Top British Columbia Day Trips - page 3

We spend the first hour of this private tour on a brief City Tour that includes Chinatown, the Inner Harbour and Craigdarroch Castle. We then take a pleasant drive to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, which are about a 30 or 40 minute drive north of Victoria. Admissions to the Gardens are included and your guide will get you a garden map and take you to the iconic sunken garden, which was the first part of the garden to be developed, early in the 20th Century. Guests are able to explore these beautiful gardens at their leisure. Followed by a lovely afternoon high tea at the Gardens. Garden admissions and high tea are included in the tour. If you love nature and flowers then you will love this private tour - just you with our fun and informative guide! Max. 4 pax

Get your bearings in a new city, while familiarizing yourself with its food scene by booking this Vancouver Gastown food and history tour. Walk with your group and guide through the cobblestone streets of one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, stopping at eateries as you go. Your guide tells stories of Vancouver’s Wild West history as you sample some of the best food of the area.

While lots of tours help you take in Vancouver’s dramatic scenery, most focus on daylight views, so you miss the chance to take in the city illuminated beneath the night sky. On this half-day small-group tour, enjoy a drive through Stanley Park’s lush forests, cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and enjoy a gondola ride up Grouse Mountain, where you’ll enjoy an included dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Maximize time in British Columbia with a full-day sightseeing tour to Vancouver Island. Board a ferry for a scenic ride through the Georgia Strait to Victoria and check out popular landmarks on a guided tour. Discover the Inner Harbour, stroll through Canada's oldest Chinatown, visit the Royal BC Museum, and explore the beautiful Butchart Gardens. In the evening, ride the ferry back to Vancouver, where you might catch a stunning sunset.

See the best of Victoria in just a few hours—and visit the famous Butchart Gardens—without having to rent a car or navigate on this time-saving, half-day private tour. Travel with ease aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy time to soak up Butchart Gardens (entrance fee extra), stroll Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site including Fan Tan Alley, Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf, and more.

After your cruise docks in Vancouver, make the most of your time in the city on a post-cruise excursion to some of the North Shore’s most epic viewpoints. Head over the Lions’ Gate Bridge to the Capilano Suspension Bridge for an exhilarating walk along the cliff-hanging footpaths. Then ride the Grouse Mountain gondola high into the alpine forest for sweeping views of Mt. Baker and a chance to spot wildlife.

Experience the best of Vancouver from land and sky with this package, which combines two popular Vancouver attractions to make one fantastic West Coast experience. Start with a 30-minute seaplane tour departing from downtown Vancouver, offering aerial views of landmarks like Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, and Horseshoe Bay. Once you land, take a shuttle out to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, where you can explore the bridge, treetop walkways, and cliffside paths at your own pace.

See more of Vancouver in one seamless outing without juggling transport or planning routes across the city. This tour connects downtown highlights with natural escapes, pairing iconic neighborhoods and waterfront views with a visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge’s Canyon Lights. Enjoy a well-paced experience that lets you cover both urban sights and scenic landscapes with ease.

The Sea to Sky area has some of the most spectacular hiking and walking in the world. Choose from the list of our most favourite hikes: Garibaldi Lake (Distance: 6-8hrs, Distance: 19km): Ascend a short steep climb that leads to sweeping alpine meadows with blooming wildflowers before reaching the impressively large Garibaldi Lake. Iceberg Lake (Time: 7-8hrs, Distance: 19km): This challenging yet non-technical trail loop that is best hiked from July to September. It features stunning views, alpine meadows, and serene lakes like Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake. Crater Rim (Time: 4hrs, Distance: 8km): Start by crossing a suspension bridge over a fast-flowing, glacially fed river lined with the huge Douglas Firs and Western Hemlock that make up our coastal temperate rainforest. Cheakamus Lake (Time: 4hrs, Distance: 10km): Hike through the rainforest surrounded by giant Cedars, Douglas Firs and Western Hemlock trees before reaching the edge of the lake.

If you're pressed for time but still want to see the highlights of Whistler, this day tour is efficient and offers round-trip transportation from Vancouver. Take in the views on the Sea-to-Sky Highway as you’re driven to your destination. Stop at Shannon Falls for a quick view of the cascading waters and ride the Sea-to-Sky Gondola for stunning alpine views. In Whistler, decide how you’d like to spend your time; visit local shops, dine at local eateries, and more.

Want to spend a day in Whistler but don’t want to lose a day just in travel time? This round-trip seaplane flight from Vancouver provides the perfect solution. This convenient transport package includes two 35-minute flights between Vancouver and Green Lake in Whistler, as well as a shuttle service to and from Whistler Village. Spend the day or just an afternoon discovering the sights and sounds of Whistler, and end on a high note with a return flight to Vancouver.

