Category Tofino, Nanaimo & Island Escapes

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Top 6 Tofino, Nanaimo & Island Escapes

6 reviewed

Vancouver: Victoria, Gulf Islands Cruise, & Butchart Gardens

Vancouver: Victoria, Gulf Islands Cruise, & Butchart Gardens - Leaving Vancouver: Pickup, Comfort, and the Countdown to Tsawwassen

1.Vancouver: Victoria, Gulf Islands Cruise, & Butchart Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,165 reviews · 13 hours · from $208Our pick

One day by coach and ferry from Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens, with wildlife views, skip-the-line entry, and free time downtown.

“Our driver and guide Mark was excellent! He knew the area very well and shared lots of interesting and insider information with us. The tour was very well organized, giving us enough time to explore on our own. We also got great tips on where to eat and how to make the most of our free time. We were lucky with the weather, but it was really Mark’s knowledge and friendly manner that made this tour such a great experience.”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry - The BC Ferries Leg: Gulf Islands Views Without the Stress

2.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 565 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $214

Ferry to Victoria, stroll Butchart Gardens, then photo stops and free time in downtown Victoria from Vancouver in about 13 hours.

“Viator was easy for booking this tour. Plenty of information was sent prior to our tour. Our driver, Justin, was very personable and was a great guide and story teller. He was very courteous and drove the bus with ease and confidence. The Butchart Gardens were amazing. I wished we had more time to explore. Justin got us back to Vancouver and our drop off place safe and sound. Thanks.”

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Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

Cowichan Bay: Half-Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure - What You Pay: Value at $155 Per Person (and What’s Included)

3.Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159Top rated

Half-day whale and wildlife adventure from Cowichan Bay, focused on orcas and humpbacks, with small groups, safety gear, and expert guides.

“So AMAZING!!! This has been on my bucket list for 30 yrs and it was absolutely amazing! Tour guides were excellent - very informative and friendly.”

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Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour – Telegraph Cove

Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove - Cruising into Johnstone Strait: how the crew finds whales

4.Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour – Telegraph Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $153

Half-day whale watching from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island with live narration, an included photo package, and warm drinks onboard.

“Excellent experience - we saw 2 humpback whales, dolphins and a huge group of sea otters. James was an excellent guide, and took us through a lot of small inlets, around islands etc, so it was extremely scenic. The small zodiac boat was a lot of fun.”

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Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure – Telegraph Cove

Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure - Telegraph Cove - The 3-Hour Plan, From Telegraph Cove Marina to Open-Water Search

Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience

Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience - What your guide teaches you for safe caving

6.Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63Best value

A guided multi-cave adventure at Horne Lake Caves, with rainforest hiking, ladder climbs, and Canada’s only Cave Slide.

“Had an amazing time on the caving tour, which started with a fun hike through the forest, exploration of two caves- which was educational and exhilarating. Highly recommend this experience.”

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