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Five Star Whale Watching
Join Five Star Whale Watching for an adventure of a lifetime – an experience that you will never forget ! As Victoria ’ s longest-running family owned and operated whale watching company and first catamaran company , Five Star has located itself at the forefront of establishing Victoria as a world-class destination for whale watching . Setting the bar high for the local whale watching industry , it has been inspiring and educating visitors since 1985 , introducing them to the wonders of the Salish Sea and the resident orca whales .
Five Star ' s high-speed expedition catamaran is the only vessel of its kind , offering the most stability and best platforms for viewing . The crew of marine biologists on board will guide you with expertise on the whales and the waters in which they live . With the highest repeat customer base and number one ranking on TripAdvisor , you will certainly leave Victoria in awe and longing for return . As their esteemed “ local whale guru ” Ron Bates ( researcher ) so eloquently states , “ Nothing prepares you for the first sight and sound of a killer whale or whales coming out of the fog . They just sail along so confidently and with full knowledge of where they are and what they are doing . Maybe someday we will understand more .”
Come for the journey of a lifetime ! The Five Star office is conveniently located at the Fairmont Empress hotel , next to Miniature World .
From $ 105
V2V Vacations
V2V Vacations is a direct high-service ferry operating between two of Canada ' s premium harbour cities – downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria , British Columbia .
Created as an immersive , premium BC vacation experience , this passenger-only service will travel once a day between the two cities . Passengers will enjoy Wi-Fi access as well as an on-board menu featuring local food and beverages .
The service operates from the following iconic locations :
Vancouver – The Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre 1055 Canada Place , Vancouver Victoria – The Steamship Terminal Building 470 Belleville Street , Victoria
This new service is scheduled to commence first sailings in spring 2017 with a daily morning departure from Vancouver and a corresponding return voyage from Victoria in the afternoon .
From $ 80
BC Ferries Connector The Butchart Gardens
Explore two of Canada ' s most beautiful cities with ease , comfort and best of all , at your convenience . Daily year-round scheduled service is convenient , affordable and hassle free . No transfers required . Hotel pick ups in Vancouver are available with reservations .
Travel between downtown Victoria and downtown Vancouver at your leisure , spending as many days as you wish in each city . Once aboard the luxury coach , sit back , relax and enjoy the ride to the ferry and then be treated to the spectacular 95-minute cruise through the Gulf Islands aboard BC Ferries . Friendly and courteous drivers make this trip very pleasurable . Changes can be made to itineraries up to 24 hours in advance and one way and return tickets available .
When Robert and Jennie Butchart came to live at Tod Inlet on Vancouver Island , they named their home ‘ Benvenuto ’— Italian for ‘ Welcome ’. Jennie began a lifelong project to create a garden . With great vision , she transformed the barren limestone quarry into what is now 22 hectares ( 55 acres ) of breathtaking gardens . Discover the gardens on a self-guided daytime walk and enjoy afternoon tea . Come a little later to enjoy fine dining and local wines in the Dining Room Restaurant , or relax in the conservatory atmosphere of the Blue Poppy Restaurant featuring seasonal menus . Enjoy flowers , fountains and landscape in a different light with Night Illuminations from June to September . Butchart Gardens opens daily at 9am , except Christmas Day , when it opens at 1pm . Closing times change seasonally .
From $ 69 From $ 30
From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. www . andersonvacations . ca