Get the most of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, with this full-day excursion from Vancouver including admission tickets to Butchart Gardens.

Upon leaving Vancouver, you'll take a scenic ferry ride from the Vancouver mainland through the Gulf Islands to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. From here, you'll have a driving tour to Victoria, and of Victoria’s downtown area featuring the Fisherman's Wharf, the Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0, and the historic Chinatown. There will be free time to explore downtown Victoria at your own pace.

Then on to the internationally renowned Butchart Gardens. This National Historic Site began with an exhausted limestone quarry that was transformed into the now picturesque Sunken Garden. Today the garden showcases 55 acres of themed garden displays, including a Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Rose Garden. Wind down your day with the scenic return sailing aboard BC Ferries and then back to where your tour began.