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Coming to Victoria
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and is on the south coast of Vancouver Island.
Victoria was named after Queen Victoria and some people say that it is more British than Brittan. There are many places that still serve high tea,, my favorite is to wander around Butchart Gardens and then go for High Tea. Makes for a very lovely day.
Victoria is surrounded by the ocean and has a view of the mountains, it is a very wonderful place to visit and take a class.
Victoria is a walking/biking friendly city, and we also have some of the most beautiful gardens. If you are coming to take a class with Metta in Motion you might want to stay a few extra days and take in all that Victoria has to offer:
Walk through an ancient rain forest
Go whale watching
Tour a Victorian era castle
Take a trip to the museums and galleries
Hike the west coast trail
Now that your class is over you might want to just relax, breath in the clean ocean air and absorb all the Metta from your class.
Getting to Victoria
The two most common means are either by plane of ferry. Nicest way to get to Victoria BC is to walk on or drive your car onto the ferry. Traveling on the ferry you can see the gulf islands, surrounded in their rugged coastal beauty. Often you will see seals, eagles, and whales.
BC Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria (actually Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay), takes just under 2 hours, approximately $45.00 for a car and $13.00 per person, see web site :BC Ferries
Washington State Ferry from Seattle to Victoria, takes about 2 hours, cost approximately $55.00 for car and $16.00 per person, see website: Washington State Ferry
Coho Ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria, takes about 45 minutes and will cost $47.00 for car and $13.00 per person, see details at their web site: Coho Ferry
Victoria Clipper (passenger only) comes from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria it costs over $110.00 round trip and takes just under 3 hours. Please visit their site to get detailed information: Victoria Clipper
Victoria Hostels
Victoria is has quite a few hostels. They are very inexpensive and suited to younger travelers. In some of them you can get a private room, the most cost effective is to take the dorm style room.
Ocean Island Backpackers Inn.Ocean Island Inn
Hi-Victoria Hostels Victoria Hostels
There is a Bed and Breakfast with in walking distance to the studio. Cottage Pirouette Bed and Breakfast Contact Lorraine Nygaard 250-386-2166.
Economy Hotels
These hotels are relatively inexpensive, they generally start around 60.00 a night, in the off season can be a little cheaper.
Paul's Motor Inn, inexpensive and right downtown. Pauls Motor Inn
Surf Motel, right on the coast, walking distance to downtown. Surf Motel
Travelers Inn, they own many locations around the city. Travelers Inn
House Swapping
It has become very commom for budget minded travelers, they swap the use of each other houses for short or extended periods of time. Here is a link to this option.
Home Exchange
The other option is to check Craigslist often you can find a room for rent or sometimes a house.
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