UVic staff and faculty are strongly encouraged to book flights via the UVic Travel portal or a Direct Travel agent. Direct Travel has unique experience in booking educational travel including for large groups and sports teams, along with 24/7 after-hours and emergency support.

Direct Travel also monitors your itinerary; if your flight is cancelled or delayed, representatives will inform you and act immediately to secure alternative flights or accomodations if necessary.

For more information and important restrictions on travel expenses, review UVic Travel and Business Expenses Policy FM5610.

For flight quotes with Harbour Air please visit: Harbour Air  

Option One: 

Book Light or Value fare tickets directly via the Harbour Air website and pay with ccard. Please note that these fare types are cheaper but less flexible rules apply. 

Option Two: 

A discount is offered for booking Flex or Comfort fare via the Uvic Turbobucks account. Obtain fare quote from Harbour Air website and submit WebReq with the following information: 

• passenger name & e-mail address 
• state if passenger is a guest of UVic or an employee. Provide V# for employees. 
• flight time/dates
• fare class (Flex or Comfort) 
• HAS# (Harbour Air customer number if person has travelled with Harbour Air before) if known 
• obtain signing authority approval via WebReq and submit to Purchasing

Purchasing will request the flight booking and Harbour Air will confirm via e-mail. The discounted fare will be charged to the FAST account approved via the WebReq. 

Questions? Reach out to purchase@uvic.ca 

1. Contact Helijet by phone 1.800.665.4354 or online at helijet.com -
   1. provide coupon code BCGOV20 from May 16 - September 30 (on any scheduled flight) 
   2. provide coupon code BCGOV45 from May 16 - September 30 (for flights after 9am and before 3pm daily) 
   3. provide coupon code BCGOV35 from October 1 - May 15 (for flights after 9am and before 3pm daily) 
      
      
2. Provide your UVic ccard. No charges are placed until check-in (or due to a no-show or late cancellation fee). 

IMPORTANT: For employee booking UVic ID is required at check-in to ensure the UVic rate (One Card, recent paystub, letter confirming employment). 

NOTE: The UVic discount can not be applied to guest bookings.   

Helijet Reservations & Schedule 

Helijet Ticket & Fare Rules 

For questions contact purchase@uvic.ca  

Provincial Government Hotel Rates: 
Hotels within BC can be booked with the rate negotiated by the Provincial Government. Please follow this link for the list of participating hotels: B.C. Provincial Government 

CAUBO Hotel Rates: 
The Canadian Association of University Business Officers has also negotiated special rates: CAUBO (log in is required to access details). CAUBO rates tend to be slightly more expensive than BC Government rates.  

Further UVic specific discount offers:  

Oak Bay Beach Hotel 
To make a reservation call 250-598-4556 or send e-mail to stay@oakbaybeachhotel.com or direct book online 
Request RATE CODE: UVICGEN

Motel 6 
To make a reservation book online or call 1-855-445-3388 (general reservation) or 1-855-366-2257 (for group reservation). Use Uvic discount booking code: CPHUDNFH 

Choice Hotels
To make a reservation follow these instructions. 

NOTE: Hotel reservations (for guests and employees) can be booked and paid with a UVic ccard. 

If no UVic ccard is available, use hotel reservation & authorization form for non-faculty, non-staff, guests, students and teams.  

UVic has preferred rates with specific Auto Rental firms. These may be viewed on the Preferred Suppliers section of this site. 

UVic also participates under the Province of BC Auto Rental Program (see Vehicle Rentals section for Daily and Monthly rentals) and the CAUBO auto rental program.

For full details on UVic's policy on automobile use, see policy FM5610.

Visit the Financial Planning website for rental vehicle insurance details.

BC Ferries Assured Loading Card guarantees boarding on designated routes. For more information see BC Ferries. 

BC Ferries Experience Card can be loaded with funds (UVic ccard can be used to load funds) to be used for discounted ferry travel on designated routes. For more information see BC Ferries.

Purchasing Services has some blank Experience Cards available, please contact purchase@uvic.ca or call 250-472-4351. 

Group visits to Butchart Gardens have to be booked in advance to ensure admission.

Keep in mind that Firework Saturdays in particular are very busy, and admissions are not guaranteed without reservation.

1. Contact: GroupRes@ButchartGardens.com or call 250-652-4422 (Ext. 320)
   
   
2. Fill out the Butchart Gardens Admission form, send it to GroupRes@ButchartGardens.com and present it upon entry to the Gardens. The form functions as a voucher for entry and enables payment on account. 
   
   
3. If you require food services complete the Food Services Authorization form and present it at the food venue in Butchart Gardens. 

Please note: All visitors must abide by The Butchart Gardens "Garden Etiquette".

Please also review The Butchart Gardens Tour Staff Guidelines & Policies.

Contact Direct Travel for technical assistance with the on-line booking portal.

For general inquiries e-mail purchase@uvic.ca or phone 250-472-4351.