British Columbia Tours

Head to the famed ski town of Whistler Village—the headquarters for many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events—on this winter snowmobile tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, and then explore the local back-country terrain. Visit scenic trails and lookouts, frozen lakes, and high-alpine bowls on this exciting small-group tour. If you forget some of your winter gear—snow pants, jackets, boots, gloves, helmets, and goggles—you have the option to borrow at no additional charge. A hot drink and snack are included.

Vancouver Island boasts crystal-clear lakes, ancient old-growth forest, and cascading waterfalls—but organizing accommodation, ferry tickets, and National Park fees to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, enjoy round-trip transport from downtown Vancouver and see the best of British Columbia’s west coast with the key logistics covered. Explore the Pacific Rim National Park with your guide, and follow walking trails through the beautiful west coast rainforest.

Enjoy a festive buzz in British Columbia on this 12-hour Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas tour from Vancouver. Take a 90-minute cruise through the Gulf Islands with your guide. Watch the waves for native marine wildlife and enjoy panoramic coastal views. In Victoria, explore the vibrant shops and cafes of Government Street, Chinatown and the Inner Harbour under the twinkling Christmas lights. Visit Butchart Gardens, famous for their themed flowerbeds and attractive statues. Experience the gardens’ festive feel among the wreaths and carol-singers, and embrace the magic of Christmas!

Explore Victoria’s historic neighborhoods and highlights on a 5-hour, small-group trip through the city that includes Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. You’ll discover the fascinating stories behind Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island, drive across the Lion’s Gate Bridge, visit the Capilano Fish Hatchery, then walk the 459 foot (140 meter) suspension bridge. This 5-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or port, entrance fees, and personal headsets, and it’s limited to 14 people for more personal service.

Looking for an enchanting and unusual way to spend an evening in Vancouver? Take a leisurely dinner cruise along the city’s gorgeous waterfront. Listen to live music and savor delicious Pacific Coast-style cuisine as you float through Vancouver’s Inner Harbor. Stroll the deck at sunset, indulge in a freshly prepared buffet, and take in the beautiful sights including Canada Place, the North Shore Mountains and the West Vancouver skyline after dusk.

Skate across Whistler's rugged Callaghan Valley on an invigorating snowmobile trip. Follow your guide on a ride through the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics events, cutting across forested hillsides and frozen lakes. Along the way stop to admire the beautiful British Columbia landscape, snap photos, and partake in a traditional Yukon breakfast of eggs and syrupy pancakes cooked on a wood stove (upgrade required).

Enjoy swift travel and breathtaking views over British Columbia on this Victoria to Vancouver seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Victoria’s Inner Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Enjoy panoramic views over local landmarks including Ogden Point, the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the BC Parliament Buildings. Soar over the Gulf Islands’ sandy beaches and dense forests, and look out for the mighty Lion’s Gate Bridge and Brockton Peninsula.

Discover Vancouver's major attractions and city highlights in one day on this private 4-hour Vancouver day trip. Travel through the city by luxury vehicle with your private guide. Chose your own route to hit the highlights you most want to see. Perhaps take in top sites such as Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Park and Stanley Park. Enjoy panoramic views over the city and North Shore mountains from Queen Elizabeth Park. Gain insight into the city’s rich history and heritage, and learn what makes British Columbia’s buzzing metropolis tick.

Discover Victoria, known as the Garden City, on this private full-day tour from Vancouver. Begin with a pleasant ferry cruise through the Strait of Georgia to Victoria, and then explore the famous Butchart Gardens, Royal BC Museum and Parliament Building in downtown Victoria. Customize your itinerary to suit the interests of your group, spending as much time at each site as you like, and enjoy transport by SUV with panoramic windows. Your personalized guide is also a professional photographer, giving you the option to purchase memorable shots of your outing.

Spend half a day touring Vancouver’s natural and urban highlights on this sightseeing bus tour. Your savvy guide escorts you to key attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street and across the Lions Gate Bridge. Listen to interesting commentary as you wind through vibrant neighborhoods and tree-lined paths in Stanley Park. Then head to Capilano Suspension Bridge for an exhilarating walk along the cliff-hanging footpaths.

Your Passenger Bobsleigh Experience begins with an orientation about your ride and track etiquette. You will then be shuttled to your start position where you will be fitted with a helmet. You will meet your pilot, and with the assistance of the track crew, be seated in the sled and go through the final safety checks. Listen as your team’s names are being announced on the big speakers! Once the control tower gives your sled the green light, track crew will give you a push, and you, your pilot, and your two fellow participants are off! As you will accelerate down the track, lean into the corners to assist your steering pilot in reaching top speeds of 125+ km/hr in the final corner. The uphill outrun will slow you to a stop at the finish dock, where the track crew will assist you to exit the sled. High five with your crew and line up for your commemorative photo. You have mastered the world's fastest track!

