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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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
Important: On World Cup Match days (July 2 & 7) hotel pick-ups are unavailable due to road closures, and all pick-up/drop-off will be at Canada Place Welcome Kiosk (999 Canada Place Way)
Luggage transfer services and drop-offs at Vancouver International Airport are not included in this tour.
Guests may redeem voucher at the Welcome Kiosk at Canada Place. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
Itinerary
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Vancouver Downtown (Pass by)
Departure from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to board BC Ferries. Included is all transportation by coach.
Admission ticket free -
1BC Ferries
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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2The Butchart Gardens
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Inner Harbour
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Later in the afternoon, return to Vancouver onboard BC Ferries once again.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Vancouver Downtown (Pass by)
Return to downtown Vancouver (or surrounding area) this evening.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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