Traveling to Victoria

We hope you'll come and visit us.  Below are a few options for travel to Victoria, British Columbia located on Vancouver Island.
By Air:
Fly into Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA), or to Vancouver, BC.  Transfer to a commuter plane for a short 30 minute hop to Victoria International Airport.  Or, rent a car in Seattle or Vancouver and drive to Victoria via the excellent ferry system run by BC Ferries (Canada) or Washington Dept. of Transportation (US).

By Ferry:
Relax as you cruise through US and Canadian waters.  Be on the lookout for sea otters, orcas, sea lions, numerous species of birds, and lots of interesting scenery.  You have three alternatives to choose from:

Anacortes Ferry:  Operates daily between Anacortes, WA and Sidney, BC.  Approx. 1.5 hours north of SeaTac airport.  Unfortunately, it is difficult to make a same-day connection, as this ferry leaves early in the morning.  Summer schedules include a second departure later in the day.
Port Angeles Ferry:   Operates daily from Port Angeles, located on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula, approx. 2 hours from SeaTac airport.  Travels across San Juan de Fuca Strait directly into downtown Victoria.
BC Ferries:   A huge well-appointed car ferry leaves regularly every 1-2 hours from Tsawwassen, located 20 minutes southwest of Vancouver.  Approximately 2.5 hours from SeaTac airport, including average border wait times.  Arrives in Sidney, BC which is a short drive to Victoria.

Canadian Customs Information

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By Car:
Pack the family car songbook and head out for a beautiful, scenic road trip.  You'll need to plan for a ferry ride to Vancouver Island (see Ferry information).