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Guhan_N, Oct 2026
Amazing Garden
Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island is truly a breathtaking place and an unforgettable experience. The beautifully landscaped gardens, vibrant flowers, peaceful pathways, and stunning Sunken Garden show an incredible level of care and attention to detail. Every corner has something beautiful to discover, making it a wonderful place to relax, enjoy nature, and take in the scenery. A must visit destination on Vancouver Island.
Ali_M, Oct 2026
Great attraction for the family.
Really nice activity to do, nice boardwalk trail to get to the tower, fun (easy) walk up and the netting & slide added a bit of excitement! Lovely place to stop for a coffee, and made even better when you pair it with breakfast at the incredible Villa Eyrie hotel.
Ido_G, Sept 2026
Victoria magical food tour
Andy our guide was very knowledgable and very engaged. He loves the city, food and the community of restaurant and food shops owners. He was able to take us through the history and unique alley ways of China town always with some great stories great sense of humor and tasty food. It was one of the best tours we ever took….thank you Andy.
David_K, Sept 2026
Fun day filled with interesting facts and sights
We had a very pleasant day. Ken was our driver/tour guide, and he was very personable. He set our expectations from the start, and we had a wonderful day. Once we got to the ferry and arrived in Victoria, he drove us to the Butchart Gardens. He walked in with us, got our tickets, and took us to see some of the most popular areas. He asked if we wanted a funny or romantic picture, and we selected funny. It was great, and he knew how to pose us for the best pictures. We were then left on our own to explore the gardens.
Afterwards, he took us to the oldest Chinatown located in Victoria and then to downtown Victoria, where we went to the Empress Hotel and had High Tea. During these driving times, he explained the history of the Butchart family and gardens and the history of Victoria.
It was a wonderful, interesting day filled with sights and commentary that we really appreciated hearing and learning.
Helen_M, Sept 2026
Professional, with knowledgable crew
This is a very professional, caring organisation who know their stuff and provide plenty of crew! We did the part covered boat tour in the morning which worked for us as it was calmer in the morning and the cover was welcome as it was cold. We saw loads of humpback whales (the boat kept a very good distance but they came up to us to have a look anyway!!), and the captain stopped for a sea otter on the way back, even though we had been out longer already. Professional photos are going to be sent to us later which is a lovely surprise. Fisherman’s wharf is a great place to stop for lunch after your trip.
Patsy_B, Sept 2026
A smooth and enjoyable transfer from Victoria to Vancouver
Travellers are advised to be at the pick-up point 30 mins prior to departure which is needed as the checking of bags and loading commences then to enable on time departure. However, there is not sheltered waiting location which was not a problem on the day we travelled but would be if raining or snowing. The bus transfer to Swartz Bay to the ferry terminal was smooth, and we were the first heavy vehicle to board. Arrive on level 2 and passengers travel on levels 5 and 6. It is a pretty crossing past the Gulf Islands to the Tsawwassen terminal. The bus was first off the ferry and passengers going to the Vancouver Airport were transferred to another bus to be dropped off.
DeAnna_G, Sept 2026
Amazing 2 hour tour of Victoria!
I couldn’t have asked for a better guide for our short time in Victoria! John texted the day prior telling where to meet once we were off the boat. He arrived on time and did a complete tour of the city in 2 hours. He narrated the drive and had a slideshow with photos included. We saw several wildlife, took amazing photos, and felt like we learned a great deal about Victoria’s history. I highly recommend!!!
KHAIRUNNISSA_N, Sept 2026
“exciting and Memorable
We had an amazing time on the whale-watching tour! The experience was exciting, well organized, and truly unforgettable. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone had a great view and enjoyed the experience.
Seeing the whales in their natural environment was incredible, and the whole trip was relaxing and fun. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
What others should know
Bring a jacket or warm layers because it can get chilly on the water, even when the weather is nice. Also, keep your camera ready—you never know when the whales will appear! 🐋📸
Overall, a fantastic experience and absolutely worth doing.
lisemV4859QS, Aug 2026
A fantastic experience
Fantastic. Can only recommend this tour. We came relatively close to both humpback whales and minke whales. Wild experience. Very skilled Captain Ryan, who sailed safely through the waves and spoke with professional expertise about the sea and animals.
So also sea lions and a sea otter.
Set off. It is so exciting.
Would like to do it again.
George_P, Aug 2026
A two hour sampling of Victoria's culinary diversity!
Vasi was our guide. Can't say enough about her! Knowledgeable, gracious, and shear delight. Loved her! Diversity of culinary selections was impressive. Sampling of food crossed regional boundaries, both locally and globally. The tour is well worth it. I give it my highest recommendation.
Sapphira_A, Aug 2026
Impeccable Views
As a surprise and rather spur of the moment purchase, I got tickets during a trip to Victoria BC for my boyfriend's birthday, after we got off the Clipper. Neither of us had been in a smaller plane before and the photos looked really gorgeous online. It was extremely smooth buying the tickets, arriving and being checked in, and getting into the plane itself. Although both of us are slender, I'm a little curvy, the seats were extremely small. The seat belt and the floating device were almost painfully tight to put on, and the seat itself was quite tiny. Of course, we fully anticipated this, but if you're a female presenting person with full hips, know it may be a little uncomfortable. The plane was also prepared with ear plugs, should the noise level get too high.
The views were absolutely impeccable and stunning. Would highly recommend if you have a little spending money to take the time and do the tour! Thank you to the pilot and staff for making an amazing experience for us.
Kimberly_C, July 2026
A wonderful food/walking tour
We had a wonderful experience with Brenda on this walking food tour. Brenda was exceptional, full of interesting information and very engaging with the group. The food was interesting, varied, as well as delicious. She took us to places I probably would not have gone to on my own, like Indian food, which was my personal favorite. Come hungry because we ate a lot of food! I highly recommend taking this tour.
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