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All motor vehicle access to Vancouver Island is by ferry. BC Ferries provides services from the BC mainland, while Washington State Ferries and Black Ball Transport service the Victoria area from Washington State. If you're travelling during peak hours (3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays or at the start and end of long weekends), be sure to allow additional time to get there. You can avoid lengthy line-ups during busy weekends and holidays by reserving ferry tickets in advance.
Exploring Victoria and neighbouring towns is a breeze on the island's well-maintained highway and road system. There are plenty of opportunities to detour onto scenic marine routes and, as the climate is mild year-round, driving is almost as easy in winter as it is in summer.
Downtown Victoria has plenty of parkades within walking distance of major attractions and charming neighbourhoods to explore. Car rental companies are conveniently located throughout the city and at Victoria International Airport. Scooters, available for rent, are becoming a popular way to motor around the city.
Driving Times to Victoria
Vancouver: 3 hours, 30 minutes (including the ferry ride)
Nanaimo: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Seattle: 4 hours, 30 minutes (including ferry travel via Port Angeles)
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