Bayridge Bed and Breakfast
5175 Beckton Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2C2, Canada
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Tribute to Emily Carr at her Statue near Empress
Confederation Garden Court: Coat of Arms, Fountain
Netherlands Centennial Carillon & Royal BC Museum
Flying Otter located in Seaplane Terminal 1
Forum Posts
Sydney to Victoria
by shoalin2
Hi all,
I am taking a trip from Seattle to Victoria on a WA ferry. I am taking the route from Anacortes to Sydney and was wondering if it is difficult to take public transit from Sydney to Victoria. I have heard that the #70 bus route has been canceled. Thanks in advance.
Re: Sydney to Victoria
by Maryimelda
Is it just me or is there something amiss with this question? I don't know about anyone else but I'm sure confused.
Re: Sydney to Victoria
by Maryimelda
I think it's a little clearer now. I was confused between Seattle and Victoria via Sydney on a WA(which I took to be Western Australia!) ferry. The question has nothing whatsoever to do with Australia. It's just that the "Sydney" in the post, I think should be spelt with an I not a Y. Victoria is the one on Vancouver Island and WA is of course short for Washington State. Pardon my confusion. I should have worked it out first. As for an answer, I'm sorry I have no idea whether the #70 bus is still running or not, but I'm sure someone from the right part of the world will be able to help.
Re: Sydney to Victoria
by Lady_Godiva
Haha Mary, I read the question the same way and was totally confused! I was like "there's a no. 70 bus to Victoria!?!?". LOL, sorry, can't help you with Canadian questions...
Re: Sydney to Victoria
by yvr
According to the BC Transit website the #70 is still in operation. Check their website, when you get to the website click on transportation Ferries and scroll to the bottom, you will see the map and schedule for the #70
Re: Sydney to Victoria
by erh11
Hi, Eric from EMR Vacation Rentals here...
Public transport from Sidney to Victoria is not too bad. The Anacortez ferry doesn't actually land right in Sidney but is slightly South of there.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=48.643231,-123.395262&spn=0.01914,0.038624&z=15
You can walk into town but it is a bit of a hoof to Beacon with luggage.
The 70 is still active, here is the link to the schedule
http://bctransit.com/regions/vic/schedules/schedule.cfm?line=70&
You are interested in the Fifth at Weiler (just south of the terminal) or 5th at Beacon (north of the terminal.)
Hope that helps!
Eric
EMR Vacation Rentals
Travel Tips for Victoria
Here is a picture of the...
by RickL
Here is a picture of the dragonboat festival in the Inner Harbour area of Victoria. The event is small and less international in comparison to the Vancouver but everyone enjoys themselves. This picture shows the Parliament Buildings in the background which lights up at night. The boats are heading towards the Provincial Museum which is another 'must see' item on your vacation schedule in Victoria. On the third floor is an excellent miniature reproduction of a western pioneering town that is so well done you feel that you are actually there as you walk donw the cobblestone streets!
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS ~ Part One
by Lady_Mystique
Visitors from Europe:
European passport holders do not require a visa to visit Canada. All you need is a valid passport, a return ticket and sufficient funds to support yourself and your dependents during your stay in Canada. European visitors to Canada who wish to also visit the United States must possess valid passports to be admitted; residents of Portugal are further required to have a visa.
Visitors who are U.S. Residents:
Although a passport is the ideal identification, you do not require a passport or visa to enter Canada. Just make sure you carry identification to establish your citizenship such as a Birth Certificate and least one ID card with photo. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen, you should carry this certificate. Permanent residents of the U.S.A. must bring their "Green Card".
Visitors from the U.S. who are not American Citizens:
Permanent residents of the United States (anyone with a Green Card) do not need to carry a passport or travel documents to enter Canada.
Temporary residents of the United States (anyone who carries a Temporary Resident Card, Form 1-688, or Employment Authorization Card, 1-688A or 1-688B) must carry a passport and may also require a visa depending on their country of citizenship.
Citizens of other countries who wish to enter Canada through the United States must also carry a valid passport and may require a visa, which they should obtain from a Canadian Embassy or Consulate outside Canada. Those in this category should check with an office of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service before they enter Canada.
A map of Victoria comes in handy
by Carmanah
Victoria is best explored on foot, and while a lot of the obvious attractions (the Royal BC Museum, the Empress Hotel, the Parliament Building, the Inner Harbour, Government Street, Miniature World, the Bug Zoo, Undersea Gardens, the Wax Museum, Thunderbird Park) are all located within a block or two of eachother, other attractions aren't so obvious unless you have a map.
If you'd like a map of Victoria, you can pick one up for free on board the BC Ferries. You can also pick them up for free at the Visitor Information Centre across the street from the Empress Hotel.
Victoria's British Origins
by Dabs
Victoria is, of course, named after Queen Victoria, the longest reigning monarch of Britain. You can find a statue in her honor in front of the Parliament Building amidst a lovely display of flowers.
Victoria, and Canada, was at one time part of the British empire and unlike Vancouver, it retained much of it's Britishness, preserving it's buildings, tending to it's gardens and encouraging British things like high tea. But alas, unlike many of the other former British colonies, there was nary a sexy British accent to be found....
Americans, even though...
by Packerman
Americans, even though Victoria is very close to the USA and they speak English, remember it is not the USA. Be friendly, pleasant, patient, and nice. Be a good representative of America. Watch Canadian Bacon featuring John Candy if it is your first trip to Canada.
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