Come and see how the capital of British Columbia boasts a rich history and an exciting cosmopolitan atmosphere during a highlights tour of Victoria, and witness gorgeous displays of flora and fauna at its renowned Butchart Gardens. Victoria has a deep connection with its British ancestry, which is evident in the city’s architecture. As you make your way through the city streets, you’ll notice the double-decker buses and horse-drawn carriages. The heart of Victoria’s downtown, Old Town, will hold many of its British historical buildings and landmarks. For example, Bastion Square was the original site of old Fort Victoria, and the Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Terminal became a gateway to the city and western Canada. You’ll depart the city to visit one of the world’s premier floral show gardens. At Butchart Gardens, you’ll see its “Sunken Garden” featuring flowering trees, beds of annuals, and unique shrubs surrounded by remnants of old quarry. It includes a carousel for everyone to enjoy and two remarkable totem poles created by the Tsartlip and Tsawout First Nations. The luscious scents and bright colors of the Rose Garden will lure you through its rose-laden arches, and not too far away is the serene Japanese Garden with its streams, ponds, and bridges. After your walking tour, participate in the time-honored tradition of afternoon tea with savory tea sandwiches and sweets.