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From £50.00
Location: Victoria, Canada
Rating: based on 6 reviews

Hop aboard the high-speed ferry from Seattle in Washington State, to Victoria in British Columbia. Enjoy a scenic 2- to 3-hour cruise through Puget Sound as you travel between the USA and Canada by ferry. Upgrade and add the round-trip option.

Inclusions:

• One way or round trip ferry (depending on option selected)
• Fuel surcharge

Meet the cruise at Pier 69 in the heart of downtown Seattle and relax as you travel in comfort and style to Victoria. Enjoy a 2- to 3-hour cruise through Puget Sound and into the Strait of Juan de Fuca on your way to Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

Wide, roomy and comfortable seats provide ample leg room, making your trip easy and relaxing. Some seats have tables so you can enjoy onboard meal baskets or a refreshing beverage right at your seat (meals and beverages are not included).

Pass the time by shopping at the onboard duty-free gift shop for gifts, luxuries and souvenirs. Or step out on deck and observe the beauty of the passing scenery. The friendly crew will answer all your questions and help you in any way they can.

Your trip ends at Victoria’s Inner Harbour – right in the heart of downtown Victoria. This convenient docking area gives you the freedom to start your sightseeing tour of Victoria the minute your step off the boat.

NOTE: If you book the round-trip option please provide your desired return date and time in the special requirements field upon checkout.

Schedule

Departure Point: Pier 69

Departure Time:

Seattle to Victoria:

• January 16 – May 6: 8:00am
• May 7 – September 25: 7:30am & 3:15pm
• September 26 – December 31: 8:00am

Victoria to Seattle

• January 16 – March 31: 5:00pm
• April 1 – 7 May 6: 6:00pm
• May 7 – September 25: 11:30am & 7:00pm
• September 26 – October 31: 6:00pm
• November 1 – December 31: 5:00pm

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Very efficient and friendly service -breakfast and general facilities excellent

Reviewed by: Anthony C, Ireland

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From £50.00
Location: Victoria, Canada
Rating: based on 8 reviews

Take a one-way high-speed passenger ferry from Victoria, British Columbia to Seattle, Washington. Sit back and relax on a scenic 2- to 3-hour cruise as you travel between Canada and the USA. Upgrade and add the round-trip option.

Inclusions:

• One way or round trip ferry (depending on option selected)
• Fuel surcharge

Your trip begins at Victoria’s Inner Harbour where you will board the Seattle-bound clipper. Aboard the high-speed catamaran, you’ll have time to shop at the duty-free store for gifts and souvenirs, sit on the deck and observe the beauty of the passing scenery, or sit back and relax.

The wide, roomy and comfortable seats provide ample leg room, making your trip easy and relaxing. Some of the seats have tables so you can easily enjoy onboard meal baskets or a refreshing beverage at your seat (meals and beverages are not included). The friendly crew will answer all your questions and help you in any way they can.

Disembarking at Pier 69 you can immediately begin your sightseeing in Seattle.

NOTE: If you book the round-trip option please provide your desired return date and time in the special requirements field upon checkout.

Schedule

Departure Point: 254 Belleville Street

Departure Time:  Victoria to Seattle

• January 16 – March 31: 5:00pm
• April 1 – 7 May 6: 6:00pm
• May 7 – September 25: 11:30am & 7:00pm
• September 26 – October 31: 6:00pm
• November 1 – December 31: 5:00pm

Seattle to Victoria:

• January 16 – May 6: 8:00am
• May 7 – September 25: 7:30am & 3:15pm
• September 26 – December 31: 8:00am

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Great. Fast efficient, Good crew

Reviewed by: William L

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From £30.00
Location: Victoria, Canada

Hop on a pedicab and let your professional tour guide roll you through the quiet streets and trails of beautiful Victoria, Canada. Pass through tree-lined streets dotted with century old heritage homes and travel along the coast to enjoy views of the ocean and glacial topped mountains.

