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Cross the Georgia Strait and spend two compact days sampling Victoria’s waterfront, the famous Butchart Gardens, and the coastal towns of Comox and Nanaimo. This private, two-day tour balances short walks with scenic drives and a ferry crossing—perfect for first-time visitors to Vancouver Island.
Cross the Georgia Strait and spend two compact days sampling Victoria’s waterfront, the famous Butchart Gardens, and the coastal towns of Comox and Nanaimo. This private, two-day tour balances short walks with scenic drives and a ferry crossing—perfect for first-time visitors to Vancouver Island.
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Morning fog lifts off the Georgia Strait as your driver-guide collects you from the hotel and heads for the 10:00 ferry. The ferry’s wake pushes you toward Vancouver Island and within an hour and a half you’re stepping onto Swartz Bay with cedar-scented air and a coastline that changes with every mile.
easy.
2 days.
Light activity: suitable for travelers comfortable with short walks of 30–90 minutes and getting on/off a ferry
The typical Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry runs about 90 minutes; allow extra time for boarding and disembarkation.
Yes—Butchart Gardens admission is included in this tour’s inclusions.
Yes—it's rated easy for most fitness levels; infants must sit on an adult’s lap per the tour policy.
Yes—the itinerary includes free time in Victoria and Nanaimo to explore on your own for a few hours.
Victoria grew around a colonial naval and trading post in the 19th century while Indigenous Nations, including the Lekwungen, have inhabited these shores for thousands of years; Butchart Gardens was developed from an exhausted limestone quarry in the early 1900s.
Visitors are encouraged to stay on marked trails and avoid feeding wildlife; BC Parks and local organizations work to protect shoreline habitats and manage garden impacts through seasonal visitor limits.
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