Victoria Airport (YYJ) Services & Amenities

Planespotting is a popular activity, in and around the airport. While YYJ is not a floatplane base, don't be too surprised if you see a seaplane coming in to land: it will be headed to the adjacent Pat Bay Seaplane Base (also known as Victoria Airport Water Aerodrome). The RCAF 443 Squadron operates a heliport here, which they refer to as Patricia Bay Heliport.

The "YYJ Flight Path" is a 9.3 kilometre (5 mile) paved trail that surrounds the YYJ airport for walking, running, and cycling. This is a great way to see the entire Victoria airport area, and there are washrooms and hpydration stations along the way. Unfortunately, there are no showers at YYJ, so you will need to get creative to freshen up before your onward flight.

• Explore the YYJ Flight Path Interactive Map, or
• Download the YYJ Flight Path Printable Map

Services at YYJ include:

• Red Coat Information Desk staffed by volunteers
• Starbucks
• Tim Horton's
• White Spot Restaurant
• Duty Free
• Observation Lounge - upstairs , open to the public (look for the elevator behind Tim Horton's)
• Pet relief area, equipped with waste bags and receptacles
• Children's Play Area - upper passenger departure lounge 
• Free downloadable Children's Activity Book
• Business workstations - upper passenger departure lounge

YYJ's closes at night between 01:30 and 03:30 - 01:30, but they will let you in if you arrive early to catch a morning flight, and won't kick you out if you arrive very late and are scheduled for a flight early the next morning.