The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria
Overview
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Don't miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens, Victoria's most famous attractions. Butchart Gardens has 55-acre garden of colourful and aromatic flowers is a popular attraction in Victoria that should not be missed. Situated just a 35-minute drive from downtown Victoria, the Butchart Gardens are made for relaxed strolling with 55 fragrant acres of flowers, landscaped theme gardens, streams and lily ponds to visit.
We’ve got you covered! Join Sightseeing Victoria for your fully narrated round-trip transportation between Downtown Victoria, and The Butchart Gardens. Round-Trip Transportation included . Purchase your gardens admission at our kiosk upon check-in! This will accelerate your entry into the gardens!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Butchart Gardens offers wheelchair hire for a fully refundable $10 deposit. If a passenger is in their own collapsible wheelchair, but not completely confined to it and are able to board the bus unassisted, the chair can be stored as luggage. If a passenger is confined to a wheelchair, please advise at time of booking and wheelchair access will be requested.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Only Transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
What To Expect
The Butchart Gardens
Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria’s ‘gem’ is the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, National Historic Site of Canada. This privately owned 55-acre display garden is located just 35 minutes north of downtown. The visit won’t be complete without a stop in the Seed & Gift Store filled with unique gifts and souvenirs, or a snack or meal in one of the on-site restaurants. The Rose Carousel with 30 hand-carved animals will be sure to delight children (and adults) of all ages. See ButchartGardens.com for more information.
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Butchart Gardens Tour
Reviews
615 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bus left on time both...
Kathleen P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bus left on time both going to and returning from the garden. Driver (Sarah) was wonderful, full of enthusiasm and gave lots of information about the city and the garden en route
Shuttle is very convenient! Gardens are great, go on 9:30 am bus for least crowds.
MaryAnn A,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The “office” where you redeem your voucher is actually a little umbrella stand in front of the bus. Go on the 9:30 am bus. The gardens are the least busy at opening. It rained the day we went and it was great because a lot of people don’t go when it rains! Rain was intermittent. Don’t bring an umbrella. They have plenty of free see through umbrellas for you to use. Taking photos on cloudy day is also good. You don’t need to worry about shadows or sun in your wrong direction for photos. We were amazed at the number of flowers in bloom- dahlias, begonias. Impatiens, mums , amazing varieties of coleus, trees turning gold and orange, penstemons, blue salvia and lots of exotic plants. The bus is just a shuttle but the local driver Sarah gives an amazing tour and narration. Everyone tipped her because she was so good. Hot dogs in coffee shop are good! We were done touring and were ready go back at 12:30 . If you want to see the Japanese garden the most, walk there first because the paths are narrow and not enjoyable later when too many people show up at once. Great place to visit !
Sarah, the driver was...
Lisa M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sarah, the driver was amazing. Gave the history of the garden and the family as well as other Victoria history. Enjoyed the trip and the gardens.
Expensive but worth the...
Douglas B,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Expensive but worth the drive aste driver was excellent and like a tour guide. I would recommend it to other people
Stress free city ride.
Donald B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Take the stress out of driving in town. We stayed downtown Victoria and didn't want to drive while there so we took the shuttle and are glad we did! Informative ride to the gardens with prompt pickup and delivery. Once we figured out where the "kiosk" was it was stress free travel, always appreciated.
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