The games run from 8:00am to 5:30 pm.
Admission rates are: Adults $6.00 - Seniors/Youth $4.00 - Children under 12 free.
Getting to the Games
The games take place on Sunday May 21st, 2006 at Bullen Park in Esquimalt. There are a number of ways to get here.
By Car:
There is a reasonable amount of parking available around the park. Look for us behind the Archie Browning Centre on Esquimalt Road. You can follow the map.
By Bus:
BC Transit has excellent service along Esquimalt Road, and there are buses from right downtown. The 26 runs from UVIC to the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, the 6 runs from Broadmead to the Archie Browning Centre and the 25 runs from Cedar Hill to the Archie Browningvia downtown. Fare information can be found on the BC Transit website.
By Boat?
The Victoria Harbour Ferry goes on a tour from the Inner Harbour. One of the stops is at the bottom of Head Street. This ia a 1 km walk from the games.This is a great way to see beautiful Victoria Harbour, and see the Highland Games.
Getting to Victoria
By Ferry
BC Ferries run a number of routes to Victoria. The ferry schedule at this time of year has a ferry every hour from 7:00am to 9:00pm (with some exceptions).
By Road
Victoria is accessible by both Highway 17 and Trans Canada Highway 1. You can map a route using Google Maps.
By the Clipper
The Seattle Clipper makes a number of runs from Seattle to Victoria at this time of year. You can find their schedule here.
Where to Stay
Victoria has a large number of great hotels and Bed and Breakfasts. We encourage you to stay with one of our Hotel partners. These businesses support the highland games, and we would be pleased if you would support them.
What We Offer
The Victoria Highland Games is a great day for the entire family. We want to share our love of Scottish culture, entertain you and give you a great value for money. Here is a list of some of the things you will find at the games:
Piping and Drumming, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Free Kid's Events, Entertainment Stage, Concession, Clans, Vendors, Beer Garden, Tea Garden
We look forward to seeing you. If you have more questions, please
contact us.