The Legendary Gastown Food tour takes you through the cobbled stone streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood. Enjoy local craft beer, Japanese Kar-age style chicken, freshly made Sicilian Tortellini with local wine, tasty pork and potato croquette, crispy sweet & chili cauliflower, organic smooth soft ice cream, creamy awarding winning cheesecake and delicious lemon bars. On this 2.5 hour walking food tour, you will be lead by an improv comedy actor who will share the fascinating and funny little-known stories about Vancouver and its “Wild West” history that dates back 150 years.

Make your way from the seaside city of Vancouver up to the peaks of Whistler Mountain during this full-day, guided tour that travels the winding Sea-to-Sky Highway. Depart from your hotel or cruise ship and set off passed Vancouver’s scenic Stanley Park taking pictures of the Lions Gate Bridge. Wind along the coastline passing beaches and towns stopping at provincial parks and lookouts before free time in Whistler.

Get into the Holiday Spirit, Canadian-style! Christmas in Victoria, BC is the most wonderful time of the year as the tree-lined streets are adorned with lights and other festive displays. This tour includes admission to Butchart Gardens to enjoy the Magic of Christmas and many other festive sightseeing stops.

Delight in the beauty of Vancouver on a lunch cruise along the city’s gorgeous waterfront. Enjoy a unique dining experience as your float through Vancouver’s Inner Harbor, Burrard Inlet, and Indian Arm—a dramatic glacial fjord. Stroll the deck, indulge in a freshly prepared buffet and take in the beautiful sights including the Coast Mountains, verdant forests, and local wildlife.

This whale-watching adventure from downtown Vancouver gives you the chance to see whales and other marine life. Hop aboard the 'Salish Sea Dream' our 80-foot flagship catamaran, and keep your eyes peeled from one of several viewing areas.. Learn about the local history and geology from knowledgeable crew on board, and soak up views of the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands, and Howe Sound.

Travel across British Columbia in style and enjoy breathtaking views from the air on this Vancouver to Victoria seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Coal Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Watch as the Burrard Inlet becomes a speck in the distance, and admire fine views over Lion’s Gate Bridge and Stanley Park’s Brockton Peninsula. Soar over the Salish Sea, and gaze over the Gulf Islands’ sandy beaches and dense forests.

After the sun sets you will truly get into the holiday spirit in our festively decorated bus as you pass by beautiful holiday light displays in Vancouver listening to holiday tunes on the way to the North Shore. Arrive at the Canyon Lights, enjoy a hot drink and the safe outdoor environment as you explore the forested park with thousands of lights on display. Return to Canada Place where you will enjoy the Fly Over Canada Christmas Edition show. This tour is sure to put anyone in the Festive Spirit, even the Grinch.

Escape to the picturesque alpine landscape just outside Vancouver with this admission to Grouse Mountain, a cultural and outdoor park that's perfect for the whole family. Enjoy the chance to observe endangered animals like owls and bears, or watch the park's collection of birds of prey as they soar through the air. You can also enjoy a ride on one of the longest aerial trams in North America, go snowshoeing, and watch a lumberjack show, plus much more. Along with your Grouse Mountain admission, a shuttle is available (first-come first-serve basis) from downtown Vancouver and ride on the park's peak chairlift.

Explore Vancouver’s towering skyscrapers, architectural masterpieces, urban beaches and coastal rainforests on this 5-hour Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge canyon lights tour from Vancouver. Head through downtown Vancouver with your guide to explore Gastown, Chinatown plus the buzzing arts and financial districts. Enjoy fine city views from the peaceful forest setting of Stanley Park. Visit a local public market on Granville Island. Cross Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore and explore Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Step onto the bridge and marvel at the thousands of lights illuminating the way.

Soar above the scenic city of Vancouver, enjoying a bird's eye view of its picturesque harbor and nearby mountain peaks, on this 20-minute, small-group seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane as you leave the tourist crowds in downtown Vancouver behind, as you glide above the city's beautiful skyline and take in an aerial view of its Olympic facilities. This small-group flight, limited to just 14 guests, also includes a carbon offset levy.

Ride a bike through Vancouver Island's cycling paths and quiet country roads on a full-day bike tour from Vancouver that combines farm-fresh food, local wine, and active exploring. You'll cross the gorgeous Straight of Georgia on the ferry, then hop on a bike to start the 34-mile (55-km.) route, riding through the Saanich Peninsula to Swartz Bay. Stops include a cafe lunch prepared with locally-sourced foods, and a wine tasting at beautiful De Vine Vineyard, with great views across the Saanich Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, and the Olympic Peninsula.

Book a first-class transfer from downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria, and enjoy a stress-free journey through western British Columbia. It’s a simple, cost-effective option that offers multiple departure times, seven days a week. Transport is by comfortable motorcoach and the BC Ferry.

Two of Vancouver’s most popular attractions are included in this tour. Take a walk on the wild side in the forest at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Then see the world from the top as you ride the largest aerial tramway in North America--the Grouse Mountain Skyride. The tour also includes a stop at the Capilano River hatchery.