BASICS

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE INJURED OR SICK WHILE VISITING

If you become sick or injured while visiting Victoria:  Either call 911 (for an emergency) or go to one of the hospitals or clinics listed below: **Non-residents of British Columbia see below for information and costs for medical care in Victoria There are 2 hospitals in the Greater Victoria area. 1) Victoria General Hospital, 1

LIQUOR/ALCOHOL LAWS IN VICTORIA, BC

Liquor laws in British Columbia The legal drinking age in B.C. is 19 years. What is the definition of liquor? In B.C., liquor is defined as beer, wine, or spirits, or any other product intended for human consumption, that contains more than 1% alcohol by volume.  Some products such as cooking wine and liquor-filled chocolates can be

ARRIVING & DEPARTING VICTORIA, BC BY WATER

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

ARRIVING & DEPARTING VICTORIA, BC BY AIR

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,