After a shaky start .... bad weather and a replacement plane causing a delay in departure, we finally enjoyed a scenic, smooth flight as the skies cleared . Definitely the way to go if affordable as split option, with return by ferry / bus seemed an eternity , by comparison.
The tour of quaint, charming Victoria was excellent and made us aware, too late, we should have allowed for at least a one night stopover, as the shortened day, unfortunately , did not allow for the side trip to the iconic Butchart Gardens.