A large crowd at an outdoor concert at night with bright stage lights. Bold yellow text reads, All Paths Lead to Rifflandia above sponsor logos for Capital Bike, Helijet, and BC Ferries Connector.

All Roads (and Ferries, and Seaplanes) Lead to Rifflandia!

Whether you’re cruising down from up-island, hopping the pond from Vancouver, or trekking up from Seattle, there are plenty of ways to get to Rifflandia — plus a few sweet RiffSclusive deals to make the trip even better.


On Two Wheels

Close-up of a black bicycle with a yellow handle grip and a white tag labeled B007 attached to the handlebars, parked among other bicycles in a crowded bike rack.

Channel your inner Tour de Riff and roll up on a bike or e-bike. Our friends at Capital Bike are back with a secure Bike Lock-Up, so you can park worry-free. Breeze past traffic, skip parking fees, and start the party on pedal power.


On Foot

A person wearing brown leather boots and black pants stands on reddish dirt ground, with another pair of boots partially visible in the background.

Live nearby? Make it a walking adventure. Grab a $3.50 iced coffee from Habit or 10% off dumplings from Dumpling Drop on the way (both via RiffSclusive Deals) — it’s basically a pre-festival ritual.


By Bus/Shuttle

A white Wilson’s BC Ferries Connector bus is parked on a street. The bus has blue-green wave graphics and Vancouver Bus is displayed on its electronic sign above the windshield.

From up-island, ride Island Link or the Vancouver Island Connector. From Vancouver, hop on the BC Ferries Connector (15% off via RiffSclusive Deals) for a seamless trip straight to Victoria. Once in town, BC Transit is a great way to get around locally.


By Air

A blue and white Helijet helicopter hovers above a helipad near the water, with a dock and distant mountains visible under a clear blue sky.

From Vancouver, fly with Helijet (25% off via RiffSclusive Deals) or Harbour Air. From Seattle, arrive in style with Kenmore Air.


By Boat

Aerial view of a ferry leaving a busy harbor, surrounded by docks, boats, and city buildings under a partly cloudy sky. Green spaces and trees are visible along the shoreline.

Options include BC Ferries (reserve early!), the walk-on FRS Clipper from Seattle (offering a 20% ferry-only discount when you use the code RIFFLANDIA), or the drive-on Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles.


Ride-Share & Taxis

Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone showing a ride-hailing app with a map, route, and car options for booking a ride against a blue background.

Victoria now has ride-share options (Uber & Lyft) as well as local taxis (Bluebird, Victoria Taxi, Yellowcab) for getting around quickly and safely.


Parking (a.k.a. The Last Resort)

A sign reads PERMIT PARKING with images of vehicles and parking meters. Below, text states Tues - Fri 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with a no parking symbol and NO PARKING. Violators will be ticketed or towed.

Rifflandia has no dedicated event parking. The closest City of Victoria parkade is on Fisgard St. and the nearest Robbins lot is on Chatham St. But honestly? Ditch the car — arriving by foot, bike, or transit is way more fun.


No matter how you roll in, the journey’s just the warm-up —

your best September ever awaits at Rifflandia!

 

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