Go Strollers !!

• Getting There
  1) Fisherman’s Wharf Park, 12 Erie St, Victoria, BC V8V 4X5, Canada
  2) Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, 501 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, Canada
  3) Miniature World, 501 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8, Canada
  Click here to see the map and directions

• Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 142.0 miles (5h 50m)

• Trip Type: Overnight trip or Short trip

• Ferry Ride
  – Anacortes / San Juan Islands / Sidney B.C.
  Check the WA ferry schedule in the link below for the route
  http://www.wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/Default.aspx (Crossing Time: 2h 40m ~ 3h)* You can take other ferries as follow. Please check the info before you choose.
  – Seattle to Victoria BC (passenger only)
  https://www.clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry (Crossing Time: 2h 45m ~ 3h)
  – Port Angeles to Victoria BC
  https://www.cohoferry.com/ (Crossing Time: 1h 30min)
  – Vancouver BC to Victoria BC
  https://www.bcferries.com/schedules/mainland/tssw-current.php (Crossing Time: 1h 35min)

• Parking
  – Fisherman’s Wharf: Park at the public parking lot near the location.
  http://fishermanswharfvictoria.com/userfiles/image/fw-2013-facility-map(1).jpg
  – Royal British Columbia Parliament Buildings: Street parking or privately-owned parking lots in the vicinity.
  https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Car-Bus-and-Bike-Parking.aspx
  – Miniature World: Street parking or paid parking garage across the street.
  https://miniatureworld.com/contact/

• Admission
  – Miniature World:
  Adults $16.00, Youth (13-17 yrs) $10.00 Child (5-12) $8.00 (Canadian Dollar) Tots (0-4) free
  https://miniatureworld.com/rates/

• More Info
  Check the link below for more information.
  – Fisherman’s Wharf: http://fishermanswharfvictoria.com/
  – Royal British Columbia Parliament Buildings: https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/visiting-the-legislature
  – Miniature World: https://miniatureworld.com/

• When to Go
  Any time of year (Any weekend or the kids’ spring break can be a good time to go)

• Things to Do
  Enjoy ferry rides, enjoy waterfront views and see seals while stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf, public tour at Royal British Columbia Parliament Buildings, tour the Miniature World, enjoy tea time at the Empress hotel (may be possible with older kids), stroll around downtown Victoria, etc.

• Tips
  1) This is an international trip to a foreign country. Bring your ID card or passport. Check the link below for more information.
  https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/infodesk/faq/victoria/
  2) Bring binoculars if you have some. The ferry passes by a remote area where you can see mountain goats and deer roaming in the San Juan Islands. This is a nice extra free attraction on the ferry ride. The ferry staff makes an announcement to inform passengers when passing the area.
  3) There is small duty free kiosk in the ferry where you can shop duty free.
  4) Royal British Columbia Parliament Buildings are open to the public on weekdays (Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) so please check the schedule before you visit. Check the link below for more information.
  https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Public-Tours.aspx

• Other Places
  – [Short Trip to Victoria BC, April] Buchart Garden and Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria BC, Canada

Ferry From Anacortes WA to Victoria BC via San Juan Islands

Fisherman's Wharf

Royal British Columbia Parliament Buildings

Miniature World