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Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria in 7 Days

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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.

7 daysSeattleVancouverVictoriaTrain and ferryBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Pike Place and the waterfront

  1. 9:00SeattleSight
  2. 10:30SeattleSight
  3. 12:00SeattleWalk
  4. 17:00SeattleSight
Day 2

Seattle Center

  1. 9:30SeattleSight
  2. 11:00SeattleSight
  3. 14:00SeattleSight
  4. 18:00SeattleSight
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Day 3

Discovery Park, then Vancouver

  1. 9:00SeattleWalk
  2. 10:30SeattleSight
  3. 13:00SeattleWalk
  4. 17:00Train to VancouverSeattleTransfer
Day 4

Stanley Park

  1. 9:00VancouverWalk
  2. 10:30VancouverSight
  3. 14:00VancouverWalk
  4. 16:00VancouverSight
Day 5

Granville Island and North Vancouver

  1. 9:30VancouverSight
  2. 13:00VancouverSight
  3. 17:00Ferry to VictoriaVancouverTransfer
Day 6

Victoria's Inner Harbour

  1. 9:30VictoriaWalk
  2. 10:30VictoriaSight
  3. 12:00VictoriaSight
  4. 15:00VictoriaWalk
Day 7

Butchart Gardens and Beacon Hill

  1. 9:30VictoriaSight
  2. 14:30VictoriaWalk
  3. 16:30VictoriaWalk
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria?

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.

Do I need to book the Space Needle ahead?

Yes, buy timed tickets online before arrival to avoid sold-out slots. Prices vary by time of day, with peak hours costing more.

Should I reserve ferry tickets from Vancouver to Victoria?

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.

How do I get from Seattle to Vancouver?

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.

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