At the airport
For a ski-bus itinerary, arrange the airport-to-pickup leg and allow a substantial margin. YYJ city transit is separate from the booked mountain bus. Rental cars and taxis need the complete mountain address and ski-bag details.
Flying into Victoria International Airport for a ski holiday
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is near Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula, north of Victoria. Mount Washington Alpine Resort is much farther north on Vancouver Island near the Comox Valley. The airport and ski area are on the same island, so this road journey does not require a ferry. BC Transit links the airport with local exchanges; Mount Washington Ski Bus offers separate seasonal departures from south-island pickup points. Confirm a practical connection to your selected stop before treating that bus as an airport itinerary. A vehicle can travel north through the Malahat and Island Highway, then climb the Mount Washington Parkway. Alpine Lodge and Raven Lodge serve different activities and should be specified when booking. When choosing an arrival time, you can compare flights to Victoria International Airport and check whether it leaves enough time for the last coach or train into the mountains.
Winter travel
Check DriveBC for the Malahat, Island Highway and Mount Washington approach. Conditions can change from mild coastal weather to snow on the parkway. Confirm whether your ticket and stop suit the return flight.
PLAN YOUR ONWARD JOURNEY
Ski resorts near Victoria International Airport
These approximate road distances help you shortlist a destination. The exact distance depends on your hotel and the road used; check live directions before travel.
| Ski resort | Road distance | Route guide |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | approximately 255–270 km by road to the specified arrival base ↗ | Read transport guide → |
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ARRIVAL CHECKLIST
Before leaving Victoria International Airport
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is near Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula, north of Victoria. Mount Washington Alpine Resort is much farther north on Vancouver Island near the Comox Valley. The airport and ski area are on the same island, so this road journey does not require a ferry. BC Transit links the airport with local exchanges; Mount Washington Ski Bus offers separate seasonal departures from south-island pickup points. Confirm a practical connection to your selected stop before treating that bus as an airport itinerary. A vehicle can travel north through the Malahat and Island Highway, then climb the Mount Washington Parkway. Alpine Lodge and Raven Lodge serve different activities and should be specified when booking.
- Check DriveBC for the Malahat, Island Highway and Mount Washington approach. Conditions can change from mild coastal weather to snow on the parkway. Confirm whether your ticket and stop suit the return flight.
- Confirm the terminal, hotel address and ski luggage before booking.
- Keep enough time between landing and a fixed onward departure.
Find flights to Victoria International Airport
Compare flights before planning the ground journey. An arrival time that lines up with a coach or train can simplify the trip; if you land late, check the last onward service. You can compare flights to Victoria International Airport and then return here to plan the transfer to the mountains.
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