Coming to and going from Victoria and how to get around once you’re here!
Victoria is Canada's Cycling Capital and a Great Place to Rent a Bike! Year round temperate climate, amazing bike paths like the Galloping Goose, the Lochside Trail, the E&N Trail, mountain bike parks, dedicated bike lanes on many streets, low traffic corridors and neighbourhoods, each with their own distinctive personality, make Victoria a biker’s paradise.
Driving information in Victoria including speed limits and regulations: Speed Limits on Vancouver Island are posted in kilometers an hour. APPROXIMATE DRIVING SPEED CONVERSIONS: 30 km/hr = 20 mph 40 km/hr = 25 mph 50 km/hr = 30 mph 60 km/hr = 40 mph 80 km/hr = 50 mph 100 km/hr = 60 mph 120
A fun and unique way to get around downtown Victoria is by one of the Victoria Harbour Ferries. Victoria Harbour Ferries run two types of ferry services in Victoria's harbour, a taxi service and harbour tours. Both offer a unique and fun way to get around and see the harbour. Make sure you check out
As Victoria is on an island, the only way to visit in your car is via one of the ferries ... either a BC Ferry from the mainland (Vancouver) or a ferry from the U.S.A - either Port Angeles, WA, Anacortes, WA, or Seattle, WA. There is NO bridge or tunnel! So it can sometimes
How to get around Victoria by bus: Bus Stops BC Transit bus stops vary according to customer use. It may have a shelter, a bench, or simply a bus stop sign. Some signs will list the routes that use the bus stop. BC Transit bus stop signs typically look like this: Bus Destination Display
If you're looking to purchase or rent a new or used RV, here's where to look in Victoria. All these dealers also offer service, parts & supplies, but if you are specifically looking for RV Repair Service and/or parts, see our other post for a more complete list: RV Parts & Repairs Triangle RV Centre
Basic Information about walking in and around Victoria Victoria is a city that's perfect for walking! We take walking quite seriously, too! Because of that you should be aware that pedestrians have the right-of-way on most roads. Ped X-ing There are two kinds of crosswalks found in Victoria: controlled and un-controlled. Controlled
There are several ways to travel to Vancouver Island by water. A ferry is certainly a slower way to travel, but the scenery is worth it - plus ... if you're traveling with your vehicle it's the only way to get here! To & From the BC Mainland BC Ferries The trip from Victoria-Vancouver takes
You can arrive and depart Victoria, BC only one of two ways - either by air or by water. There is no bridge to the mainland or to any of the smaller Gulf Islands. The fastest way is by air. WestJet The Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has non-stop flights to and from Toronto,
Where and How to Park in Victoria There is a variety of parking options in Downtown Victoria. They range from metered on-street parking to parking lots to parking garages. Here is an overview: On-Street Parking Pretty much any street in Victoria has on-street parking - if you can find a spot that is! Be aware
