the way if you prefer to really get a look at Island life. Check with Via
Rail for reservation availability and fares.
VIA RAIL Canada Inc. 1-800-385-8630
(Canada) 1-800-561-3949 (USA)
Taxi
Services
Victoria
Taxi - (250) 383-7111
Arriving
by Water
If you
are arriving via private craft, customs clearance can be obtained
at Bedwell Harbour on South Pender Island or either Victoria or Port
of Sidney by calling ahead to 1-800-461-9999.
Victoria
Harbour Marine Traffic Information (PDF)
Whether
you arrive by plane, jet copter, BC Ferry, or the Victoria Clipper
from Seattle, Victoria's ambiance of warm and welcome gentility reinforces
a traveler's decision to visit this picturesque city. |
