{"id":17,"date":"2007-06-29T21:25:48","date_gmt":"2007-06-30T04:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/if2007.dev.ecuad.ca\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2007-08-30T11:35:51","modified_gmt":"2007-08-30T18:35:51","slug":"travel-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/if2007.ecuad.ca\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"Travel Info"},"content":{"rendered":"

Air Travel to Victoria<\/strong>
\nAir Travel to Victoria is generally via a connecting flight through Vancouver, BC or Seattle-Tacoma, Washington.<\/p>\n

Passengers traveling via Vancouver can book a connecting flight to Victoria with Air Canada:
\nhttp:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/en\/home.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Travelers arriving by air in Victoria should note that the Victoria airport is located quite a distance out of town (circa 30 km, or 20 miles). A cab ride from Victoria Airport to downtown Victoria will run around $45 or so. There is also a shuttle service that is much cheaper (circa $15).<\/p>\n

Air to Vancouver, Bus and Ferry to Victoria<\/strong>
\nMany travelers choose to fly to Vancouver and the take the Pacific Coach Lines bus to downtown Victoria via BC Ferries. This is a relatively inexpensive option and the ferry trip is quite spectacular. The schedule for this service is listed at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.pacificcoach.com\/index.cfm?fuseaction=schedule.airport <\/a><\/p>\n

Air Via Seattle-Tacoma<\/strong>
\nPassengers traveling via Seattle will be able to get a connecting flight to Victoria on Alaska Airlines \/ Horizon Air:
\nhttp:\/\/www.alaskaair.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Air to Seattle-Tacoma, High-speed boat to Victoria<\/strong>
\nThe Victoria Clipper high-speed boat is a service that runs from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria. Travelers will have to catch a shuttle from Seattle-Tacoma airport to the Victoria Clipper dock in downtown Seattle. The service can be booked at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.victoriaclipper.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Passports and Visas<\/strong>
\nAll travelers from outside of Canada should make sure they have a valid up-to-date passport. Visitors from certain countries will also require a Visitor’s Visa. Information about this can be obtained at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/visit\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Information regarding Conference Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Empress\"<\/p>\n

The Fairmont Empress<\/a> is a chateau-style Island resort, a turn-of-the-century beauty, situated on Victoria’s inner harbour. Rates outlined\u00a0below are guaranteed in Canadian Dollars and are net (non-commissionable). Rates are based on single or double occupancy. Each extra person sharing a room will be charged an additional $30.00 per night for regular room types. There will be no charge for children up to and including the age of 18 years who share with their parents. Maximum occupancy per room is 4 people. Rates are based on the European Plan (accommodation only, no meals).<\/p>\n