Top Activities on the Ground in Vancouver - page 2

Vancouver is a very bike-friendly city, with an e-bike ride being a great way to fit in visits to as many landmarks as possible during your trip. This e-bike rental service is located right by the Vancouver Seawall, so once you’ve hired your bike, hop aboard and head straight out for a ride along the city coastline, taking in views of English Bay, Lions Gate Bridge, and much more.

Explore at your own pace with the Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour in Vancouver. This audio tour plays directly on your phone. Simply follow the designated route and expert local commentary plays directly to your device based on your real time location.

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.

Cycle along the seawall and through some of Vancouver’s most popular neighborhoods with your small group and a guide. You’ll see Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown (with a stop at the serene Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden) and Strathcona—Vancouver’s oldest residential neighborhood.  There will be time for a walk through the market on Granville Island before concluding the 11-mile (18 kilometer) trip.

Vancouver’s mountains, forests, and beaches often star in vacation photos, and this full-day tour takes the guesswork out of getting great shots of the city’s most beautiful settings. Starting with the waterfalls and old-growth forests on the North Shore, your professional photographer guide will provide photography instruction while introducing you to some of the city’s top spots including Granville Island, Stanley Park, English Bay, and Gastown.

Avoid rigid sightseeing schedules and explore Vancouver in a more engaging way with a private app-based scavenger hunt. Instead of following a fixed tour route, move through key downtown landmarks while solving clues that keep the experience interactive and self-paced. It’s an easy way to stay together, learn about the city, and discover highlights without a traditional guide.

Discover spots for photos on this small-group photography tour of Lynn Canyon. Cross a suspension bridge through the temperate rainforest while led by your professional photographer guide. Hike past streams, pools, and waterfalls as you receive hands-on photography instruction and learn how to best capture the surrounding nature. You’ll receive photos from your guide of your hike after the experience.

Transform Granville Island into your personal escape room with The Captain’s Puzzle Path. This self-guided adventure takes you through the vibrant streets of Vancouver’s artistic enclave, solving 21 unique challenges inspired by a whimsical sea captain. Encounter hidden murals, quirky sculptures, and delightful characters as you decode symbols and crack visual riddles. Designed for all ages, this urban quest is perfect for families, couples, or solo explorers looking to uncover the island's creative spirit, even on drizzly days. Capture your journey with plenty of Instagram-worthy moments and discover Granville Island like never before.

Join this scenic, nature-forward ride along the world-famous Seawall and through Vancouver’s crown jewel. Your bike rental is included, and with a friendly local guide at your side, you’ll discover the highlights of this 1,001-acre (405-hectare) natural wonder in just under 3 hours. We’ll go at your pace (that’s a promise!), sharing stories about local history and Indigenous communities, with plenty of stops for photos and breaks. After experiencing the park and city through your local guide’s eyes, you decide what the tour is worth. - Experience 360° scenery: mountains, ocean, rainforest, and city skyline - Enjoy 9 km of car-free oceanfront riding along the water’s edge - Ride safely with a knowledgeable guide, on regular bike or e-bike - Take in Siwash Rock, Totems, Lions Gate views & Third Beach sunsets

Join a local guide with over 40 years of experience exploring North Vancouver's forests for a unique, insider tour of Lynn Canyon. We'll cross the stunning suspension bridge, hike through lush temperate rainforest, visit Twin Falls, and stop at the iconic 30 Foot Pool, a favourite local swimming hole where cliff jumping is an option for the adventurous. If you plan to swim, I highly recommend bringing a pair of water shoes. The rocks can be slippery, and water shoes will make your experience at least 10 times more enjoyable. Along the way, I'll share stories, local history, and hidden gems that most tourists miss. Every tour is personalized to your pace and interests, from relaxed nature walks to more active adventures featuring cold plunges, swimming, and rugged trails. Whether you want to take in the scenery or dive right into the refreshing waters, this is the perfect way to experience Lynn Canyon like a true local. Great for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups.

