Getting To Victoria

By Air - By Sea - By Vehicle - By Cruise Ship

Floatplane travel is one the easiest and quickest ways to get from your cities downtown core to Victoria's inner harbour.

Docked floatplanes are a beautiful sight at night, adding to Victoria' ambience.

Whether you visit Victoria, by ferry or floatplane, getting here is half the fun.

Getting to Victoria, B.C. is an amazing scenic journey when you take the BC Ferries.

Sailing into Victoria is spectacular, with one of the world's most impressive inner harbours.

Dock your boat up with us in Victoria, Canada on Vancouver Island.

Sailing in Victoria, British Columbia is invigorating.

Check out some of Victoria's more historical transportation options.

Come visit Victoria and view the amazing Tallships that often visit our world renowned inner harbour.

Mt. Baker mountains are just one of the amazing views you'll see on your trip in to Victoria, on BC Ferries.

Come join us and participate in one of our many pedestrian friendly festivals.

Once your cruise ship is docked in Victoria, make sure to explore our city core and outlying neighbourhoods.

Enjoy your visit to Victoria, British Columbia.

Cycling in Victoria is a healthy alternative to car travel.

Bring your dingy ashore to check out Victoria.

Victoria's climate is incredibly cycle friendly, year-round.

Victoria, Canada is just a quick car ride from Washington State via the Coho ferry.

Cruise ships are a frequent sight of their own in the summer season.

Enjoy a classic horse carriage ride once you get to Victoria, B.C.

Enjoy a pedal powered tour of Victoria's downtown core.

Victoria's inner harbour is a busy place, with kayakers, boats and many other forms of transportation sharing the same space.

Visit Victoria via cruise ship and explore all that the city has to offer, and plan your return visit in the future.

Victoria, BC welcomes cruise ship visitors.

Paragliders enjoying a windy day in Victoria, British Columbia.

Wonderful architecture in Victoria on Vancouver Island.

Race rocks at sunset is a scenic wonder.

Rail travel on the island is fun and easy.

Take a break from the gas pumps and enjoy Victoria, one of the most walkable cities in the world.

Scooter rentals in Victoria are a fun way to explore the city.

Take your pick from a variety of rental options in Victoria, BC.

Bike or canoe? Victoria is one of the few cities in the world where this is a transportation option on a daily basis.

Check out some of Victoria's more classic transportation options.

The swiftsure sailing race in Victoria is an annual spectactor jewel.

Tallship leaning as it comes in to dock at Victoria's inner harbour.

Summertime is a busy cruise time in Victoria.

West coast surf is a wonder to behold in Victoria.

Getting To Victoria By Air

Located 30 minutes from downtown Victoria and five minutes from Sidney, Victoria International Airport serves daily flights from Vancouver International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma Airport, as well as direct flights from points throughout Canada and the United States. Regular float plane and helicopter service to Victoria's downtown Inner Harbour is available from Vancouver and Seattle.

Air Canada / Jazz

Offers daily scheduled flights linking Victoria International Airport with destinations across the province, country and internationally.

Airspeed Aviation

Provides scheduled and charter service between Victoria International Airport and Abbotsford.

Alpha Executive Air

Offers scheduled and charter service between Victoria International Airport and Boundary Bay (Delta)

BCWest Air

Provides scheduled and charter service between Victoria International Airport, Nanaimo, Abbotsford and Boundary Bay (Delta).

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Scheduled daily flights between Victoria and Vancouver, Richmond (YVR), and Langley. Scenic tours of Victoria, the Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands in addition to the Olympic Peninsula.
Harbour Air Seaplanes

Helijet International Inc.

Daily scheduled service from early morning to early evening serving Vancouver Harbor/Airport and Victoria Harbour. Fly in comfortable 12 and 23 passenger twin-engine Sikorsky helicopters.
Helijet International Inc.

Horizon Air

Offers directly daily scheduled flights between Victoria International Airport and Seattle and destinations beyond.

Kenmore Air Seaplanes

Scheduled daily flights between Seattle and Victoria harbours.
Kenmore Air Seaplanes

Orca Airways

Provides daily scheduled flights between Vancouver, Victoria International Airport, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Tofino and Ucluelet.

