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Vancouver
Harbour Departures
Victoria to Vancouver via Butchart Gardens and Gulf Islands
New for 2008! - Ocean Magic / 5 hours minimum / May 30 to September 1, 2008
Book now for Victoria to Vancouver
via Butchart Gardens and Gulf Island
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Click the map to enlarge the map to view the tour route
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Trip Length |
- 2:30 pm or earlier: Prince of Whales Office
- Note: for a longer visit at the Butchart Gardens, check in earlier, Gray Line West express bus departures begin as early as 9:00 am and run hourly.
- 4:40 pm: Check in at Butchart Gardens dock in the cove adjacent to the Japanese Garden. Here we will board the Ocean Magic.
- 5:00 pm: sharp Butchart Gardens Dock
- 7:30 pm: Arrive at SeaBus Terminal in downtown Vancouver Harbour at Waterfront Station.
(Optional transportation from Victoria to Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa marina (no admission to Butchart Gardens). Ask our reservation staff about transportation to Brentwood.)
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5h hours or more depending on your arrival time at Butchart Gardens |
2008 Retail
Rates:
per person, subject to 5 % GST
Adult (18+) : $169 / Student (13 - 17) $139 / Child (5-12): $129 / Infant (4 and Under) FREE
Admission and transportation to Butchart Gardens is included in the prices above.
Optional departure from Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa must be arranged in advance.
- Tour starts with check in at our offices at 812 Wharf Street, Lower Causeway Level where we will provide all tickets and admission vouchers to the Butchart Gardens
- Scenic express bus ride to Butchart Gardens by Gray Line West
- Free time at Butchart Gardens to wander about the splendid displays or enjoy lunch or High Tea. Ask our staff about optional High Tea Packages.
- Join us at dockside in the beautiful secluded cove adjacent to the Japanese Gardens
- Depart Butchart Gardens yacht anchorage area and cruise to Brentwood Inn and Resort where we will make a 5 minute stop to pick up any passengers
- We will cruise up Saanich Inlet to the Gulf Islands and enjoy the warmth of the setting sun
- Approach Vancouver Harbour's scenic mountain backdrop, transit under the Lion's Gate Bridge and view the contrasts of Stanley Park, the looming skyscrapers and enormous sea going ships. Vancouver harbour is a great place for "yacht spotting".
- Arrive in time to enjoy cocktails in town or an evening dinner.
- this trip is an awesome finale for a foot passenger returning from Victoria to Vancouver
Please note that this tour may sometimes sight whales along the journey but it is a marine adventure through the gorgeous, seldom seen, Northern Gulf Islands. Route includes Saanich Inlet, Sansum Narrows, Saltspring Island, Porlier Pass to Vancouver Harbour past Stanley Park and Lions Gate Bridge.
http://www.butchartgardens.com for more about Butchart Gardens
Book now for Victoria to Vancouver
via Butchart Gardens and Gulf Island
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Cancelation policy is 24 hours in advance of trip time
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