Travelling requires some planning, so we’ve included some tools and resources to make your trip to southwest British Columbia a little bit easier.
Traveller's Tools:
This handy tool will help you calculate prices in your currency and the Canadian dollar. Click here for details>>
We can’t predict the weather, but we can help you be better prepared for what to expect.
Upcoming weather trends in Vancouver.
Upcoming weather trends in Victoria.
Upcoming weather trends in Nanaimo.
For visa and other customs and immigration information, visit the Government of Canada web site. Click here for details>>
There are many phone cards that can be purchased at convenience shops along the way. Here is just one of the calling card companies for your review: >>
| Electricity |
110-120V 60Hz |
| Time Zone |
Pacific Standard Time |
| Country Dialing Code |
1 |
Transportation:
Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo have extensive public transit services. Learn more about what you can expect and where you can travel by visiting the cities’ transportation web sites.
There are many ways to travel between Vancouver and Victoria. Be sure to choose the option that’s right for you. Click here for details>>
There are many ways to travel between Nanaimo and Victoria. Be sure to choose the option that’s right for you. Click here for details>>
There are many ways to travel between Vancouver and Nanaimo. Be sure to choose the option that’s right for you. Click here for details>>
If you’re traveling with your own car, check on road conditions before you leave. Click here for details>>
Vancouver | Victoria | Nanaimo
Vancouver | Victoria | Nanaimo
Statutory Holidays:
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2006 |
2007 |
| New Year's Day |
Jan. 1 |
Jan. 1 |
| Good Friday |
April 14 |
April 6 |
| Easter Monday |
April 17 |
APril 9 |
Victoria Day (Monday preceding May 25) |
May 22 |
May 21 |
| Canada Day * |
July 1 |
July 1 |
|
British Columbia Day (First Monday of August) |
Aug. 7 |
Aug. 6 |
|
Labour Day (First Monday of September) |
Sep. 4 |
Sep. 3 |
Thanksgiving Day (Second Monday of October) |
Oct. 9 |
Oct. 8 |
| Remembrance Day |
Nov. 11 |
Nov. 11 |
| Christmas |
Dec. 25 |
Dec. 25 |
| Boxing Day |
Dec. 26 |
Dec. 26 |
| * The Holidays Act provides that July 2 is Canada Day when July 1 is a Sunday. |