Royal Victoria Marathon

Victoria is a city where the youthful energy of the West Coast blends with the time-honoured British, European and Asian traditions. Where it is just as natural to picnic on a beach as it is to sip tea in a formal tearoom, where you can explore on a bicycle or from a horse-drawn carriage, and where splendid historic buildings house galleries for contemporary art. Victoria is a city of beautiful contrasts, where the elegance of history mingles with the panache of modern life.

According to the Government of Canada (Statistics Canada 2006), Victoria, BC is rated the fittest city in Canada, the cycling capital of Canada and the most walkable city in the county. Thirty-six per cent of the adult population is active, which is nearly double the national average. With the mildest climate in the country, Victoria is Canada's destination for year-round outdoor adventure. The city's beauty and natural surroundings also inspire people to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Hiking, running, walking, cycling, kayaking, kitesurfing and golf are just a few of the activities regularly enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Victoria provides incredibly easy access to endless scenic trails and sites that incorporate mountains, old-growth rainforests and ocean shores. Victoria is a place to relax and restore your sense of balance and also a place to experience thrilling adventures. For more information about Victoria visit: www.tourismvictoria.com/rvm

Victoria is on Vancouver Island! Click on the map to the left to see Victoria's location in relation to our Pacific Northwest neighbors Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC, 70 and 50 miles respectively away from Victoria.

Plan your transportation to the Royal Victoria Marathon in advance to avoid delays and sellouts. There are several options to choose from, including the following:

Victoria International Airport - YYJ

Check with your travel agent about flying directly into Victoria, or book your flight online. Many flights daily from throughout Canada and the United States.
On the web at www.victoriaairport.com

B.C. Ferries

Vehicle and passenger ferry between Vancouver and Victoria. One of the highest volume, most efficient ferry systems in the world. With marathon weekend falling on Canadian Thanksgiving, it's a good idea to make a reservation.
Call 1-800-888-2535.
Online schedules and reservations at www.bcferries.bc.ca

M.V. Coho

Car and passenger ferry from Port Angeles, WA to Victoria.
Call 360-457-4491 from the U.S. or 250-386-2202 from Canada.
On the web at www.cohoferry.com

Victoria Clipper

Walk on, high-speed passenger ferry from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria.
Call 1-800-888-2535. Use the promo code RVM when booking online and receive 10% off all fares and packages. Group packages and discounts are also available for groups of 15 or more. Call Kathryn at (206) 443-2560 X3320 for more information.
On the web at www.victoriaclipper.com
PDF version of Victoria Clipper promo here. Valid Oct 7 - 14, 2009.

Victoria Regional Transit System

This public transit service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year. The service area includes Greater Victoria, Sidney and Sooke.
Call 250-382-6161.
On the web at www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/?p=1.txt

PCL - Pacific Coach Lines

Bus transportation from Vancouver to Victoria. Let someone else do the driving while you prepare for or recover from your event.
Call 1-800-661-1725.
On the web at www.pacificcoach.com

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Seaplane flights available harbour to harbour from Vancouver to Victoria.
Call 1-800-888-2535.
On the web at www.harbour-air.com

West Coast Air

Seaplane flights available harbour to harbour from Vancouver to Victoria.
Call 1-800-347-2222.
On the web at www.westcoastair.com

Kenmore Air Seaplanes

Seaplane flights available from Seattle to Victoria.
Call 1-800-543-9595.
On the web at www.kenmoreair.com