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Cross the Strait of Georgia by BC Ferries and spend the day exploring Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the 55-acre Butchart Gardens. This day tour combines a scenic ferry ride, historic city highlights and leisurely garden walks—ideal for travelers who want maximum scenery with minimal planning.
Cross the Strait of Georgia by BC Ferries and spend the day exploring Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the 55-acre Butchart Gardens. This day tour combines a scenic ferry ride, historic city highlights and leisurely garden walks—ideal for travelers who want maximum scenery with minimal planning.
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The morning wind on the ferry deck has a way of waking you up: salt spray, gull calls and the mainland shoreline slipping astern as the ship eases across the Strait of Georgia.
easy.
12 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; you should be comfortable walking several miles on mostly flat surfaces and standing on the ferry for views.
The BC Ferries crossing takes about 90 minutes each way; time on deck and inside the vessel varies by weather and schedule.
This tour includes admission to Butchart Gardens as part of the itinerary—check your booking confirmation for specifics.
Yes—this tour is rated easy and suitable for most ages; infants must sit on laps per operator policy and strollers are manageable on paved areas.
Bottled water is included; bring snacks if you prefer since time for seated meals in Victoria is limited, though cafés and eateries are available during free time.
Butchart Gardens grew from an early-20th-century limestone quarry into one of the region’s most visited horticultural sites; Victoria’s Inner Harbour developed as a colonial port and trading center on Coast Salish territory.
Butchart Gardens practices seasonal planting rotations and water-wise stewardship; the Salish Sea corridor depends on ferry operators and visitors minimizing waste and respecting marine life.
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