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Victoria, British Columbia, CA

Overview

Overview

A touch of England awaits: afternoon tea, double-decker buses, the famed Butchart Gardens - a brilliant tapestry of color spread across 50 blooming acres. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Victoria: City Lights with Wine & Chocolate; Ale Trail & Pub Tour.


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Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Butchart Gardens & Short City Drive (Daytime Calls)



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

This tour provides you with the very best of Victoria, combining the city’s unique highlights with a visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Take in Chinatown and the Gates of Harmonious Interest, along with Olde Towne and scenic Marine Drive. At the Butchart Gardens, see how the Butchart family transformed the Gardens from a barren rock quarry to what is now one of the world’s ... more info




Enchanting Butchart Gardens (Evening Calls)



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

As darkness falls, an extraordinary world comes to light at the Butchart Gardens near Victoria. Colored lights provide an interplay of light and shadow, transforming the famous Gardens into a fairyland scented with summer blooms. One of the largest underground wiring installations in North America helps this vibrant wonderland of flowers, rare trees and winding paths to take on an enchanted asp... more info




Grand City Drive & Empress High Tea



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $$

   

This elegant excursion takes in the finest of Victoria’s English traditions. Travel through the exclusive Uplands and Oak Bay residential areas with lovely manicured private gardens. Enjoy stunning views along Marine Drive with Mt. Baker and the Gulf Islands as a backdrop. You will stop high atop Mt. Tolmie with vistas of Victoria and its surrounding sea and mountain panoramas. The next s... more info




Orca Whale Watching by Day



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Tour Victoria’s Inner Harbour and surrounding coastline in an enclosed, high-speed boat, then head for open water to observe the abundant local wildlife. Although sightings can’t be guaranteed, these excursions boast a 90% success rate of seeing seals, sea lions, porpoises and numerous species of sea birds, as well as the killer (orca) whales that make their home in these waters. Th... more info




Orca Whale Watching by Evening



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Evening is often feeding time for the more than 80 resident killer (orca) whales living in these waters. Head for open water to observe the abundant local wildlife. Although sightings can’t be guaranteed, these excursions boast a 90% success rate of seeing seals, sea lions, porpoises and numerous species of sea birds, as well as the killer (orca) whales that make their home in these water... more info




Victoria Ale & Brewery Tour



Duration: Approximately 3¾ Hours
Price : $$

   

Victoria is perhaps best known for its flowers and gardens, but it has a secret treasure that few visitors have time to really enjoy--pubs! Some are in the traditional English style; others are truly Canadian. Three separate pubs and select samples of local brews at each location are included. Enjoy some of the finest brews found in Canada as you tour with new friends and old! Light appetizers are... more info




Victoria by Horse-Drawn Trolley



Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Price : $$

 

Experience Victoria at the pace of yesteryear. Your horse-drawn trolley awaits, with blankets to keep you warm in the cool evening breeze. The trolley is drawn by two magnificent draught horses dressed in fine harness and the passenger area is covered to provide protection in the unlikely event of a summer shower. Your guided tour heads out from the pier along the Victoria waterfront and then t... more info




Victoria Highlights



Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Price : $

 

Discover Victoria’s rich history and scenic beauty on a tour of this charming provincial capital. Driving through the stately downtown core you will see Government Street, the Legislative Buildings, Chinatown and the last remnants of Fort Victoria. Follow Antique Row before passing Craigdarroch Castle and the Lieutenant Governor’s mansion. The Mt. Tolmie Lookout high above the city ... more info




Victoria Highlights & Craigdarroch Castle



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Discover Victoria's rich history on a tour of this charming Provincial Capital. Driving through the stately downtown core you will see Government Street, the Legislative buildings, and Chinatown's Gates of Harmonious Interest. See the last remnants of Fort Victoria in Olde Towne together with Bastion Square, the home to the "Hanging Judge." Follow Antique Row to Craigdarroch Castle. This Canadi... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 40.0 44.8 33.5 5.38
Feb 41.5 47.2 34.5 4.24
Mar 44.5 51.1 36.3 3.07
Apr 49.3 56.2 39.7 1.75
May 53.9 61.8 44.3 1.44
Jun 57.2 66.7 48.5 1.26
Jul 59.7 70.8 51.1 0.77
Aug 59.7 71.0 50.8 0.94
Sep 56.9 66.2 46.9 1.2
Oct 51.6 57.7 41.6 2.98
Nov 45.4 49.5 37.0 5.8
Dec 42.0 45.0 34.1 5.95

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