Victoria Express

Cirque du Soleil is currently touring with its new show, Allegria, and will be in Victoria at Save on Foods Memorial Centre September 8 - 12, 2010. Take advantage of the passenger ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria and see this captivating show. Thanks to our 2010 20th Anniversary Special, fares to Victoria are only $10 (one way).

Allegria is defined as "a mood, a state of mind". As always, Cirque du Soleil takes this theme, explores it, and expands it in mind-boggling ways. Sit back and let the passage of time wash over you, watching as power is handed down from generation to generation, and monarchies evolve into democracies.

Watch synchronized trapeze, hand balancing, the flying man, and a fire-knife dance. The contortion and manipulation is astounding. The Aerial High Bar amazing. Meet Fleur, The White Singer, The Black Singer, and several Nostalgic Old Birds. Listen to a powerful, mesmerizing combination of jazz, pop, tango and klezmer music.

But don't just travel to Victoria for Cirque du Soleil's Allegria. Spend a night or two at one of the city's luxurious hotels. Dine in one of hundreds of restaurants. Visit the lovely Parliament Buildings, Craigdarroch Castle, and Butchart Gardens.

Victoria Express will handle all of your travel arrangements, including lodging and tours. We work closely with aq variety of hotels in Victoria, and will find one that best meets your needs. All you need to do is pack your bag and head to our Port Angeles Ferry Terminal.

Our 2010 Port Angeles - Victoria $20 round trip sailing season ends September 19. Take advantage of this great anniversary special while you can. Call today and make your reservation - 360-452-8088.

On clear, summer days, the best activity is sometimes simply being outside and enjoying the view. Taking the fastest 55 minute ferry between Victoria, BC and Port Angeles, WA is one great way to see snow-capped mountains and crystal blue seas. Another is to walk or bike along the Olympic Discovery Trail once you arrive in Port Angeles.

The ultimate goal of the Olympic Discovery Trail is to connect the Hood Canal Bridge to Forks (including a spar to Port Townsend) and provide a safe pedestrian and bike trail across the Olympic Peninsula. It's an admirable goal, and we all look forward to its completion. In the meantime, we happily explore the completed sections of the Olympic Discovery Trail.

This trail runs in front of the Landing Mall where our terminal is located. From the terminal head east and you will pass Hollywood beach in front of the Red Lion Inn. We can book your overnight lodging at the Red Lion if you plan to spend the night.

The trail is level in many sections and is ideal for families of all ages. As you continue to the east you will enjoy expansive views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Vancouver Island, and off in the distance, Mount Baker. If you have enough energy, the trail will take you almost the entire way to Sequim (about fifteen miles), where you can dine at one of several excellent restaurants: The Alder Wood Bistro features terrific wood-fired cuisine and an extensive wine list in an intimate setting, and the Dockside Grill  in the John Wayne Marina overlooks lovely Sequim Bay.

Should you head west on the trail from our Port Angeles ferry terminal, you'll discover the Port Angeles Waterfront Trail at Ediz Hook. This thin strip of land jutting out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca affords jaw-dropping views of the Olympic Mountains rising behind historic Port Angeles. Bring your camera, bring a picnic, and find a spot to sit and soak in the views.

Before your return trip aboard the ferry to Victoria, stop for a bite to eat and a drink in the Landing Mall, where we are located. Wine on The Waterfront is a great spot to try a glass of Washington State Wine (they also have wine from around the globe), and good food in a casual atmosphere is found at Downriggers Restaurant and Smugglers Restaurant.

20th Anniversary - $20 Round Trip Victoria/Port Angeles

2010 marks the 20th anniversary for Victoria Express. To show our appreciation for all our customers, we are offering $20 round-trip tickets between Victoria and Port Angeles throughout the 2010 season ending September 19th. Take advantage of this great price, make your next visit to Port Angeles and explore the Olympic Discovery Trail.

For one of life's unforgettable experiences, let us make all your travel arrangements. Call today - 250-361-9144 CANADA or 360-452-8088 USA - Be sure to bring proper ID.

Where can you find a juried arts and crafts show featuring nearly 50 artisans, live music and dancing, a world-class invitational sand sculpture contest, great food and drink, two classic car shows, live art demonstrations, all in a fun street-fair atmosphere in a beautiful waterfront setting?

It's all there for your enjoyment at Port Angeles Rotary Nor'wester "Arts in Action Festival", July 23-25, 2010, at the Port Angeles city pier. Artisans from throughout the Puget Sound region will display, demonstrate and sell their crafts and artistic creations. New to the festival this year is the Port Angeles Art Council, providing art demonstrations and interactive art projects at the Gateway Center. Festival Sponsor Windermere Real Estate welcomes eight world-class sand artists to the Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition.

