Vancouver: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tour
Overview
On this full-day tour, view the spectacular British Columbia coastline by land and ship. After a complimentary pick up from your hotel, depart Vancouver and travel on BC Ferries to Vancouver Island.
• Round Trip BC Ferries cruise between Vancouver and Victoria
• Tour of Victoria
• Admission to Butchart Gardens & The Magic of Christmas experience
• Full day tour of holiday fun!
We are celebrating 40 years of sharing our stunning cityscape, urban beaches, and coastal rainforests with our guests. Our expertly curated guided tours offer a special and safe experience.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick-up is available from most downtown Vancouver hotels. If your hotel is not listed, please select the closest available location. Please be ready at your selected pick-up point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled tour departure time.We do not provide luggage transfer services, and drop-offs at Vancouver International Airport are not included in this tour.**Late arrivals may not be allowed to join the tour and will not receive a refund.
Canada Place
999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Vancouver Downtown (pass by)
BC Ferries
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Inner Harbour
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Butchart Gardens
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
BC Ferries
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vancouver Downtown (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at most hotels in downtown Vancouver.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Guests may activate ticket in Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff at Stop #1, or with driver at any stop along the route
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Vancouver: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5313P18
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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 47 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vancouver: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at most hotels in downtown Vancouver.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Guests may activate ticket in Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff at Stop #1, or with driver at any stop along the route
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
