Victoria Day Trip from Vancouver
Take the ferry to the island. Different pace, different weather.
This Victoria day trip from Vancouver combines a scenic BC Ferries crossing with the best of British Columbia's capital: two hours at the world-famous Butchart Gardens, the historic Parliament Buildings, Canada's oldest Chinatown and free time in downtown Victoria by the Inner Harbour. A complete 14-hour Vancouver Island day tour with hotel pick-up near Canada Place, small groups of up to 11, and guides in English and Spanish. Every moment is designed to captivate and inspire.
Overview
Highlights
- Cruise the Salish Sea on a BC ferry, watching for whales, seals and coastal islands
- Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of breathtaking themed gardens
- The Parliament Buildings and their neo-baroque architecture on the Inner Harbour
- Historic Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, and Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in the country
- Free time downtown: Fairmont Empress, Royal BC Museum and waterfront restaurants
Itinerary
- 1
Butchart Gardens
2 hoursA 55-acre botanical garden founded in 1904 by Jennie Butchart, split into themed sections: the Japanese Garden, the Italian Garden, and the Rose Garden, each with its own feel.
- 2
Victoria's Chinatown
15 minCanada's oldest Chinatown and the second-oldest in North America, with Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in the country, as its most photographed corner.
- 3
Parliament Buildings
1 hourA neo-baroque building from 1898, seat of BC's provincial government, with a façade and central dome that light up at night. Free guided tours run inside if there's time.
- 4
Mile Zero
10 minThe starting point of the Trans-Canada Highway, inside Beacon Hill Park.
- 5
Downtown Victoria
1.5 hoursFree time to eat, shop, or walk along the harbour, with the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the Royal BC Museum both a short walk away if you've got time left.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ferry to Victoria included in the tour?
Yes, the 14-hour tour includes the bus ride to Tsawwassen, the BC Ferries crossing to Vancouver Island and all transportation in Victoria.
How much time do we spend at Butchart Gardens?
Two full hours, enough to walk the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Rose Garden.
Can you do Victoria in one day from Vancouver?
Absolutely. With early departure and ferry timing handled for you, this day trip covers Butchart Gardens, Parliament, Chinatown and downtown in a single day.
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