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 positioned 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 on board marine
biologists 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 $110
Vancouver 2 Victoria Downtown Ferry
V2V Vacations is a direct luxury service ferry operating between two of Canada's
premium harbour cities – downtown Vancouver and downtown Victoria, British
Columbia.
V2V welcomes you on board to experience the V2V Empress. You have three seating
classes to choose from: Premium Comfort, First Class and Royal Class. Each class
allows you to select your own seat before you board and offers complimentary Wi-Fi,
USB and charging ports at each seat. Food and beverage service is available to your
seat, including a selection of B.C. beer, wine and cider for purchase. If you don't feel
like sitting the whole trip, you are invited to the upper outside deck to enjoy a full
360-degree view, especially beautiful as you travel through Active Pass.
The service departs daily from downtown Vancouver at 8am and from downtown
Victoria at 2pm.
Terminal locations:
Vancouver – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre 1055 Canada Place.
Victoria – Steamship Terminal Building 470 Belleville Street.
From $120
BC Ferries Connector
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.
From $69
The Butchart Gardens
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 $30
From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes.
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