Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
You'll arrive at Vancouver airport and head to your downtown hotel at your own pace. Depending when you land, there's time to either wander Stanley Park's seawall and trails, or check out the shops along Robson Street if you'd rather stay closer to the city center.
Optional Activities
- Visit Stanley Park and explore the seawall and trails
- Shopping on Robson Street, Vancouver's famous shopping district
Landmarks Stanley Park Robson Street - Day 2
Vancouver
This day is yours to explore Vancouver however you like. You could hit up Granville Island's public market and artisan studios, walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge 70 metres above the river, see what's at the Vancouver Art Gallery, or take the Skyride gondola up Grouse Mountain for views of the city and ocean.
Optional Activities
- Visit Granville Island public market and artisan studios
- Walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge (140-metre-long bridge, 70 metres above the Capilano River)
- Explore Vancouver Art Gallery (over 12,000 works by Canadian and international artists)
- Take the Skyride gondola up Grouse Mountain for views of the city and ocean
Landmarks Granville Island Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Vancouver Art Gallery Grouse Mountain - Day 3
Vancouver to Victoria
A coach takes you to Tsawwassen where you'll board a BC Ferry for a 90-minute cruise to Vancouver Island, and you might spot whales along the way. After arriving, another coach carries you to downtown Victoria where you can explore the Inner Harbour with its shops, restaurants, and various attractions.
Included Activities
- BC Ferry cruise from Tsawwassen to Vancouver Island (approximately 90 minutes, scenic with whale-spotting opportunities)
- Coach travel from ferry terminal to downtown Victoria
Optional Activities
- Explore Victoria's Inner Harbour, shops, restaurants and attractions (festivals, shows, live music)
Landmarks Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Victoria Inner Harbour - Day 4
Victoria
You have a free day in Victoria to spend however you want. Options include the Royal BC Museum to learn about the province's natural and human history, walking through the famous Butchart Gardens, or signing up for an optional whale-watching tour out in the Juan de Fuca Strait.
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal BC Museum (showcases natural and human history of British Columbia)
- Stroll through Butchart Gardens (one of the most famous gardens in the world)
- Join a whale-watching tour in the Juan de Fuca Strait (3-hour marine wildlife cruise with on-board naturalist commentary on marine ecology; orca whales, grey whales, minke whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and porpoise may be sighted)
Landmarks Royal BC Museum Butchart Gardens Juan de Fuca Strait - Day 5
Victoria to Vancouver
Head to Victoria Bus station and catch the return coach and ferry back to downtown Vancouver. Once you arrive at the Vancouver ferry terminal, you can get dropped off at the Vancouver Bus station, cruise ship terminal, or Vancouver Airport depending on what works for you.
Included Activities
- Coach travel from downtown Victoria to ferry terminal
- BC Ferry from Vancouver Island to Tsawwassen
- Coach transport from Tsawwassen ferry terminal to Vancouver Bus station, cruise ship terminal, or Vancouver Airport
Landmarks Victoria Bus Station Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Vancouver Bus Station
