Victoria, located on Vancouver Island, is one of Canada’s prettiest urban centres. The capital of British Columbia, it is easy to reach by taking one of BC Ferries. Vancouver to Victoria is only 4 hours each way, taking into consideration the travel time from both cities to the ferry harbour. The ferries also leave at convenient times throughout the year, meaning you can enjoy the trip all-year-round.
Sights in Victoria
Arriving in Victoria is but one-step in your journey. Once in Victoria, be ready to spend the day enjoying everything this city and the immediate area have to offer. Consider including the following in your agenda:
1. The Parliament Buildings: These are often the first stop of visitors. It is a landmark piece of architecture for the city
2. Butchart Gardens: With age has come improvement. These are one of the country’s premier gardens.
3. The Royal BC Museum: Preserving history since 1886, this attraction features three permanent galleries:
a. Modern History
b. Natural History
c. Local First Nations’ History.
4. Beacon Hill Park: Take a stroll on the grounds of this popular b 75 ha (200 acre) park with landscaped gardens ponds, woodland trails, and even a waterpark.
5. Craigdarroch Castle: The former palatial home of notorious coal baron Robert Dunsmuir and his wife, Joan.
6. Fisherman’s Wharf: Stroll seaside and see brightly-coloured floating houses, small seafood shops, and boats sailing.
7. The Emily Carr House: This was the famous Canadian artist’s.
8. The Empress Hotel: Enjoy High Tea or visit the crystal ballroom.
All are within reach when you take BC ferries Vancouver to Victoria.
BC Ferries – Vancouver to Victoria
If you want to take a pleasant day trip, the year-round availability of BC ferries Vancouver to Victoria run makes it possible. From your moment of arrival, the city of Victoria provides a myriad of pleasurable ways to spend a day. To be honest, one day will not be enough – take two.