Reposted: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
We are actively following a rapidly intensifying storm that is expected to reach parts of British Columbia’s West Coast by Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The adverse weather conditions may impact travel through Wednesday, November 20.
Travellers are advised to check our Service Notices page prior to travel for any possible service disruptions.
The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us, and we will continue to monitor this weather system and share information as it becomes available. For further information regarding any weather warnings in place, please visit Environment Canada.
For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, customers can follow our @BCFerries X Account, check Current Conditions or visit bcferries.com.
Visit the lush and beautiful oceanfront city of Victoria. The city is rich in British heritage, has the oldest Chinatown in Canada, and is home to the historic BC Parliament Buildings. You can enjoy lots of water and land activities, and taste a variety of craft beers and fresh seafood.
Known as the Garden City, Victoria is always in bloom and has one of the mildest climates in Canada—perfect for a trip any time of the year.
Experience Chinatown
Stroll through the oldest Chinatown in Canada, including the famous Fan Tan Alley.
Shop
Shop in quaint shops, local boutiques, and in local independent retailers, and find handmade gifts, local Aboriginal art or designs by fashion trendsetters.
Explore a castle
See how the prestige lived in the 1890s with a visit to Craigdarroch Castle—now a National Historic Site.
Taste local beer
Tantalize your tastebuds with a wide selection of craft beers in the local bars and restaurants, plus check out one of the many local breweries along the BC Ale Trail.
Take a stroll through the 200-acre Beacon Hill Park. Enjoy the free gardens, check out the totem pole, rose garden, lily pond, cricket ground, Petting Zoo, and more. Plus, watch for a variety of wildlife, including: heron, owls, peacocks and turtles.
If you’re travelling around the island and want to leave your vehicle behind, you can conveniently travel in comfy coach seating on an air-conditioned Vancouver Island Connector bus. The Vancouver Island Connector will pick you up from your Port Hardy hotel and drop you off at the Victoria Bus Depot. Please contact a Travel Consultant to discuss pick-up and drop-off locations.
Board a catamaran and depart from Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour with Prince of Whales to experience the majesty of the Salish Sea during sunset. Join this 4-hour tour to lookout for wildlife, from whales and seals, to bald eagles soaring overhead. Learn about the animals from knowledgeable marine guides and mammal experts, while you stay warm, dry and hydrated in the heated cabin.
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Visit the seaside town of Sidney, just a few minutes down the road from Swartz Bay terminal, providing the ideal stop-off before or after you take the ferry. Go on an adventure to see local wildlife, or take a stroll in the town to check out the shops, marina and restaurants.
Drive along the Pacific Marine Circle Route (Highway 14) to the picturesque seaside town of Sooke on winding, scenic coastline roads, past beautiful beaches, rainforest and parks. Relax at one of many local beaches and parks, or take part in a variety of land or sea outdoor activities.
Visit the rapidly growing village of Brentwood Bay on the Saanich Inlet, a 30-minute drive north of Victoria, to enjoy waterfront restaurants, relaxing strolls along the bay and a warm, welcoming community.
The waterfront fishing village of Cowichan Bay sits at the head of a beautiful and natural harbour, which is the main focal point of the town, where shops, cafés, galleries and homes float on the water. Dine out on some of the best seafood in the area, relax in waterfront cafés, or take part in a variety of water activities.
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