b'destination profileWhen asked about misunderstandings about the Garden City, Ji says, People often think that its hard to get to Victoria. Not true at allthe city is very accessible and well-connected, with an international airport featuring direct flights from major cities. There are also regular ferry services between Seattle, Vancouver and Port Angeles in Washington State, as well as seaplane and helicopter services from other key centres in the Pacific Northwest.Ji concludes, Were also very proud of the regions Indigenous cultures. At Destination Greater Victoria, we like to suggest how to incorporate this aspect of our shared history into the event planning experience with things like Indigenous land acknowledgements or the welcoming from an Elderof a local nation. In addition, there are Songhees tours that offer authentic guided cultural experiences focused on the history, traditions and perspectives of the Downtown Victoria. Credit: Brett Ryan and Destination Greater Victoria.Songhees nation.Credit: Jessica Harcombe Fleming and Destination Greater Victoria.Spring/Summer 2025 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS 43'