Exploring Victoria, BC and its Surrounding Sights

Day Excursions to San Juan Islands

Day Excursions to San Juan Islands

Victoria is a grand city surrounded by beautiful sights that are destination sites for families from all over British Columbia. If you would like to see some of the beautiful sights in and around Victoria, you should book a tour to include in your family vacation this year.

A great tour for you and your family is a Day Excursion to San Juan Island. This tour is an all day experience that appeals to people of all ages. During your boat ride to the island, you might get to see marine life such as Orca whales, Harbor seals or Dall's porpoises. Some people even get to see bald eagles during this boat ride depending on the time of year. 

San Juan Island is a beautiful destination where you can hike through the woods to enjoy the wildlife of old forest growth. Alternatively, you can spend your time on San Juan Island shopping at one of the local shops if you prefer to shop instead of hiking. Either way, the scenery will be beautiful while you are in San Juan.

If you prefer to see the city sights, you might prefer the Grand City Drive Sunset Tour or the Open Air City Tour of Victoria. If you like the bright lights of a big city at night, you will love the Sunset Tour.  You will visit famous destinations such as the Empress Hotel, Chinatown and Antique Row as day transforms into night. After a spectacular sunset, the lights of the city illuminate the city with a special flair to give it an authentic English flavor.

The Grand City Drive Sunset Tour also includes a drive down Marine Drive from which you can view the picturesque sight of the San Juan Islands silhouetted by the sunset. On top of all of this, this tour through Victoria will also afford you a view of the elegant neighborhood of Oak Bay and of the Mountain Coast as seen from a brief stop at Cattle Point. 

If you prefer a daytime tour, you will love the Open Air City Tour of Victoria. While you visit the Empress Hotel, Chinatown and Antique Row, an experienced tour guide will explain the history of these and other Victorian sites.  Perhaps the best part of this tour is that during seasonable weather, you can enjoy these views from the open-air top of an authentic English Double Decker bus.

Do not skip this tour because of inclement weather, though. If it is rainy, cold or too windy, you can always take this tour from the lower level of the bus. You do not want to miss the history and stories behind all of these Victoria sites. 

Whether you are entertaining visitors from out of town or whether you are enjoying a vacation in Victoria with your family, these tours are a great way to learn more about this historically rich area of Canada. To get a truly well rounded view of Victoria, you might wish to take both the Open Air City Tour and the Grand City Sunset Tour.