It’s indisputable. Victoria is on an island, not on the mainland. That means you can’t just drive or walk or bus here. You have to get onto a boat, and have the boat bring you and your method of transportation over to the Island. Here are the major water links on and off southern Vancouver Island. Be sure you enjoy the trip – it’s almost worth it just by itself!

BC Ferries

Victoria: (250)-386-3431
BC Ferries provides transportation from the mainland of British Columbia to Victoria and serves the Canadian islands around Vancouver Island. The ferry takes passengers and cars. For more information: BC Ferries Homepage

Washington State Ferries

Seattle: (206)-464-6400
Washington State Ferries provide transportation from Anacortes (North of Seattle) to Victoria (Sidney) and serve the American islands around Vancouver Island. The ferry takes passengers and cars.
For more information: Washington State Ferries

Victoria Clipper

The Victoria Clipper provides high-speed transportation from Seattle to Victoria (2 hours). The ferry takes foot passengers only. For more information: Clipper Vacations

M.V. Coho

Port Angeles: (360)-457-4491
Victoria: (250)-386-2202
The M.V. Coho provides transportation from Port Angeles to Victoria. Crossing time is 1 hour 35 minutes. The ferry takes passengers and cars. Reservations are available. Coho Homepage

Victoria Express

Port Angeles: (360) 452 8088
Victoria: (250)-361-9144
The Victoria Express is a high-speed passenger only ferry that provides transportation between Port Angeles, Victoria and Friday Harbor. Crossing time between Port Angeles and Victoria is 1 hour and crossing time between Victoria and Friday Harbor is approximately 2 1/2 hours. The ferry takes only foot passengers. www.victoriaexpress.com

Victoria Star

Bellingham: 1-800-443-4552
Victoria: 1-800-443-4552
The Victoria Star provides transportation from Bellingham to Victoria. Crossing time 3 hours 30. The ferry takes only foot passengers. Homepage

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