🇨🇦 Victoria Island Day Trip Guide – No Car Needed! 🛳️🚌

For the perfect car-free escape from Vancouver, Victoria delivers charm, history, and seafood delights—all accessible by ferry and bus! Here’s how to do it right. ⛴️ BC Ferries: Booking & Tips Tickets: Buy online in advance! Adults (12+): $19.10 one-way | Seniors (65+): FREE Mon-Thu! From Vancouver: Take 620 bus from Bridgeport Station (35 mins to Tsawwassen Terminal). Arrive 30 mins early (boarding queues get long!). 1h35m cruise: Enjoy ocean views, onboard cafés, and sun deck breezes. 🚌 Victoria Transit Hack Day Pass: $5 cash (unlimited rides! Buy from bus driver). From Swartz Bay: Take 70 bus to downtown (~50 mins). 🌮 Downtown Highlights ✅ Chinatown: Skip Don Mee (overpriced dim sum 😩). ✅ Fan Tan Alley + Chinese Canadian Museum: Powerful stories of railroad workers. ✅ Munro’s Books: Instagrammable indie bookstore. ✅ Red Fish Blue Fish: Worth the 1-hour wait! Order: 🐟 Halibut Fish & Chips (crispy perfection!) 🌮 Jerk Fish Tacone (spicy & fresh) ✅ Miniature World: Whimsical tiny dioramas (45-60 mins). ✅ Parliament Building: Free tours—grab tickets early (we missed ours 😭). ✅ Inner Harbour: Live music, food stalls, and boat performances. 🌇 Return Ferry (6PM) Golden hour views of the Pacific + mountains. 💡 Why This Itinerary Rocks 1️⃣ Budget-friendly (no rental car!). 2️⃣ Pace-perfect for families/elders. 3️⃣ Mix of culture + food (seafood >>> dim sum). #VictoriaBC #CarFreeTravel #VancouverDayTrips