Victoria
Victoria · Canada · View on map
The capital of British Columbia, an elegant port town on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It is rich in British character, with highlights including the historic Parliament Buildings, Fairmont Empress Hotel, and world-famous Butchart Gardens. Visitors can enjoy afternoon tea and walks around the calm Inner Harbour, making it popular as a port of call for Alaska cruises.
Port highlights
Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ESQUIMALT HARBOUR · about 5.5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, coffee costs about the same; water, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.
Prices in Victoria. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
About 25 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Ports in the same region
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourcetourismvictoria.com
Source: Wikipedia “Victoria, British Columbia” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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