- Excursions -

 

We are pleased to offer excursions to Butchart Gardens, Whale Watching, Malahat Skywalk or a Hiking Experience.

Attendees may choose one (1) option offered.  The excursion is not included in the Registration fee for attendees.   Attendance will be limited.

 

Please note that all excursions are based on a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled due to low numbers. 

Attendees who have chosen an excursion that has been cancelled will be receiving an email to choose an alternate excursion option and to pay.   Thank you for your understanding.  
Option hikes to consider - self-guided:  https://www.victoriatrails.com/trails/ogden-point-breakwater/ 

 

 CANCELLED option   ---  Butchart Gardens:

Attendees may consider CVS tours that will take you to Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens can be reached using public transit 

 

 

Whale Watching: $170.00 CAD

Cost for Whale Watching

Attendees will walk from the VCC/Empress to the Inner Harbour where they will be taken on a Whale Watching experience. This is a guided tour. Attendees will walk back to the VCC when done..

Estimated time: 3.5 h – 4 h  

 

 

 

CANCELLED Option   ---  Malahat Skywalk

https://malahatskywalk.com/ 

Estimated time: 4 h 

Malahat Skywalk

 

Nature  Hike: $50.00 CAD

Cost covers coach transportation to the hiking location and return. 

Attendees will be picked up at the Victoria Conference Centre (VCC) and taken by coach to the hiking location in East Sooke. An ICIS2023 team member will accompany the group. Attendees will return from their hike and be taken by coach back to the VCC. Please note that this is an intermediate level hike and proper footwear is required. 

https://www.victoriatrails.com/trails/east-sooke-park-aylard-farm-beechey-head/ 

Estimated time: ca. 5 hours, which includes 3 hours for the hike and just under 2 hours transportation.