Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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British Columbia Ferry Terminal Swartz Bay |
Access to ferries to British Columbia mainland. East to city of Vancouver via the Tsawwassen ferry terminal . 39kms. Access to the Gulf Island Ferries. |
| 0.0 0.0 |
British Columbia Ferry Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay Terminals |
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| 0.0 0.0 |
British Columbia Ferry Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay Terminals |
Looking west at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal |
| 0.9 1.4 |
Wain Road |
U Turn route back to ferry terminal. West to Deep Cove. West to McDonald Provincial Park. This park has now been transferred to the new Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. The southern Gulf Islands are located in one of Canada�s most heavily developed and urbanized natural regions�the Strait of Georgia Lowlands of British Columbia. To protect a representative portion of this region, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada was officially established on May 9, 2003. One of the most significant achievements of the Pacific Marine Heritage Legacy initiative of the governments of Canada and British Columbia, the new national park reserve will offer a variety of opportunities for Canadians to learn about and experience an exceptional coastal island landscape and the cultures of the people who live there.
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| 1.9 3.0 |
Visitor Information Centre |
West side of highway. Picnic tables, Note no public washrooms. R V sani Dump station. |
| 2.2 3.6 |
City of Sydney, BC |
North corporate Limits. Attractions in and around Sidney, BC: Booktown - Canada's Only Booktown - British Columbia Aviation Museum -Butterfly Gardens - Emerald Sea Adventures - Heritage Acres - Marine Ecology Centre - Mineral World and Scratch Patch - Sea Quest Adventures - Sidney Museum & Archives - The Butchart Gardens, BC. |
| 3.2 5.1 |
City of Sydney, BC |
East to Sydney business area. All services. NOTE Every thursday 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm Sydney has a market. The main street is blocked off for blocks, where vendors and artisans show off their wares. Mile by mile staff took this in and it is a must see. |
| 3.2 5.1 |
View from highway |
Driving south |
| 4.7 7.5 |
Mill Bay Ferry - Butchart Gardens, BC |
West to mill Bay Ferry. West to Butchart Gardens. The Butchart Gardens in Beitish Columbia, is one of the world's premier floral show gardens. The Butchart Gardens offers 22ha (55 acres) of wonderful floral display. |
| 7.8 12.5 |
Community of Central Saanich, BC |
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| 9.5 15.3 |
View from highway |
Driving south |
| 10.2 16.4 |
Tanner Road |
Access from highway |
| 10.5 16.9 |
Municipality of Saanich, BC |
North boundry. Saanich, BC; is one of the oldest agricultural settlements in British Columbia. |
| 11.4 18.3 |
Sayward Road |
Fuel, services at highway. |
| 12.4 20.0 |
Elk Lake Regional Park |
West of highway. Picnic area, swimming, sailing, hiking. |
| 13.0 21.0 |
Beaver Lake Regional Park |
West of highway. Picnic area, swimming, boating |
| 13.7 22.0 |
Northern Boundery City of Victoria |
Victoria - T'he City of Gardens'. This intimate, sophisticated seaside City is the vacation capital of Canada and the premiere tourist spot in the Pacific Northwest. Victoria, BC is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and sparkles in one of Canada's mildest climates. This area is the sunniest spot in the province and the gentlest in the country in terms of climate, environment, and lifestyle. Home of Canada's Pacific Naval Fleet. Attractions in and around Victoria BC: Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Beacon Hill Children's Farm - Craigdarroch Castle - Saanichton Ostrich Farm - National Geographic IMAX Theatre - Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - Butchart Gardens - Dominion Astrophysical Observatory - Horticulture Centre of the Pacific - Maritime Museum of BC - Pacific Undersea Gardens - Royal London Wax Museum - Saanich Historical Society - Victoria Bug Zoo - Victoria Royal British Columbia Museum - Whale Watching. |
| 14.1 22.7 |
Royal Oak Drive |
Express route to the Trans Canada Highway #1. |
| 16.2 26.0 |
Access to Trans Canada Highway #1 - Via McKenzie Ave |
West to University of Victoria. |
| 17.5 28.1 |
Saanich Road |
Access to Trans Canada Highway #1 NOTE: For highway travel via British Columbia Highway #1 'The Trans Canada Highway' See - Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide - City of Victoria, BC To City of Nanaimo, BC for driving directions |
| 17.8 28.7 |
Cloverdale Road |
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| 18.5 29.8 |
R C M P Detachment |
West side of highway |
| 19.4 31.2 |
Pandora Ave |
Downtown Victoria |
| 19.7 31.7 |
Bellville Street |
Start / Finish of highway #17.
West to United States Ferry Terminal. Ferries to Seattle Washington, Bellingham Washington, Port Angeles Washington. Canada / United States Customs. City of Victoria Waterfront touist areas. |
| 19.7 31.7 |
British Columbia's Parliament Buildings in background |
Milebymile staff enjoying Victoria's waterfront tourist area. |
| 19.7 31.7 |
City of Victoria's, BC. Waterfront Tourist Area |
Emperess Hotel in background -e |