Victoria Express

If you have ever been to Victoria, BC, you know that it is a city that loves to eat. Only one city in North America has more restaurants per capita than Victoria (San Francisco). A small city that can be easily explored by foot, Victoria is the ideal destination for a gustatory getaway.

The Seventh Annual Dine Around and Stay in Town event will take place from February 18 to March 7, 2010, in Victoria.

57 restaurants are participating in this year's event. They will offer three-course menus for $20, $30 or $40 CDN. To help make your meal complete, restaurants will suggest British Columbia Wines for each dish.

Here is an example of what you can expect for $20: Sips Artisan Bistro on Simcoe St. offers a choice of seafood chowder, organic greens or a spinach and blue cheese salad for an appetizer; and a local cheese plate, a charcuterie and cheese plate, or a local fish plate for an entree (suggested pairing: a 2007 Tinhorn Merlot). For dessert, enjoy Spinnakers truffles (paired with Quail's Gate L.H. Foch). Prices do not include beverages.

A complete list of participating restaurants and their menus is available at Dine Around and Stay in Town.

In order to encourage travelers to Victoria to stay longer and eat more, several excellent hotels are offering special pricing during this event: $69, $79, $99 and $129 per night. A complete list of accommodations is available at Dine Around and Stay in Town.

Travel to Victoria is easy when you entrust yourself to Victoria Express. Cross the Salish Sea in style, whether your point of departure is Seattle or Port Angeles. Please call 360.452.8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Please see our ID Requirements to learn what is necessary for travel between the United States and Canada.

Have you ever wanted to run away to Victoria? If you live in the Puget Sound area, my bet is that you have had that dream every now and then. Victoria is such an accessible place, and at the same time it is a cultivated, international city. It has world class hotels, elegant restaurants, and fabulous art. It also has British flare, and authentic pubs to prove the point. In short, it is irresistible.

Now it is easier than ever to travel between Seattle and Victoria.

Victoria Express offers a number of enticing travel packages throughout the year. Board a ferry and enjoy the most relaxing kind of travel you can find, and the next thing you know, you'll be in Victoria......You made it!

Stay in the Hotel Grand Pacific, in the Inner Harbour. Indulge in their spa, romp in the pool, or simply enjoy a drink in the elegant Pacific Lounge. Or perhaps you prefer the Hotel Chateau Victoria, in the heart of downtown Victoria. Take in the views. Sleep in and enjoy breakfast in your room.

Victoria Express travel packages may include a trip to the Royal BC Museum, a tour of Craigdarroch Castle, or a Grand City Tour. If there is something in particular you would like to do or see, be sure to ask our staff. Call 360-452-8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please see our ID Requirements to learn what is necessary for travel between the United States and Canada.

Take a break this winter with a weekend in Victoria BC. We will take care of all of the travel arrangements, from getting you across the Salish Sea to your accommodations in Victoria.

Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists at the Royal BC Museum

Several of our Victoria travel packages include admission into the Royal British Museum, one of the best museums in the Pacific Northwest. Located on the Inner Harbour, in the heart of downtown Victoria, the Royal BC Museum is the perfect place to be during a northwest fall or winter day. Open every day, with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day, it is a great addition to a holiday trip.

Currently at the RBCM is an exhibit on the Coast Salish First Nations. Making its Canadian debut, this exhibit features historic sculpture, weavings, basketry and contemporary art from British Columbia and Washington State Salish First Nations. The Seattle Art Museum assembled this collection – the first of its kind – with pieces from almost twenty institutions around the world. It will be at the RBCM through March 8, 2010.

Take advantage of our Fall Special that includes museum passes and great overnight lodging at the Harbour Towers Hotel. Each of our special package pricing includes ferry travel from Seattle or Port Angeles, hotel accommodations and applicable tours & taxes. All you need do is arrive at the dock with your suitcase in hand and prepare for a fabulous weekend in Victoria with friends or family.

Call 360-452-8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and start planning your next great adventure.