This year's theme is "Legends of Science Fiction". Come and see these artists create amazing and gravity-defying sand sculptures, all while they compete for qualifying spots in the international sand sculpture final competition to be held in Federal Way, Washington later this summer. What would summer be without the chance to view and admire classic cars? On Saturday the Festival features the Dream Machines and on Sunday we will have Porches on the Pier.

A wide variety of live entertainment will be on stage throughout the Festival. Food vendors and a beer and wine garden will fill your hunger and thirst. Festival hours are Noon to 7 Friday, 10 - 8 Saturday, and 11 to 5 Sunday. We look forward to seeing you there. Be sure to check out all of the action at the Landing Mall just across the parking lot from the festival action: restaurants, art galleries, a souvenir shop and the Victoria Express terminal.

20th Anniversary Special - $20 Round Trip Victoria / Port Angeles - $85 San Juan Island Day Cruise

Plan a day trip or a weekend getaway. Victoria Express can make all of your travel arrangements to Victoria or Friday Harbor. Call today - 360-452-8088 US - 250-361-9144 CANADA

A great hotel can enhance your vacation. With a good night's sleep, anything is possible: you have energy to visit museum after museum, explore the city, and enjoy outdoor activities.

There are many excellent hotels in Victoria BC to choose from, so it is easy to find one that meets your needs when you travel to Victoria. We wholeheartedly recommend the following Victoria BC hotels, most of which are close to the Victoria ferry terminal in the Inner Harbour:

Days Inn Victoria on the Harbour affords lovely views of the Inner Harbour. It is within walking distance to the Royal BC Museum, the IMAX theater, and the lovely Parliament Buildings. Walk to the shops and restaurants of downtown Victoria, or grab a drink in the Hotel Lounge and a bite to eat in the Swiftsure Restaurant. Start your day right with a dip in a heated pool (indoor and outdoor), and finish the day with a soak in the jacuzzi.

The Executive House Hotel is close to just about everything in Victoria: Miniature World, the Bug Zoo, and Cycle BC Rentals. Walk down the street to Pescatore's Fish House and Oyster Bay, or enjoy the seafood and steak restaurant on site. This European style boutique hotel is the ideal place to host your next corporate retreat - it has several meeting room facilities and an executive floor.

The Queen Victoria Hotel and Suites is steps away from the best of Victoria. Walk to Beacon Hill Park - ideal for an early morning run or evening stroll. Walk to the Royal BC Museum, shops, and the Inner Harbour. Or simply enjoy all the hotel has to offer: swimming, a fitness center, or spa services. Be sure to dine at least once at the delightful Samuel's By The Park restaurant.

The Strathcona Hotel is in the heart of downtown Victoria. Enjoy delicious pub fare at The Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant, or watch a game of volleyball on the rooftop deck. You may have so much fun at the Strathcona you'll need to schedule another trip to actually visit Victoria!

Victoria TravelLodge on the Gorge is located on the scenic Gorge Waterway, just outside of the heart of Victoria. It is ideal for lengthy stays, offering weekly and monthly rates and rooms with kitchen suites. Check out their Upper Deck for a variety of ongoing entertainment!

Travel to Victoria this summer and take advantage of the 20th Anniversary Special on Victoria Express - round trip tickets between Victoria, BC, and Port Angeles, WA, cost a mere $20. Now that's cause for celebration!

For more information, call 360-452-8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . It is also possible to make online reservations.

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Choose eco-friendly travel this weekend and take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria for an experience you won’t soon forget. Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd Tribute Band will be performing at the Alix Golden Hall 900 Johnson Street in Victoria Saturday, September 19th. The band has been amazing audiences since 2008 with their authentic re-creation of one of the world’s favorite rock groups.

The performance looks, sounds and feels like the real Pink Floyd in their hey-day: the 70’s. You can expect long, psychedelic jams with songs as ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’ and ‘Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun’ as well as ‘Comfortably Numb’ and ‘Us and Them’.

Travel back to the 70’s with the band’s amazing showcase of lights and visuals.

Share this musical adventure with friends and family….Victoria Express ferry to Victoria BC can make all of your travel reservations – Call today to book your hotel accommodations.

While in Victoria, take advantage of the free shuttle bus in the downtown Victoria area. Running every fifteen minutes between 10:30 and 5pm, this shuttle service provides a great service to travelers and locals alike. Hop on and off the shuttle as you visit different areas of town, from LoJo to Chinatown.

Travel between the United States and Canada requires a passport or enhanced driver’s license.