Victoria Tips

The cruise ship docks at Ogden Point. To get to downtown Victoria from there, it's a 30 minute walk through the James Bay residential area. If that's too long of a walk, there are several options - catch the public bus #30 or #3; hail a taxi from the pier; or use the Cruise Victoria shuttle from the terminal.

The best way to get around downtown is on foot.

Bicycles, scooters and motorbikes can be hired and there are many rental places within the city.

A bus service forms the mainstay of Victoria's public transit network, and Victoria is one of only two cities in North America which use Double Decker buses in their city transit systems.

A variety of shops can be found around the inner harbour.

For a great selection of restaurants, including several English-style pubs, visit the waterfront tourist area.

Whilst generally a safe place to visit, there is a drug presence among people living on the streets and in the bars. Avoid Pandora Street between Cook and Quadra as this where a huge majority hang out and it is not safe. Do not walk around parks and grassy areas in sandals or bare feet as there are many needles discarded in these areas.