Better off with or without a car in Victoria ???
May 25th, 2009, 04:58 AM
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Better off with or without a car in Victoria ???
We are looking forward to our visit to Victoria this August. it is our first time to the area. The only problem is that I have difficulty walking longer distances than maybe a few blocks. Should we bring the rental car from Port Angeles or are there plentiful options for getting around Victoria without the comfort of our own car - taxis , trolleys ????
We plan to stay at Magnolia Hotel and visit Butchart Gardens one day. We found out that B.Gardens have wheelchairs for rent. I looked at gardens on internet and it seemed the paved walkways are rather narrow. Does anyone know if this may be a problem ? August will be crowded, We are going to the B.Gardens on a weekday. Otherwise spend time in Victoria.
Any and all suggestions are most welcome.
We plan to stay at Magnolia Hotel and visit Butchart Gardens one day. We found out that B.Gardens have wheelchairs for rent. I looked at gardens on internet and it seemed the paved walkways are rather narrow. Does anyone know if this may be a problem ? August will be crowded, We are going to the B.Gardens on a weekday. Otherwise spend time in Victoria.
Any and all suggestions are most welcome.
May 25th, 2009, 05:46 AM
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Victoria is very easy to get around without a car. There is a good bus system and we have other means of getting around downtown to see the sights. Here is a website you might like to look at http://www.kabukikabs.com/ Butchart Gardens handles wheelchairs very well so don't worry about that - the main walkways are fine. The Magnolia is in a very convenient location and isn't more than a few blocks from the Port Angeles ferry dock. You will find it very easy to get around and if you get tired you can always find a kabuki kab or a conventional cab. There are also other forms of transportation - horse drawn carriages etc. The main picture on this webpage is taken in front of the dock and your hotel is just a few blocks from there. Most of the pictures are taken right downtown where you will be. http://www.bceh.com/gallery/v/BC/van...bs040.jpg.html
May 25th, 2009, 06:25 AM
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We have friends in Victoria and have been there often. We usually rent a car, but have occasionally not rented one. Something I found odd was that our friends told us that people don't typically hale cabs on the street. Someone calls for a cab.
May 25th, 2009, 10:39 AM
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Susan - perhaps you heard about an incident a few years ago. A young lady hailed a cab and was assaulted by the driver. They suggested that single women have someone call for the cab instead of hailing one. It isn't a problem to hail a cab otherwise.
