Adventure Details
From historic neighbourhoods to restored ecosystems, this 90-minute guided Victoria gorge boat tour offers a unique glimpse into the city’s past and present.
Cruise peacefully through working shipyards and scenic waterways aboard a quiet, environmentally friendly, zero-emission electric boat. Your Captain shares the history of the Coast Salish people, the lives of early Victorian residents, and the remarkable restoration of the Gorge after decades of industrial pollution.
If you love history and stories, this intimate tour will take you back in time!
Storytime at Sea
Hop aboard with our Captains —part sailors, part storytellers. They’ll share fun tales, history and local stories as you glide through the waters!
Beyond the Shore
Drift into a new perspective as the coastline opens up around you. You’ll see the city in a way you simply can’t from land, one splash, one moment at a time.
Adventure for all ages
Experience Victoria in a way that feels easy, safe, and welcoming for every generation. Settle in and share a moment that brings everyone together
DEPARTURE AND RETURN
- The Empress Dock, in the marina across the Fairmont Empress Hotel
Click here for directions
DURATION
- Our gorge tour is now 90 minutes! Enjoy more time on the water, more stories, and a better guided experience.
BOOKING OPTIONS
- Boat capacity is 11 passenger
- End your tour at Fisherman’s Wharf, enjoy the colorful floating village, take a water taxi back whenever you’re ready —return ride included!
- Same-day online bookings close 30 minutes before departure
- Walk-up welcome on a first-come, first-served basis