Sightseeing Cruises in Vancouver
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From CAD 257Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out. These 95 passenger catamarans were engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of Georgia Strait in comfort in search of native marine wildlife. Listen to our local experts bring the animals' stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer.
From CAD 189Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour
Embark on a breathtaking 20-minute seaplane flight with Harbour Air, offering a unique and unforgettable aerial view of Vancouver's iconic landmarks. This small group tour (maximum of 14 passengers) lets you discover Vancouver from a whole new perspective, showcasing the city’s stunning skyline and natural beauty. Whether it's clear skies or cloudy, every weather condition brings a different experience — and each one offers its own unique way to view Vancouver, from the vibrant downtown to the majestic mountains. No matter the weather, this flight guarantees unparalleled panoramic views and an unforgettable adventure.
From CAD 195Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
Discover Vancouver's most popular sites on this fully narrated city excursion. Stop to explore the totem pole display and Prospect Point in Stanley Park, the art community on Granville Island, observation deck of Vancouver Lookout. Hold on tight as you trek across the swaying Capilano Suspension Bridge and look down through the glass floors of the Cliffwalk. Additional highlights include viewing historic Gastown, Chinatown, Vancouver Harbour, and the sandy beaches of English Bay.
From CAD 68Grouse Mountain Admission Ticket
With admission to Grouse Mountain, just 15 minutes north of downtown Vancouver, you can enjoy panoramic views as you travel aboard the Red Skyride or the new Blue Grouse Gondola. An exceptional 7-minute ride to the Peak of Vancouver to explore nature and enjoy breathtaking views. Once at the top, you can enjoy many included activities. In the summer, you can visit our grizzly bear habitat, take in a Birds in Motion demonstration, watch the Lumberjack Show, ride our Peak Chairlift, and add on Gravity Coaster, Mountain Ropes and Ziplines for an extra fee. In winter, enjoy adventures including the stunning Light Walk, Sliding Zone, outdoor skating pond, or give snowshoeing a try. Skates, sleds and snowshoes are available for rent. Year-round, you can enjoy our Mountaintop Chalet, which includes great dining options, the Theatre in the Sky, and two gift shops for souvenirs and clothing. Please check www.grousemountain.com to be aware of open activities on a day-to-day basis.
From CAD 210Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls
Experience one of British Columbia's most scenic drives aboard a modern executive motorcoach as you travel the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway. Relax in comfort with spacious seating, climate control, and an onboard washroom while your professional driver-guide shares stories and highlights along the way. Stop at Shannon Falls, one of BC's tallest waterfalls, before continuing to the Sea to Sky Gondola. Ride to the summit for breathtaking views of Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains, and surrounding forests. Explore the suspension bridge, walking trails, and viewing platforms, or simply take in the scenery. Continue to Whistler Village, where you'll have approximately three hours of free time to explore the pedestrian village, browse local shops, enjoy lunch, or relax before returning to Vancouver. Combining spectacular scenery, iconic attractions, and premium transportation, this full-day tour is a memorable way to experience the Sea to Sky corridor.
From CAD 211Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, & Shannon Falls Tour from Vancouver
Escape the city and journey along dramatic fjords and coastal inlets, climb into the Coast Mountains, soar skyward on a gondola, and wander through the charming pedestrian village of Whistler on this unforgettable day of exploration. -Travel from Vancouver along the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway, taking in breathtaking views of Howe Sound, with transportation by dedicated coach -Ascend the Sea to Sky Gondola for spectacular mountaintop vistas -Enjoy free time to explore the world-famous Whistler Village at your own pace Enhance your experience with a complimentary downloadable walking tour through Whistler Village, showcasing scenic viewpoints, Olympic history, and the village’s top highlights. Celebrating 40 years of sharing Vancouver’s stunning cityscape, urban beaches, and coastal rainforests, our expertly curated tours deliver a safe, seamless, and memorable experience.
From CAD 255Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry ride across the Georgia Strait through the Southern Gulf Islands. Discover the stunning Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site with over 50 acres of vibrant floral displays. Spend two hours exploring themed gardens like the Sunken and Rose Gardens at your leisure. Then head to downtown Victoria, passing through Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the picturesque Inner Harbour. Enjoy free time to explore historic landmarks like the Empress Hotel or Royal BC Museum, stroll the harbor, or relax at a café. This tour blends natural beauty, cultural sights, and relaxing travel, making it a perfect day trip for visitors to Vancouver.
From CAD 139Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
See Vancouver the way it is best seen – by water – during this 3-hour tour in a Zodiac inflatable boat. Beginning at Granville Island, you'll cross False Creek and follow the coastline through Stanley Park. Learn about Vancouver's waterfront landmarks like English Bay, Stanley Park, and Vancouver Harbour. Travel through Deep Cove and the Indian Arm, a glacial fjord with a backdrop of steep granite cliffs that can only be seen by boat, and spot wildlife like seals, bald-eagles and jellyfish colonies along the way in our most nature-immersive tour!
From CAD 245Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC
Join us on an exhilarating adventure on board our whale watch vessel. Choose from our semi-enclosed boat or large open air vessel as we cross the Straight of Georgia in search of whales and other wildlife.
From CAD 219Vancouver Whale Watch Large Zodiac Tour with Guide
While in Vancouver, don't miss the chance to take an open air Zodiac whale-watching tour and spot Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, Eagles and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery of Canada’s southwest coast. Join your professional wildlife guide and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3- to 5-hour expedition, starting in the picturesque, historic fishing village of Steveston and traveling through the spectacular Gulf Islands and the Strait of Georgia. The area is renowned for attracting whales, this tour enjoys a 98% sighting success rate. On your quest to find Orcas (Killer Whales) and Humpback Whales, you’ll have the opportunity to see the inhabitants of this diverse marine ecosystem, including bow riding Dall’s Porpoises, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and Seals. Shuttle pick-up from downtown Vancouver is available for $21.00 per person. This includes pick-up and drop off from 9 locations in Downtown Vancouver. (call Vancouver Whale Watch to reserve your shuttle).