Top Activities on the Ground in British Columbia

Discover one of Vancouver’s natural wonders by bike on a morning or afternoon tour of Stanley Park. Cover more sights than you could on foot as you ride through the 1,000-acre (405-hectare) park, known as the city’s ‘Green Heart.’ Cruise by Third Beach, view First Nations totem poles in Brockton Point, and catch great views of the city skyline, mountains, and local wildlife. Along the way, learn about Vancouver’s rich history as a logging center and the park’s complex ecosystem.

Spin through downtown Victoria on two wheels and discover top city attractions with ease on this Victoria castles and neighborhoods bike tour. Hop onto your bike and follow your guide through the city streets. Learn more about Victoria’s colorful past than you would on your own as you cycle past its historic buildings, and explore districts including the Inner Harbour, Cook Street Village, Chinatown, and more.

Test your nerve on Canada’s longest zipline on this small-group Sasquatch adventure in Whistler. Following a safety briefing with a guide, harness up to the zipline and get ready to descend. You'll zoom at top speed down the face of Blackcomb Mountain, and take in spectacular views over the forests, lakes, peaks, rivers and glacier. At the bottom, safely disconnect from the zipline with help from the operators and watch as your friends whizz down.

Trade the hustle and bustle of Vancouver for an immersive nature trip when you book tickets to Grouse Mountain. This outdoor and cultural park offers a range of seasonal attractions throughout the year, from wildlife viewing and family-friendly shows to the Skyride aerial tram. Book in advance to guarantee your admission—then, upon arrival, explore at your own pace and add on experiences that interest you most.

Explore Victoria's history and culinary scene on this two-in-one, small-group walking tour of the British Columbian capital. Follow a guide to highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbor, Fan Tan Alley, the Harmonious Gates of Interest, and the Victoria Public Market. Along the way, stop for food tastings of local products.

"Discover Kelowna with the help of this e-bike rental service. Experience the ease and eco-friendliness of your e-bike, complete with five levels of pedal assist, allowing you to effortlessly cover long distances. Equipped with thumb throttles for an extra boost, these bikes offer a fully electric ride even when you're not pedaling. This fleet features lightweight, stylish e-bikes with a low-step design suitable for riders from 4’11” to 6’6”. The battery allows rides up to 62 miles (100 kilometers)."

Touring Vancouver by bike lets you experience the city at a pace you can’t access by car. Ride along Vancouver’s separated bike trails with a small group of no more than eight riders. Cruise the Stanley Park Seawall and check out both modern and historic neighborhoods. Your electric bike makes your ride a breeze no matter your fitness level.

Get a glimpse into Vancouver’s rough and rowdy past on a walking tour of the historic Gastown neighborhood. Hear haunting tales of the city’s darkest days, when fires, smallpox and gold dust fever swept through the frontier outpost. Visit the neighborhood’s landmarks and historic sites as your guide evokes the thieves, hustlers and vagabonds that made the west so wild.

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.

Indulge in a half-day adventure through the Okanagan Valley on a Kelowna wine tour. Hop on an e-bike and explore three venues for wine and mead tastings. Along the way, treat yourself to a farm-to-table lunch at Meadow Vista accompanied by the vineyard views. Top-of-the-line e-bikes make the journey a breeze, with adjustable pedal assist and even a throttle option to conquer steep hills. Rest easy knowing that all the necessary equipment, from helmets to phone mounts, is included.

Stanley Park is perhaps the top attraction when visiting Vancouver. There is so much to see in this 1000acre park. From incredibly beautiful natural spots to historically significant locations and stunning lookouts, this tour provides it all. The use of e-bikes gives us the ability to cover so much ground as well as pick up and drop off at your accommodation anywhere in Vancouver proper makes it hassle free, simple and easy.

No more generic walking tours—it’s time to discover Vancouver’s Gastown with your crew via scavenger hunt. Your smartphone guiding you across the city’s oldest ‘hood, you’ll solve puzzles, complete wild challenges, and take some hilariously creative photos along the way. As you explore from landmark to landmark, you’ll rack up points to win it all. No matter what, you’ll go home having had an epic adventure.

Explore Whistler safely and easily with this guided electric bike tour. The e-bikes offer riders a little extra oomph getting around and allow groups of varying biking abilities to ride along together. On this tour, pedal through towering old-growth forests, past alpine streams and ecosystems, and the Olympic Celebration Plaza, all while taking in views of the Coastal Mountain range.

Fly over Whistler’s epic natural landscape on this exhilarating zipline experience. Start your day with a 4×4 ascent up Rainbow Mountain and get hooked up to a unique dual zipline that lets you soar along with a buddy. See the forests and rivers from a height of up to 200 meters and get your adrenaline pumping as you reach speeds of up to 100 kph (60 mph).

This private, self-guided, scavenger hunt tour is ideal if you enjoy the structure of guided tours but want the independence of solo travel. Download the app to your smartphone to begin your adventure around Victoria. Solve riddles and clues to learn more about the city while seeing some of its highlights.

Pedal through Vancouver’s parks and historic districts, and along waterfront paths with a bike or ebike rental. Enjoy access to bike tour maps designed by local experts and design the perfect route for your own self-guided tour. Pedal at your own pace and make stops wherever you want, from Stanley Park to Granville Island.

Soar through the air like an eagle in flight on this zipline adventure! Just a half hour from central Victoria, this Vancouver Island zipline park features eight different ziplines that span more than 1,000 feet (305 meters). Your small group will also go on a 10-minute ATV ride and you'll traverse two suspension bridges high above the forest floor. Two tour guides accompany you on this two-hour tour; they'll share insight about the environment and answer any questions to ensure a safe, fun and exhilarating experience in the British Columbia temperate rainforest.

Take on a daring but safe climbing experience — the Sea to Sky Corridor’s Via Ferrata in Squamish. Italian for ‘Iron Way,’ this engineered vertical adventure consists of metal rungs and a specialized cable system. Once you get used to how high up you are in the mountains, look around for fantastic views of Howe Sound and nearby peaks. With a secured route throughout, this fully guided tour is a fun outing for adventurers ages 8 and up.

Explore British Colombia’s Victoria by pedicab with a guide on this 3-hour tour of the city, including convenient pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship terminal. Travel through one of Victoria’s oldest neighborhood, 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.

Cycle and hike your way through British Columbia’s rugged landscape on a 6.5-hour tour from Vancouver with lunch. Watch for signs of wildlife as you walk through Lynn Canyon, cross a scenic suspension bridge and explore a stunning temperate rainforest. Get sweeping views from the saddle while riding the Trans Canada Trail through Pitt Meadows, where the snow capped mountains around Frasier Valley are a dramatic backdrop for winding rivers and marshland. Enjoy all-inclusive access to equipment, lunch and transportation.

Enjoy a thrilling rock climbing experience at Whistler on this ‘Via Ferrata’ tour. With safety cables and metal rungs to help you climb, it’s an activity suitable even for first-time climbers. Challenge yourself to climb the entire route and feel a rush of adrenaline as you reach the 7,087 foot (2160-meter) mountain summit.

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.

Soar over a winter wonderland, and get your adrenaline pumping, with this winter zipline experience in Whistler. Held in the late afternoon, enjoy the opportunity to catch the alpenglow and twinkling lights at dusk as you complete a circuit of four ziplines, with guides on hand to ensure safety and entertain with insights about the area.