With the Winter Olympics in town, Vancouver, B.C. has been enjoying plenty of attention lately, but another city well worth the visit is Victoria, B.C. Just a few hours away from Bellingham via car and ferry, this gem of a city offers visitors a taste of classic Victorian life amid the beautiful Pacific Northwest landscape.

If you’re looking for an out-of-the-ordinary stay, check out the many Victorian Bed and Breakfasts available. Many are within walking distance of the ferry terminal, and offer competitive rates (especially right now, during the off-season).

If you’re planning to travel to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, do yourself a favor and check out the many public transportation options available. VANOC (the Vancouver Olympic Committee) has ramped up public transportation to and from Vancouver, as well as to and from Whistler, BC, during the Games.

One convenient option for Olympic travelers is to take the Skytrain into Vancouver. Visitors can stay in Surrey, BC, just across the border from Bellingham, and for $7.50 (round-trip) can relax as the Skytrain whisks them into the City. With several convenient stops along the half-hour journey, the Skytrain takes passengers directly to BC Place, where the Opening and Closing ceremonies and nightly medal presentations will be taking place.

We have everything you need to help you plan your trip to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games – visit our Olympics page for accommodation tips and travel information!

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are coming soon to Vancouver, BC – and we’ve got all the information you need to make your Olympic vacation a fun and enjoyable experience! From restaurant recommendations in Vancouver and Whistler, to tips on buying Olympics tickets, to having the right paperwork to cross the border from Blaine into British Columbia, consider us your go-to resource for helpful tips during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games!

Check out our Vancouver Winter Olympics page for detailed information on the excitement soon to come!