Explore the Granville Island Public Market, a top Vancouver attraction, with an off-duty chef on this 2-hour food walking tour. With your in-the-know guide, make your way through the vibrant stalls and sample homemade culinary delights, such as maple-cured salmon, ciabatta bread, artisanal chocolates, Canadian cheeses and just-made doughnuts. Sip a delicious chai tea latte and get to know Granville Island’s craft beer scene, art galleries and specialty restaurants. Bring your appetite!

Most visitors admire The Lions from afar—but few ever stand in their shadow. This hike offers not just a physical challenge, but a transformative experience: the feeling of earning your place among giants. Your guided trek ensures safety, pacing, and deep local knowledge as we climb through forest, ridge, and rock to Vancouver’s most legendary peaks. Unlike the crowded Grouse Grind or Capilano trails, this is raw, alpine British Columbia at its most dramatic—no fences, no gondolas, no lines. Just effort, awe, and elevation

Discover the beautiful and extensive waterfront of Vancouver with ease as you explore the area with an electric bike. With your private guide, gear up and pedal through the green oasis of Stanley Park, along the beachfront, and through the shopping district of Granville Island. Your electric bike allows you to cover a lot of ground without exerting too much energy.

Get to know Vancouver’s Gastown while having fun with friends or family on this murder mystery-style quest. Play detective for the day as your group is split up into teams and given an in-person briefing, as well as various tools and a map. Set out to solve a series of clues and challenges with the goal of discovering the killer behind a local murder.

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.

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.

This tour starts with pickup from your doorstep. We then take the scenic drive through Stanley Park ,across the Lions Gate Bridge and along the gorgeous West Vancouver coast. Lighthouse Park is home to some of the oldest and biggest Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir trees in the area. The area also boasts some of the most breathtaking views of of the water, city of Vancouver and surrounding islands. Our Hike through the park will amaze you with its incredible natural beauty.

Learn how to capture the best the West Coast has to offer on this full-day small-group nature photography tour. Departing from downtown Vancouver, you'll take the ferry to Bowen Island for a walk around a lake and through the temperate rainforest to the village. Your professional photographer guide will walk you through techniques for nature and architectural photography (or set up personal photoshoots according to your preference.) Whether you’re on your smartphone or wielding the latest DSLR, this tour will help you capture the sharpest memories.

This activity is perfect for those individuals who are always looking for ways to get the workout in. This activity provides the unique opportunity for a visitor to Vancouver to get a challenging, high calorie burn activity in, while also immersing yourself in some of the most beautiful natural settings Vancouver has to offer. You will witness beautiful stretches of Vancouver's beachfront and a set of 500 stairs leading down to beautiful waterfront. What a great way to start your day!

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Vancouver's incredible Stanley Park! As you walk the Seawall Path, your tour guide will point out the park's incredible sights & tell stories of it's past, present & future. The guided tour is on the exterior Seawall Path, but there are 10+ added points of interest you can explore in the interior as well. Highlights include Brockton & Prospect Point Lighthouses, the Nine O'Clock Gun, Siwash Rock and the Stanley Point Rose Garden. The tour also comes with fun location based trivia questions. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer. GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

Discover a new way of sightseeing as you explore Vancouver’s downtown areas while playing a fun clue-solving adventure. Download the free app to your smartphone and solve a series of clues and puzzles to track the combination to a 100-year-old treasure chest. Learn about the city while you play and discover top city landmarks as well as hidden gems.

Unique views of the Whistler Area Mountains and Garibaldi Lake many wildflowers and wild life in the area bears and deer

No phones or apps required to play any of the games by Vancouver’s original mystery game company. It’s a real life adventure designed and owned by locals. Are we an Escape Room? No, but there are similarities. We’re not a scavenger hunt either! Vancouver Mysteries games are immersive experiences placing players inside a story as it unfolds. By the end of the game you will know Gastown better than some locals!

Whistler is Canada's favorite year-around mountain town destination. Whether you are a hardcore mountain biker, skier, snowboarder or just a nature lover you will always find an activity that you love and share with your family or your friends. Our snowshoeing and village tour will take you to discover Whistler's glorious winter wonderland from a new perspective. Our tour includes snowshoeing rental, a hot chocolate, transportation from and to your hotel or any place in downtown Vancouver. Gondola ride is optional and the ticket is not included!