In Victoria, there’s something to keep everyone entertained!
- Sip Tea Like a Local.
- Take a Horse Carriage Ride Around Town.
- Shop the Victoria Public Market.
- Discover Regional Cultures and Ancient Artifacts.
- Hop on a Bike for a Tour of Castles, Hoods and Legends.
- Get Your Flower Fix at The Butchart Gardens.
How can I travel without a car in Victoria?
Featured Transportation Partners
- BC Transit. The Victoria Regional Transit System runs seven days a week serving the entire Greater Victoria region including the Victoria International Airport, all ferry terminals (Sidney, Swartz Bay, Brentwood…
- CVS Tours.
- BC Transit.
- CVS Tours.
Can you go to Victoria Island without a car?
The best way to get around Victoria & Vancouver Island is by bike or car. Central Victoria – especially the Inner Harbour – can easily be explored on foot, while bike paths will lead you to less touristy neighborhoods.
How do you get to Butchart Gardens from Victoria without a car?
The number 75 bus makes the roughly 65-minute trip from downtown Victoria to The Butchart Gardens at various times of day. At other times, it is necessary to take bus 6, 30 or 31 from downtown to the Royal Oak exchange to connect with the 75.
Does Victoria BC have public transportation?
Victoria has an efficient public transportation system, with local bus service around the region provided by BC Transit. Transit operations, services and routes in the City of Victoria are the responsibility of BC Transit.
Do I need to rent a car in Victoria BC?
You don’t need a car while visiting Victoria. There is a bus that will take you out to Butchart Gardens (#75) and another one that will take you out to Sidney (#70). Day passes are $5.00 each. If you want to go “up island” to Nanaimo/Parksville/Cathedral Grove, you can rent a car for the day.
Is it easy to get around Vancouver Island without a car?
Good news backpackers! Vancouver Island offers one of the best places in Canada to travel and see a large area without needing a car. Reduce your carbon imprint by moving by foot, mass transit or bike to compensate for the flight to get here. Save money at the same time.
Is there Uber in Victoria?
Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Vic
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How many days do you need in Victoria Island?
We recommend you spend at least two days in Victoria, preferably three days if your itinerary allows it.
How long is the ferry ride to Victoria Island?
The Swartz Bay ferry terminal, approximately 30km north of downtown Victoria, offers a point of entry from Tsawwassen (Vancouver and the Lower Mainland) and the Gulf Islands. The travel time from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay is 1 hour and 35 minutes and BC Ferries provides frequent travel times on this route.
Can you ride a BC ferry without a car?
You can travel on our ferries with a vehicle or as a foot passenger. Learn which types of vehicles you can travel with and how to check in at our terminals.
How much is cab from Victoria to ferry?
approximately $60-70
How much does it cost to get from downtown Victoria to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal? Answer: The taxi fare from downtown Victoria to Swartz Bay is approximately $60-70 depending on traffic.
Can you tour Butchart Gardens on your own?
You don’t have to take a tour at all. Just buy a ticket and walk through the gardens. The gardens are quite large so allow yourself a half day at least to really enjoy it properly.
Are buses free in Victoria?
How much you pay to travel on trains, trams and buses depends on where and how you’re travelling. We define the metropolitan area as Melbourne and its suburbs, and the rest of Victoria as regional. The fare you pay is determined by: where you travel, including the zones you travel through if you’re using myki.
Is there a train in Victoria BC?
The main train station in Victoria is Victoria Bus Depot – Capital City Station.
How much is a taxi from Victoria airport to downtown?
Sample Destinations
| Destination | Estimated Fare |
|---|---|
| Victoria Downtown to Airport: | $57 |
| Victoria Downtown to Sidney: | $62 |
| Victoria to Swartz-Bay Ferries | $66 |
| Victoria to Anacortes Ferry: | $61 |
What can I use instead of a rental car?
10 Alternatives to Car Rentals
- Ride-hailing. Depending on how much you need to drive around once you arrive at your destination, you may consider using a service like Uber or Lyft instead of renting a car.
- Borrow a Friend’s or Family Member’s Car.
- Rent an RV.
- Public Transportation.
- Zipcar.
- Turo.
- Avail.
- Getaround.
Can you walk around Victoria BC?
Victoria, BC is a walking paradise. There are so many great walks and so many interesting things to see, but here are my 5 picks for downtown Victoria. There are many more – see the posts under ‘Hiking/Biking/Walking Trails’.
How do you get around without renting a car?
Let’s look at a few ways to explore a new area without renting a car.
- Hop On a Bus. Busses are a great way to explore the town.
- Use the Subway. Subways are an efficient way to go longer distances around a city.
- Use a Rideshare App Such As Uber or Lyft.
- Ride a Bike Around Town.
- Take a Scooter.
- Travel by Foot.
- Rent a Moped.
Will Uber come to Vancouver Island?
The PTB denied Uber’s last request for an expanded licence to serve Vancouver Island, the Interior and North in December 2021. In its decision, the board said it was satisfied Uber was “fit, proper and capable of providing the proposed service,” but it wasn’t convinced of the public need for it.
Are there passenger trains on Vancouver Island?
Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) is the operating railroad for Vancouver Island freight and potential passenger services, and works under a haulage arrangement with SRY.