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With this tour, it's easy to venture beyond metro Vancouver to explore award-winning wineries of the Fraser Valley. You'll visit four local wineries in a single excursion, allowing you a taste of what each has to offer, before being delivered safely back to central Vancouver. In addition to the wine sampling, learn all about the winemaking process, embark on behind-the-scenes winery tours, and enjoy a light charcuterie board lunch en route.

Vancouver Island is known for producing great wines in a beautiful environment. Visit well-regarded wineries on Saanich Peninsula on this tour from Victoria, which includes private wine tastings at each location, a behind-the-scenes tour of a local winery, and a guide with extensive knowledge about the industry. This small-group tour is limited to 15 passengers or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Spend half a day touring Vancouver’s natural and urban highlights on this sightseeing bus tour. Your guide escorts you to key attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street and across the Lions Gate Bridge. Listen to commentary as you wind through vibrant neighborhoods and tree-lined paths in Stanley Park. Get an overview of the city even if you're short on time.

Get your ticket to the Vancouver Lookout and enjoy breathtaking vistas of Vancouver’s beautiful cityscape. Perched high above the city, this 553-foot-tall (169-meter) tower offers panoramic views of main areas like the Gastown, Coal Harbour and Stanley Park, as well as the city’s gorgeous natural corners. Snap photos of the North Shore and Olympic Peninsula Mountains as you learn about the vibrant city of Vancouver.

Feel like you’ve stepped back in time to vintage Victoria with a private tour through the city’s most splendid neighborhoods aboard a horse-drawn carriage. Beginning at the illustrious Empress Hotel, admire sailing ships in the Inner Harbor and trot through the leafy gardens and lawns of Beacon Hill Park. Pass stately Victorian mansions and other local landmarks like the Trans-Canada Highway Mile 0 marker, and take in fantastic views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca during the stylish ride.

Victoria is a must-visit for travelers to the British Columbian coast. After a ferry ride to Victoria, take a city tour which includes stops at the Inner Harbour, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Mile 0, and Chinatown. Then enjoy free time to explore Victoria on your own before ending the day with a stroll through Butchart Gardens.

Explore British Columbia’s Victoria, and cover more ground than you could on foot, on this private half-day pedicab tour. Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship terminal and travel through one of Victoria’s oldest neighborhoods, James Bay, to one of its oldest grocers. Then pass through Beacon Hill Park and see the peacocks there. Plus, catch a glimpse of the famous Empress Hotel.

Travelers interested in history will enjoy touring Victoria in style on a 75-minute horse and carriage tour. Your guide will tell you all about Victoria’s history and how the “garden city” became the capital of British Columbia. Enjoy the views as you are pulled through the Old Town, Chinatown, the Inner Harbour, and elsewhere. Kids especially will love the horses.

Explore beyond Vancouver without the need to hire a taxi or figure out public transit options. Visit popular spots outside Vancouver–Whistler, Shannon Falls, and Porteau Cove Provincial Park–in one tour with roundtrip transportation. En route to Whistler, you’ll see the beautiful views along the Sea-to-Sky highway. Enjoy leisure time in Whistler to do as you wish without an itinerary, including access to the Sea to Sky Gondola.

See Vancouver’s sights from a different perspective as you explore its waterways by boat. Join a small group and board your vessel for a cruise from False Creek. Make several stops along the way including Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, and English Bay. Your skipper also takes you close to the city’s resident sea lion colony near Lighthouse Park to observe the marine animals.

Travelers that want to explore Whistler on a day trip from Vancouver typically need to rent a car and drive, which means focusing on the road rather than the landscape. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views on this sightseeing tour to Whistler, complete with a guide to whisk you there. Along the way you can see Downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park, enjoy views of Howe Sound, and take a few hours to explore Whistler independently.

Discover the beauty and culture of Vancouver, and see more of the city in less time, on a small-group bike tour—great for riders of all levels. Accompany your guide on a leisurely ride along dedicated bike routes. Explore the city’s natural wonders, such as Stanley Park, and visit historic neighborhoods lincluding Gastown and Chinatown. Cruise along the seawalls for gorgeous views of the North Shore Mountains, False Creek and more.

This half-day whale-watching adventure from downtown Vancouver gives you the chance to see whales and other marine life, all with minimal logistical hassle. Hop aboard your luxurious catamaran, complete with heated indoor space and outdoor decks, and set sail. You'll learn all about the local history and geology from your naturalist guides, and can soak up views of the Pacific Northwest scenery while looking out for whales, seals, eagles, and other wildlife.

