Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Day Trip from Vancouver
by Discover Canada Tours
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$526.58Overview
This full-day bus trip from Vancouver includes a scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island and a tour of Victoria's key sights. After meeting at Canada Place, the group travels about 45 minutes to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. While waiting to board, guests can browse the ferry terminal market. The ferry ride lasts about 90 minutes, passing through Active Pass and the Southern Gulf Islands. Upon arriving at Swartz Bay, the tour continues with a driving route through Victoria’s downtown, stopping at notable places such as the Inner Harbour, Mile 0, Ogden Point, the Empress Hotel, Historic Chinatown, and Fan Tan Alley. Visitors have about three hours of free time to explore these areas independently or take optional activities. The guide provides suggestions for local restaurants, breweries, and shops. Later, the group visits Butchart Gardens for roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes. The gardens cover 55 acres and feature more than 900 plant species arranged in themed sections like the Japanese, Italian, and Rose Gardens. The return includes a ferry trip back to the mainland where the coach takes guests to the original starting point in Vancouver around 9:30 pm. The tour includes mini-coach transport, roundtrip ferry fare, garden admission, onboard commentary, and a driver-guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Canada Place
Guests meet at Canada Place where the bus and tour guide await to begin the day trip to Victoria.
15 min
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
Drive about 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver to this ferry terminal. While waiting to board, guests can visit the small market at the terminal.
90 min
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada
Enjoy a 90-minute ferry crossing to Vancouver Island. After 40 minutes, the ferry passes through Active Pass and travels among the Southern Gulf Islands.
90 min
Inner Harbour
Arrive in Victoria’s Inner Harbour area and visit key spots such as Mile 0, Ogden Point, the Empress Hotel, Historic Chinatown, and Fan Tan Alley. After this, there is about three hours of free time to explore on your own or book optional activities. The guide can suggest restaurants, breweries, shops, and other places to visit.
180 min
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
During free time, guests can visit the Empress Hotel, a notable historic landmark in Victoria.
Fisherman's Wharf
Visitors may choose to visit Fisherman's Wharf and try local fish and chips.
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
Photo opportunities are available at the Legislative Assembly building, a prominent Victoria landmark.
Government Street
Explore Government Street, known for its souvenir shops and local stores.
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
Visit Canada’s oldest Chinatown, known for its narrow streets and various shops and restaurants.
Fan Tan Alley
Within Chinatown, visit Fan Tan Alley, recognized as the narrowest commercial street in North America.
Royal BC Museum
Meet the guide at the bus after free time before continuing to Butchart Gardens.
The Butchart Gardens
Spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes visiting Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site with 55 acres and over 900 plant species in themed gardens such as Japanese, Italian, and Rose Gardens.
105 min
Return Ferry Crossing
Relax on the ferry ride back to the mainland, with time to enjoy views from the outside decks.
180 min
Canada Place
Arrive back at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, board the coach, and return to Vancouver, arriving around 9:30 pm.
15 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Day Trip from Vancouver
by Discover Canada Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$526.58Overview
This full-day bus trip from Vancouver includes a scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island and a tour of Victoria's key sights. After meeting at Canada Place, the group travels about 45 minutes to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. While waiting to board, guests can browse the ferry terminal market. The ferry ride lasts about 90 minutes, passing through Active Pass and the Southern Gulf Islands. Upon arriving at Swartz Bay, the tour continues with a driving route through Victoria’s downtown, stopping at notable places such as the Inner Harbour, Mile 0, Ogden Point, the Empress Hotel, Historic Chinatown, and Fan Tan Alley. Visitors have about three hours of free time to explore these areas independently or take optional activities. The guide provides suggestions for local restaurants, breweries, and shops. Later, the group visits Butchart Gardens for roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes. The gardens cover 55 acres and feature more than 900 plant species arranged in themed sections like the Japanese, Italian, and Rose Gardens. The return includes a ferry trip back to the mainland where the coach takes guests to the original starting point in Vancouver around 9:30 pm. The tour includes mini-coach transport, roundtrip ferry fare, garden admission, onboard commentary, and a driver-guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Canada Place
Guests meet at Canada Place where the bus and tour guide await to begin the day trip to Victoria.
15 min
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
Drive about 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver to this ferry terminal. While waiting to board, guests can visit the small market at the terminal.
90 min
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada
Enjoy a 90-minute ferry crossing to Vancouver Island. After 40 minutes, the ferry passes through Active Pass and travels among the Southern Gulf Islands.
90 min
Inner Harbour
Arrive in Victoria’s Inner Harbour area and visit key spots such as Mile 0, Ogden Point, the Empress Hotel, Historic Chinatown, and Fan Tan Alley. After this, there is about three hours of free time to explore on your own or book optional activities. The guide can suggest restaurants, breweries, shops, and other places to visit.
180 min
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
During free time, guests can visit the Empress Hotel, a notable historic landmark in Victoria.
Fisherman's Wharf
Visitors may choose to visit Fisherman's Wharf and try local fish and chips.
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
Photo opportunities are available at the Legislative Assembly building, a prominent Victoria landmark.
Government Street
Explore Government Street, known for its souvenir shops and local stores.
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site
Visit Canada’s oldest Chinatown, known for its narrow streets and various shops and restaurants.
Fan Tan Alley
Within Chinatown, visit Fan Tan Alley, recognized as the narrowest commercial street in North America.
Royal BC Museum
Meet the guide at the bus after free time before continuing to Butchart Gardens.
The Butchart Gardens
Spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes visiting Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site with 55 acres and over 900 plant species in themed gardens such as Japanese, Italian, and Rose Gardens.
105 min
Return Ferry Crossing
Relax on the ferry ride back to the mainland, with time to enjoy views from the outside decks.
180 min
Canada Place
Arrive back at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, board the coach, and return to Vancouver, arriving around 9:30 pm.
15 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.