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Seaside homes and Gardens Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

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  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
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  • Warm waterproof blankets in case of inclement weather
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Overview

Come experience what makes Victoria special through our tour of the historic heritage neighborhood of James Bay and the spectacular Beacon Hill Park. Our guides will educate and entertain you with information about the history of our city, as it evolved from a small fur trading outpost to a booming gold rush town, to the present day capital of British Columbia. We have lots of stops for photos along the way, so be sure to bring your camera. Our guides are able to customize your tour based on what you want to see, feel free to inquire either before booking or while on tour about any wishes and we will do our best to make it happen. Contact us for other start times.

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We will be waiting for you on Government street, just outside the Visitor Center

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Itinerary

  • Victoria

    Join us on a journey through Victoria's best neighborhoods, we will explore James Bay, home to many beautifully preserved heritage homes. Come find out why we are Canada's garden city as we ride past stunning residential gardens.

    30 minutes

  • Carr House

    A quick stop to meet Emily Carr, one of Victoria's most famous artists. Find out about her and how she became one of Canada's best know female painters and writers. Her childhood home is now a beautiful museum. A tour through the house is not included as part of the tour due to time constraints, but can be added at the end if desired, admission is by donation.

    10 minutes

  • Beacon Hill Park

    Explore the city's biggest and most spectacular park. Home to over 100 different types of trees and thousands of flowers. More wedding photographs are taken here than in any other part of the city. Our guides will fill you in on the history of the park and some of the wildlife (deer, eagles, owls and peacocks are usually in the park, some are shy, while others come out and visit)

    45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Exciting and Fun Experience - Even for Locals

Published on Oct, 2024

We had an absolutely wonderful time experiencing all of the great landmarks and niche "real life Easter eggs" of James Bay. Even as someone who has lived in Victoria for almost a decade there was lots to learn and discouver.

Amazing!

Published on Aug, 2024

Our tour exceeded expectations. My mom is hearing impaired so she would have difficulty hearing narration during big bus tours or hop on/off. This completely met our needs. Allen made sure to stop/turn so she could easily hear him. He told so many wonderful stories about the houses and Beacon Hill. We learned so much!

Julie French, the best!

Published on Jun, 2024

Julie provided the best tour. We enjoyed the tour with her due to her knowledge and great service. We recommend her service

Great tour!

Published on Jul, 2023

Great tour. Interesting history and overview of Victoria. Perfect for a cool day. Our guide, Alan, was knowledgeable and appreciated the Emily Carr art and information.

Adrian made our trip to Victoria!

Published on Jun, 2023

Adrian--a good-natured, charming giant of a man--took my friend and I (and my 90 pound Golden Retriever service dog) on a wonderful 2.5 hour tour from Fisherman's Wharf through Beacon Hill Park and then through downtown and Chinatown, even dropping us at our lodging. We thoroughly enjoyed all the delightful, off-beat stops and stories (like the Tea Cup tree, the peacocks and nesting herons, and the ghost of Robert Service). We had just one day in Victoria, and learned so much of what this beautiful city has to offer only because of the tour. It's worth every penny and we'd recommend it to anyone--ideally, start off your stay with the tour, and then go back to the places you'd like to spend more time exploring.

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