Start your day off with a 35-minute scenic flight to Victoria aboard a state-of-the-art helicopter. Make sure to book your flight in advance to secure your seat and ensure a prompt departure time from the heliport.
The Royal BC Museum is a world-renowned museum that showcases British Columbia's natural and human history. You can't miss the totem poles and Great Hall, it also has extensive archives and a gift shop. Be sure to take a stroll through the museum's First Peoples Galleries and visit the IMAX theatre for a unique movie experience.
Butchart Gardens is a world-famous garden attraction popular for its stunning floral displays all year round. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy the sunken garden, Italian garden, and fireworks or evening illuminations in summer months. There are various places to satisfy any appetite late lunch be it casual or fine dining.
This National Historic Site of Canada is popular for its Victorian-era architecture and the unique art collection. The castle is huge and boasts of more than 20,000 square feet of space with impressive staircases, stained-glass windows, and intricate woodwork throughout the house—turn-of-the-century technology on display, including vintage light fixtures.
Located in James Bay, Fisherman's Wharf Park is a favorite tourist attraction. This floating village features seafood sold right off the boat, boutique shops, and walking tours. A popular way of sightseeing here is to rent kayaks or paddle-boards. Watch the seals and otters frolic in the water around the boats or buy fish and chips to enjoy on one of the picnic tables.
If you have additional time in Victoria, try exploring one of the city's sandy beaches. For example, Beacon Hill park located on Dallas rd. At Beacon Hill, you can jump in the ocean or take a stroll through the rose garden, or head to Oak Bay and enjoy afternoon tea. If you have less time, consider cutting a stop from the itinerary or spending less time at the Royal BC Museum or Fisherman's Wharf Park.