British Columbia Tour: Gardens & Victoria Highlights

Explore Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Scenic ferry, vibrant blooms, historic sites. Discover BC’s beauty and culture on this unforgettable day tour.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vancouver - An accredited guide will greet travelers at the pickup location and accompany them to the BC Ferries terminal.
  • Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal - BC Ferries serves as the main transportation link between Vancouver and Victoria. Passengers will enjoy breathtaking coastal views of the scenic Gulf Islands, featuring forested shorelines and…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
  • Entrance fees
  • Brochure with Map and Route
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Parking fees
  • Live Fully Guided Commentary
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Tea and coffee
  • Meals
Additional Information

Set off on an extraordinary full-day tour of British Columbia’s most renowned landmarks, beginning with a picturesque ferry journey from Vancouver through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. As you traverse the Georgia Strait, watch for seals and whales. Upon arrival, explore the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, spending two hours wandering through 50…

Location
909 W Cordova St
West Cordova Street
We will pick you up between 07:25 AM and 07:30 AM from the formal starting point 909 W. Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A7. The pickup zone is located on the North side of 900 Block of West Cordova St.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Srivalli_a
Apr 11, 2026
We had an absolutely... - We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our tour guide (Sophie) and driver (Suki). Both of them were incredibly professional, patient, and genuinely kind throughout the entire trip. No matter how many questions we had, they took the time to answer each one thoughtfully and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included. Sophie was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing interesting insights that really enriched the experience, while Suki made the journey smooth and stress-free. Together, they created such a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for the whole group. We truly appreciated their dedication and warm attitude—it made our trip all the more memorable. Highly recommend!
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Joansh2948qs
Mar 28, 2026
Great visit to Victoria - It was a great visit. We enjoyed Butchart Gardens, and visiting Victoria’s inner harbor. It was March 26, a beautiful day, the sunken Gardens were absolutely gorgeous. The landscaping was incredible. Jason, our guide, was friendly and helpful. He pointed out many sites on the way and gave us a lot of history of the area, as well as Vancouver. He made many suggestions for other things to do in Vancouver, as we were all staying there. The trip originated in Vancouver.
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Bill_g
Mar 18, 2026
A wonderful visit to a place we wouldn't have gone otherwise! - This was a wonderful way to visit an area we wouldn't have if we didn't do the tour. Sophie picked us up at our hotel and we headed off with one other couple in a minivan. We took the ferry across and saw the gardens (which were beautiful even in March). Then we went to Victoria (stopping at Mile 0 along the way) and had about 4 hours on our own. My family ate at Milestones (very vegetarian friendly, in addition to the vegetarian dishes they could replace chicken in the pasta dishes with tofu and they left out the chicken broth), and then walked around the harbor and before we knew it we were headed back. Note that if you add up the times it doesn't add up to the 12-13 hours it says it is...you really will be gone for at least that long. We got picked up around 7:15am and got back around 9pm. It's a full day, so if you have younger kids plan for it. Note that while the driver may give information during the journey (Sophie was great about that), there is no guided tour provided in either location. The gardens is pretty self explanatory, and there is plenty to see in Victoria but you may want to plan a bit ahead if you want to maximize your trip.
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32kenzieh
Jan 19, 2026
Perfect tour for first time Aussies - Dion gave great suggestions and pointed out historical gems on the way to Butchart Gardens. Plenty of time to enjoy the flowers and then stroll Victoria’s heritage downtown
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294samarag
Dec 27, 2025
Great tour and shoutout to Leslie - Leslie the Legend truly lived up to the name! We saw orcas from the ferry and Leslie made it extra exciting with history and humour. Butchart Gardens was stunning and his tips for the best viewpoints were spot on.
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565mingb
Dec 16, 2025
Terrific tour through the Gardens - Anthony was our guide and he was great. Shared lots of history about Victoria while we crossed the Gulf Islands on the ferry. At Butchart Gardens he pointed out the best spots for photos, and in Victoria he told us fun facts about the Inner Harbour
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G135bvronaldl
Nov 9, 2025
Big Thanks - Big thanks to Jason for a day to remember. He pointed out the architecture in Victoria, suggested the gelato stop by the harbour, and during the bus ride pointed out scenic back-roads on Vancouver Island. His humour about being “ferry tired” yet still “blooming” made the tour fun. Butchart Gardens was the highlight.
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Elaine_c
Mar 2, 2026
Great day trip - Firstly, if your pick up point is 909 W Cordova, please note that this is outside The Hardbean Brunch Co, we wasted so much time trying to find the correct spot as no numbers on the buildings. Our tour guide also confirmed we weren’t the first to point this out, it caused a lot of unnecessary stress and wasted time therefore this needs updated on the tour info. The tour itself was great although a long day 7.30am to 9.30pm, you do get a lot of free time in Victoria so best to research things to do & see before you go. We were lucky to see orcas whilst on the ferry. Our tour guide Sophie was great too.
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Minhtu_p
Apr 7, 2026
Butchart gardens are short! - The Butchart gardens are the best part of this tour, unfortunately we only have 1 and 1/2 hours in there. We do not have enough time to go thru all the gardens! It should at least have 2 and 1/2 hours!
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Hectortrujeque
Feb 8, 2026
Last minute cancellation by operator - Really bad experience as It was canceled the previos night by the operator. Normally during vacation you previously prepared all the activities and when tours are last minute canceled is a really bad experience.
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From $164
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).