CANADA 2018 BROCHURE

Victoria Parliament Building
Victoria & Vancouver Island
Discover an island of contrasts where white sandy beaches backed by temperate rain forests face the vast Pacific Ocean; where
cruises go in search of Orca and Minke whales, porpoises and black bears; where tranquillity can be found in luxury lodges hidden
in secret coves and inlets; where cycle and hiking trails will lead you to unexpected treasures. Discover quaint towns and villages,
dramatic marine drives and the stunning beauty of the Inside Passage. Discover Victoria, the ever-so-British provincial capital, with
its ornate gardens, tea rooms and a history going back to the 1840s. Discover another world… discover Vancouver Island.
Whale Watching from Victoria
Take an exhilarating boat ride in search of an array
of whales such as grey whales, orcas and minke
whales plus other marine wildlife in Victoria. Choose
between the Orca Spirit, a 50 ft covered vessel or a
custom-built zodiac boat that offers high speed with
extraordinary stability giving you an exciting, safe
and intimate whale watching experience.
(Full-length cruiser suits are provided on the Zodiac)
Zodiac Boat
Departs Daily:
01 Apr - 30 Apr at 10.00am, 2.00pm
01 May - 31 Aug at 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am,
1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 5.00pm, 6pm
01 - 30 Sep at 1.00pm, 2.00pm | 01 - 31 Oct at
2.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
From Adult £60; Youth (12-17) £45; Child (7-11) £40
Orca Spirit Boat
Departs Daily: 01 Apr - 31 Oct at 10.00am, 2.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
From Adult £60; Youth (13-17) £45; Child (3-12) £40
Infants (0-2) Free
Please note: Zodiac rides are not suitable for children
under 7 and it is not recommended for anyone who
is pregnant or suffering from back problems.
Sunset Whale & Wildlife
Watching Tour
See whales in a whole new light! This excursion
offers guaranteed whale sightings and departs in the
early evening enabling you to avoid the crowds. The
open vessel, specially designed for rough waters,
takes passengers in search of whales in the soft light
of the setting sun.
Onboard, you’ll be accompanied by a Naturalist/
Biologist who will be able to teach you all about
these magnificent mammals and answer any
questions you may have. The vessel is also equipped
with a hydrophone to hear the whales’ vocalisations
under water. Don’t forget your camera... you’ll
definitely be wanting to show your friends what
they’ve missed out on!
Departs Daily:
01 Jun - 15 Aug at 6pm
16 - 21 Aug at 5.30pm
Duration: 3 hours
From Adult £77
From Child (9-15) £64; (2-8) £51
The Craigdarroch Castle &
More Tour
Discover Victoria’s rich history, architectural variety
and scenic beauty. This 2.5 hour guided tour has a 1
hour stop at the Craigdarroch Castle. Built in 1904,
the Castle is a National Historic Site and a beautiful
piece of Victoria’s history. This tour features
live driver narration and free wireless Internet.
Craigdarroch Castle admission included.
Departs Daily: 01 May - 30 Sep at 10am & 2pm
16 - 31 Dec at 1pm
Duration: 2½ hours
Adult from £28; Youth (9-15) £20;
Child (5-12) from £14
Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens are visited by more than a million
people each year, take your time to stroll through 22
Hectares of breathtaking gardens on the 53 hectare
estate. Return to downtown Victoria on a shuttle
convenient for you.
Departs Daily: Multiple departures 05 Feb - 02 Dec
from Victoria’s Inner Harbour
Duration: 3½ hours
From Adult £46; Youth (13-17) £30; Child (5-12) £17
VICTORIA & VANCOUVER ISLAND
Please Note: All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices shown are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking.
Accommodation prices may change dependent on date of occupancy and peak supplements may apply. Children stay free up to the age shown in the price panel when sharing with 2 adults.
Offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Please see the back of this brochure for important information, terms and conditions. 139