Inclusions:

• 1.5 hour sightseeing tour in a pedicab
• Professional tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Experience Victoria’s most charming neighbourhood and showpiece park and gardens. Roll into Beacon Hill Park, an original oak forest, and home to over 25,000 flowers, eagle’s nests, lakes and rolling meadows.

You might think you’ve returned to old England as you cross a medieval arched bridge. A side trip can be made to Fisherman’s Wharf, home to the funky houseboat community, where you will have the opportunity to feed wild harbour seals.

NOTE: This tour is seasonal and only operates from February through to November.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from outside your hotel or in front of the Empress Hotel Lobby, which is prominently located in the inner harbour.

Departure Time: You may choose any departure time that suits you

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point approximately 1.5 hours after departure.

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From £24.00
Location: Victoria, Canada

Take a unique pedicab tour through Victoria’s Old Town and Chinatown districts where you will be entertained with ghost stories as you pass shops that have been in business for over 100 years. Victoria has some wonderful hidden secrets which you’ll learn as you roll through the streets and alleys.

Inclusions:

• 1.5 hour sightseeing tour in a pedicab
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off

History and beautiful architecture are featured on this tour. From First Nations to stern British Colonists, rugged Klondikers, to hardy Chinese immigrants, Victoria has seen them all. Be entertained with a few ghost stories as you pass Victorian shops that have been in business for over a century.

The downtown flavour will come in the shape of street performers, fine chocolate, first class cigars, opium dens and gambling halls of the past. Discover Victoria’s hidden secrets as you roll through the streets and alleys.

NOTE: This tour is seasonal and only operates from February through to November.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from outside your hotel or in front of the Empress Hotel Lobby, which is prominently located in the inner harbour.

Departure Time: You may choose any departure time that suits you — Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point approximately 1.5 hours after departure.

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From £19.00
Location: Victoria, Canada

Tour by horse-drawn carriage through many parts of Victoria, including Beacon Hill Park and the Dallas Road waterfront. Visit the Mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway where you will experience the splendour of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Inclusions:

• Horse-drawn Carriage ride
• Professional uniformed coachman guide
• Local taxes

This popular tour begins with a breathtaking view of the majestic Empress Hotel, overlooking the Inner Harbour with its classic tall ships and sleek sailing vessels. Feel like royalty as you journey past landmark buildings and historic homes.

As you enter Beacon Hill Park, you will be dazzled with the array of fragrant flowers and delightful duck ponds.

You will continue on out to the Dallas Road waterfront, passing Mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway. Here you’ll gaze at the splendour of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The rest of your tour will be through the oldest neighbourhood in Victoria with an impressive variety of well-maintained historic homes and gardens. The tour finishes back in the Inner Harbour by the Parliament buildings and the Royal London Wax Museum.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tours depart from the Carriage Stand, under the green umbrella, located at the corner of Belleville and Menzies Streets

Departure Time:

• May to September – daily between 9:00am and 11:00pm
• October to December – daily between 11:00am and 8:00pm
• January to February – between 12:00pm and 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays only

Return Details: Returns to the original point of departure.

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From £70.00
Location: Victoria, Canada

Admire the spectacular panorama of downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on this memorable half-hour seaplane tour. See the stunning rugged coastline and the inviting mountains in the distance. This is a small group tour with a maximum of 5 passengers per aircraft.

Inclusions:

• 20-minute flight
• Carbon Offset Levy
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

This half-hour air tour is an ideal introduction to seaplane aviation and includes spectacular vistas of Downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Enjoy unique grand houses perched above rugged coastline. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlighting during take-off and landing.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from 950 Wharf Street, Victoria.

Departure Time: Departure times are flexible, please advise your preferred departure time when booking

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point.

