Cruise Captain: John Salinas
The following is a 5-day plan for sailing to and exploring the Victoria Canada area.
Planning – Call Port of Sidney to reserve a slip now, only available if an owner leaves it vacant (250-655-3711).
June 28 – Wednesday, Sail to Port of Sidney Marina, check in to Canada, Dock party at 6:00 PM
June 29 – Thursday, 10 AM, Saanich bus to Butchart Garden.
Dinner back at the Port at 6 PM or as otherwise arranged.
June 30 – Friday, 10 AM, Saanich bus to Victoria, explore Provincial buildings, Restaurants, theaters.
6 PM Dinner at the Port or as otherwise arranged.
July 1 – Canada Day, 158th anniversary of Canada’s National Birth!
See all the festivities in Sidney, 10 AM to 11 PM, dinner as arranged.
July 2 – Sail east…homeward bound, happy and refreshed.
On-Line Resources:
Canada Day in Victoria, www.CanadaDayVictoria.ca
Saanich Transit, www.BCTransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps
Butchart Gardens, www.ButchartGardens.com
Customs Protocol, How to use NEXUS to enter Canada (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) (scroll to the bottom)
Port of Sidney Marina, www.PortSidney.com
Sidney Canada Day Activies, Sidney Days & Canada Day
Victoria theater, IMAX Movie | IMAX Victoria | Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC