Fiskard Lighthouse, Race Rocks and Butchart Gardens - Vancouver Island’s South Coast

From the storm-torn waters of the Wanda Fuca Strait to the “wow” of the Sunken Garden, this flight reveals Vancouver Island’s southern coast like you’ve never seen it. We trace an international marine boundary past Carmanna Point, the black-and-white beacon of Race Rocks, and the oldest permanent lighthouse on Canada’s west coast at Fiskard. Step ashore at Fort Rod Hill where coastal guns once guarded Esquimalt, then drift into Victoria’s harbor heritage before slipping into living color at Butchart Gardens. Along the way, meet the wild seaweeds of Souk, discover why giant bull kelp grows when it does, and see how a coastal harvest becomes spa-grade skincare. Finally, we island-hop the tranquil Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, from Sydney Spit to Saturna’s East Point, hinting at whale-filled horizons and oak meadow sanctuaries. Experience the history, ecology and human ingenuity stitched along this remarkable shoreline. Watch to uncover the connections between lighthouses, gardens, and a borderless mosaic of life on the edge of Canada. #VancouverIsland #FiskardLighthouse #RaceRocks #ButchartGardens #GulfIslands #FortRodHill #WandaFucaStrait