Experience the best of Vancouver Island in one seamless day from Vancouver, combining a scenic Gulf Islands ferry crossing with time to explore the world-renowned Butchart Gardens and British Columbia's charming capital. With logistics sorted, you can simply enjoy the changing scenery, rich history, and vibrant atmosphere without worrying about the door-to-door.

Discover the wonders of Vancouver and Victoria with an unforgettable whale-watching adventure. Start by soaring over the Strait of Georgia in a seaplane, offering stunning aerial views on your way to Victoria. Once there, cruise through the vibrant Haro Strait, home to orcas, sea lions, and seals, before rounding off your day with a scenic flight back to the mainland.

Explore Vancouver's historic neighborhoods and highlights on a 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, then walk the 459-foot (140-meter) Capilano suspension bridge. This half-day tour includes entrance fees and personal headsets, with pickup and drop-off from Downtown Vancouver only.

Get to know the Fraser Valley, just outside Vancouver, on this 5.5-hour tour that hits three area wineries. With a small group of 15 passengers or fewer, take in views of British Columbia's largest agricultural area and taste several wines. A light lunch is included.

Visit Victoria and its celebrated Buchart Gardens with a local guide by booking this day trip from Vancouver. You'll visit many of Victoria's most celebrated spots on a guided tour, and have free time to shop, grab lunch, and explore independently. For added convenience, all transportation—including ferry tickets and transfers from select Vancouver hotels—is included.

Taste a long list of locally produced wine at four wineries outside of Vancouver.  A comfortable van transports you and your group to Fraser Valley. Over five and a half hours, try three different samples at each winery. Along the way, discover the details of the winemaking process from your guide.  Round out your experience with a light lunch, typically a cheese and charcuterie platter, before returning to the city.

Discover Langley’s renowned wineries on this guided tour, exploring top vineyards in the Fraser Valley region from Vancouver. Enjoy a delightful snack pack featuring cheeses, crackers, fruit, and chocolate to go along with your wine tastings. With a small group of up to 10 people, receive more personalized attention from your guide.

Explore the Sea to Sky Highway and Whistler without the stress of renting a car, managing mountain driving conditions, or coordinating multiple scenic stops on your own. This private full-day tour from Vancouver offers a relaxed, door-to-door experience with a dedicated vehicle and time built in to enjoy the region’s most iconic viewpoints. With logistics handled, you can focus on the scenery and fresh mountain air rather than navigation or parking.

Experience the beauty of Vancouver and Squamish during this full-day highlights tour. Rida a gondola above Howe Sound; spot local wildlife like bald eagles; see the curious natural mural of a broom-riding witch; visit the picturesque Whytecliff Park and Horseshoe Bay; and get your adrenaline pumping on a walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Enjoy a personalized experience throughout the tour with your own vehicle and driver-guide.

Explore Vancouver Island's magnificent scenery on a full-day, private tour from Victoria to Englishman River Falls, Little Qualicum Falls, and Cathedral Grove, home to some of the tallest and oldest trees on the island. You'll visit a country market, hike through the rainforest and to the waterfalls, and make plenty of photo stops, while learning about Vancouver Island's nature and culture throughout the day. Traveling with a private guide means the trip can be tailored to you, and this tour is priced per-group for up to eight people.

Discover Vancouver’s bootlegging, rum-running, prohibition past on a walking tour through Victory Square and Gastown. Visit landmark buildings and historic sites as your guide brings the past to life with stories of the corrupt politicians, mob bosses, and showgirls that ruled the city’s dark side. Hear how the city bloomed from a frontier outpost to a cosmopolitan hotspot, and finish your walk in Gastown, where speakeasies and gambling dens have been given way to chic restaurants and hip bars.

Skip pulling straws on a designated driver and make exploring Canada’s greatest wine scene a day of relaxing adventure. Picked up from your Kelowna hotel, you’ll sip your way across six of the region’s best wineries, bask in the rolling vineyard views, and learn all about local terroir from your guide. From bold reds to crisp whites, from incredible patios to intimate nooks, you’ll learn, taste, explore, and recharge.

Have your camera ready to capture photos of bald eagles in Brackendale during this full-day journey to Whistler, via downtown Vancouver. Along the way, stop at Stanley Park and Horseshoe Bay, a quaint village at the entrance to Howe Sound. Your guide follows a scenic route along the Sea to Sky Highway to Shannon Falls, where you'll take a short hike, with time to explore the ski resort year-round.