Join us for a fun and educational 2-day adventure to beautiful Victoria, BC! Travel by ferry through the scenic Gulf Islands, explore historic landmarks, stroll the Inner Harbour, and experience the stunning Malahat Skywalk. This tour blends cultural highlights with breathtaking nature for an unforgettable spring escape. Students will enjoy guided city tours, free time to shop and explore, and comfortable accommodation in Victoria. Optional activities like whale watching, the Royal BC Museum, or tasting local cuisine on the “Eat Like a Canadian” tour add even more excitement to this coastal getaway.

Please note: Final departure details including the pick-up location and time, packing list, and important reminders will be sent to you by email approximately one week before the tour.

Sample Itinerary - Victoria Tour

Deadline to book: April 2, 2026

Day 1: West Vancouver to Victoria

• 8:45 am – Students check in with the DCSA guide at West Van Secondary School (1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver)
• 9:00 am – Depart for Victoria
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Ferry through the Gulf Islands (lunch available onboard; packed lunch recommended)
• Scenic coastal drive tour through James Bay and Oak Bay
• Drive along Beach Drive to Beacon Hill Park; stop at Mile 0 for pictures
• Victoria city tour: Fisherman’s Wharf, Bellville Street, Government Street, Empress Hotel, Chinatown, and Wharf Street
• Check in at downtown hotel and enjoy free time to use the hotel facilities
• Evening: Meet your guide in the lobby and depart for dinner (own expense)

Day 2: Victoria to West Vancouver

• 8:00 am – Breakfast included at the hotel
• Free time to explore Inner Harbour and shop on Government Street
• Optional: Visit the Royal BC Museum or join a whale watching tour (10:00 am–1:00 pm; additional cost)
• 1:30 pm – Depart for Goldstream Park for a short hike in old-growth forest with waterfalls and trees over 600 years old
• Continue to Malahat Skywalk (admission included):
  • Enjoy a TreeWalk through forest and ascend a 32m spiral ramp to a lookout with views of Finlayson Arm, Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker, and the Coast Mountains
• 5:55 pm – Ferry from Swartz Bay to Horseshoe Bay
• Return to West Van Secondary School around 8:00 pm