Top Vancouver Island Hiking Tours

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.

The Canadian city of Victoria has a rich British colonial history dating back to the Victorian era, evident in its striking architecture and historic landmarks. Explore the city in style by traditional horse-drawn carriage, and take in sites of interest such as James Bay— one of Vancouver Island's oldest neighborhoods. As your horse clops along, enjoy fine views over Victoria to the Olympic Mountain range beyond.

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.

Spend a full day getting back to nature in the Johnstone Strait! The dynamic Johnstone Strait is home to everything from sea stars to orcas and is surrounded by incredible rainforested mountains. This tour is designed for all ages and ability levels, though you will be paddling for up to four hours, so a certain level of physical fitness is advised. Your guide will provide you with all the instruction and equipment you need to comfortably enjoy a day of spectacular paddling.

Denman Island is a magical place. The Island is full of unique ecosystems, deep history, and an ecological community that has been woven together for thousands of years through the interplay of humans and ecology. Oyster Rock Ecological Tours are educational experiences that celebrate this interplay; deepening connection, introducing complexity, and inviting participants to investigate their place in the ecological world in all its beauty. Your tours are designed for people with all abilities and knowledge levels. Sadie brings enthusiasm, a wealth of experience, extensive knowledge, and an ability to invite people into challenging topics with a smile. Come find your place - whether it’s through exploring old growth forests, indigenous food systems, novel eco systems, or diving into ethnobotany through the magical vehicle of collecting wild teas - we hope you will leave feeling nourished, connected, full of nature facts, and a deeper sense of place.