IML Walking Association Event: Victoria International Walking Festival

Place: Canada, Victoria
Date: Third weekend of April annually

Registration
- By internet at www.walkvictoria.ca using VISA or MASTERCARD
- By regular mail, send completed form along with cheque or money order to
Victoria International Walking Festival
P.O. Box 8033
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 3R7
- Day of event registration is possible at the start point in the Archie Browning Sports Centre.

Fees
Early         (to February 28)              Daily  $15        Event  $35
Regular    (March 1 to April 19)         Daily  $17        Event  $40
On-site    (at the Event)                    Daily  $18        Event  $45
 
(Event category means participation in all three days of Festival)

Track and weather conditions
Description of the tracks (road, landscape)
Choose from 10 different Blossom Walks trails ranging from 5, 10, 21,  and 42 that will take you through dozens of beautiful parks, along miles of spectacular waterfront walkways and through many picturesque neighborhoods. There are many refreshment and resting areas along each route which provide walkers complimentary drinks and light snacks.
Good care
No information available
Entertainment
There will be live entertainment on Friday evening (International Walkers dinner) and on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Weather
The average maximum temperature during the Festival period is 13°C and the average minimum temperature is 6°C.

Located 30 minutes from Victoria’s downtown core, Victoria International Airport serves daily flights from Vancouver (BC) International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma (Washington) Airport, as well as direct flights from points throughout Canada and the US.

Victoria is well-connected to mainland British Columbia and Washington State by vehicle and passenger ferries and high-speed catamarans.
Scheduled bus service is available for travel from Vancouver and Seattle to Victoria, as well as to and from other Vancouver Island destinations. Bus travel off the island includes ferry service.

To get to the Festival Start Point from the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and the Victoria International Airport: proceed South on Hwy 17 (Blanshard St.), Right on Pandora, Across the Johnson Street Bridge (the Blue Bridge), on to Esquimalt Road, continue to the Archie Browning Sports Centre (on your left).

To get to the Start Point from the Port Angeles ferry: go Left on Belleville, Left on Government Street, Left on Humboldt, which turns into Wharf Street, continue to  the lights at Johnson Street, Left at Johnson Street and across the Johnson Street Bridge (Blue Bridge), on to Esquimalt Road, continue to the Archie Browning Sports Centre.

Accommodation
Victoria and Vancouver Island accommodations provide a home away from home. From hotels/motels/resorts, bed and breakfasts, bed and breakfast inns, hostels, vacation cottages/homes/suites, vacation home registries/times shares,  guest farms and campgrounds, visitors have more than 7,000 Victoria BC accommodation rooms alone from which to choose and can expect quality surroundings and service.

Tourist information about the surroundings
Victoria is a world-class tourist destination that was twice named Best City in the Americas since the year 2000, Victoria is one of the world's favourite places. 
Imbued with the beauty and amenities of an historic capital city and blessed by magnificent nature all around, Victoria is full of life.  From superb cuisine, to museums and galleries, to glorious beaches and outdoor adventures, Victoria offers a truly remarkable experience and escape from the hurried world. 
Being a world-class tourist destination, Victoria offers a large variety of options for walkers to participate in before or after the Walking Festival.  For more information on what activities are available, visit http://www.walkvictoria.ca/content/viwf/vic_travel_links.htm .

Information and reservation
For more information on accommodation or to make reservations, visit http://www.walkvictoria.ca/content/viwf/accommodations.htm or the Tourism Victoria website at http://www.tourismvictoria.com/ .

General information
-   The official languages for Canada are English and French however English is the main language spoken in Victoria.
-   The currency is the Canadian dollar

Contact
Victoria International Walking Festival
PO Box 8033
Victoria, BC Canada
V8W 3R7
Toll Free (North America only):1-877-488-WALK or 1-877-488-9255
e-mail: viwf@shaw.ca
internet: http://www.walkvictoria.ca/