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Amethyst Inn,
1501 Fort Street,
Victoria BC V8S 1Z6
Location of the Amethyst Inn
Close to Downtown
Amethyst Inn at Regents Park is located right between Downtown Victoria and Oak Bay Town Centre. We're less than two kilometers (about 20 minutes) to downtown shopping centres and Victoria's China Town.
The Inner Harbour of Victoria is truly beautiful. You can stroll around and enjoy the views as you walk past the Legislative Building, Empress Hotel, Royal British Columbia Museum and Beacon Hill Park; these are just some of the landmarks that you'll see. In the summer there are many street performers. Some will entertain you, some create wonderful paintings, while others are carve little totem poles.
Close to Oak Bay
In the opposite direction, another two kilometers north from the Amethyst Inn, is the town of Oak Bay. This area is considered one of the most historic neighbourhoods in Greater Victoria, full of grand mansions established by wealthy city residents and delightfully manicured parks. Today, Oak Bay still retains a distinct gentle flavor reflected by its villages shops, restaurants and tearooms. No matter what time of the year you visit, there is always a warm welcome awaiting you in charming Oak Bay.
Scenic Route
Eastbound from the St. Charles Street to the Beach Drive, just three minutes by car or ten minutes by walk, starts ten kilometers of beautiful scenic route. Many joggers take about 90 minutes to see the scenic route to enjoy the breathtaking picturesque scenery. Pass the green grass of the Oak Bay golf court into the Oak Bay Marine. It is a phenomenal scenery. This is something you won’t want to miss!
Getting to the Amethyst Inn, Victoria
Via BC Ferries from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (Victoria)
Car and passenger ferries can bring you from the Vancouver mainland to Vancouver Island. The BC Ferries terminal is located approximately 15 miles South of Downtown Vancouver, midway between the Blaine US border crossing and Downtown Vancouver.
Depart Via Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Enjoy a 90 minute cruise through the magnificent Gulf Islands. 
During summer months, the ferry leaves every hour from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM. The rest of the year, the ferry travels alternate hours from 7 AM to 9PM. Reservations are available. VISA, Master Card, cash.
1. When you leave the ferry at Swartz Bay just follow the traffic; you will be on Highway #17 for a 30 minute drive into Victoria, BC, Canada.
2. When you arrive in the city limits of Victoria, Highway #17 becomes Blanshard Street.
3. Stay on Blanshard Street for approximately two miles.
4. Watch for "View Street" which is the street one block before Fort Street. You will need to be in the left turn lane to be able to turn left at Fort Street (which is a one way street).
5. Fort St. becomes a two way street after about one mile. Approximately three blocks further you will see St Charles.
6. Turn right at St Charles and take the first drive way on your left and you will have arrived.
From Port Angeles (US) to our Victoria B&B
Driving time from Seattle to Port Angeles is approximately 2 to 3 hours. Ferry crossing is approximately 90 minutes. Limited reservations are available. Cash only. The ferry docks in Victoria's Inner Harbor. Taxis are available at the terminal.
1. By car, turn left on Belleville and proceed to Government St.
2. Turn left and continue to Fort St.
3. Turn right on Fort St. and drive just over one mile until you come to St. Charles.
4. Turn right onto St Charles Street. Amethyst Inn is on the corner.
5. Turn left into the first driveway.
From Anacortes to our Victoria B&B
WA to Sidney B.C. Driving time from Seattle to Sidney is approximately 2 to 3 hours. This is a car and passenger ferry. There are limited departures which change seasonally. Crossing time is approximately 2 to 3 hours. Reservations are available.
1. Follow the signs To Victoria, via Hwy #17.
2. When you arrive in the city limits of Victoria, Highway #17 becomes Blanshard Street.
3. Stay on Blanshard Street for approximately two miles.
4. Watch for "View Street" which is the street one block before Fort Street. You will need to be in the left turn lane to be able to turn left at Fort Street (which is a one way street).
5. Fort St. becomes a two way street after about one mile. Approximately three blocks further you will see St Charles.
6. Turn right at St Charles and take the first drive way on your left and you will have arrived.
Travel to Victoria by Air
Vancouver Airport to our Victoria Airport
Air Canada - Direct from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.
Horizon Air - Direct from Seattle.
Pacific-Coastal - Direct from Vancouver International Airport South Terminal.
West Jet - Direct from Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Edmonton and points East.
Victoria Airport
Victoria International Airport - (YYJ) is located about 15kms from downtown Victoria.
Helicopter and Float Plane Service from Vancouver
Helijet International - Helicopter service from Vancouver’s Downtown Harbor and Vancouver International.
West Coast Air - Float Plane service from Vancouver’s Downtown Harbour.
Helicopter and Float Plane Service From Seattle
Helijet International - Helicopter service from Seattle’s Boeing Field.
Kenmor Air - Float Plane service from Lake Union or Kenmore WA.
Travel to Victoria by Sea
Pacific Coach Lines - Bus service from Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver’s Cruise Ship Docks and Vancouver International. Airport via BC Ferries to Victoria’s Downtown Bus Depot.
BC Ferries - Car and Passenger Service .
Victoria Clipper - Passenger only ferry. High speed catamaran departs from Seattle's Pier 69 to Victoria's Inner Harbor. Crossing time is 2-3 hours. To the Inn by taxi is approximately 10 minutes or 2 miles. Taxi fare is approximately $9 Cad.
Coho Ferry (Black Ball Transport) - Car and Passenger service. Departs Port Angeles, on the Washington State peninsula
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