Victoria, British Columbia Food & drinks

The Hop-On, Hop-Off tour is the perfect way to experience Vancouver’s vibrant city center, showcasing its diverse attractions, landmarks, and breathtaking natural beauty. Visit iconic locations like Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Gastown, with the freedom to explore each stop at your leisure. Along the way, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the city’s waterfront, mountains, and bustling neighbourhoods. With engaging commentary, you’ll gain insight into Vancouver’s rich history and culture. To enrich your journey, the tour includes two self-guided walking tours, offering a deeper look into Vancouver’s hidden gems and local stories. With the convenience and flexibility of hopping on and off our double-decker bus, you’ll experience the best of what the city has to offer in a short amount of time.

Visit Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver city. Try to spot marine life on the ferry to Vancouver island, walk among the flowers in the Butchart Gardens, and admire the Victorian architecture in Victoria.  Start from downtown Vancouver and travel south through the city aboard a climate-controlled bus. Hop aboard a BC Ferry for a 90-minute voyage across the Georgia Strait through the scenic Southern Gulf Islands. Keep an eye out for orcas along the way. Once docked on Vancouver Island, the tour continues to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. See millions of bedding plants in over 900 varieties. Enjoy 2 leisurely hours to fully explore the 50 acres of stunning gardens. Head to downtown Victoria and pass through Canada’s oldest China Town and the scenic Victoria Harbor, including the Inner Harbor. Once downtown, you will have free time to explore the local area. Spend your time going for a stroll the Inner Harbor, taking in the thriving arts and cultural scene, or visiting the historic Empress Hotel or the Royal BC Museum. Take the ferry and bus to return to your meeting point in Vancouver. 

Experience the awe and inspiration of seeing whales in their natural environment on this unique whale-watching excursion from Victoria. Cruise along in an open zodiac boat on the Salish Sea, and get the chance to spot orcas, humpback, minke, and gray whales, as well as porpoises and seals. After being collected from your downtown accommodation in a comfortable shuttle bus, you will venture down to the harbor where you will meet with your boat. After meeting your guides for the day, you will then depart from Victoria, setting off on your 3-hour whale-watching tour. Between April and October, you will have a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including both Bigg's Killer Whales (orcas), humpback, minke, and gray whales. Other wildlife you may encounter include Dall’s and harbor porpoises, harbor and elephant seals, and otters and marine birds such as cormorants and bald eagles. The zodiac vessels used on your tour are definitely recommended for the wild-at-heart. You can let the wind blow in your hair and be exposed to the true west-coast elements in an open-style, 12-passenger vessel. At the conclusion of your exhilarating tour, you will be returned back to the harbor, at which point you will be driven back to your accommodation in downtown Victoria.

Experience Victoria's top sights and the world-famous Butchart Gardens on this luxurious tour. Tour Highlights: - Beacon Hill Park: Begin your journey through the lush and scenic Beacon Hill Park. - Butchart Gardens: Enjoy a narrated drive to Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site. Experience a 2-hour self-guided tour of themed gardens, including the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, and Sunken Garden. - Historic Chinatown & Old Town: Explore North America's second oldest Chinatown, passing through the Gates of Harmonious Interest, then journey through Old Town, with its rich history and architecture. - Inner Harbour: View the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, the Royal BC Museum, and the majestic British Columbia Legislative Buildings. Why Choose Us? - Premium Comfort: Travel in a premium vehicle with leather seats and a black tie driver-guide. - Expert Narration: Enjoy engaging, fully narrated tours that bring Victoria's history to life. - Cruise Line’s Primary Operator: Entrusted with their valued guests - Victoria largest and most affordable tour company: High volume means extra savings for you. - Sustainability certified: Locally owned, community driven, proudly Travelife Certified and Biosphere committed. Book now to experience Victoria's beauty and history in style!

