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Butchart Gardens: Magical Christmas Light Display Tour
4.8
36 Ratings
Vancouver
Experience the magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens on this full-day tour. Explore Victoria, enjoy the British Columbia coastline, and immerse yourself in the festive light displays. Book now!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vancouver Downtown - Departure from downtown Vancouver to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to board BC Ferries
- BC Ferries - Enjoy a 90-minute ferry ride between Vancouver and Victoria. Sail through the serene beauty of the Gulf Islands. Marine wildlife sightings from the outdoor ship decks are common, especially eagles, sea lions and whales.
- Inner Harbour - The City of Victoria boasts many impressive architectural wonders, including the iconic Parliament Buildings and the waterfront Fairmont Empress Hotel. Visit the unique shops and cafes of Government Street and Chinatown. Stroll along the Inner Harbour for prime ocean views, and enjoy some free time to take in this culturally significant city.
- The Butchart Gardens - Depart the city of Victoria and continue to the enchanting botanical paradise of Butchart Gardens. Wander through a series of themed gardens, highlighted by the massive Sunken Garden and dancing fountain. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada. At this time of year, you will arrive in time for the gardens to light up their Holiday Lights.
- BC Ferries - Later this afternoon, return to Vancouver onboard BC Ferries once again.
- Vancouver Downtown - Return to downtown Vancouver (or surrounding area) this evening.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day excursion, witnessing the stunning coastline of British Columbia both by land and sea. You will be picked up from your hotel without cost, and then travel from Vancouver via BC Ferries to Vancouver Island. In here, tour the charming city of Victoria and visit the enchanting Butchart Gardens. From the lighting spectacle in downtown Victoria to the magical Christmas experience at renowned Butchart Gardens, this journey is sure to get you into the festive spirit! Throughout the day, your private tour guide/driver will share interesting tales and facts about the area.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at most hotels in downtown Vancouver.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Location
Canada Place
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing Welcome Kiosk. Please arrive 10 minutes before posted tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(36 Ratings)
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Chelseaci1840aj
Jan 23, 2024
great experience - Great experience and definitely worth it! Fantastic visuals and fun experience all around! I like that it tied into Christmas themes... really impressive.
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Minu_a
Jan 5, 2024
Good trip , however avoid Butchart in winters - Good if you want to cover Victoria & But hart Gardens.
How ever Butchart is not worth seeing without the real flowers.
Special mention to our coach driver Dave Rogers, his stories are amusing & amazing đŸ¤©
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Angelina
Jan 3, 2024
Excellent tour experience… only very rushed because of the distance… but it is worth it… wonderful places - Excellent visit… there was a little time left but beautiful places… I definitely recommend the tours… fabulous I would definitely like to return if in
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Nesrine
Jan 1, 2024
Love Victoria! - We had an amazing time! Our tour guide was Alex and we had a beautiful experience. He made sure to tell us about everything as we went by it in the morning and we got to relax on the way back. Victoria itself is absolutely lovely, we had just enough time to do the Royal BC Museum, Munro’s books, a walk to China Town and made it back to see the parlement building. I suggest to eat on the ferry so you can enjoy Victoria to fullest. Next stop was Butchart Garden which was so beautiful during the winter light. Thank you Alex for memorable moment!
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Aswathy_a
Dec 26, 2023
Dave Rogers was amazing.... - Dave Rogers was amazing. The descriptions and the stories he told made every moment of the trip lively
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Tianal191
Dec 22, 2023
Amazing Victoria - Ny daughter and I went to the Victoria + Butchart Gardens tour on December 20th and had an amazing time. Andrea was our guide and she was extremely knowledgeable and provided many facts and history about Vancouver, Victoria and surrounding areas. Victoria was breathtaking, some areas are like walking through time! The Gardens were decorated with Christmas lights at almost every corner you turned. It was absolutely beautiful! Overall, this tour is a must, I highly recommend it!
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Markj_l
Dec 21, 2023
Victoria and Butchart Gardens light show - No doubt Butchart Christmas lights were lovely and the highlight of the day.
Andrea our driver/guide kept us well informed and safe.
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Anna_c
Dec 18, 2023
Lights were a highlight! - The Christmas lights were amazing to see!! Great tour to get a feel for Victoria and Vancouver island. Lots of local knowledge from our guide.
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208jennyy
Dec 27, 2023
A Nice Full Day Tour of Victoria and Buchart Garden - We went on a good day (no rain!) while visiting Vancouver for the first time. Leslie was our tour guide and he is filled with knowledge of the area! We enjoyed listening to him sharing information while bin the bus. The ferry ride was awesome! Big ferry and the food was surprisingly good! You had plenty of time to eat, relax and enjoy the view outside. Bundle up because it’s quite cold outside! We had about 1.5 hours to explore Victoria on our own before everyone regroup on the bus to the Buchart Garden in the late afternoon. The Buchart Garden was beautiful at night time with all the holiday lights and decoration. We want to thank Leslie for a wonderful full day tour!
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Jane_m
Dec 22, 2023
Long day of travel. Should be an overnight stay in Victoria - Very long day and a lot of travel for the relatively short time in Victoria and Buchart Gardens. Both are great destinations but I think this is too much for a one day tour.
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