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From £46.00
Location: Victoria, Canada
Rating: based on 2 reviews

Get close to nature and experience two of Victoria’s most famous attractions on a half-day tour. Visit Butchart Gardens with its spectacular floral landscape – The whole family will enjoy Victoria Butterfly Gardens, a lush tropical setting where free-flying butterflies, plants and exotic birds are the stars.

Inclusions:

• Entrance fee to Butchart Gardens
• Entrance fee to Butterfly Gardens
• Air conditioned return transport
• Local Taxes

On the way to Butchart Gardens you will pass Saanich Peninsula, just north of Victoria. Situated in the shadow of the mountains, Saanich Peninsula is the driest part of Victoria and the landscape is made up of rolling hills, freshwater ponds and lakes, and mixed forest.

Arriving at Butchart Gardens you will have time to explore all parts of the internationally-known tourist attraction which is visited by more than a million people each year. Over fifty acres of floral displays await at Butchart Gardens, including the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden and Japanese Garden. You will have around 1.5 hours of free time to explore the gardens at your leisure.

Continue for a one-hour stop at Victoria Butterfly Gardens, an indoor tropical paradise with over 50 species of fluttering butterflies. Its not just butterflies at this popular family attraction, you will also have time to see the orchid exhibit, carnivorous plant section and Foods of the World display.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from the Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Departure Time:

• January 1 to May 14 – 11:00am
• May 15 to June 26 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
• June 27 to August 31 – Hourly from 10:00am to 1:00pm
• September 1 to September 30 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
• October 1 to December 31 – 11:00am

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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It was fantastic! The bus for the return trip could have been better organized. We stopped at the Butterfly Gardens while the bus went on to Butchart, and therefore got off schedule. We were not given good instructions for how or where to go after the gardens.

Reviewed by: Peter H, USA

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From £38.00
Location: Victoria, Canada
Rating: based on 9 reviews

Don’t miss this tour to visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens, Victoria’s most famous attraction. This 55-acre garden of colourful and aromatic flowers is a popular attraction in Victoria that should not be missed.

Inclusions:

• Return air conditioned transport
• Entrance fee to Butchart Gardens
• Local taxes

You’re sure to see an amazing floral display at Butchart Gardens, whatever the time of year you visit, from the emerging green leaves and bulbs of spring to summertime’s perfumed flowers and fall’s brilliant red and gold colours.

An hour’s drive from Victoria, Butchart Gardens are made for relaxed strolling, with 55 fragrant acres of flowers, landscaped theme gardens, streams and lily ponds to visit.

Butchart Gardens’ highlights include the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and the magnificent Ross Fountain. You will have around 1.5 hours to enjoy the gardens at your leisure.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from the Fairmont Empress Hotel

Departure Time:

• January 1 to May 14 – 11:00am & 1:00pm
• May 15 to June 26 – 10:00am & 12:00pm & 2:00pm
• June 27 to August 31 – Hourly from 10:00am to 2:00pm
• September 1 to September 30 – 10:00am & 12:00pm & 2:00pm
• October 1 to December 31 – 11:00am

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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We tied this tour in with a seaplane flight from Vancouver as we only had a day to visit the island. The tour was extremely good with just the right amount of time allowed at Butchart Gardens to take in all beauty of the scenery there. A highly recommended tour that can be done on a day visit from Vancouver.

Reviewed by: Barry L, United Kingdom

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From £58.00
Location: Victoria, Canada
Rating: based on 4 reviews

Add a special touch to your visit to Butchart Gardens with Victoria’s oldest and best-loved tea tradition. Indulge with afternoon tea served in peaceful surrounds, adding a touch of sophistication to your visit to Butchart Gardens.

Inclusions:

• Afternoon tea at Butchart Gardens
• Entrance fee to Butchart Gardens
• Local taxes

Add a special touch to your visit to Butchart Gardens with Victoria’s oldest and best-loved tea tradition. Indulge with afternoon tea served in peaceful surrounds, adding a touch of sophistication to your visit to Butchart Gardens.

