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Butchart Gardens Tour: Majestic Day-Trip from Vancouver
4.7
1,541 Ratings
Vancouver
Embark on a majestic day-trip from Vancouver to Butchart Gardens. Cruise through stunning scenery, explore Victoria's Inner Harbour, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the meticulously manicured gardens. A royally spectacular experience awaits!
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.
- The Butchart Gardens - Arrive at Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island 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.
- 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.
- Swartz Bay (Victoria) Ferry Terminal 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 service for most downtown Vancouver hotels.
- Knowledgeable driver/guide at your service.
- Enjoy engaging live commentary while on board.
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Start your journey with a picturesque 90-minute ferry ride with BC Ferries. You’ll be captivated by the stunning landscapes, so keep your eyes wide open. Take pleasure in the trip through Active Pass and the Gulf Islands. Discover the Inner Harbour of Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, named in honor of Queen Victoria. Also, take a moment to marvel at the remarkable Butchart Gardens, a meticulously maintained oasis spanning 22 hectares (55 acres). Expect an unforgettable royal-themed day excursion.
In terms of hotel pick-up, please be prepared in the lobby 45 minutes before the scheduled tour start time.
Location
Canada Place
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing Welcome Kiosk. Please arrive 30 minutes before posted tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Elaine_b
May 29, 2024
Great tour!💐 - Jessica was an amazing tour guide! Great stories, great info., and very easy to hear!!!
She’s an asset to your company for sure 💜
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Paul_l
May 29, 2024
Lovely day - It was a great trip Herman was a great tour guide. The big electric bus was a great comfortable ride.
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Georgie_f
May 29, 2024
Awesome Tour - The gardens were the most beautiful I have seen! Tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He really made the tour meaningful.
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Paulette_l
May 28, 2024
Awesome!! Wonderful!! Great experience !!! - Graeme was awesome! Very personable, knowledgeable, friendly, funny! Knew his “product” and shared many stories to add to the experience. Andrew (the driver), was a smart alec and “knew everything.” Complete turn off!!
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Lorraine_p
May 28, 2024
Butchart & Victoria - I had a great time. Gardens were gorgeous. Everything was timed well. Our guide, Dave R., was wonderful.
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Sightsee08743004200
May 28, 2024
Amazing Victoria with Dave R. - Great tour, very confortable and Dave Rogers was an amazing historian and story teller, he made the trip very entertaining by sharing interesting details about Vancouver and Victoria, we had a great time and enjoyed a lot this trip.
We highly recommend it!
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Ronald_d
May 27, 2024
Trip to Victoria - The whole trip was great Steve ( not Stevie) was a hoot should do stand up. Great info on Vancouver and Victoria.
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Mark_s
May 27, 2024
Stunning Gardens - easy to navigate - Traveling with my 84 year old Dad - nice to see that the gardens offered complimentary wheelchairs at the gate. Made the experience for him much more pleasant. The gardens are of course beautiful but the layout is wonderful to see everything in an organized manner. Plenty of restrooms and places to get a snack. Also great areas to sit and relax to take in more of the scenery. This stop was part of a larger tour and I wish we had had more time in the gardens - will definitely be back. Enjoy!
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Colin_h
May 29, 2024
We enjoyed the gardens,... - We enjoyed the gardens, museum and waterfront in Victoria & the info given by the guide.
Graham & the driver Andrew were very good hosts.
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Dianegibs
May 29, 2024
Gardens are beautiful, not enough time in either spot. - Guide Dave Roger’s was very entertaining. Unfortunately we had less time than the description stated at both Butchart Gardens and also in Victoria. That was disappointing. We also did a lot of waiting for people who were late arriving to the bus. The gardens are amazing and well worth a visit. A half day there would have been nice. Victoria is also very interesting but since we hadn’t eaten at all by the time we got there (no lunch break), we spent much of our very brief time eating and had little time to see the city.
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