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Victoria is a city where the youthful energy of the West Coast blends with the time-honoured British, European and Asian traditions. Where it is just as natural to picnic on a beach as it is to sip tea in a formal tearoom, where you can explore on a bicycle or from a horse-drawn carriage, and where splendid historic buildings house galleries for contemporary art. Victoria is a city of beautiful contrasts, where the elegance of history mingles with the panache of modern life. According to the Government of Canada (Statistics Canada 2006), Victoria, BC is rated the fittest city in Canada, the cycling capital of Canada and the most walkable city in the county. Thirty-six per cent of the adult population is active, which is nearly double the national average. With the mildest climate in the country, Victoria is Canada's destination for year-round outdoor adventure. The city's beauty and natural surroundings also inspire people to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Hiking, running, walking, cycling, kayaking, kitesurfing and golf are just a few of the activities regularly enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Victoria provides incredibly easy access to endless scenic trails and sites that incorporate mountains, old-growth rainforests and ocean shores. Victoria is a place to relax and restore your sense of balance and also a place to experience thrilling adventures. For more information about Victoria visit: www.tourismvictoria.com/victoriamarathon |
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Victoria is on Vancouver Island! Click on the map to the left to see Victoria's location in relation to our Pacific Northwest neighbors Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC, 70 and 50 miles respectively away from Victoria. Plan your transportation to the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon in advance to avoid delays and sellouts. There are several options to choose from, including the following: |
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Budget Rent-A-Car of Victoria Ltd.
Car Rentals - The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon has secured a preferred rate with Budget Rent-a-Car for all race participants. Save 15% off your rental car for the duration of your stay.
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Shuttles! ITT Wilson Tours has partnered with us to offer you a green transportation alternative. Save $$ by walking on the ferry from the Tsawwassen terminal and taking a shuttle from Swartz Bay to the Victoria Conference Centre.
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Walk on, high-speed passenger ferry from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria. |
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Victoria International Airport - YYJ
Check with your travel agent about flying directly into Victoria, or book your flight online. Many flights daily from throughout Canada and the United States.
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Vehicle and passenger ferry service between Vancouver and Victoria. One of the highest volume, most efficient ferry systems in the world. Historically, Thanksgiving is one of BC Ferries busiest travel days of the year. With the marathon weekend coinciding with the Canadian Thanksgiving, planning ahead for travel on BC Ferries can avoid considerable time waiting in the ferry line up. BC Ferries suggests considering return travel to the lower mainland on Sunday October 7 if possible to avoid congestion that is expected on Monday October 8. BC Ferries strongly recommends making a vehicle reservation to avoid sailing waits that may occur at peak times. Foot passenger traffic will also be busy, so plan accordingly to arrive well in advance. For travel planning assistance, the BC Ferries website provides a calendar of historically busy periods, available reservations, as well as current conditions. |
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Car and passenger ferry from Port Angeles, WA to Victoria. |
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Victoria Regional Transit System
This public transit service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year. The service area includes Greater Victoria, Sidney and Sooke. |
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Bus transportation from Vancouver to Victoria. Let someone else do the driving while you prepare for or recover from your event. |
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Seaplane flights available harbour to harbour from Vancouver to Victoria. |
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Seaplane flights available harbour to harbour from Vancouver to Victoria. |
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Seaplane flights available from Seattle to Victoria. |
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