Arriving at Butchart Gardens you will have time to explore all parts of the internationally-known tourist attraction which is visited by more than a million people each year. Over fifty acres of floral displays await at Butchart Gardens, including the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden and Japanese Garden. You will have around 2.5 hours of free time to explore the gardens at your leisure.

The highlight of your visit to Butchart Gardens will be the afternoon tea served in elegant Butchart home or the stunning Italian Garden, one of many themed gardens on the grounds. Tea includes seasonal fresh fruit, traditional tea sandwiches, a selection of homemade sweets, scones with berry jam and whipped Devonshire cream.

Note: Please insert preferred tea time in the “Special Requirements” field at the time of booking.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from the Fairmont Empress Hotel

Departure Time:

• January 1 to May 14 – 11:00am
• May 15 to June 26 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
• June 27 to August 31 – Hourly from 10:00am to 1:00pm
• September 1 to September 30 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
• October 1 to December 31 – 11:00am

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Butchart Gardens was an absolutely wonderful place and it was a memorable experience having tea at this beautiful location. The food and tea were delicious and the service was excellent. The bus driver was very informative and the gardens were breathtaking. Save time for the gift shop!

Reviewed by: Kaye S, USA

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From £49.00
Location: Victoria, Canada
Rating: based on 12 reviews

Take a narrated sightseeing tour of Victoria aboard a British double-decker bus and visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. You’ll combine two of Vancouver Island’s most popular tours in one package, with the option of taking the two tours together or on separate days.

Inclusions:

• City tour by double-decker bus
• Fully narrated professional services
• Entrance fee to Butchart Gardens
• All local taxes

You’ll see the very best of Victoria on your grand city tour, and have a unique view of Victoria’s downtown shops, exclusive residential areas and scenic vistas from onboard an English double-decker bus. During your tour, your experienced driver-guide will provide a fascinating commentary on Victoria’s rich history.

Highlights on your tour of Victoria include:

• City Centre
• Chinatown
• Antique Row
• English-flavoured Rockland area
• Exclusive Uplands and Oak Bay residential areas
• Marine Drive, passing through Victoria’s beautiful residential areas with spectacular views of the coastline and the Olympic Mountains

The highlight of the second part of the tour is the 1.5-hour visit to the lovely Butchart Gardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Here you will see the Sunken Garden, the Japanese and Italian Gardens, the English Rose Garden and the magnificent Ross Fountain, all linked by spacious lawns, streams and lily ponds. Your time at Butchart Gardens is unguided, so you are free to explore at your leisure.

Please note: this is a combination of two tours. They remain separate tours that leave at different times and if you wish to do both tours on one day, you will need to coordinate times carefully. Once you book and receive operator information you can coordinate arrangements with them.

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Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from the Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Departure Time:

City Tour Departure Times

May 15 to June 26, 2011
Hourly from 10:30am to 3:30am

June 27 to September 6, 2011
Every half hour from 9:30am to 5:00pm

September 7 to September 30, 2011
Hourly from 10:30am to 3:30pm

Butchart Gardens Tour Departure Times

May 15 to June 26, 2011
10:00am & 12:00pm & 2:00pm

June 27 to August 31, 2011
Hourly from 10:00am to 2:00pm

September 1 to September 30, 2011
10:00am & 12:00pm & 2:00pm

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Butchart Gardens is the must see attraction in Victoria and it is rather far from the city of Victoria. This bus trip is great to get out there to see it. The only problem is that you really do not have enough time to thoroughly see the gardens. You have to keep track of the time and keep moving to see it all. The hop on/off bus around Victoria is nice but it does not come often enough. Just once an hour at each stop. If you miss it you have to wait another hour to catch the next bus. But the drivers were nice and had interesting commentary about Victoria.

Reviewed by: Janet L W, USA

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From £67.00
Location: Victoria, Canada
Rating: based on 9 reviews

Take a whale-watching tour from Victoria to spot orcas (killer whales), humpback whales, gray whales and minke whales. You’ll also spot Dall’s porpoise and harbour porpoise and enjoy Vancouver Island’s spectacular scenery.

