Vancouver

Let’s take a tour to the beautiful city of Vancouver! We will first go to The Butchart Gardens, which has a history of 100 years. There are many theme gardens in the garden. Through Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in Chinatown on the island. Then go to the Victoria Mile Zero Monument. After that, we will visit the Victoria Inner Harbor with British style. Overnight in Victoria. Itinerary: Vancouver → BC ferry (90 mins, include ferry ticket) → The Butchart Gardens (60 mins, include ticket) → Chinatown Victoria (Pass by) → Victoria Mile Zero Monument (15 mins) → Victoria Inner Harbour (120 mins, can participate in English afternoon tea at your own expense in Empress Hotel) → Victoria

B.C. Place Stadium

BC ferry Sail away on the BC Ferry! The BC Ferry is the main transportation that sails for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Many people take the ferry to and from Vancouver and Victoria. The scenic beauty the ferry provides is very pleasant and amazing to look at! On the ferry, you can see the surrounding island, seagulls flying around you, and if you’re lucky enough, you may even see some dolphins too! Fun Fact: The ferries were first manufactured in Germany and can accommodate up to 400 cars at once, which is truly amazing!

The Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens Come and enjoy the beautiful Butchart Gardens! We promise, these gardens won’t be like any other you have visited. These magical and enchanting gardens would truly be one of a lifetime experience! In fact, the gardens receive over a million visitors each year. The gardens were first constructed in 1904 and today is so well-known that it is named a National Historic Site. During Spring season, countless tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths fill the gardens with different fragrances and vibrant colors. And, at the end of May, the rose garden will blossom so beautifully that it is often named as the protagonist of the summer garden. The Butchart Gardens even offer open stage and music performances in the months of July and August! Providing lovely fireworks show and views of its colorful water fountain.

Mile Zero

Located in the picturesque Beacon Hill Park in British Columbia’s capital, Mile 0 is one of the symbolic starting points of the Trans-Canada Highway on the Pacific Coast. The highway, conceived in the late 1940s and constructed between 1950 and 1971, was the longest uninterrupted highway in the world at the time of its completion. Spanning a whopping 4,860 miles (7,821 kilometers), it runs across all 10 of Canada’s provinces, crossing the Rocky Mountains and the wide-open prairies of central Canada.

Inner Harbour

The Victoria Harbour - including the Inner Harbour - is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The harbour has had a long history, starting with its use by First Nations. Recreational vessels and small cruise ships can moor in the centre of this famous heritage city, just steps from its historic streets and distinctive architecture. Victoria Inner Harbour (120 mins, can participate in English afternoon tea at your own expense in Empress Hotel)

Victoria

Today we will first visit the Hatley Park National Historic Site, which is a hot spot for Hollywood film shooting, such as the X-Men, the death attendants and so on. Then we will go to Malahat SkyWalk, a newly developed tourist attraction in Vancouver. Stroll among giants along a 600 m elevated walkway through a west coast forest of Arbutus and Douglas Firs. Following, go to Chemainus Festival Of Murals Society. There are murals meticulously created by artists on the walls of the streets, which are lifelike and reflect the local customs and history. There are also several antique shops in the city. Finally, go to the scenic port city of Nanaimo and take the BC ferry back to Vancouver. Itinerary: Victoria → Hatley Park National Historic Site (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Malahat SkyWalk (Optional, 90 mins) → Chemainus Festival Of Murals Society (90 mins) → Nanaimo → BC ferry (Mandatory, 90 mins)→ Vancouver

Hatley Park National Historic Site

Hatley Park National Historic Site (Outside visit, 30 mins) Hatley Park National Historic Site is located in Colwood, British Columbia, in Greater Victoria. It is the site of Hatley Castle, a Classified Federal Heritage Building. Since 1995, the mansion and estate have been used for the public Royal Roads University. From the 1940s to 1995, it was used for the Royal Roads Military College, a naval training facility. The extensive grounds of the historic site have formal gardens, former farmland, and trails through mature stands of first and second-growth forest, including large Douglas fir and western red cedar.

Malahat Skywalk

Ascend the spiral ramp to peak adventure. At 250 m above sea level, the tower offers some of the best views on Vancouver Island, including a sweeping panorama of Mt. Baker, Finlayson Arm, the Saanich Peninsula, and islands in two countries. Explore the West Coast from a whole new perspective and then choose your descent with a return walk down the ramp or take the fast route on our Spiral Slide.

The Chemainus mural project is the world’s leading community-driven art tourism experience. Spurred to save a community from certain economic collapse, the Chemainus mural project has delighted and inspired millions of visitors and ultimately became the blueprint for community mural projects globally. The project continues to innovate through trompe-l’oeil, advanced technologies, such as Evolon, 3D/audio and sculpture/painting mixed-media concepts.

BC ferry (90 mins, include ferry ticket)