Getting from downtown Seattle to Victoria, British Columbia has never been easier! Take a relaxing trip on a Washington State ferry to Bainbridge Island, hop on the Strait Shot Bus to Port Angeles, and sail to Canada with Black Ball Ferry Line.

Adults from $37.50 one way | $66.50 round-trip
Children from $18.75 one way | $33.25 round-trip

All prices in US funds, including all taxes.

Monday to Saturday

Sunday & Holidays

Note: Strait Shot schedule only allows for same-day travel between Seattle and Victoria from June 18 to September 8, 2020. You are able to return on the 9:30 pm sailing to Victoria with Black Ball Ferry Line during this time. From September 7 to June 17, you must overnight in Port Angeles, and return on the 8:15 am sailing to Victoria with Black Ball Ferry Line.

Follow this simple map to get to Victoria! Click on the green Washington State Ferry boat at the downtown Seattle terminal on the map below, and then use the info panel on the left side of the map to follow the step-by-step instructions. For return transfer information, visit our site Strait to Seattle.

The Butchart Gardens

Stroll along meandering paths through 55 acres for delightful floral displays at The Butchart Gardens. It all began with one woman’s vision and passion in 1904 when Jennie Butchart envisioned landscaping the former limestone quarry in her backyard into a sunken garden. She transformed the property for her family and visitors for generations to come. Today, The Butchart Gardens is a National Historic Site of Canada, with a commitment to horticulture and hospitality spanning 100 years, delighting visitors from all over the world. Shuttle buses depart downtown Victoria regularly bringing guests without vehicles to The Gardens.

Royal British Columbia Museum

See all of British Columbia at the Royal BC Museum, a world-class museum of natural and human history. Explore the permanent galleries and immerse yourself in tales of where we've been and where we are going. Experience authentic artifacts and highly realistic settings -- from the Woolly Mammoth in his rocky, icy world to a tar-scented trip on the HMS Discovery. Stroll through Old Town's wood-cobbled street and enjoy its shops, cinema and railway station at one of the Top 10 museums in Canada!

Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a classic afternoon tea experience in Victoria. Whether you choose to enjoy your tea in the serenity of The Butchart Gardens, the historic Pendray Teahouse at the Huntingdon Manor or the Fairmont Empress, you’ll appreciate a selection of fine teas, as well as elegant tea plates filled with assorted breads, sweets and pastries.

Craigdarroch Castle

Visit this spectacular mansion built in 1890 with four floors of exquisite stained glass windows, intricate woodwork and lavish furnishings. Craigdarroch Castle's tower, rising high above the city, offers a stunning view of Victoria, the Pacific Ocean, and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains. Tours are self-guided and 'I Spy" maps are available for children. Please note that Craigdarroch Castle has 87 steps, no elevator, and is not handicap accessible.