Experience Victoria in a unique way on board an open-top double-decker bus. Depart from right outside the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel then set off on a hop-on-hop-off tour to explore this charming city. From China Town to Oak Bay there is something for everyone.  As you ride the bus, listen to the fully narrated tour and gain an in-depth understanding of Victoria's local history and best attractions. Feel free to hop-off the bus at 15 different stop destinations - giving you an array of options to explore the city further.  Stops include Empress Hotel, Delta Hotel/Songhees Point, Chinatown (Old Town), Bastion Square, Steamship Terminal, Coast Hotel/David Foster Walkway, Fisherman's Wharf, Ogden Point (Breakwater), Beacon Hill Park, Christ Church Cathedral, Craigdarroch Castle, Oak Bay Village, Oak Bay Marina, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, and Cook Street Village.

Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead, on this 3+ hour adventure. Cut through the Strait of Juan de Fuca’s currents in search of orcas and humpback whales, and listen to our marine mammal experts bring the animals’ stories to life. Climb aboard the new Salish Sea catamaran-style boat, custom-designed for whale watching. Push through the waves with ease as you search for whales and other marine species. Stop at different points of interest within the protected waters of the Haro Strait and Strait of Juan de Fuca, where your captain will position the boat parallel to the animals for great photo opportunities. Learn more about the wildlife from up to 3 top marine naturalists. Enjoy the heated indoor cabin and 2 open air sundecks that are ideal for photography, or immerse yourself in this experience while we take free high-resolution photos of the wildlife, the landscape. and your loved ones.

Join certified marine naturalists on a cruise from Victoria to spot whales, including Bigg's Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke, and Gray whales. Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off and relax with guaranteed whale sightings and a conservation fee included in the tour price. After meeting at the checkin location, begin your carbon-neutral tour led by marine naturalists who will share their knowledge and passion for Vancouver Island’s marine wildlife with you. Whilst on the boat, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, onboard bathrooms, and indoor and outdoor viewing areas.  You may also encounter Dall’s and Harbor porpoises, Harbor and Elephant Seals, otters, and marine birds such as Cormorants and Bald Eagles.  Make the best of peak whale watching season in Victoria which runs from April through October. In the event of an unlucky tour, you will be invited to join again for a complimentary second whale-watching tour to bring your dreams of seeing these magnificent animals to life.

Enjoy the ease of a convenient transfer between the city of Victoria (on Vancouver Island) and the city of Vancouver as you board a comfortable motor coach at one of several accessible locations. Sit back, relax, and take in the beautiful vistas along the way. Select from one of several location options and spring onboard your motor coach. Be transported effortlessly to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal on Vancouver Island where you will embark upon a Ferry vessel to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal in the city of Vancouver. Your 95-minute ferry trip will lead you across the Strait of Georgia on a scenic journey through the Gulf Islands. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for various wildlife and admire the beautiful panoramas on route! Arrive at Tsawwassen terminal in Vancouver city, re-board the familiar motor coach, and be transported to your destination of choice. Select from the Vancouver bus depot or train station (Pacific Central Station), the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, or a few select hotels in downtown Vancouver.

Enjoy a hassle-free, convenient transfer between the city of Vancouver and the city of Victoria (on Vancouver Island). Board a comfortable motor coach at one of the convenient locations and set-off on your journey. Choose one of the several locations available and hop aboard your motor coach. Travel in comfort as you are transported directly to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and aboard a BC Ferries vessel to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Embark on a 95-minute trip across the Strait of Georgia and admire the scenery of the Gulf Islands. Be sure to keep your eyes out for various wildlife as well as the beautiful vistas. Arrive at Swartz Bay terminal on Vancouver Island as the same motor coach transfers you directly to Capital City Station, the Victoria Bus Depot, centrally located behind the Fairmont Empress Hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria.

The waters off Victoria, British Columbia are known as the Salish Sea. Discover its wonders and rich marine environment with this ultimate whale and marine wildlife tour. Board our purpose built vessel and set sail to look for orcas (also known as killer whales), humpbacks, harbor seals, California sea lions, and over 127 species of marine birds!  Take a tour of the west coast aboard a luxurious coastal explorer, with two outside viewing areas and a fully heated cabin. Enjoy complimentary coffee and hot chocolate as you set off on an adventure to learn all about the local marine wildlife and important landmarks. From playful orcas to giant humpbacks, your experience is sure to be memorable. Discover the marine wildlife in the waters off Victoria with the help of marine biologists and learn about efforts to establish Victoria as a world-renowned whale watching destination.