Victoria has excellent Air service to mainland Canada and the United States from the Victoria International Airport, and by sea/ land from numerous ferry services.
By Sea / Land
THE VICTORIA CLIPPER is a passenger only ferry from Seattle to downtown Victoria and is the best way to get here if you are not bringing a car. Reservations on the Clipper can be made for you by our Concierge by calling toll free to 1-866-234-2244 There is no additional charge for this service.
From Vancouver BC Ferries operates regular service from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m from Tsawwassen (1/2 hour drive south of Vancouver) to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, 30 minutes out of Victoria. Reserve online here.
If you do not wish to bring a car, Pacific Coach Lines (1-800-661-1725) picks up in both downtown Vancouver and at Vancouver International Airport.
From Washington State, Washington State Ferries operates from Anacortes, some 2 hours drive North from Seattle, picks up in the San Juan islands, and continues to Sidney BC on the Island, 30 minutes from Victoria.
The Coho Ferry operates from Port Angeles to Victoria, a crossing of 1 and 1/2 hours, for vehicles and passengers.
BY AIR TO THE AIRPORT
The Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approx. 35 minutes drive from Downtown Victoria. Direct service from Vancouver, Cagary, and Toronto is provided by Air Canada.
Westjet also provides direct service from Vancouver, Calgary, Kelowna, and Edmonton.
From Seattle, direct service is provided by Alaskan/ Horizon airlines
BY AIR TO THE INNER HARBOUR
A great time saver for those wanting to avoid the drive to and from the airports, are the downtown to downtown air services from both Seattle or Vancouver. This consists of Float Plane service or helicopter, and can be an adventure itself! From Vancouver there are two floatplane options with either Harbour Air or West Coast Air
From Seattle, Kenmore Air operates from Lake Union to the Inner Harbour of Victoria. Helijet Airways operates a helicopter service from both Seattle and Vancouver.