Vancouver to Victoria (Vancouver Island)
If you’re visiting Vancouver and have the time, a trip to Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is well worth the journey. Though as the crow flies, Victoria is only a short distance away, it requires a bit of planning to get there by land and water. The connecting ferry terminals are the Tsawwassen terminal on the mainland side, and the Swartz Bay terminal on the island side. On both sides, the ferry terminals are some distance outside their respective cities. The ferry ride takes approximately 90 minutes, and the trip from the cities to the ferry terminals can take anywhere from 45 to 75 minutes each, depending on the mode of transportation chosen. It can be a long day of travel if you’re just planning a daytrip (though many do so), but is definitely worthwhile for an overnighter.