I think I will try for the 11AM arrival at YYJ since it gets dark early.
Is Butchart Gardens worth stopping at via bus from the airport December? If I only have 4 hours of daylight, I'm not sure it's worth stopping especially if the gardens are going dormant in December and carrying even a carry on bag around would be quite a hassle..
I would be taking Helijet from Victoria to Vancouver. Is the Helijet departure point in a convenient location?
What are some interesting things to do in Victoria after the sun goes down? I would like to find an interesting place to eat and maybe see live entertainment and walk around some popular and well lit areas before going back to the hotel for the night.