Victoria Canada Shore Excursions & Tours
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MOST POPULAR VICTORIA CANADA SHORE EXCURSIONS & CRUISE TOURS

Victoria City Tour

Hunt For Orca Whales Excursion

Butchart Garden Tour- Not To Be Missed!

THE HUNT FOR THE GREAT ORCA WHALE BY ZODIAK  
  Our super fast Zodiacs whisk you to the center of the whale watching action. These vessels were modeled after fast-response Coast Guard rescue vessels. These zodiac style vessels combine speed with extraordinary stability to cruise at 25-35 knots. They give an intense hands-on experience of the sea and the marine environment.

The Coast Guard for safety equipment annually inspects your Safety and Comfort Each vessel. The full-length Mustang cruiser suits we supply are government-approved flotation suits.

In addition to the vessel operator, each of our boats carries a University-educated naturalist. Our naturalists are there to answer your questions and provide wildlife and natural history interpretation. We are the only company in Victoria offering this level of service on a vessel carrying 5-12 passengers-most have a single operator who doubles as a guide. This extra crewmember provides a level of safety we refuse to operate without. The naturalist can attend to your needs while the vessel operator's full attention is given to running the boat.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  09:00 AM (3 hrs)  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  01:00 PM (3 hrs)  02:00 PM (3 hrs)  05:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $66.00 USD Teen: $52.00 USD (Ages 13 thru 17 years.)  Child: $38.00 USD (12 and under)  
 
VICTORIA'S FAMED BUTCHART GARDENS TOUR  
  This garden has an international reputation for its year round display of flowering beauties. When you hear the story of the origin of these incredible gardens, you will see that the owners, Robert and Jennie Butchart, were innovators in recycling. Mr. Butchart's business was originally concrete. As the area surrounding his factory became depleted of limestone, his wife felt that, with adequate topsoil, she might be able to grow something. The gardens reflect their extensive travels as well as their hobbies. Themed areas of Japanese species, Italian selections, specimens in the Rose Gardens, as well as their collections from all over the world, are bountiful here.

Keep in mind, as you travel through the acres of flowers, that this all started very early in the 1900's. It is a remarkable attraction and will make you feel what it's like to have a green thumb.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  10:00 AM (3 hrs)  11:00 AM (3 hrs)  01:00 PM (3 hrs)  04:00 PM (3 hrs)  06:00 PM (3 hrs)  06:30 PM (3 hrs)  07:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $62.00 USD (Minimum of 5 people needed to run this tour.)  Child: $35.00 USD (Ages 12 and under)  
 
VICTORIA, A CITY TOUR  
  This charming city is a homier alternative to cosmopolitan Vancouver, one you shouldn't miss.  Just when you feel you can't absorb any more, you see Victoria and you become energized once again. This splendidly clean, polite and tourist-friendly city has the British monarch as its namesake, as well as her morals and furniture. Putting that aside, it is a city of diverse origins and interests.

Your tour is fully-narrated and easy to hear. You will see North American's oldest Chinatown, as well as the picturesque Inner Harbor. The Royal British Columbia Museum, the Provincial Legislative Buildings, and Beacon Hill Park.

As you wind along the Marine Scenic Drive, you will catch views of the Olympic Mountains and the Straits of Juan de Fuca.Travel between the links of the Royal Victoria Golf Club (the second oldest club in North America) and enter the exclusive residential areas of Oak Bay and the Uplands.

Enjoy the Panoramic view of Victoria from on top of Mt. Tolmie. View the Lieutenant Governors Mansion and the Craigdarroch Castle.

Last but not least, everyone will enjoy feeding the Harbor Seals at the Oak Bay Marina.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  10:00 AM (1.5 hrs)  03:30 PM (1.5 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $31.00 USD Child: $23.00 USD (12 and under)  
 
WHALE WATCHING FROM AN ENCLOSED VESSEL  
  Take this comfortable boat to the best whale watching site. From April to October, we offer three daily three-hour whale watching/marine wildlife tours aboard this enclosed, 45’ vessel.

This vessel affords you all the amenities to enjoy your whale watching expedition in absolute comfort, while offering the choice to feel the wind in your face, smell the sea air and get up close and personal with the great mammals of the deep on our outdoor upper or lower decks.

Inside, the comfy seats and expansive windows give you a great vantage point to look at the whales while staying warm and dry whatever the weather. Educational books and videos are available for your enjoyment, as are snacks, beer, wine and cocktails. We offer our passengers complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate, and provide jackets and binoculars on request free of charge. The boat is also equipped with full washroom facilities and a designated wheelchair accessible area.

With safety as our top priority, these adventures are suitable for all ages, from infants to seniors. The staff prides themselves on providing the friendliest customer service and a superior whale watching experience that is safe, educational, fun and exhilarating for all ages. The fully qualified professional captains and crew are Transport Canada Safety Certified.
    Departures (Local Island Time):  09:00 AM (3 hrs)  01:00 PM (3 hrs)  05:00 PM (3 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $66.00 USD Child: $45.00 USD (Under 16 years old.)  
 
FLOAT PLANE...VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER  
  The best way to get to Vancouver. Here is a quick and pleasurable way to get to Vancouver.

Board a beautiful Twin Otter float plane for the 35 minute flight over. You'll arrive at the Vancouver terminal, located downtown, next to Canada Place
    Departures (Local Island Time):  03:00 PM (1 hrs)  04:00 PM (1 hrs)  05:00 PM (1 hrs)  06:00 PM (1 hrs)  07:00 PM (1 hrs)  
    Pricing:  Per Person: $99.00 USD Child: $56.00 USD (ages 2-11)  

 

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