Directions

Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. - one of the top travel
destinations in the world. Victoria is considered Canada fittest city and is Canada's Cycling Capital.

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is served by most major airlines with direct flights from Toronto, Calgary,
Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco. It is located 30 minutes north of Victoria.

There are also seaplane and helicopter departures from Vancouver, British Columbia and Washington State.

See Tourism Victoria's Getting Here link for all of the airline listings:
www.tourismvictoria.com
Victoria (Vancouver Island) is also served by passenger and vehicle ferries

Access is available by ferry or by air.

By Ferry - you have many options...

* BC Ferries - connections from Vancouver every two hours on the odd hour, www.bcferries.com
* Washington State Ferries - connections from Anacortes and the San Juan Islands, www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
* Coho Ferry - connections from Port Angeles, Washington, www.cohoferry.com
* Clipper Navigation -Seattle, Washington (USA) to downtown Victoria via the Victoria Clipper (passenger only). Use PROMO CODE VICF11
for 10% savings. Each sailing can accommodate six bicycles but you must book ahead. Go to
http://www.clippervacations.com/groups/victoriainternationalcyclingfest

By Air
*Harbour Air Seaplanes - http://www.harbour-air.com/ or call for flight info at 1.800.665.0212
* Helijet Airways - harbour to harbour service between Victoria and Vancouver.
Call 1-800-665-4354 for reservations.
* Victoria International Airport - various airlines providing scheduled daily service from Vancouver, Seattle, Calgary, Kelowna, Edmonton,
Toronto and many other regional destinations.

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT DEALS - http://www.vicf.ca/travel-and-accommodation

FEATURED ACCOMODATION - Parkside Victoria Resort

Founding sponsor Parkside Victoria Resort and Spa is a sustainable resort hotel targeting LEED® Platinum Certification. Parkside features a
25-metre indoor pool, gym, rooftop gardens, designer furnishings, gourmet kitchens and inviting bedrooms.

It is conveniently located only a few blocks from the start/finish areas in downtown Victoria.

parksideOffer Available May 27-31, 2011*

One Bedroom Deluxe Suite $129

One Bedroom Luxury Suite $169

Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite $209

Two Bedroom Luxury Suite $249

*Rates are based on double occupancy and subject to availability at time of reservation. Additional adults are $20 per night plus taxes. Taxes
are additional.

Reservations can be made by calling toll-free 1-866-941-4175. Please request "TOUR DE VICTORIA" rate plan or go on-line at
www.parksidevictoria.com.
For reservations assistance or group bookings of five or more contact:

Jennifer Jedras, Hotel Sales Coordinator
250 940-1200 x8432
jennifer.jedras@aviawest.com

Need other accommodation ideas?
Check out Tourism Victoria at 1-800-953-2022 or contact the University of Victoria Housing Bureau for on-campus dormitories at
250-721-8395