Explore Victoria, renowned as Canada’s “City of Gardens” on this scenic drive through the historic downtown and visit to one of the world’s most recognized gardens—the breathtaking Butchart Gardens. Victoria’s gardens bloom year-round. Enjoy a scenic drive through the historic downtown quarter, viewing Victoria’s various districts as well as the Parliament Buildings and the iconic Empress Hotel. Then, travel to the enchanting Butchart Gardens, known as one of the best show gardens in the world. Stroll the Sunken Garden, the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden, Star Pond, the Italian Garden, and the Mediterranean Garden. Learn about the garden’s diverse plant species at the Plant Identification Centre. Children can enjoy the Children’s Pavilion with its carousel. Butchart Gardens is a family-owned and operated National Historic Site, featuring over a million budding plants that bloom from March through October. Butchart Gardens has been celebrated by National Geographic, CNN, and Condé Nast. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.