Experience the best of British Columbia’s natural beauty and cultural charm on this full-day tour from Vancouver to Victoria and the renowned Butchart Gardens. Start your journey with a scenic ferry ride through the picturesque Gulf Islands—keep watch for whales, sea lions, and soaring eagles as you cruise. Once on Vancouver Island, immerse yourself in the tranquil splendor of Butchart Gardens, where themed flowerbeds, sunken gardens, and bubbling fountains await.

Continue on to explore Victoria’s historic and vibrant neighborhoods. Wander through Canada’s oldest Chinatown, enjoy the lively Inner Harbour, and take in the elegant architecture and coastal charm of British Columbia’s capital city—all at your own pace.

• Travel by land and sea from Vancouver to Victoria

• Enjoy a scenic ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands

• Admission to Butchart Gardens included

• Free time to explore Victoria’s top attractions

• Convenient pickup and drop-off from downtown Vancouver

What to Expect

• Vancouver Downtown (Pass By)
  Begin your adventure with a morning departure from downtown Vancouver, where a comfortable coach whisks you away to the ferry terminal.

• BC Ferries – Gulf Islands Cruise
  Board a scenic 90-minute ferry and set sail through the breathtaking Gulf Islands. Head to the open decks to soak in the views and keep an eye out for marine life like sea lions, eagles, and whales.
  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

• The Butchart Gardens
  Arrive on Vancouver Island and continue to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. With your admission included, stroll through themed landscapes—from the dramatic Sunken Garden to vibrant floral displays—and hear the stories behind this National Historic Site.
  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

• Inner Harbour, Victoria
  Next, you’ll explore the charming city of Victoria at your own pace. With two hours of free time, visit the Inner Harbour, browse the shops of Government Street, admire the Parliament Buildings, or grab a bite in Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
  2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

• Return Ferry Ride
  In the late afternoon, return via BC Ferries for another picturesque cruise back to Vancouver, arriving downtown in the evening.
  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included