Why go
- Capital city of British Columbia, Canada.
- Served by Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
- Home to roughly 102,856 people.
History
Victoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of 91,867, and the Greater Victoria area has a population of 397,237. The city of Victoria is the seventh most densely populated city in Canada with 4,406 inhabitants per square kilometre (11,410/sq mi).
Where to stay
721 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5, Canada · fairmont.com
777 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B5, Canada · hilton.com
623 Courtney St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8, Canada · magnoliahotel.com
463 Belleville St. #3, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Canada · hotelgrandpacific.com
740 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2, Canada · chateauvictoria.com
3110 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K4, Canada · hotelzed.com
653 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 3K4, Canada · hotelrialto.ca
642 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 1M6, Canada · bestwesterncarltonplazahotel.com
136 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC V9A 1L4, Canada · robinhoodinn.ca
919 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2, Canada · strathconahotel.com
1037 Craigdarroch Rd, Victoria, BC V8S 2A5, Canada · thecraigmyle.com
3233 Maple St, Victoria, BC V8X 4Y9, Canada · accentinns.com
2852 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8T 4M5, Canada · sandmanhotels.com
791 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, Canada · oceanisland.com
506 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8W 3J6, Canada · swanshotel.com
3366 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8Z 3L3, Canada · redlioninnvictoria.com
2898 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8T 4M9, Canada · arbutusinn.ca
427 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
1140 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, Canada · bedfordregency.com
100 Harbour Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 0G1, Canada · marriott.com
918 Cloverdale Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 2T3, Canada · sweethousevictoria.lodgify.com
123 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1, Canada · choicehotels.com
1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3, Canada · marriott.com
850 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2H2, Canada · choicehotels.com
1850 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8T 4K6, Canada · islandtravelinn.com
229 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1, Canada
308 Catherine St, Victoria, BC V9A 6T5, Canada · spinnakers.com
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Restaurant · Classic breakfast spot home of the Mahoney Opening hours: We-Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 332 Menzies… · eatmurderburger.com
Restaurant · dumplings to eat in, take out, or buy frozen Opening hours: 11:30-20:00 Features: step-free access · 556 Pandora Avenue, V8W 1N7 · dumplingdrop.ca
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-18:00; Th-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1150 Douglas… · bigorange.ca
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · blenz.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-25:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-26:00 Features: takeaway · 4083 Shelbourne Street · pizza.dominos.ca
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 624 Admirals Road, Esquimalt, V9A 2N7 · leeschicken.ca
Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 · 1203 Broad Street, Victoria, V8W 2A4 · meatandbread.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, V8W 3M9 · mrpretzels.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 101-1638 McKenzie Avenue, V8N 0A3 · locations.muchoburrito.com
Fries, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-18:00; Th-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, V8W… · newyorkfries.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · 809 Craigflower Road, Esquimalt, V9B 6N5 · thaigreenelephant.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 16:30-20:30; Sa-Su 12:00-20:30 · yoshisushi.ca
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-We, Sa-Su 11:00-17:30; Th-Fr 11:00-18:00 Features: step-free access · 3624 Shelbourne Street, V8P 4H2 · fujiya.ca
Arab, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 11:30-23:00 · 90 Gorge Road West, V9A 1M1 · marhabavictoria.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:30 · 1609 Store Street, Victoria · mentoravictoria.ca
Fish And Chips, Italian, Regional, Sandwich, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2024 Oak Bay Avenue,… · oakbayseafood.com
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Sa-Mo off; PH off Features: takeaway · 650 Burnside Road West, Saanich, V8Z 1M8 · trinitodbone.ca
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 1600 Government Street, V8W 1Z3 · varsha.ca
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 176 Wilson Street, V9A 7N6 · boosterjuice.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:45-23:30; Fr-Sa 15:45-24:00; Su 15:45-23:30 · 3450 Tillicum Road · cosmospizzatillicum.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-26:00; 11:00-25:00 · albarakvictoria.com
Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-14:00, Fr 09:00-14:00, Sa-Su 08:00-15:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1075 Fort Street · avalonvictoria.ca
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Th-Su 12:30-21:00; We 16:30-21:00 · 769 Fort Street · beijingbistro.ca
Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 614B Grenville Avenue, Victoria, V9A 6L2 · benjaminscafe.ca
East Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30 · bimiexpressmarket.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 · bluecrab.ca
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00 · 1724 Douglas Street · bluenilerestaurantvictoria.com
