Pike Place and the waterfront
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This seven-day itinerary visits Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria. It starts with Seattle's Pike Place Market and waterfront, followed by the Space Needle area and Discovery Park. The train to Vancouver allows two days for Stanley Park, Granville Island and Capilano before the ferry to Victoria, where the Inner Harbour and Butchart Gardens conclude the trip.
Seven days works for the main sights if you move cities on schedule. Book the Seattle to Vancouver train and the Vancouver to Victoria ferry at least two weeks ahead.
Yes, buy timed tickets online before arrival to avoid sold-out slots. Prices vary by time of day, with peak hours costing more.
Drivers should reserve at least one week ahead in summer. Foot passengers buy tickets at the Tsawwassen terminal. The crossing to Swartz Bay takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Take the Amtrak Cascades train, which runs twice daily each way and takes about three and a half to four hours. Bring a passport for the border crossing and book ahead for lower fares.