About this experience
Discover Victoria and Butchart Gardens from Vancouver on an easy full-day tour with round-trip transportation, BC Ferries tickets, Butchart Gardens admission, and a professional guide included.
Start with pickup from select downtown Vancouver hotels, then travel to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal for a scenic 90-minute BC Ferries sailing through the Gulf Islands. Enjoy coastal views from the deck and watch for marine wildlife along the way.
On Vancouver Island, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada with 55 acres of themed gardens, including the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, and Italian Garden.
Continue to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital, for free time to explore the Inner Harbour, Government Street, Chinatown, the Parliament Buildings, and the Fairmont Empress Hotel. An included downloadable Inner Harbour walking tour helps you make the most of your visit before returning by ferry and coach to Vancouver.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Admission to Butchart Gardens with free time
- Vancouver's most trusted tour operator with 40+ years of experience
- Guided sightseeing in Vancouver and Victoria
- Roundtrip BC Ferries cruise
- Select downtown Vancouver pickup and drop-off
- Downloadable Inner Harbour walking tour
- Roundtrip transportation from Vancouver
- Free time in downtown Victoria
- Professional driver and guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Luggage transfer
- Airport drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
Departure from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to board BC Ferries. Included is all transportation by coach.
Enjoy a 90-minute ferry ride between Vancouver and Victoria. Sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands. Marine wildlife sightings from the outdoor ship decks are common, especially eagles, sea lions and whales.
Arrive at Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island and continue to the enchanting botanical paradise of Butchart Gardens. Wander through a series of themed gardens, highlighted by the massive Sunken Garden and dancing fountain. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.
Spend 2.5 hours in Victoria seeing the architectural wonders, including the iconic Parliament Buildings and the waterfront Fairmont Empress Hotel. Visit the unique shops and cafes of Government Street and Chinatown. Stroll along the Inner Harbour for prime ocean views and enjoy some free time to take in this culturally significant city. We allow ample free time in Victoria to explore.
Later in the afternoon, return to Vancouver onboard BC Ferries once again.
Return to downtown Vancouver (or surrounding area) this evening.
Meeting and pickup information
- Guests may redeem voucher at the Welcome Kiosk at Canada Place. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
- Hotel pick-up is available from most downtown Vancouver hotels. If your hotel is not listed, please select the closest available location. Please be ready at your selected pick-up point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled tour departure time. Late arrivals may not be allowed to join the tour and will not receive a refund Luggage transfer services and drop-offs at Vancouver International Airport are not included in this tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Big Bus Vancouver / Westcoast Sightseeing
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests may activate ticket in Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
- With 40+ years of experience, Westcoast Sightseeing is Vancouver’s most trusted tour operator
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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