Oak Bay, BC: A Coastal Gem Among Canada’s Best Places to Live

By EV Tours | May 5, 2025

Tucked into the southeastern corner of Vancouver Island, Oak Bay is a coastal jewel beloved for its elegance, charm, and breathtaking landscapes. Though technically a municipality of Victoria, Oak Bay feels like its own tranquil world, where Garry oaks arch over heritage lanes, the scent of salt air drifts in from the sea, and every…

A Blooming Legacy: Timeless Beauty of Butchart Gardens

By EV Tours | April 8, 2025

Tucked into the southern tip of Vancouver Island, just a drive from downtown Victoria, Butchart Gardens stands as a living testament to transformation, dedication, and the quiet elegance of cultivated nature. It’s a destination that invites not only the eyes but also the heart to slow down and take in the rhythm of a garden…

Escape to the City of Victoria, BC

By EV Tours | March 25, 2025

Planning a visit to Victoria? Let EV Tours make it easy.Whether you’re arriving by ferry, seaplane, or fast ferry, EV Tours can meet you right at any of the terminals-Swartz Bay, the Inner Harbour, or the airport-and show you the best of Victoria and Vancouver Island.  We also help you plan your entire day trip…

Victoria’s Art Scene: A Celebration of Creativity and Culture

By EV Tours | March 18, 2025

Victoria, British Columbia, has long been a sanctuary for artists, a city where creativity thrives amidst breathtaking landscapes and historic charm. While Emily Carr’s legacy is deeply embedded in the city’s artistic identity, Victoria’s art scene continues to evolve, with Indigenous artists and contemporary creators pushing boundaries and redefining expression. Victoria’s local art scene has…

Emily Carr: Painter of Vanishing Worlds

By EV Tours | March 12, 2025

In the annals of Canadian art history, few figures loom as large or as hauntingly as Emily Carr. Her life was a tumultuous journey marked by sadness, triumph, and an unyielding passion for painting and writing. Born in 1871, the same year that saw the birth of the province of British Columbia as it joined…

🌊 First Cruise Ship of the Season Arrives in Victoria! 🚢✨ Cruise Ship Arrivals Victoria bc

By EV Tours | March 8, 2025

Victoria’s Inner Harbour came alive with excitement on March 6 as the Disney Wonder made a special early-season visit to Pier B at the Breakwater District. This stunning cruise ship, carrying over 2,700 passengers and 950 crew members, marks the unofficial start of Victoria’s 2025 cruise season—a month ahead of the official opening on April 4!  Arriving from…

Victoria’s Chinatown: History, Culture, and Celebration

By EV Tours | February 10, 2025

The Year of the Snake slithers in with wisdom, transformation, and keen intuition, qualities deeply respected in Chinese culture. VICTORIA CHINATOWN ATTRACTIONS Yesterday, Victoria’s Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown in Canada, came alive with the annual Chinese New Year parade, an event that draws crowds to its lantern-lined streets. Drums thundered, lion dancers leaped, and firecrackers…

Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd Hill – History & Nature Victoria

By EV Tours | January 15, 2025

Vancouver Island is a haven for travellers seeking a mix of natural beauty and rich history. A very captivating historical site is Fort Rodd Hill, located just outside of Victoria, where you’ll find the first lighthouse on Canada’s west coast, Fisgard Lighthouse. These landmarks, nestled on the scenic coastline, offer visitors a glimpse into Canada’s…

Polar Bear Swim: Cold sea swimming on Vancouver Island

By EV Tours | January 4, 2025

For very many people on Vancouver Island, a great way to the new year, is with a cold splash – literally! The annual Polar Bear Swim has become a cherished New Year’s Day tradition on Vancouver Island, drawing hundreds of brave participants who rush into a winter swimming in the icy Pacific waters to mark the occasion.…

Discover the Magic of Abkhazi Gardens

By EV Tours | December 8, 2024

Victoria, British Columbia is renowned for its beautiful gardens, and Abkhazi Gardens is one of the most charming and distinctive ones. Nestled in a peaceful neighbourhood near the ocean, this garden tells a love story that spans continents and cultures and invites visitors to slow down and appreciate the marvels of nature. We often visit…