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The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular victoria & vancouver island tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Ferry to Victoria plus included Butchart Gardens and free Inner Harbour time, with pickup in Vancouver and live guide commentary.
“Leslie was an amazing guide. Lots of knowledge about the areas we travelled. Would definitely recommend this trip..”
Victoria whale watching on a spacious heated catamaran with expert naturalists, plus a free high-res photo package.
“Safe, clean, excellent naturalists on board, on-time, searched for whales (sited 2 humpbacks) but no luck on the Orcas.”
Vancouver coach-and-ferry day trip to Victoria and Butchart Gardens with downtown sightseeing, timed garden time, and scenic Strait of Georgia rides.
“I loved the day trip to Butchart Gardens and Victoria. It was a lot of travel with the bus trip and ferry but I enjoyed these experiences too.”
2-hour small-group food and history walk in Victoria, Canada, with tastings from Phillips Brewing to the Inner Harbour.
“Be aware of different start and end points. Great way to see a different "path" through the city and experience some of the diverse culture through food and stories. Highly recommend!”
3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.
“The crew were highly informed and very helpful. Everything is very safe and comfortable. They guarantee whale sightings, and they deliver, plus orcas, seals, otters, and bald eagles. For us it was money well spent on a special vacation. An experience like no other.”
Cruise from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and ferry, tour Butchart Gardens, then explore Inner Harbour in a full day.
Small-group Zodiac whale watching from Victoria Harbour with warm flotation suits, stable open boat, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“It was excellent and everyone was super helpful! Easy to navigate, useful guide to information and payment. It was a spontaneous trip which was wonderful x”
A 1-hour after-dark ghost walking tour in Victoria, BC with live local storytelling, historic stops, and a chill factor, for about $17.31.
“Amazing Ghost Walks tour! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic storyteller. He was clearly very familiar with the history and stories, and he brought them to life in a way that was engaging, entertaining, and easy to follow. Great pacing, lots of personality, and just the right mix of history and mystery. A…”
Fast, small-group Zodiac whale-watching from Victoria with flotation suits, hydrophones, and top-tier whale-spotting odds.
Take the Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from downtown Victoria for easy round-trip transport, friendly driver narration, and flexible timing.
“Waiting in the rain was no fun! Could shelter in Empress and use washroom, hoping bus didn’t come too soon. Bus was 15 to 20 mins late and the other 3 passengers and myself got soaked. Narrative from driver fears interesting.”
From Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens in one day: a Gulf Islands ferry cruise, guided stops, skip-the-line gardens, and free time in Victoria.
Vancouver to Victoria by BC Ferries, two hours at Butchart Gardens, plus downtown time to see the Empress Hotel.
“The most beautiful gardens I have seen in a while. The great thing is that they have a route very accessible to wheelchair and older people or individuals that use devices to walk.”
Take BC Ferries from Vancouver to Victoria for a guided Inner Harbour walk and free time, then visit Butchart Gardens.
“Excellent, but too much time spent getting to and from. I would suggest hiring a puddle jumper or spending the night to get the most out of you visit.”
Covered Victoria whale watching with 360° decks, warm indoor cabin, marine naturalists, and photo-ready viewing for humpbacks and more.
“Went with my partner for our anniversary trip! Jake and Ryan were very knowledgeable and passionate guides for the tour. They were also very humorous and a joy to have with us. We were able to see a bald eagle, a pair of sea otters named Waldo and Ollie, a bunch of sea lions, and…”
Victoria’s SpringTide whale watch on a 60ft Ocean Cruiser. Heated cabin, top-deck views, naturalists, and a 3-hour Salish Sea search.
“Great staff and well organized. We saw 3 humpback whales and a family of orcas! Would definitely recommend.”
