Victoria (Canada)
Travel Guide North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver Island Victoria
Introduction
Victoria, British Columbia, is the city of hanging flower baskets. It is simply gorgeous and not to be missed. It is highly recommend to visit the Butchart Gardens for stunning floralscapes.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) offers flights to/from Seattle, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, San Francisco and even seasonal flights south to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Honolulu, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
By Train
The Malahat is operated by ViaRail and travels between Victoria and Courtenay on Vancouver Island.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
There are several ferries operating between Victoria and mainly Washington State in the USA:
- Coho Ferry: Port Angeles, Washington - Victoria, British Columbia
- Victoria Express: Port Angeles - Victoria and San Juan Islands - Victoria
- Victoria Clipper: Seattle - Victoria
BC Ferries operate between Victoria and Vancouver.
Getting Around
By Car
Some of the options to rent a car include the following companies:
By Public Transport
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| HI-Victoria | 516 Yates Street Vancouver Island | Hostel | 76 |
| Ocean Island Inn | Backpackers | Suites | 791 Pandora Avenue Victoria, BC | Hostel | 85 |
| Turtle Hostel | 1608 Quadra Street Victoria, B.C. | Hostel | 66 |
| Travelodge Victoria | 229 Gorge Road East | Hotel | 69 |
| Carriage House Bed and Breakfast | 596 Toronto St. Victoria, B.C. V8V 1P4 | Guesthouse | - |
| Days Inn - Victoria On the Harbour | 427 Belleville Street Victoria | Hotel | - |
| Best Western Carlton Plaza Victoria | 642 Johnson Street | Hotel | - |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
Learn
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Postal service is provided by Canada Post, a crown corporation owned by the government but run as an independent business. The lettermail service allows the mailing of a letter. The basic rate is currently set at $0.52 for one standard letter (30 grams or less). The rates for lettermail are based or weight and size and determine whether the article falls into the aforementioned standard format, or in the oversize one. The rate is the same for a postcard. Mail sent internationally is known as letterpost. It can only contain paper documents. The rate for a standard letter is of $0.93 if sent to the United States, and $1.55 if sent to any other destination. Oversize or overweight letters may be charged a higher fee [1]. Larger parcels can be shipped via Canada post both domestically and internationally, the rate is dependent on the weight and destination. [2]. Federal Express or DHL also provide interntional shipping from Canada.
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