From mainland Canada:
§ Flights:
Direct flights into Victoria International Airport (YYJ): from Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG) and a range of other regional airports. Airlines that service these routes are Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal.
Harbour Air Seaplanes – Flights from downtown Vancouver and Vancouver airport into Downtown Victoria. One of the most stunning and iconic ways to access Vancouver Island. https://www.harbourair.com/
Helijet – Flights from downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria. Another stunning way to travel to Victoria, in a passenger helicopter. http://helijet.com/
§ Ferry:
BC Ferries from Tssawassen (Vancouver) into Swartz Bay (Victoria). This is a passenger and vehicle ferry from the Mainland to the Island. https://www.bcferries.com/
V2V Ferry – Passenger only service, downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria (landing right in front of Fairmont Empress in Downtown Victoria). This is a luxury cruise experience, touring the Lower Gulf and San Juan Islands.https://www.v2vvacations.com/
§ Car:
Drive using BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay (North Vancouver) to Nanaimo (Vancouver Island). Nanaimo is a 1.5 hour drive to Victoria, down the island.
Drive using BC Ferries from Tssawassen (South Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (Victoria). Swartz Bay is very close to Victoria International Airport and a 30 minute drive from downtown Victoria.
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From United States of America
§ Flights:
Direct flights into Victoria International Airport (YYJ) from Seattle (SEA), and San Francisco (SFO). Airlines that service these routes are United Airlines, Delta Airlines and Alaska Air.
Kenmore Air Seaplanes – Flights from downtown Seattle and Seattle SEATAC airport into Downtown Victoria. https://www.kenmoreair.com/
§ Ferry:
Washington State Ferries from Ana Cortes (Washington State) into Sidney (Victoria). This is a passenger and vehicle ferry from the San Juan islands to Vancouver Island. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ ·
The Clipper – Passenger only service, downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria (landing right in front of Fairmont Empress in Downtown Victoria). https://www.clippervacations.com/clipper-experience/
The Coho – Vehicle and Passenger service, Port Angeles (Washington State) to downtown Victoria (landing right in front of Fairmont Empress in Downtown Victoria). https://www.cohoferry.com/
§ Car:
Drive using Washington State Ferries from Ana Cortes (Washington State) to Sidney (Victoria). Sidney is a 30 minute drive to downtown Victoria.
Drive using the Coho Ferry from Port Angeles (Upper Washington State, a 2.5 hour drive from Seattle) to Downtown Victoria.