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Getting to Vancouver Island
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada, just a short ferry ride from Vancouver B.C. or Seattle Washington. It has become a prime travel destination in recent years, and has recently been designated as one of the top travel destinations in North America
From Vancouver  
By Car

 
BC Ferries  you can take a ferry leaving Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (about a 35 min drive from downtown Vancouver south). Large modern ferries with restaurants, kids area, comfy chairs, gift shop, and plenty of windows for which as been described as one of the most scenic crossings in North America. Ferries leave hourly during peak season with a sailing time of 90 minutes, crossing to Swartz Bay (30 minute drive north of Victoria).

Check for sailing times and optional reservations

 

Spirit of Vancouver Island
By Air  

Harbour Air floatplanes: Vancouver harbour to Victoria harbour on
the worlds largest all seaplane airline, a 30 minute ride capturing the beauty of the cities, mountains and pacific ocean.

Helijet  Offering the most frequent service between Vancouver and Victoria, linking the downtown centres rather than using the airports, Helijet' s flight time is just 35 minutes, city centre to city centre, making it the most desirable service for business people on the go!

From Seattle, WA  
Passenger-Only Ferry From downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria in 2 to 2.5 hours. Comfortable spacious seating, large windows to view the scenery. Sit back and relax as your attendant serves you at your seat. Choose from a variety of light meals, snacks and beverages. Browse at the gift and duty-free shop.

Air: Flights from SeaTac airport to Victoria airport.

Floatplane: Seattle harbour to Victoria harbour

Helijet Offering North America's first ever transborder International scheduled helicopter service, Helijet International Inc. also links Victoria B.C. with the Emerald City of Seattle, Washington.