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Scheduled daily flights between Victoria International and Vancouver South Terminal airports. Quick connections through the uncongested South Terminal in Vancouver to other PCA cities: Cranbrook, Trail, Williams Lake, Powell River, Comox, Campbell River, Port Hardy, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Anahim Lake and Masset.
Pacific Coastal Airlines

Salt Spring Air

Scheduled flights between downtown Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport, and charter flights between Vancouver and the Gulf Islands.
Salt Spring Air

Sunwing Airlines

Offers packages and flights from Victoria International Airport to Cuba, Mexico, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Jamaica, Florida, Los Angeles and Las Vegas as well as flights within Canada.

United Express

Flying out of Victoria International Airport, Untied offers direct service to and from San Francisco and points beyond.

Westcoast Air

Westcoast Air is a trusted and convenient link to Vancouver Island, offering daily scheduled flights between Victoria and downtown Vancouver as well as weekday flights to Richmond. A seasonal service to Whistler operates from May to September. Locally owned and operated, the company has 40 years of floatplane experience bringing communities together. At Westcoast Air we are committed to providing the best value and service to our customers.
Westcoast Air

WestJet Airlines

Scheduled daily flights linking Victoria with destinations across Canada. Including five daily flights from Calgary and five daily flights from Edmonton to Victoria.
WestJet Airlines

Victoria International Airport Authority

Victoria Airport Authority

Getting To Victoria By Sea

Victoria is well-connected by sea to mainland British Columbia and Washington State by vehicle ferries, passenger ferries and high-speed catamarans. Each day, dozens of ferries cross the straits, granting breathtaking views of the rocky coastline, forested islands, inlets and marine wildlife. Victoria's arrival points include the Inner Harbour, the Town of Sidney and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (30 minutes from downtown Victoria, near Sidney).

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.

Frequent daily scheduled service is provided (passengers and all types of vehicles) between Tsawwassen (south of Vancouver) and Swartz Bay (north of Victoria), between Tsawwassen and Duke Point (south of Nanaimo) and between Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) and Departure Bay (Nanaimo). BC Ferries also serves the Gulf Islands and other ports in coastal BC. Buffet and/or full cafeteria service as well as other amenities are found on main-route ships.
BC Ferries

Black Ball Transport - M.V. Coho

The M.V. Coho is a vehicle and foot passenger ferry offering year-round daily service between the beautiful inner harbour of Victoria, BC and Port Angeles, W.A., gateway to the Olympic National Park.
Black Ball Transport

Victoria Clipper

Scheduled daily high-speed catamaran service (passengers only) between Seattle and Victoria harbours.
Victoria Clipper

Victoria San Juan Cruises

Daily passenger-only service between Bellingham, W.A. and Victoria's Inner Harbour (seasonal).

Victoria Express

Passenger ferry between Victoria and Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, W.A., and Victoria and Port Angeles, W.A.
Victoria Express

Prince of Whales

A unique way to travel between the harbours of Vancouver and Victoria. Prince of Whales promises a 90% chance to view whales and other marine mammals. Along the journey enjoy a fun and educational perspective of the local oceanographic, geographic and cultural features. Dress warmly to enjoy the ocean air while you're out on the sea.
Prince of Whales

Washington State Ferry

Scheduled ferry service (passenger and vehicles) between Anacortes, W.A. and Sidney, B.C.

Getting To Victoria By Vehicle

Scheduled motorcoach service is available for travel from Seattle, Vancouver including Vancouver International Airport to Victoria, as well as to and from other Vancouver Island destinations. Motorcoach travel off the island includes ferry service.

Rail and bus service is offered between Victoria and locations throughout Vancouver Island with several stops along the way.