Inclusions:

• 3-hour whale watching tour
• Professional guide
• All local taxes

Your whale-watching tour from Victoria is enhanced by the informative commentary provided by a trained naturalist. You’ll learn about the biology, behavior and habits of the wildlife you’ll spot as you sail across the water in a Zodiac or luxury motor yacht.

You’ll have an excellent chance of spotting orcas between April and September. You’re also bound to spot California sea lions, northern (stellar) sea lions, elephant seals and harbor seals as bald eagles soar above you and seabirds fly close to the water looking for food. To get the most from your whale-watching safari, bring along a jacket, sun protection, your camera and a pair of binoculars.

The photographic opportunities on a whale-watching tour are phenomenal! With the vessel at rest, you can snap away while listening to the naturalist’s stories about the Pacific Ocean’s ecosystem you are visiting. If the conditions are right, you’ll have the opportunity to hear the unforgettable song of the whales. Hydrophones can pick up and amplify the hauntingly beautiful sounds of the Orca whales as they communicate with each other.

Please note: This tour is seasonal, operating from April through to October.

Schedule

Departure Point: Wharf Street, Victoria

Departure Time:

28 foot Zodiac vessels:

• 9:00am
• 10:00am
• 1:00pm
• 2:00pm
• 5:00pm

61 and 46 foot Luxury Motor Yachts:

• 10:00am
• 2:00pm

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point approximately 3 hours after departure

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We had a great day whale watching, at first we thought we would not see any whales as it was foggy and we seemed to be having no luck finding them. The great thing is that all the Whale watching boats are in contact and advise each other if they get a sighting, so you have a better chance of seeing Whales. After an hour at sea we got great views of lots of Whales… amazing, the crew are great giving information about the Whales, the boat is comfortable and no sea sickness at all, great washroom and refreshments available. This is a great trip and excellent value for money that I would highly recommend, got some great photos too.

Reviewed by: Nicola S

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From £110.00
Location: Vancouver, Canada

Breathtaking views, a fun gondola ride and fascinating attractions for any time of the year await you on this private and personalized tour to Grouse Mountain. The perfect family adventure for visitors to Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is Vancouver’s very own alpine playground overlooking the city.

Inclusions:

• Grouse Sky Ride
• Guided Walk on Grouse Mountain
• All Attractions on Grouse Mountain (excluding Zipline)
• Admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Local taxes

Begin your private afternoon adventure with a drive across the famous Lions’ Gate Bridge to the foot of the mountains for your first stop – the world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. Enjoy seven acres (28,000 sq meters) of rain-forest with a thrilling Treetops Adventure and dramatic Cliffhanger Walk. See the world’s largest private Totem Pole collection and an interactive Living Forest exhibit.

Continue to the Grouse Mountain Skyride to be whisked to the top of the Grouse Mountain alpine area. Once on top, you will be treated to an easy guided orientation walk of the many features of Grouse Mountain, followed by free time to explore on your own.

Admission to Grouse includes complimentary access to the Theatre in the Sky, snowshoeing, ice skating, The Peak of Christmas and sleigh rides in the winter. In the summer, visit the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife with resident grizzly bears and wolves. Take advantage of complimentary scenic chair rides, Grouse Mountain’s world-famous Lumberjack Show, Birds in Motion demonstrations and much more.

Time and interest permitting, on your return to Vancouver you can stop at the Capilano Fish Hatchery to learn about the life cycle of salmon (up close) and the Cleveland Dam.

Please note: A minimum of two people per booking are required for this private Grouse Mountain tour.

Schedule

Departure Point: Hotel pickup is available from Vancouver hotels or cruise ship terminal

Departure Time: 1:30pm – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Tour returns to the original departure point approximately 4 hours after departure

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