08 Jun 2025
During our California Coastal Cruise stopover in Victoria on Vancouver Island, Alan A., our driver and guide took us first to Butchart Gardens, purchased our tickets, and escorted us to his recommended starting spot! We were able to wander through, never feeling crowded nor rushed. We experienced the grandeur and beauty of the flowers, water features, botanical animal statues and so much more! We finished our tour by enjoying the Wildberry Gelato he recommended!
Following the fabulous garden experience, he drove us through Beacon Hill Park and many very unique and interesting neighborhoods of the city, pointing out the highlights such as theaters, museums, government buildings, a castle, and many beautiful historical homes, entertaining us with facts and highlights of each area! He even took my camera and went out into the rain to take photos for our memories!
We ended our awesome adventure touring the downtown area, past the Fairmont Empress, harbor area, the old Legislature buildings and the China Town area!
My husband and I were so pleased to have the up close, personal, unrushed experience Alan provided instead of the huge bus tour alternatives! Just Excellent!