Victoria Airport and BC Ferries: gateways for Vancouver Island travel

Travel to Victoria is fun, whether flying across the mountains, the sea and Vancouver Island to Victoria Airport or taking ferries, like BC Ferries, through the Gulf Islands.

BC Ferries, other ferries

By sea you enjoy a mini cruise. Travelling through our picturesque Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island from Vancouver is always inspiring. Enjoy beautiful coastal views; truly British Columbia at its best! Crossing the Straight of Juan De Fuca from Seattle, Anacortes, or Port Angeles you could be rewarded with whale sightings even before you get to Victoria. These 90 minute ferry rides are a relaxing start to your Victoria adventure. All services offer reservations.

BC Ferries
Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay), 20 miles / 32 km north of Victoria.
Or, North Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay), 60 miles / 100 km north of Victoria. Both sailings are 95 minutes. 1-888 724-5223
Swartz Bay is serviced by local BC Transit buses 1-250-385-2551 and by Pacific Coach Lines (from Vancouver to Victoria via BC Ferries) 1-250 385-441

Victoria Clipper
Seattle to Victoria – foot passenger only (no cars). 1-800 888-2535

Black Ball Ferries (Coho Ferry)
Port Angeles, WA to Victoria. 1-250 386-2202

Washington State Ferries
Anacortes, WA to Sidney (18 miles north of Victoria). 1-888 808-7977

Victoria Express
Passenger only ferry between Port Angeles, WA to Victoria – passengers only (no cars)
or Friday Harbor (San Juan Islands) to Victoria. 1-800 633 1578

Victoria Star
Bellingham, WA to Victoria – foot passengers only (no cars). 1-800 443-4552

Victoria Airport

Travel to Victoria Airport

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has more carriers with direct flights than ever before. You can even fly right into the Inner Harbour of downtown Victoria: make a float plane ride part of your Victoria vacation; now that is an adventure!

Victoria International Airport
15 miles / 24km north of Victoria. Serviced by Akal Shuttle Bus 1-877-386-2525 and car rentals including Discount Cars www.discountcar.com with preferred rates for Victoria's Finest Bed and Breakfast guests.

Air Canada
From all Canadian cities. Part of the Star Alliance group. 1-800 565-9513

WestJet
From all major Canadian cities and some in USA. 1-800 538-5696

Harbour Air
From Vancouver airport and downtown, Nanaimo and other local towns. 1-800 665-0212

Helijet
From Vancouver airport and downtown. 1-800 665-4354

Westcoast Air
From Vancouver airport and downtown, Nanaimo and other local towns. 1-800-347-2222

Horizon Air / AlaskaAir
From Seattle & Port Angeles, WA. 1-800-547-9308

Kenmore Air
From Seattle, WA. 1-866 435-9524

Whether you are flying to Victoria Airport, taking BC Ferries or another ferry route to Vancouver Island your B&B hosts will be glad to advise about your travel plans.