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Here is an email I just received from a parent looking for some travel advice and my response. I am posting here to share some cost saving information.
Hi Brian,
I am trying to learn more about CYCC in Victoria and the main concern appears to be an accommodation in that city during the peak summer season. There are some hotels outside Downtown area or outside Victoria that offers lower rates (lower than Grand Pacific) but in such case finding parking near GP could be a challenge. What would be your advice in regarding to parking issue?
My answer.......
Parking is about $12/day at the Grand Pacific. And daily parking for about $5 is available nearby.
For accommodation - My recommendation is the Harbour Towers (105/day) or Royal Scot (88) both listed on www.expedia.ca a few days ago. Both of these hotels are moderate to high quality and are within walking distance (2-4 minute walk). Some of the hotels listed on the internet are not in nice areas of town and some post inaaccurate infromation about the distance from downtown (Howard Johnson says 2 km and they are 10 km away). You should confirm distance with google maps.
The Hotel Grand Pacific is recommended by the CYCC Organizing Committee. The rooms are large and the price includes many extras (free internet, health club and more). The Hotel Grand Pacific was voted the best hotel in Canada last year by Conde Naste readers choice awards. If you can afford it, I recommend it.
If you stay in either Harbour Towers or Royal Scot you could leave your car a few kms away and park for free the whole time you are in Victoria. Parking on some nearby streets is free for a few hours at a time and after 6 pm parking is free until 9 am the next day. Victoria has very affordable parking and it is easy to find. Most people who work downtown walk, bus or ride bikes to work. Most tourists fly or take a ship to Victoria. I always find FREE parking in Victoria when I need it!
You can even park your car on the ocean front. Walk in along the Pacific Ocean to prepare for each round.
Brian
Hi Brian,
I am trying to learn more about CYCC in Victoria and the main concern appears to be an accommodation in that city during the peak summer season. There are some hotels outside Downtown area or outside Victoria that offers lower rates (lower than Grand Pacific) but in such case finding parking near GP could be a challenge. What would be your advice in regarding to parking issue?
My answer.......
Parking is about $12/day at the Grand Pacific. And daily parking for about $5 is available nearby.
For accommodation - My recommendation is the Harbour Towers (105/day) or Royal Scot (88) both listed on www.expedia.ca a few days ago. Both of these hotels are moderate to high quality and are within walking distance (2-4 minute walk). Some of the hotels listed on the internet are not in nice areas of town and some post inaaccurate infromation about the distance from downtown (Howard Johnson says 2 km and they are 10 km away). You should confirm distance with google maps.
The Hotel Grand Pacific is recommended by the CYCC Organizing Committee. The rooms are large and the price includes many extras (free internet, health club and more). The Hotel Grand Pacific was voted the best hotel in Canada last year by Conde Naste readers choice awards. If you can afford it, I recommend it.
If you stay in either Harbour Towers or Royal Scot you could leave your car a few kms away and park for free the whole time you are in Victoria. Parking on some nearby streets is free for a few hours at a time and after 6 pm parking is free until 9 am the next day. Victoria has very affordable parking and it is easy to find. Most people who work downtown walk, bus or ride bikes to work. Most tourists fly or take a ship to Victoria. I always find FREE parking in Victoria when I need it!
You can even park your car on the ocean front. Walk in along the Pacific Ocean to prepare for each round.
Brian