Getting to Victoria

Air Transportation

Victoria is easily accessible via the Victoria International Airport (YYJ) with direct flights to over a dozen cities across the US and Canada. Downtown Victoria is 27 km (~17 miles) from the airport with plenty of ground transportation options.

Victoria International Airport is served by the following transportation services:

 

YYJ Airport Shuttle

  

 

 

Yellow Cab of Victoria

  

 

  (250) 382-6161
  BC Transit Trip Planner

 (Applicable Route Numbers: 70, 72, 83, and 88)

• The fare for all of Greater Victoria is $5.00.
• LUGGAGE:  Oversize luggage and backpacks can be difficult to accommodate.  For your personal safety, please place your bags on your lap or on the floor where it will not obstruct the aisle way or other customers.

 

The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 109 km away Victoria on the mainland. You can book transportation from there to downtown Victoria through the BC Ferries Connector. This includes bus and ferry service.

 

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 172 km away from Victoria on the mainland in the United States. Passenger ferry service is available from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria.

Seaplanes are also an option for travel from Vancouver or Seattle into Victoria.

Getting Around

Victoria is truly walkable. The Inner Harbour and downtown core are best explored on foot, but there are several other types of transportation. From horse drawn carriage to double-decker bus, find transportation for your preferred pace.

Discovering the Greater Victoria Region, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands (by sea, air or land) is also a breeze.

Travel Support

Travel Grants Available

The organizers have funds available to help with expenses for those who may need travel support. Please go to the Travel Support Google Form to fill out a request for travel support. You must give an oral (if chosen) or poster presentation to receive support. Due to the limited amount of funds available, preference will be given to students and early career researchers, or those requiring child care. All travel support will be through reimbursements after the meeting has been held. The organizers will review requests received by 8 Feb 2019 and will notify recipients of travel awards by 1 March 2019.
 

Student Support

Student support is available through the general pool of travel support, which will ask for your career status. Advisor contact information is required and you must give an oral (if chosen) or poster presentation to receive support.

Travel Visas

If you need an official invitation to secure a travel visa, please send your request to NewHorizons@nrao.edu as soon as possible and not later than 1 Feb, 2019. Please include your name, address, affiliation and nationality along with any other information you need included on your letter of invitation.