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SAMPLE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
One way tour to Victoria from Vancouver including a visit to Butchart Gardens
1 night accommodation in Victoria
Morning whale watching excursion from the Inner Harbour
Harbour Air scenic floatplane ride back to Vancouver
MODERATE HOTELS
Prices starting from $379 to $389 per person
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Prices starting from $425 to $449 per person
DELUXE HOTELS
Prices starting from $455 to $529 per person
(Pricing is per person, double occupancy, plus GST)
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SAMPLE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Arrival transfer in Vancouver
2 nights of accommodation in Vancouver
Vancouver Trolley hop on / hop off tour
Entrance to the Vancouver Look-out
Entrance to the Vancouver Aquarium
Afternoon Mountains to Sea Sightseeing tour including Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain
Full day tour to Victoria including Butchart Gardens
2 nights of accommodation in Victoria
Whale watching tour from Victoria
Harbour Air scenic floatplane ride back to Vancouver
MODERATE HOTELS
Prices starting from $789 to $839 per person
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Prices starting from $969 to $1015 per person
DELUXE HOTELS
Prices starting from $1099 to $1239 per person
(Pricing is per person, double occupancy, plus GST)
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Explore British Columbia’s Capital City. This fully escorted and commentated tour includes a 90 minute ferry ride through the Gulf Islands and admission to world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Enjoy a scenic drive and arrive into downtown Victoria. You will have ample free time to explore the world famous Fairmont Empress Hotel, British import shops, Parliament buildings, Provincial Museum, the city centre and the attractions around the Inner Harbour. Return to Vancouver either by ferry or scenic float plane ride.
Options:
Coach/ferry one-way $102
Coach/ferry return $135
Coach/ferry one-way – Return by flight $225
(Pricing is per person + GST)
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Departing by coach in the morning, this tour follows the island highway to Duncan, known for its native carvings. Then continue to Chemanius, famous for its larger than life murals painted throughout the town. Lunch (not included) is at Coombs country market. After lunch, travel to Qualicum where you have free time to explore before boarding the train to Victoria. This rail journey showcases some of the most beautiful scenery along the east shore of Vancouver Island.
Departures: May 23 – September 28
Price $79.00 per person plus GST
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SAMPLE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Vancouver to Victoria by coach/ferry service 1 night of accommodation in Victoria 3 day / 2 night kayaking camping adventure
Victoria to Vancouver by scenic Harbour Air floatplane
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1 night moderate accommodation in Victoria, coach/ferry transfer service to Victoria, all meals during kayaking portion, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping matts, pillow, paddling jacket, dry bags, headlamp, kayak equipment, guide, park user fees, transfer from Victoria to Duncan, floatplane from Victoria to Vancouver.
Prices starting from $849 per person
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You will be taken by guide through some of the most beautiful islands in the Gulf Islands. The trips are fully van supported, allowing you to set your own pace, learn about local customs and savour the picturesque scenery of the islands.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Vancouver – Victoria (Coach/ferry)
Day 2: Victoria – Saltaire (Bicycle)
Day 3: Saltaire – Salt Springs Island, Mayne Islands and Pender Islands (Bicycle)
Day 4: Pender Island – Victoria
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1 night moderate accommodation in Victoria, 2 nights luxury B&B accommodation, Vancouver to Victoria scheduled transfer service, all meals while on bicycle tour, support van, all bicycle equipment.
Prices starting from $1215 per person
(Pricing is per person, double occupancy, plus GST)
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Experience the diversity Western Canada has to offer, using rail, coach and ferry you will see stunning Canadian Rockies, remote Northern BC, cruise the Inside Passage and smell the sea air as you travel down Vancouver Island.
