Victoria Express

With the Classic Boat Festival fast approaching, the finishing touches are being completed on the Maritime Museum of BC’s beautiful little heritage boat Trekka. She has been lowered into the water once again in preparation for her move to the Inner Harbour for the Labour Day long weekend this September 3rd, 4th and 5th.

A local favorite, Trekka’s claim to fame is having circumnavigated the world close to three times. After travelling the world, Trekka was brought back to Victoria, where she was originally built, and is one of the Maritime Museum of BC’s three prized heritage vessels. 

A dedicated group of volunteers have spent the past several months working to get Trekka water ready after a winter spent hibernating at the S.A.L.T.S. shipyard. With some fancy new brightwork and several coats of varnish on her now, Trekka is dressed to impress and is ready to please the crowds and the Classic Boat Festival.

Be sure to visit the Maritime Museum in the heart of Bastion Square. Their three floors of exhibits span many centuries of nautical heritage representing the regional waters that connect our two nations. Many nations and cultures are represented and there is something to captivate every member of your traveling group.

$20 Round Trip Special To Victoria

Take advantage of our 20th anniversary special and sail to Victoria to be a part of the Classic Boat Festival. We can make a memorable end of summer weekend and arrange your lodging along with a variety of attractions to match your taste.

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The Maritime Museum of B.C. is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Victoria. Make it part of your next Victoria travel, and learn about the remarkable maritime history of the Pacific Northwest.

Delve into the minds of pirates and explorers. Learn about whaling, fishing and shipbuilding. Inspect the navigation instruments that made exploration of these foggy shores possible, and find out why the Straits are named after Juan de Fuca. See remarkable vessels.

Water defines the Pacific Northwest. Whether you live here or are just visiting, you'll enjoy learning the maritime history of the Salish Sea.

May 17 and 18 are International Museum Days, meaning that admission into the Maritime Museum of B.C. is free. There will be a number of special activities throughout the day to spark your interest.

Expand your savings by visiting Victoria via Victoria Express; we're offering a special $20 round-trip fare to Victoria throughout the 2010 sailing season.

Travel to Victoria from the Olympic Peninsula via Victoria Express. Victoria is easily accessible without a car, so don't bother bringing your automobile. You can spend a day or a week exploring the attractions in and around the Inner Harbour of Victoria.

 $20 Round Trip Port Angeles / Victoria Special

Our 2010 sailing season between Port Angeles and Victoria starts May 28; call 360-452-8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details about travel to Victoria, BC. Be sure to ask about our 20th anniversary $20 round trip special!

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Fantastic Canadian Folk Music

Don’t delay! Fans of Canadian folk music should stop everything and hop on board the ferry to Victoria for a concert tribute for Stan Rogers. The concert is a benefit for the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, in the heart of historic Victoria.

Stan Roger’s Canadian folk music honored folks who work the the land and sea of the Pacific Northwest. His songs, Northwest Passage, Barrett’s Privateers and The Mary Ellen Carter have earned him a place of honor in Canada’s musical history. Stan died in an airplane accident in 1983 when he was just 33.

Tonight, some of Canada’s top folk musicians will come together to honor Stan and raise funds for the Maritime Museum of BC: Valdy is a two time Juno Award recipient. A resident of Salt Spring Island, his music touches all who hear it. Tiller’s Folly, from Vancouver, has been captivating audiences for over a decade with their memorable blend of storytelling with a potent Celtic influence. Their recent CD, Stirring Up Ghosts, celebrates BC’s 150th anniversary and fosters awareness of Pacific Northwest heritage, culture and history. Hank Cramer, from the Seattle area, is one of the best-loved folksingers in the American West. He is best known for his booming bass voice, sense of humor and mix of original, traditional, and contemporary folk songs about cowboys, sailors, soldiers, miners, and adventurers.

All three performing groups are very excited for the opportunity to honor Stan Rogers and help raise funds for the Maritime Museum of BC. They will play individual sets and then perform as an ensemble in the final set. This will mark their first live performance together on stage. Order tickets here.

So don’t delay. Ride the ferry to Victoria today! We can arrange overnight accommodations as well.

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