Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip with Ferry from Vancouver
by Big Bus Vancouver / Westcoast Sightseeing
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$513.60Overview
This full-day bus tour starts with a 90-minute ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria aboard BC Ferries, crossing the Gulf Islands with opportunities to spot eagles, sea lions, and whales from the outdoor decks. Upon arrival at Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, the tour visits Butchart Gardens, a 22-hectare botanical site featuring themed gardens including the large Sunken Garden and a dancing fountain. After spending about two hours exploring this National Historic Site of Canada, the tour continues to Victoria's Inner Harbour. Here, visitors have two hours to walk around the waterfront, see landmarks like the Parliament Buildings and Fairmont Empress Hotel, and browse the shops and cafes on Government Street and in Chinatown. The return ferry trip to Vancouver also takes about 90 minutes, followed by a coach transfer back to downtown Vancouver or nearby areas. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Vancouver, a driver/guide, air-conditioned coach transport, and live commentary throughout the journey. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vancouver Downtown
The tour begins with departure from downtown Vancouver, traveling by coach to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal for boarding BC Ferries. All coach transportation is included.
BC Ferries
Passengers sail for 90 minutes on BC Ferries from Vancouver to Victoria, passing through the Gulf Islands. Wildlife such as eagles, sea lions, and whales can often be seen from the outdoor decks.
90 min
The Butchart Gardens
After arriving at Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, the tour continues to Butchart Gardens. Visitors spend about two hours exploring 22 hectares of themed gardens, including the large Sunken Garden and a dancing fountain. The gardens are a National Historic Site of Canada.
120 min
Inner Harbour
The tour spends two hours at Victoria’s Inner Harbour, where guests can view landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. There is time to visit shops and cafes along Government Street and Chinatown and to walk along the waterfront.
120 min
BC Ferries Return
In the afternoon, the tour returns to Vancouver by BC Ferries, with a second 90-minute ferry crossing.
90 min
Vancouver Downtown
The tour concludes with arrival back in downtown Vancouver or nearby areas in the evening.
Meeting point
Westcoast Sightseeing Welcome Kiosk. Please arrive 30 minutes before posted tour departure time.
End point
Guests may redeem voucher at the Welcome Kiosk at Canada Place. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip with Ferry from Vancouver
by Big Bus Vancouver / Westcoast Sightseeing
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$513.60Overview
This full-day bus tour starts with a 90-minute ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria aboard BC Ferries, crossing the Gulf Islands with opportunities to spot eagles, sea lions, and whales from the outdoor decks. Upon arrival at Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, the tour visits Butchart Gardens, a 22-hectare botanical site featuring themed gardens including the large Sunken Garden and a dancing fountain. After spending about two hours exploring this National Historic Site of Canada, the tour continues to Victoria's Inner Harbour. Here, visitors have two hours to walk around the waterfront, see landmarks like the Parliament Buildings and Fairmont Empress Hotel, and browse the shops and cafes on Government Street and in Chinatown. The return ferry trip to Vancouver also takes about 90 minutes, followed by a coach transfer back to downtown Vancouver or nearby areas. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Vancouver, a driver/guide, air-conditioned coach transport, and live commentary throughout the journey. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vancouver Downtown
The tour begins with departure from downtown Vancouver, traveling by coach to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal for boarding BC Ferries. All coach transportation is included.
BC Ferries
Passengers sail for 90 minutes on BC Ferries from Vancouver to Victoria, passing through the Gulf Islands. Wildlife such as eagles, sea lions, and whales can often be seen from the outdoor decks.
90 min
The Butchart Gardens
After arriving at Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, the tour continues to Butchart Gardens. Visitors spend about two hours exploring 22 hectares of themed gardens, including the large Sunken Garden and a dancing fountain. The gardens are a National Historic Site of Canada.
120 min
Inner Harbour
The tour spends two hours at Victoria’s Inner Harbour, where guests can view landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. There is time to visit shops and cafes along Government Street and Chinatown and to walk along the waterfront.
120 min
BC Ferries Return
In the afternoon, the tour returns to Vancouver by BC Ferries, with a second 90-minute ferry crossing.
90 min
Vancouver Downtown
The tour concludes with arrival back in downtown Vancouver or nearby areas in the evening.
Meeting point
Westcoast Sightseeing Welcome Kiosk. Please arrive 30 minutes before posted tour departure time.
End point
Guests may redeem voucher at the Welcome Kiosk at Canada Place. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.