PLAN YOUR TRIP
Travel Information for the 2024 Victoria Forum.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Travel Information for the 2024 Victoria Forum.
Why Victoria, BC?
Steeped in rich history, architectural charm and natural beauty, Victoria delivers exceptional service and warm, authentic hospitality. Voted #1 City in the World by Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, we hope you will be able to experience some of what Victoria has to offer during your visit.
British Columbia remains Canada’s most politically dynamic province, and its history is one of the marginal players on the federal scene and provincial politicians with a reputation for eccentricity. 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.
Victoria, British Columbia, is full of life! Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada, with gardens that bloom all year. In fact, Victoria is known internationally as the City of Gardens. The wild beauty of the Pacific coast and adventures in the great outdoors are within city limits, and ocean and mountain vistas will follow you wherever you go.
Getting to Victoria
By Air – WestJet Discount
For the upcoming Victoria Forum we are able to offer 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border. No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed.
Applicable Rules:
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Victoria, BC
- The travel period begins: 8/18/2024
- The travel period ends: 9/3/2024
Coupon Code: Guest web/Travel Agent web | 1C8D3HR |
Promo Code: Travel Agent GDS only | YBK97 |
By Car/Ferry
Ferries from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island are car-accessible and leave from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) daily on an hourly basis. Travel time from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay is 1 hour 35 minutes. It is highly recommended that if you are travelling by car from the mainland (Vancouver) that you make a reservation well in advance.
Other Flight Options
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the major international airport that serves Greater Victoria and is about a 45 minute drive to Downtown Victoria.
Harbour Air and Kenmore Air also offer floatplane options directly to the Victoria Inner Harbour from Vancouver and Seattle.
Required Documents for International Travellers
Attendees traveling from outside of Canada require a valid passport to travel to Victoria, BC. Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorization or a visa to travel to Canada. Click here to view Canada’s entry requirements by country/territory.
Visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens, and travelers with a valid Canadian visa. If you need an eTA, do not wait until the last minute to apply. Plan to get this upon completion of your registration. You must travel to Canada with the passport you used to get your eTA.
Accommodation Information
Victoria Forum is pleased to offer several discounted rates and blocked rooms with hotels in the city. Please be advised to book accommodation as quickly as possible due to high accommodation demands during the summer tourist season.
To book: Call at 250-385-6787 and advise they are looking to book for the group ‘Victoria Forum’, account number is 4870120.
Room Rate: Starting at $319
To book online:
Phone/Email: Reservations can be made through the Reservations Department by calling 1-800-663-7667 or 250-386-8721 or by e-mail at reservations@laurelpoint.com. Please quote Victoria Forum to obtain your group rates.
Room Rate: $339
To book online:
Phone/Email: Call at 250-940-1200 and use the name of the block “Victoria Forum” or the booking code VICFOR24. Email at reservations@parksidevictoria.com
The University of Victoria
The University of Victoria is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities located in the capital of British Columbia. Our university is deeply committed to contributing to a better future for people, places and the planet, ranked in the top 10 universities globally for making an impact (THE Impact Ranking 2023). UVic aims to be a global leader in environmental, social and institutional sustainability through our research, academic programs, campus operations and the impact and influence of our 27,000 students, 5,000 faculty and staff and alumni.
Our opening event will take place at the Songhees Wellness Centre — Songhees Nation.
Tourism Activities in Victoria
Spend the day at a world-renowned attraction, Butchart Gardens enjoying afternoon tea and exploring all of the Gardens, including the Japanese Garden on the seaside and the overflowing Rose Garden throughout this modern masterpiece.
Learn and discover some of the incredible majestic marine wildlife of the Salish Sea during a Whale Watching and/or Eco Tour with one of our amazing local partners
Try a Paddle Board or Guided Kayak tour in the local waters of the Pacific Ocean with Ocean River Sports and Adventures.
Uncover traditional, modern and historic at one of the many Art Galleries, and Historic Castles.
Enjoy a scenic Floatplane tour to Vancouver or take a ferry to Salt Spring Island for the day to take part in a local Artisan Tour.
For an in-depth discovery of the food and wine scene on Vancouver Island, embark on a Culinary and/or wine tour, i.e., Chinatown Food & History Tour and include a pre/post visit at one of Victoria’s famous local distilleries or breweries.
Enrich your cultural understanding with a walking or canoe tour with Explore Songhees.
Book a Docent tour & explore 550 million years of natural history and 9,000 years of human history in BC at the Royal British Columbia Museum.
Guided Walking tours, i.e. featuring a stop at the famous artist Emily Carr House, Victoria’s Chinatown (oldest and National Historic Site of Canada), or to learn and discover the darker past of Victoria during an evening Ghostly Walks experience
Take a road trip, embrace forest bathing and discovering the true West Coast’s West Coast – Pacific Marine Circle
Uncover and savour new wineries with an afternoon excursion to Cowichan Valley
Take a drive outside the city centre to the Ultimate Natural High at the Malahat Skywalk
Immerse yourself in an Agricultural Tour in the Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails, experience the quality and creativity of the Capital Region’s harvesters, farmers, fishers, food producers, chefs, vintners, cider makers, brewers and distillers.
Inhale the ocean air & come across a favourite hot spot or two during a Custom Cycling Tours, i.e. Eat, Drink, Pedal Tour with The Pedaler or take part in a Pickle Pub Crawl experience with Victoria Harbour Ferry
Spend your day golfing at one of the fabulous & scenic Greater Victoria local courses.
Fine tune your driving technique while surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery at motorsport playground at the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit.
Relax with a self wellness day at one of Victoria’s Local spas.
Set out with a professional crew of experts on a fishing charter for an adventurous excursion on the local waters.
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Image Credit: Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Image Credit: Royal BC Museum
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