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How long does the ferry take from Vancouver to Victoria?

Author

Chloe Ramirez

Updated on March 03, 2026

How long does the ferry take from Vancouver to Victoria?

BC Ferries offers 90 minute sailings to Victoria’s Swartz Bay terminal from the Tsawwassen terminal, approximately 45 minutes south of downtown Vancouver. Ferries run at least every two hours (at the top of the hour), increasing to hourly during peak season.

Can you do a day trip to Victoria from Vancouver?

Yes, you can do Victoria (and Butchart Gardens) in a day. You can do a one day bus tour (check out ). They have a tour that takes you to Butcharts for 2 hours, then drops you off in downtown Victoria to explore on your own and your return is open.

Do you need a passport from Vancouver to Victoria BC?

Yes, Victoria is a City on the Canadian island of Vancouver and you will arrive in Canada. A Passport is necessary AND essential for getting BACK into the USA.

How much does it cost to drive from Vancouver to Victoria?

Cost for adult passenger only: $17.20. Cost for Car & Driver: $74.70.

Do I need to reserve ferry from Vancouver to Victoria?

Do I need to reserve the ferries and if not what time should I turn up? You don’t have to reserve. Reservations are really for people on a tight schedule who can’t afford the waiting time.

Do you need car in Victoria BC?

You don’t need a car while you are staying in Victoria, and typically we will park our car upon arrival and not return to it until the day we leave. If you do drive around the city, traffic is usually light to moderate, and parking is relatively easy to find – either on street metered parking or in parking buildings.

Is Victoria worth visiting?

Victoria is a great place to visit for a weekend—or long weekend—escape in British Columbia. The city is quite small, so most of the main attractions lie within walking distance of each other in the city center.

Can you go to Victoria without a passport?

Do you need a passport to go to Canada by car 2021?

Canadian law requires all persons entering Canada from the U.S. by car present proof of citizenship and identity. Make sure that anytime you travel out of the U.S., to obtain a passport unless you have a Trusted Traveler’s Card such as Nexus or other WHTI -approved documents.

How much does a BC Ferry reservation cost?

You will pay a non-refundable $17 reservation fee at the time of booking, and then pay the remaining vehicle and passenger fares at the terminal when you redeem your booking. You can change your sailing by paying a $5 change fee. This fare will always be available as long as there is bookable space on the ferry. Q.

Is Victoria BC Safe?

Victoria’s crime severity index also tops that of Vancouver (105) and the B.C. average (96). Victoria ranked the fourth-highest in the crime severity index (CSI) among cities profiled, with a 3 per cent year-over-year increase in 2020.

Is Victoria British Columbia expensive?

Victoria is officially one of the top 5 most expensive places to live in Canada. PadMapper reports that Victoria now ranks just behind Montreal, Quebec and ties with Barrie, Ontario with the average rent sitting at $1,400 for a one bedroom and $1,720 for a two bedroom apartment.