Victoria Butchart Gardens and City Tour

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on gorgeous Vancouver Island and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is famous for the historic Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings and beautiful Butchart Gardens. Upon leaving Vancouver, you will take a scenic ferry ride from the Vancouver mainland through the Gulf Islands to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. From here, you will have a driving tour to Victoria, and of Victoria’s downtown area featuring the Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0 and the historic Chinatown. There will be free time to explore downtown Victoria at your own pace. Then on to the internationally renowned Butchart Gardens. Today the garden showcases 55 acres of themed garden displays, including a Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Rose Garden. Wind down your day with the scenic return sailing aboard BC Ferries and then back to where your tour began.

Meeting Point

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada

Please meet us at the covered benches, in front of the Vancouver Convention Centre, next to the Flyover Canada Ticket Booth, 15 minutes before departure and meet your Discover Canada Tours guide (wearing bright green). Your guide will be guiding you to the correct bus.

What's included:

• Great discount on optional activities
• Roundtrip Ferry aboard BC Ferries
• Deluxe coach transportation
• Onboard entertainment & commentary throughout
• Admission to the Butchart Gardens
• Experienced, friendly, and fun Driver-Guide

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuity

What to expect:

Duration: between 13 hours and 14 hours

Canada Place

999 Canada Pl, 100 The Pointe, Vancouver, V6C 3T4

Please meet us at Canada Place for a fun-filled daytrip to Victoria. Your bus and tour guide will be waiting for you.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tsawwassen

1 Ferry Causeway, Delta, BC V4M 4G6, Canada

A 45 minute drive from downtown Vancouver to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. While we are waiting to get on the ferry, enjoy the little ferry terminal market.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada

2220 Harbour Rd, Sidney, V8L 2P6

Enjoy a 90-minute "cruise" to Vancouver Island. After about 40 minutes, the ferry enters Active Pass and you will cruise through the Southern Gulf Islands, a popular vacation spot for locals.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Inner Harbour

, , Victoria

As you arrive in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, you will visit the top sighting locations. Starting at Mile O, Ogden Point, Empress Hotel and Historic Chinatown, including the famous Fan Tan Alley and shops.
Later, enjoy free time to explore on your own or book one of our optional activities.
Whatever your purpose for exploring Victoria today, our guide is ready to assist you with suggestions on the best restaurants, top breweries, shops and hidden gems.

3 hours

Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

721 Government St, Victoria, V8W 1W5

During your free time, visit the beautiful Empress Hotel.

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Fisherman's Wharf

1 Dallas Rd, , Victoria, V8V 0B2

Visit Fisherman's Wharf and enjoy some Fish & Chips

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Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia

501 Belleville St, , Victoria, V8V 2L8

While visiting Victoria, you can not miss out on the opportunity to take a photo of the famous Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

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Government Street

Victoria

Visit Victoria's most famous street and shop some souvenirs in one of the many gift stores.

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Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

500 Fisgard St., , Victoria, V8W 1R4

Visit Canada's oldest Chinatown which is characterized by narrow, winding streets and lots of little shops and restaurants.

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Fan Tan Alley

2 Fan Tan Aly, Chinatown, Victoria, V8W 1R4

While in Chinatown, visit Fan Tan Alley. The Alley is known for being the narrowest commercial street in North America.

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Royal BC Museum

675 Belleville St, , Victoria, V8W 1A1

Meet your guide at the bus after your free time and we continue to the famous Butchart Gardens

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The Butchart Gardens

800 Benvenuto Ave, Central Saanich, V8M 1J8

Visit Butchart Gardens: a National Historic Site covering 55 acres and showcasing over 900 species of plants.

1 hour, 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Swartz Bay BC Ferry Terminal

Swartz Bay, BC V8L 5J4, Canada

Relax as we cruise back to the Mainland this evening, explore the outside decks and views.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Canada Place

999 Canada Pl, 100 The Pointe, Vancouver, V6C 3T4

Once we arrive at Tsawwassen Ferry terminal, our coach drives off the ferry and we head back into Vancouver. Arrive back in Vancouver at approx. 9:30 pm

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included