Travel Tips & Directions
The HI-Victoria hostel is located in the heart of old downtown Victoria.
If travelling by car, follow the signs to the Pat Bay Highway #17. The highway eventually becomes Blanshard Street. As you arrive into Downtown, take a right turn onto Yates Street. The hostel is 4 blocks down on your right hand side, just before the water.
Airport Directions:
An Airport Shuttle is available that drops you off right in front of the hostel. Catch the shuttle right outside the airport. Call 1.250.386.2525 for more information. Cost is approximately $21.00 one way.
By public bus transit: Take bus # 83 to the McTavish Exchange and transfer to #70X or 72 to downtown Victoria. Get off at Douglas and View St, walk 2 blocks North to Yates Street. Turn left and walk 3 1/2 blocks to the hostel, located on the right-hand side of the street. Bus ride costs $2.50 (Get a transfer on Bus 83 and use the transfer for Bus 70X or 72).
Bus Directions:
Pacific Coach lines runs a service from downtown Vancouver, dropping you off at the Victoria bus terminal. From the bus terminal in downtown Victoria, walk 6 blocks North on Douglas Street to Yates Street. Turn left on Yates and walk for 3 blocks. The hostel will be on your right hand side.
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Directions
Directly out front of the ferry terminal is a bus stop. Take bus # 70, 70X or 72 to downtown Victoria. Get off at Douglas and View St, walk 2 blocks North to Yates Street. Turn left and walk 3 1/2 blocks to the hostel, located on the right-hand side of the street. Bus ride costs $2.50.
Nearby Places
700 Douglas Street Victoria
Greyhound bus station. HI members receive 25% off one-way or return trips in Canada*.
Bus Station Hours
Monday to Sunday: 5:30AM to 8:00PM
Holiday: 5:30AM to 8:00PM
Ticketing Office Hours
Monday to Sunday: 5:30AM to 8:00PM
Holiday: 5:30AM to 8:00PM
Hours of Operation subject to change.
Patricia Bay Highway North Saanich
Ferry terminal arrival and departure point for Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
Check website for details.
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May 12 to September 3: 9:00AM to 9:00PM
September 4 to May 12, 2013: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Monday to Friday: 8:30AM to 5:00PM.
Summer: Open for tours 7 days a week, including statutory holidays.
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Museum: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Archives
IMAX: 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Shop: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cafe: 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday, 10:00AM to 5:00PM Saturday and Sunday
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