🇨🇦 Vancouver to Victoria Day Trip Guide (Car-Free!)

Travel Diary: An early ferry from Vancouver to BC's charming capital! Marveled at the Parliament Buildings, sipped tea at Fairmont Empress, strolled the tranquil Inner Harbour and Government Street, and visited iconic bookstores. A perfect British-style getaway without crossing the Atlantic! 🇬🇧☕ 🚢 Before You Go 1️⃣ Route: Tsawwassen (Vancouver) → Swartz Bay (Victoria) Don't mix up ports! Schedule: Every 2-3 hours | Fare: $30-40 CAD round-trip (varies by ship/time) Pro Tip: E-tickets will be sent to your email 📧 2️⃣ Getting to Tsawwassen Terminal: Take Canada Line SkyTrain to Bridgeport Station → Transfer to Bus #620 at Bay 12 (free within 90 mins!) *40-min ride on a double-decker bus* → Drops you right at the terminal! 🚌 3️⃣ At the Terminal: Exchange e-tickets for physical ones at the counter (can pay difference for time changes!) Board 30 mins early for best seats (window or quiet zones!) Onboard Perks: Snack bar 🍔, souvenir shop 🛍️, and *$5 self-serve ice cream* 🍦 🏙️ Victoria Adventure (No Car Needed!) Arrival at Swartz Bay: Take Bus #70 ($5 DayPass, cash only!) → 1.5 hrs to downtown (last stop!) Perfect Citywalk Route: 🗺️ *All stops within 5-10 mins' walk!* 1️⃣ Parliament Buildings 🏛️ (Free tours available!) 2️⃣ Inner Harbour ⛵ (Sailboats + stunning reflections) 3️⃣ Fairmont Empress Hotel ☕ (Afternoon tea rivals London's best!) 4️⃣ Government Street 🛍️ (Quaint shops + historic charm) 5️⃣ Munro's Books 📚 (Breathtaking dome ceiling!) 6️⃣ Murchie's Tea & Cafe 🍰 → Must-try: 1 tea + 1 coffee + 2 cakes = $37 CAD (Steal deal!) ⚠️ Pro Tips: • Return Buses (#70/71/72/70X) all go to Swartz Bay—but confirm with driver! Some make extra stops (+10 mins). • Ferry Times Matter! Best combo: 9:00 AM departure + 7:00 PM return (21:00 ferries risk no taxis!) BC Ferries often delay—check updates! 🚨 • Uber Back: Book while disembarking (~$45 CAD to downtown). #VancouverIsland #ExploreVictoria #BCFerries #CarFreeTravel #CanadaTravel