Take the adventure route between Vancouver and Victoria and enjoy views from the air, land, and water on this seaplane flight with bus and ferry return. Soak up lovely aerial views while crossing the Strait of Georgia by seaplane — the most eco-friendly transport to Victoria — then set off on your own sightseeing excursion of BC’s capital. Admiring stunning land, island, and ocean views on the return ferry and bus rides.

Vancouver's diverse food scene is a highlight of the city, but finding the best neighborhood flavors requires a local connection. Discover the city's best eats on a small-group (or private) walking tour of Downtown and Gastown, which includes stops to taste Vancouver's famous sushi, classic Canadian poutine, chocolate, and even a secret dish. It turns a meal into an adventure, and it's paired with tales of Vancouver culture and history.

Experience a new perspective on Vancouver's postcard-worthy waterfront on an evening dinner cruise. Float through the Inner Harbor while enjoying live music and a Pacific Coast-inspired buffet meal. Watch the sunset as you stroll the deck, taking in sights such as Canada Place, the North Shore Mountains, and the glittering West Vancouver skyline.

Make the most of your stopover in Vancouver on a half-day city sightseeing tour that takes care of the planning for you. Relax as you travel by coach to top attractions such as Gastown, Robson Street, Granville Island, and Chinatown. Learn about the city's history from your guide and explore before being transported to the cruise terminal. You won't have to book additional luggage storage as you sightsee, either.

Head into the British Columbian mountains on a full-day outing from Vancouver without needing to plan the logistics yourself. Enjoy a handy pickup from your Vancouver hotel and travel through mountainous terrain on your way to Whistler. Enjoy ample free time here, with optional seasonal activities available (own expense). Admire the views of the Rocky Mountains from the Sea to Sky Gondola, with admission included.

Experience Victoria’s signature beauty—and see its top attractions—on one time-saving, full-day tour from Vancouver. Traveling by coach and ferry, you can admire the region’s waterways and mountains without worrying about logistics. Spend the day snapping photos and visiting highlights including the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre (22-hectare) haven for nature enthusiasts. This tour combines guided coach tours and free time to explore on your own.

Set out on the Pacific Ocean off Victoria, British Columbia, in search of whales, and get closer to wildlife than you could otherwise, on this immersive, small-group tour by open-top Zodiac. Travel through the Haro Strait and the San Juan de Fuca Strait, visiting Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites and Race Rocks Ecological Reserve to see diverse marine wildlife, with a guide onboard to provide insights.

The region surrounding Whistler has an incredible range of natural sights to discover — so much so that it can be tough to know where to start when you’re exploring on your own. On this full-day coach tour, enjoy a curated selection of activities, including a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola and a visit to the Whistler mountain resort. Note that lunch is not included on this tour.

Embark on a black bear and wildlife Land Rover tour in Whistler. Enjoy a scenic on & off-road drive through the Coastal Mountain Range and keep your eyes peeled for black bears. Join one of the local professional nature guides and photographers on an early morning wilderness black bear Land Rover sunrise excursion. Starting in April/May, black bears emerge from hibernation and begin to feed on the new spring growth. Take in the majestic high elevation panoramic views of the Coastal Mountain Range including; waterfalls, glacier lakes, alpine old growth forest, and wetlands. Keep watch for the black bears, osprey, deer, and coyotes that call the region home. This adventure will leave you appreciative of the natural world. Avid photographers will find this a prime opportunity to capture stunning images. Please Note: Bears are wild animals and therefore we cannot guarantee that every bear viewing scenic tour will see bears. All Tours operate on sunny and rainy days.

Experience the best of Whistler’s culinary scene as you dine at four different restaurants in one evening. Enjoy a progressive dinner experience with four courses, each served at a different Whistler restaurant. Tuck into dishes like fondue and salmon risotto, followed by indulgent desserts, or upgrade to include expertly paired wines and craft beers. During the dinner, learn more about each dish and restaurant from your guide.

Discover some of Whistler's best hidden gems on a small-group e-bike tour. Everything you need, from the bike-fitting to a safety briefing, is included for a hassle-free experience, and your guide knows the most scenic routes to take. Get a more personalized experience with a small-group size, too.