Many commonly asked questions are answered in our FAQ. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for, please contact TTRA at [email protected] or 248.708.8872.
ABOUT VICTORIA:
Beautiful and historic, Victoria is a fantastic place to visit. Known as the Garden City, it’s in full bloom in spring and summer, and has such a mild winter, you can golf year-round! Easily accessible from Vancouver, Victoria is the perfect day trip.
Wander the quaint downtown core with its British colonial architecture to shop, sightsee, admire heritage buildings, visit stunning gardens, then relax over afternoon tea. If you’re looking for a more active and adventurous day, rent bicycles to explore the city’s many paths and trails or hit the water for an afternoon of whale watching.
Don’t miss Butchart Gardens – world-renowned for its 55 acres of year-round, spectacular floral displays and theme gardens!
Check out www.tourismvictoria.com for additional information on events and activities.
Tourism Industry Association of BC
COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
Province-wide restrictions have lifted.
Masks: Wearing masks in public indoor settings is not required by public health. Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Masks are encouraged on public transit and BC Ferries, but not required. Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue requiring masks on their premises. It’s important that we respect the choices of people, businesses and one another.
Masks and federally regulated travel: You must wear a mask when travelling by air and other federally regulated travel.
Gatherings and events: There are no restrictions on personal gatherings, organized gatherings and events, or exercise and fitness activities. There are also no restrictions at restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs.
Hand washing supplies and hand sanitizer will be available and accessible to all attendees.
All conference rooms will provide safe social distancing.
Attendees are encouraged to stay home if they feel unwell. TTRA will have a flexible policy for registration. Please reach out to [email protected] to discuss your registration needs
For the most recent updates on COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit the following websites:
Fairmont Empress COVID-19 Safety Protocols
BC Centre for Disease Control
BC Ministry of Health
Government of Canada
CANADA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
The Government of Canada will remove the pre-entry test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers on April 1.
From Public Health Agency of Canada
TRAVEL TO CANADA: Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated travelers
To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler to Canada, you must:
- Have received at least 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine accepted for travel, a mix of 2 accepted vaccines
- or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine
- Have received your second dose at least 14 calendar days before you enter Canada
- Example: if your second dose was anytime on Thursday, July 1, then Thursday, July 15 would be the first day that you meet the 14-day condition
- Have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19
- Upload proof of vaccination in ArriveCAN
- ArriveCan continues to be mandatory for travelers to Canada.
For more information on requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated travelers, please visit the Government of Canada’s website.
GETTING TO VICTORIA:
Victoria is easily accessible from any arrival point, including the ferry terminals and airports.
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, BC’s Capital City is easily accessible by sea, air, or by land if you’re already on the Island. Airports and ferry terminals provide various points of entry to Victoria and the Island.
From the Victoria International Airport and Swartz Bay ferry terminal, Highway 17 (Patricia Bay Highway) becomes Blanshard Street and will take you directly into downtown Victoria. Highway 1, the Trans- Canada Highway, begins in Victoria, just south of the downtown core at the intersection of Douglas Street and Dallas Road. Highway 1 is a direct route from Victoria up the east coast of Vancouver Island to Nanaimo where the only marine link in the Trans-Canada Highway requires ferry travel to traverse to Horseshoe Bay on the mainland, connecting travellers to the Vancouver area.
One of the best things about Victoria as an incredible island destination is the journey itself. The only tough part is having to leave.
Whether you’re looking for convenience, affordability, or comfort, Victoria and Vancouver Island are well served by transportation carriers. Go the ferry route for a relaxing, scenic cruise, hop on a floatplane or helicopter and enjoy breathtaking aerial views, or fly directly to the Victoria airport—one of the world’s friendliest.
AIR:
Victoria’s International Airport (YYJ) – Located in North Saanich, on the Saanich Peninsula, approximately 25 kilometers north of downtown Victoria.
Information on flight times, airline contact information, food service, shopping, currency exchange, parking, ground transportation, and other passenger services are available on the Victoria International Airport website. For a listing of cities served from the Victoria Airport, visit the airport’s website.
Helijet – Located at Ogden Point. Frequent jet helicopter flights daily between Vancouver and Victoria – Downtown to Downtown. Also serves Vancouver Airport (YVR) from Downtown Victoria, Monday to Friday, making for easy weekday connections to YVR. Toll-free number: 1-800-665-4534.
Harbour Air – Located in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Seaplane flights from Victoria to Vancouver Harbour – Downtown to Downtown. Victoria: 250-385-2203
Kenmore Air – Located in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Seaplane flights between Seattle and Victoria Harbour. Toll-free: 1-866-435-9524.
FERRIES:
Travelling to Victoria by ferry is an adventure in and of itself as ferry vessels travel through narrow passages and past lush forested islands. Marine wildlife is often spotted by ferry passengers; look for whales, dolphins, seals, or sea lions while enjoying the view from the ferry. Victoria’s arrival points include the Inner Harbour, Swartz Bay, and the Town of Sidney.
BC Ferries: Service between Vancouver Island (Victoria), the BC Mainland (Vancouver), and the Southern Gulf Islands. The Swartz Bay ferry terminal, approximately 30km north of downtown Victoria, offers a point of entry from Tsawwassen (Vancouver and the Lower Mainland) and the Gulf Islands. The travel time from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay is 1 hour and 35 minutes and BC Ferries provides frequent travel times on this route. For more information visit the BC Ferries website.
Black Ball Ferry Line – M.V. Coho: Service between Victoria and Port Angeles (Washington). The Black Ball Ferry travels between the terminals in Victoria’s Inner Harbour and downtown Port Angeles. Travel time is 1.5 hours. For more information including the sailing schedule, visit the Black Ball Ferry Line website.
Victoria Clipper: Service between Victoria and Seattle (Washington). The Clipper Ferry travels between the terminals in Victoria’s Inner Harbour and downtown Seattle. Travel time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. For more information including sailing schedule, visit the Clipper Vacations website.
Washington State Ferry: Service between the Town of Sidney (Vancouver Island, BC) and Anacortes (Washington). The Washington State Ferry terminal is located in the Town of Sidney, 27kms north of downtown Victoria. For more information including sailing schedule, visit the Washington State Department of Transportation ferries website.
EXHIBITING:
Interested in exhibiting at the 2022 TTRA International Conference? Contact Elizabeth Pike, Conference & Events Assistant, at [email protected] or 248.708.8872 ext 209.
MEDIA:
Contact Kathy Palmer, Executive Director, at [email protected] or 248.708.8872 ext 203.
MEMBERSHIP:
If you are a current TTRA member, you must log in when you register for the conference in order for the system to recognize your membership and charge you the appropriate member rate.
You can join TTRA or renew your membership using TTRA’s secure online forms. Please direct your membership questions to [email protected] or 248.708.8872.
TTRA Staff is available to assist Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).
REGISTRATION:
Problems or questions regarding registration? Contact TTRA at [email protected] or 248.708.8872.
TTRA Staff is available to assist Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).
SPONSORSHIP:
To discuss 2022 sponsorship opportunities, contact Elizabeth Pike, Conference & Events Assistant, at [email protected] or 248.708.8872 ext 209.
VOLUNTEERING:
Individuals wishing to volunteer are invited to contact Kathy Palmer at [email protected].
CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICY:
If you have registered for the in-person event, and are unable to attend, please contact [email protected].
Registration can be transferred to another person; the invoice for the new registration may be revised to reflect the new registrant’s membership status. Please contact [email protected].