6 Best Vancouver to Butchart Gardens Tours: Ferry to Seaplane
Flowers, ferries and maybe even a floatplane! We’ve rounded up the best day tours from Vancouver to Butchart Gardens, so you can simply sit back and enjoy the adventure.
We may be a little biased (we live in B.C.), but we think it’s the most beautiful province to visit in Canada.
It’s where you’ll find Vancouver’s skyline glistening against mountain backdrops and Victoria’s oh-so-picturesque Inner Harbor. This corner of Canada also mixes urban delights with outdoor adventures. Whale watching, anyone?
👉 Planning a Visit to British Columbia
It’s packed with tips on the best places to go in BC, things to do, taking the ferry and more!
Flowers, ferries and maybe even a floatplane! We’ve rounded up the best day tours from Vancouver to Butchart Gardens, so you can simply sit back and enjoy the adventure.
Skip the usual sights and discover Victoria’s offbeat charm. From ghost walks and cemetery tours to paddleboarding, hunting for “wee” libraries and counting deer, there’s plenty to surprise you.
We’re locals – and somehow waited years to go whale watching in Victoria. Big mistake. Here’s what it’s like (and how to choose your boat).
Whales, wine, waterfalls and wild beauty – plus our favorite places, stays and insider tips from years of living here. Here’s how to plan a visit to beautiful BC.
From Butchart Gardens and whale watching to elegant afternoon tea, Victoria packs in beauty, charm and fun. Discover the best things to see and do in BC’s lovely capital city!
Express Shuttle from Victoria? Small-group or private tours that combine Butchart gardens with Victoria sightseeing? We live here and compare the 5 best ways to visit Butchart Gardens.
Wondering where to eat in Victoria?Here, we dish on our favorite restos! From Cafe Brio and Ferris’ Upstairs Oyster Bar to our favorite Italian trattorias, you’ll love the dining scene in our city.
Nothing beats biking Stanley Park (and around False Creek) on a sunny Vancouver day! Discover beaches, historic totems and beautiful views (plus a public market and craft brewery at Granville Island).
Are you wondering how to get to Victoria, BC? There are 7 main ways. You can take the ferry to Victoria from Seattle or Vancouver. Or you can take a seaplane to Victoria. Get the details here!
Beachcombing on Rathtrevor Beach is great. But there are other super fun things to do in Parksville and Qualicum Beach too. Explore Horne Lake Caves. See the goats on the roof in Coombs. And more!