VICTORIA HIGHLIGHTS
Lasting around two and a half hours, this evening tour of Victoria, British Columbia’s capital, showcases the city’s illuminated waterfront and historic charm. You’ll have free time to explore at leisure, as well as enjoying a panoramic drive during the return journey back to port.
Excursion Details
Your approximately two-and-a-half-hour evening exploration of Victoria begins with a roughly 30-minute transfer from the cruise terminal to the Inner Harbour. During the journey you’ll learn about the area and pass sights such as Beacon Hill Park and Mile 0 of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Located in the city’s Downtown district, the Inner Harbour is Victoria’s scenic heart, featuring landmarks such as the British Columbia Parliament Buildings – which are illuminated during evenings – and the historic Fairmont Empress hotel. You’ll have approximately one hour of free time in the Downtown area to explore, grab photos of those landmark buildings and other sights, browse local shops or perhaps find a restaurant or bar in which to refuel (please note all food and drink purchases are made at guests’own expense).
Afterwards, reboard your vehicle for a panoramic drive of about one hour through Victoria’s Old Town, a historic spot and the site of the original Fort Victoria.
You’ll pass through Chinatown and then across the bridge to the Songhees neighbourhood – a prestigious area by the water in Victoria West, which takes its name from the Songhees Nation. The panoramic drive concludes by travelling through the James Bay neighbourhood as you return to the port, signalling the end of the excursion
