The Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is located 30 km north of the
city. There is a shuttle
bus that stops at most local hotels,
including the meeting hotel, for about $15. A taxi will cost ~$40.
There are also a number of companies which offer float plane service
to the inner harbour, just blocks from the hotel. Information
on float planes can be found at Tourism
Victoria.
Ferries run between the mainland and Vancouver Island from various
points in Washington State and British Columbia.
The Victoria Clipper is a
foot-passenger ferry which runs from downtown Seattle to downtown
Victoria. The Coho
is a vehicle
ferry which runs from Port Angeles, Washington to downtown Victoria
.
Both BC Ferries and Washington State Ferries
have routes to Schwartz Bay, which is approximately 35 km north of
Victoria.
Since the meeting hotel is located within walking distance to downtown
and most
major attractions, a rental car is not recommended.
There are rental agencies
downtown, if you're interested in renting a car for a day for an
outing. Parking at the hotel is available
at a rate of $7 a day.
Citizenship and Information Canada provides
information on requirements for entering the country. The list of
countries requiring
visas can be found at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
If you require a Letter of Invitation for your Visa application,
send an email message to Danielle Frenette
indicating your full name and mailing address, and we will get one to
you as soon as
possible.