a few questions about the trip from vancouver to victoria.. we will be arriving via greyhound from calgary(to vancouver) and are wondering what the steps will be to get to the ferry from the bus station(as we have never been to either city).. another bus? taxi? some other kind of public transport?
once in victoria we'll have a couple days before we start the trail, any recommended must do's for july? lastly, any updated info or tips from anyone who has recently done the WCT? I'm still debating between a pair of waterproof boots and trekking sandals or just two pairs of trail shoes... thanks!
kandice
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secretcover1
There is a coach you can take from Vancouver station that will deliver you to the waterfront in Victoria. The WCT is quite rugged in places, so I would choose my shoes carefully. Personally, I'd wear the boots.
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y_nigel
I'd wear good hiking boots as well.
And bring gaitors too.
But your feet will probably get wet anyways.
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y_nigel
Oh - but bring light sandles or flip-flops for the camp at the end of the day.
Most days you're done hiking by early afternoon, so it's nice to have sandles to walk around the beach with
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republicofmancunia
You can get a bus from the main bus depot in Vancouver, which will take you straight on the ferry, then take you to downtown Victoria.
However, Greyhound do not run services on the Island - the company you will need is Pacific Coach Lines. There is a booking window for them next to the Greyhound ones in the ticket hall at the station
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nwdiver
Pretty good boots and gaiters, sandals would be really bad for walking in. I've done the trail 7 times and good boots have saved my ankles on many occasions. You are walking on slippery everything from boardwalks to beach cobbles and boulders. 5-6 days food and equipment on your back and sandals on your feet, not so good.
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