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UVic Travel Program

 
Direct Travel is the official travel management provider for UVic, elected via BCNET procurement process. 

Booking for UVic Faculty & Staff

Book discounted flights (see below for Helijet and Harbour Air process), hotels & car rentals quickly and easily via credit card on the 

Book on behalf of another faculty/staff member as a Travel Arranger on their account.

NOTE: bookings, refunds and exchanges will incur nominal transaction fees.

Create your profile today!! 

Prefer to work with a travel agent? Contact a Direct Travel agent at 1-844-905-3824 or via .

Booking for Guests/Non-employees


Book non-employee flights with the assistance of an experienced agent of Direct Travel.  

Contact a Direct Travel agent at 1-844-905-3824 or via .

NOTE: bookings, refunds and exchanges will incur nominal transaction fees.


First time booking a flight for a guest? Review the step by step process on the Non-employee Flight Request Form. 

Before booking travel ensure you are up to date on  the health & travel advisories and UVic's Travel Safety Information! 

Further travel options

Flights

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.

Harbour Air

For flight quotes with Harbour Air please visit:   

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 

Helijet

  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  

Helijet  

For questions contact purchase@uvic.ca  

Hotels

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:  

CAUBO Hotel Rates: 
The Canadian Association of University Business Officers has also negotiated special rates:  (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 
Request RATE CODE: UVICGEN

Motel 6 
To make a reservation book 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.  

Car Rentals

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 (see Vehicle Rentals section for Daily and Monthly rentals) and the 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

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

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

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

Butchart Gardens

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 "".

Please also review The Butchart Gardens .

Still need help?

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.