Corinne Whiting
| Special to USA TODAY 10Best
A return to beloved Vancouver Island feels even sweeter after a couple years away – and yet more special for those who hadn’t made it to this enchanted slice of western Canada before the pandemic shifted all of our worlds. With border restrictions finally eased, it’s a breeze to once again visit Victoria, the welcoming British Columbia capital that’s surrounded by the stunning Salish Sea (the Juan de Fuca Strait, Puget Sound and the Strait of Georgia).
Although visitors can easily arrive from Vancouver by air or by sea, the FRS Clipper proves the most convenient mode to travel from the U.S. without a car. Hop on a sleek, high-speed catamaran in Seattle for a relaxing cruise straight to the heart of Victoria. This is the only service transporting passengers between the two cities’ downtown docks.
Where to stay
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa proves a central and welcoming HQ from which to explore Victoria, which resides on the unceded traditional territory of the Lekwungen Peoples. Located a couple blocks from the Parliament Buildings and one from the Inner Harbour, where seaplanes buzz, buskers serenade and seagulls swirl, the hotel features a cozy lobby and welcoming rooms and suites…
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