Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour

This tour navigates guests through the Gulf Islands to Victoria On Vancouver Island. On the one and a half hour cruise to Vancouver Island you will see the spectacular scenery through the Gulf Islands and may even have a chance to get a glimpse of bald eagles or whales, if you’re lucky.Once arriving on Vancouver Island you’ll be taken to the world famous Butchart Gardens. A National Historic site of Canada the fifty-five acres of stunning floral show gardens will take your breath away no matter the time of year. After you have had ample time to explore Butchart Gardens, you’ll be guided to the Inner Harbour of the City of Victoria. The legislative buildings, Chinatown, museums and unique shops, are a few of the wonderful experiences Victoria has to offer and are within walking distance of your drop off point for your free time. Once you have explored the city, your guide will take the scenic route back to the ferry for your sailing home to Vancouver.

Address or meeting point

Free pick-up and drop off at most hotels in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby.

Hours & minutes

Approximately 13.5 hours.

Start or opening time

April 1st - May 16th and September 16th - November 3rd and December 6th - 29th (Christmas Tour) at 9am. May 17th - September 15th (summer tour) at 8am. (Dates and times subject to change).

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Driver / guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English.

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Shopping is available at stops and attractions.

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No.

List the shopping venues included Whistler Village.

Content & Specialized items

List the specific clothing required Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? At attractions.

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? Variety.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? Yes client may bring own food but no picnic area.

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) Yes.

Are there smoking / non smoking areas? No smoking allowed on bus. Check for designated smoking locations at stops.

Are there restrooms available? At stops.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

Drinks

Are drinks included? No.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available Shannon Falls, Brandywine Falls, Whistler Village.

Which of them are accessible by wheelchair? All.

Physical condition

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Boarding buses require 3 steps, Wheelchair bus is available on request.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Yes.

How much walking is required? (km, meters) 200 metres.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Which currencies are accepted? Canadian and American dollars.

Others Please call by 8pm the day before to re-confirm booking, pick up times and location.

Product price detail

Tour

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 0 to 11 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.