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Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver
Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour
Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour
Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour

Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

By Discover Canada Tours
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$373 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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 city centre area featuring the Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0 and the historic Chinatown. There will be free time to explore city centre 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.

Activity location

  • Canada Place
    • Canada Place Building 780-999 Canada Pl,
    • V6C 3C1, Vancouver, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️Vancouver Cruise Pier Cruise
    • 999 Canada Place
    • V6C 3E1, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Summer 2025
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$373.45 x 1 AdultNZ$373.45
Total
Price is NZ$373.45
Until Wed, 30 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat discount on optional activities
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn Ferry aboard BC Ferries
  • What's includedWhat's includedDeluxe coach transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedOnboard entertainment & commentary throughout
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to the Butchart Gardens
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperienced, friendly, and fun Driver-Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests 16-18 years of age may travel on the trip without a parent or guardian but MUST have one present on the departure day to sign the waiver forms held by the tour guide.
  • Anyone 15 or younger must have a parent or guardian travel on the trip with them.
  • No booster seats available.
  • The tour still operates when it rains and no refunds will be given within the 24 cancellation policy.

Activity itinerary

Canada Place
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Please meet us at Canada Place for a fun-filled daytrip to Victoria. Your bus and tour guide will be waiting for you.
Tsawwassen
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A 45 minute drive from city centre Vancouver to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. While we are waiting to get on the ferry, enjoy the little ferry terminal market.
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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 holiday spot for locals.
Inner Harbour
  • 3h
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.
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada (Pass by)
During your free time, visit the beautiful Empress Hotel.
Fisherman's Wharf (Pass by)
Visit Fisherman's Wharf and enjoy some Fish & Chips
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Pass by)
While visiting Victoria, you can not miss out on the opportunity to take a photo of the famous Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Government Street (Pass by)
Visit Victoria's most famous street and shop some souvenirs in one of the many gift stores.
Chinatown (Pass by)
Visit Canada's oldest Chinatown which is characterised by narrow, winding streets and lots of little shops and restaurants.
Fan Tan Alley (Pass by)
While in Chinatown, visit Fan Tan Alley. The Alley is known for being the narrowest commercial street in North America.
Royal BC Museum (Pass by)
Meet your guide at the bus after your free time and we continue to the famous Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens
  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Butchart Gardens: a National Historic Site covering 55 acres and showcasing over 900 species of plants.
Swartz Bay BC Ferry Terminal
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Relax as we cruise back to the Mainland this evening, explore the outside decks and views.
Canada Place
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCanada Place
    • Canada Place Building 780-999 Canada Pl,
    • V6C 3C1, Vancouver, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️Vancouver Cruise Pier Cruise
    • 999 Canada Place
    • V6C 3E1, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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