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
Day 1: Calgary – Banff (Coach)
Day 2: Banff Sightseeing
Day 3: Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper (Coach)
Day 4: Jasper Sightseeing
Day 5: Jasper – Prince George (Rail)
Day 6: Prince George – Prince Rupert (Rail)
Day 7: Prince Rupert – Port Hardy (Ferry)
Day 8: Port Hardy – Victoria (Coach)
Day 9: Victoria Sightseeing
Day 10: Victoria – Vancouver (Coach/Ferry)
Itinerary available in reverse
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
9 nights accommodation, Shuttle Calgary to Banff, Discover Banff Tour, Upper Hot Springs swim pass, Sulphur Mountain Gondola Pass, Full day tour Banff to Jasper, Ice-Explorer ride, Jasper Tramway Elevation pass with transfers, Maligne Lake Cruise and Tour, VIA Rail Totem Deluxe Class from Jasper to Prince Rupert (meals included), Sightseeing day tour Port Hardy to Victoria, Butchart Gardens tour, Whale-watching excursion, Coach/ferry transfer Victoria to Vancouver
MODERATE HOTELS
Prices starting from $2225 to $2445 per person
(Pricing in per person, double occupancy, plus GST)
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Empress Panorama
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Victoria from Sonhees
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Victoria, British Columbia is Full of Life! Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada and is known as The Garden City. The wild beauty of the Pacific coast and the adventure of the great outdoors are within city limits, with ocean and mountain vistas all around. Getting here is easy and with a clean environment and charming ambience, it is no surprise that Victoria, BC is one of the world's favourite destinations.
Situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in a sub-Mediterranean zone, British Columbia’s capital city boasts the mildest climate in Canada and is a place so green that cherry blossoms fall out of the sky in the winter months, and even the lamp posts bloom all summer long.
Victoria boasts world-famous gardens, castles, intriguing museums, world-class restaurants and hip boutiques. Board a double-decker bus or a pedi-cab to tour this historic city, explore the waters around Vancouver Island by kayak, or take to the links at any of the area’s spectacular golf courses. Enjoy tea at one of many teahouses or pamper yourself with luxurious spa treatments.
A year-round tourism destination, Victoria is a haven for both those seeking relaxing and activity-based vacations alike. The picturesque Inner Harbour and downtown core explode with colour and charm. Bring your walking shoes; this compact resort-style city is made for strolling, with Victoria’s historic Olde Town, hotels, restaurants, shops and parks within easy walk distance of one another.
Golfing and gardening are a year-round way of life on Vancouver Island, along with hiking, cycling and kayaking. World class attractions, museums, arts and entertainment, shopping, gourmet dining and destination spas round out this small cosmopolitan city. Visitors can experience Southern Vancouver Island’s wine industry at local vineyard and winery tours, along with the region’s many microbreweries.
On Land
Victoria is Canada’s Fittest City (Statistics Canada 2001) and is known as the “Cycling Capital of Canada”. A temperate climate, an extensive trail and road network and spectacular scenery allow for year-round on- and off-road biking. Bike shops, clubs and touring companies offer expertise, equipment and guided rides.
Victoria provides easy access to miles of scenic hiking trails that lead you across the Island through old-growth forests, along ocean shores and up mountains. From short, hourly excursions to multi-day treks, hiking Victoria and Vancouver Island will challenge your physical fitness and reward your spirit.
At Sea
No other spectacle of nature compares to the awe-inspiring sight of a massive killer whale breaching out of the deep blue water near your boat. Victoria and Vancouver Island are well known as the place to view migrating and resident whales in their natural surroundings, as well as providing a number of other wildlife-watching opportunities.
One of the most peaceful ways to experience Victoria and Vancouver Island is by kayak or canoe, allowing you to view the Island from a unique vantage point and venture into many places inaccessible by boat or car.
Vancouver Island is home to all five species of North American salmon and open Pacific shores and inner coastal straits offer miles of angling experiences. Whether you arrive at your fishing destination by boat, vehicle or float plane, getting there is half the fun.
These are major events happening and reasons to come during the next three years.
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March 13/08 to Jan. 11/09 |
Free Spirit Exhibit |
Royal British Columbia Museum |
June 26-29 |
Tall Ships Festival |
Inner Harbour |
October 12 |
Royal Victoria Marathon |
Victoria |
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February 21-March 1 |
2009 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Curling Championship |
Save on Foods Memorial Arena |
Coming Soon!
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