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Prince of Whales Whale Watching & Butchart Gardens in Vancouver

Vancouver to Victoria Whales and Gardens Tour
The Ocean Magic

As you depart Vancouver, you will make your way under the famous Lions Gate Bridge and past the rain forests of Stanley Park, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of West Vancouver’s multi-million dollar homes and gardens as well as the city of Vancouver’s beaches and skyline. You will cross the Strait of Georgia and enter into the lush green forests and rocky shorelines of the Gulf Islands, view the incredible marine life, miles of beaches and rolling hills. The tour includes 90 minutes for whale watching, wildlife and West Coast scenery on route to Victoria, better known as ‘The Garden City’, due to its incredible floral displays seen all over the city.

Explore Victoria's Many Attractions
Orca Whales

Once in Victoria, you are free to explore the many attractions surrounding the Inner Harbour, including the Royal BC Museum. You will have a few hours to explore the capital of Vancouver Island before boarding your motor coach that will whisk you away to Butchart Gardens.

Enjoy A Full 2 Hours At Victoria's Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens

Upon arrival, you'll step off the bus and enter fifty-five acres of floral splendor at the Butchart Gardens - one of Victoria's most famous and popular attractions! Begun in 1904 as an effort to restore a worked-out quarry site, the Butchart Gardens in Victoria has since been delighting visitors from all around the world. As you make your way around the gardens, you'll walk through intimate stone paths and streams lined with colorful arrays of flowers and trees. Each garden is unique, so we give you 2 hours to see everything on your Butchart Gardens tour. You'll find exotic flowers from all over the world in the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese and Italian Gardens. Let the sound of running streams and the sweet smell of flowers delight your senses! As an added pleasure, the Butchart Gardens often hosts live afternoon and evening entertainment for your enjoyment!

Relax for Your Return to Vancouver

Once you have fully enjoyed the Butchart Gardens, you'll catch a BC ferry back to Vancouver to complete your day trip. Relax in your seat as the boat takes you back to your Vancouver destination.

Package Summary

Prince of Whales Whale Watching & Butchart Gardens in Vancouver
Price: 2008
Adult $303
Student (13-17) $272
Child (5-12) $251
4 and under are free
Season: May 1 - September 30
Duration: 13.5 hours
Inclusions:
  • Transfer to/from Richmond and downtown hotels
  • 4 hour cruise from Vancouver to Victoria aboard the Ocean Magic
  • Onboard naturalists
  • 90 minutes for whale watching and wildlife viewing
  • Complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and muffins in the morning
  • Free time to explore Victoria including a museum pass valid at 1 of 6 museums in Victoria
  • Narrated scenic drive en route to Butchart Gardens (admission included)
  • Return to Vancouver aboard BC Ferries
Package Notes: Package Notes: * One bag per person. $10 charge for each additional bag.
Package Terms: Pricing in USD
Subject To Change.
*Fuel surcharge will be added to all Victoria Fares
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