Motorcoach / Bus Companies

British Columbia Transit (Public Bus Service)

Public bus service for British Columbia.
BC Transit

Gray Line of Victoria

Victoria's largest tour and sightseeing operator with bus tours to The Butchart Gardens, Victoria City Tours, Craigdarroch Castle, Empress Hotel High Tea and Whale Watching. Choose English double decker or deluxe mini-coaches for the best value in sightseeing tours. Scheduled services: Vancouver Island to Vancouver Airport pick-up/drop-off available. Charters available.
Gray Line of Victoria

Pacific Coach Lines

Daily scheduled service between Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport and Victoria via BC Ferries. Victoria city tours.
Pacific Coach Lines

Greyhound Vancouver Island Coach

Greyhound Vancouver Island Coach offers regularly scheduled service to Victoria from points throughout Vancouver Island. Charters available.
Greyhound Vancouver Island Coach

Tofino Bus

Regular scheduled pick ups in Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo and Tofino/Ucluelet. Once in Tofino enjoy the use of the Beach Bus, a local shuttle bus, to explore all the local sights.
Tofino Bus

Wilson's Transportation & Victoria Guides

Full-service coaches, mini-coaches, vans, school buses of all sizes. Charter, rental and tours. Tour Guides.
Wilson's Transportation

Vehicle Rentals (Cars, Trucks, Vans)

Budget Car & Truck Rental of Victoria

Choose from over 1000 cars, trucks, vans and bicycles.
Budget Car & Truck Rental of Victoria

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

Full selection of new vehicles at competitive rates. Complimentary customer pick-up and return.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Competitive rates, current model cars, minivans and 4X4's.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car

National Car and Truck Rentals

Car and truck rentals, minivans, sport-utility and more.
National Car and Truck Rentals

Thrifty Car Rentals

Rentals of both cars and trucks from economy through full-size, including minivans.
Thrifty Car Rentals

Rail

E&N Via Rail Canada Inc.

Via's and E&N Railiner offers comfortable train transportation between Victoria and Courtenay. Advance purchase discounts available. Scheduled services available. Hand-carried baggage only.
E&N Via Rail Canada Inc.

Getting To Victoria By Cruise Ship

As a captivating port of call for Alaskan cruises, Victoria welcomes over 210 cruise ships and pocket cruise ships annually. Victoria’s cruise ship season runs from early April to October which means passengers experience our temperate climate at its best. With less rainfall than both Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA, we are the ideal West Coast destination along your Alaskan journey. As a passenger, you will receive a warm “Victorian” welcome from Meet & Greet Volunteers as you depart your ship in the Ogden Point Terminal.

Stepping out on to Ogden Point Terminal you will find many amenities and transportation options. Every 20 minutes you can catch a round trip shuttle bus that quickly transports you and your family to downtown Victoria in less than 10 minutes. Pedicabs, taxis, limos, tour and shuttle buses to major attractions and destinations, such as Butchart Gardens are also available.

If you prefer to stretch your legs, Victoria’s famed Inner Harbour is only a leisurely 30 to 45 minute walk away, giving you a chance to stop and smell the flowers. Along the picturesque walk the take a pit stop at Fisherman’s Wharf, and snack on Barb’s world famous fish and chips. From there you can hop abroad a Harbour Ferry for an aquatic tour or continue your journey on foot. Known to many as the City of Gardens, you will find an array of colours and fragrances enticing you to continue on your walking route to downtown or nearby parks. Walking routes are available in free publications you can pick up at the cruise ship terminal.

Although, a shore excursion provides you and your family with limited time in Victoria, you will quickly discover an unlimited number of activities and events to choose from. We must warn you; this small sample of Victoria will leave you wanting more! And we’re happy to welcome you and your family back to experience more of our warm hospitality.

Staying longer

Many cruise itineraries save the best for last! Victoria is often the last port of call prior to returning to your home port. So why not disembark in Victoria and stay awhile longer? Simply inform your travel agent that you would like to end your cruise in Victoria and they will make appropriate arrangements with your cruise line. Transportation options from Victoria to the home ports of Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco are direct and easy to access.

Pre and Post Cruise Vacations

The nearby home ports of Vancouver and Seattle are so easily accessible from Victoria that many passengers include pre or post stays in Victoria to their cruise vacation plans. Getting here couldn’t be easier or more fun! Victoria has a wide range of accommodations, from charming Bed and Breakfasts to full-service hotels. You’ll find options for every taste and budget.