Pub, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Mo 11:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 · 184 Wilson Street, Victoria · brownscrafthouse.com
Deli, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-17:00 · 975 Kings Road, V8T 1W7 · caffefantastico.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 16:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-25:00 · ceratapas.com
American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00 · 609 Yates Street, V8W1L1 · coopschicken.ca
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 15:00-22:00 · 2571 Quadra Street · emmalines.ca
Fish, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00 · 805 Fort Street · fishhookvic.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 769 Yates Street · victoria.foofood.ca
Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 07:00-21:00; Mo-Tu 07:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · 910 Government Street · frankiesmoderndiner.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00 · 492 Bay Street · greekonthestreet.ca
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:00 · greenleafvic.ca
Persian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 16:00-21:00 · 1420 Quadra Street, Victoria, V8W2L1 · mantucuisine.com
Spanish, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, Th 04:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:30 · 559 Fisgard Street · matadora.ca
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-21:00 · 513 Fisgard Street · ohanapoke.ca
Local, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · 360 Bay Street, V8T 1P7 · saltchuckpies.com
Cafe, Deli, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; PH off · 2955 Jutland Road, V8T 5J9 · solfinefoods.com
Soup, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 · soupa.ca
Bistro, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 400 Boleskine Road, V8Z 1E4 · uptownbistro.ca
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-16:00 · 1011 Blanshard Street · letsgoyalla.ca
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Airports
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 22 km to the centre
1640 Electra Blvd, Sidney, BC V8L 5V4 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (WestJet, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Pacific Coastal Airline…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Vancouver, Calgary, San Francisco, Toronto, Edmonton… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Vancouver (73 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800, Dash 8-400, 736) · 6 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-400, A320, CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 4 routes: Calgary*, San Francisco*, Toronto, Vancouver*
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (BE1) · 1 route: Vancouver
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: San Francisco*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) 26 km to the centre
Friday Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Kenmore Air M5 (CNC) · 1 route: Seattle
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM) 38 km to the centre
Port Angeles, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Kenmore Air M5 (CNC) · 1 route: Seattle
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Roche Harbor Airport (RCE) 25 km to the centre
Roche Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. DHB, FBS (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Kenmore Air M5 (DHP) · 2 routes: DHB, FBS*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Lopez Island Airport (LPS) 32 km to the centre
Lopez, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. WSX (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Kenmore Air M5 (DHP) · 1 route: WSX*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Stuart Island Airpark (SSW) 29 km to the centre
Friday Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Selkirk Landing
Ferry terminal · 1.7 km from the centre · Victoria Harbour Ferry
Railyards
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre · Victoria Harbour Ferry
Point Ellice House
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre · Victoria Harbour Ferry
Dockside Green
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre · Victoria Harbour Ferry
Swift Street Landing
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre · Victoria Harbour Ferry
Delta Ocean Pointe
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre · Victoria Harbour Ferry
Victoria Harbour Ferry - Gorge Tour Route
Ferry route
Gorge Waterway Route
Ferry route · Victoria Harbour Ferry
Harbour Route
Ferry route · Victoria Harbour Ferry
Port Angeles ↔ Victoria
Ferry route · Black Ball Transport
Port Angeles to Victoria
Ferry route · Black Ball Ferry Line
Victoria to Port Angeles
Ferry route · Black Ball Ferry Line
Victoria Clipper - Seattle ↔ Victoria
Ferry route · Clipper Vacations
Victoria to Seattle
Ferry route · Victoria Clipper
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YYJ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Vancouver, Calgary, San Francisco, Toronto, Edmonton…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Selkirk Landing, 1.7 km); routes include Victoria Harbour Ferry - Gorge Tour Route, Gorge Waterway Route, Harbour Route.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Victoria, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · British Columbia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Victoria, British Columbia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter · Learjet, Challenger · Vancouver-based charter operator.
Charter, management · Light to large-cabin · Toronto-based charter and aircraft management.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, Challenger, Global · Canada's largest business-aviation company: charter, management and FBOs in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
Fractional · Praetor 500, Citation CJ3+, Legacy 450 · Canada's fractional-ownership operator, based in Calgary.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Tours & experiences
Food & Wine
Sightseeing
Boat Tour