All British Columbia Tours & Excursions in 2026

See whales and all manner of marine life on this whale-watching expedition. From Nanaimo, head out into the Salish Sea on a semi-covered vessel. Humpbacks and orcas can be found off the coast of Vancouver Island, as well as sea lions, porpoises, eagles, and many more species. Your marine naturalist guide is there to answer any questions you have about what you see.

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.

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 with updated 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. sailings. Discover the Inner Harbour, stroll through Canada's oldest Chinatown, visit the Royal BC Museum, and explore the beautiful Butchart Gardens with a 105-minute visit. Return ferry ride to Vancouver concludes the day.

Spend a morning in Vancouver’s Chinatown with an off-duty chef on this food and cultural walking tour. With the help of your expert learn about Chinatown’s historical landmarks and local cuisine. Drink tea, enter cookware and herbal medicine shops, and visit the tranquil Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. A dim sum lunch is included on this small-group tour.

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.

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.

Exploring Whistler’s snowy backcountry is only possible when you have the right equipment and know how to ride safely in extreme conditions. Skip the worry with a private snowmobile tour with a guide who leads you through mountain terrain to scenic viewpoints. Enjoy the ride at your group’s pace rather than following a larger tour, making it easier to focus on the thrill of exploring beyond the resort.

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.

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.

Vantage Whistler has great reviews on Tripadvisor! Explore all the major attractions between Vancouver and Whistler. We offer the most comprehensive tours with our knowledgeable and entertaining guides. We pick up right from your hotel or cruise ship terminal in our clean and spacious Mercedes mini-bus (or equivalent). Ride comfortably through downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park while learning about the rich history of Vancouver aka. Hollywood North. We make a brief stop at Horseshoe Bay, a quaint little town at the entrance of of Howe Sound, where you can grab a coffee, and see the BC ferries sail off. Another amazing stop is the beautiful Shannon Falls, where we walk right up to BC's third highest waterfall. If you're lucky, you'll see a few bald eagles in Brackendale--the best place for bald eagle watching, so have your cameras ready! (seasonal) Finally, spend 4 hours of exciting free time in Whislter. If you're visiting Vancouver, this is a tour you won't want to miss!

Discover an insider perspective on one of Vancouver's top destinations for food lovers on this small-group tasting tour of Granville Island Public Market. Learn about Vancouver’s eclectic food culture, browse diverse products, and meet local artisans and vendors. Look forward to tasting regional foods, from fine cheeses and meats to local tea and freshly baked goods. Plus, get insider tips from your guide on the area's best eateries.

Skip the stress of planning your own route with this private full-day Vancouver tour. Explore Granville Island, Queen Elizabeth Park, and other highlights at your own pace with personalized commentary while traveling comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle. With hotel and airport pickup included—and options for a standard 6-hour or upgraded 8-hour VIP experience—enjoy a seamless, flexible, and fully organized city adventure.

Check off two of Vancouver Island's top attractions in just one day—and enjoy a uniquely festive way to explore—on this full-day, Christmas-themed tour that visits both Victoria and Butchart Gardens. With included hotel pickup and round-trip transit from Vancouver, getting there is made simple. In Victoria, explore the Inner Harbour and more under the twinkling lights. Then, see Butchart Gardens all dressed up for the holiday season.

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.

If you’re looking to take in Vancouver’s city sights but also want to experience a slice of nature, it can be tricky to know where to start if you’re planning a trip by yourself. Instead of struggling to work out your itinerary, explore some of the city’s most popular landmarks on this full-day guided coach tour, including Stanley Park, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Granville Island.

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.

Travel across British Columbia in style and enjoy breathtaking views from the air on this one-way Vancouver to Victoria seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Coal Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Watch as the Burrard Inlet becomes a speck in the distance, and admire fine views over Lion’s Gate Bridge and Stanley Park’s Brockton Peninsula. Soar over the Salish Sea, and gaze over the Gulf Islands’ sandy beaches and dense forests.

Discover Vancouver's stunning landscapes with the Skyline and Suspension Bridge Tour. This tour combines a 20-min scenic seaplane flight from Coal Harbour, offering aerial views of Stanley Park and Lions Gate Bridge, followed by an exhilarating visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Enjoy our complimentary GPS-enabled commentary, which automatically triggers as you fly to share local stories and insights about the landmarks below. After your flight, enjoy a short 5-min walk to the complimentary Capilano shuttle pickup. Venture across the 137-meter bridge and explore the treetops in breathtaking natural surroundings. This portion is self-guided at your own pace, and you can return downtown using one of the park’s scheduled shuttles. - 20-min scenic seaplane flight over Vancouver’s skyline - Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and cross the suspension bridge - Explore the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk in lush forest settings - Total duration of 4-6 hours, available year-round

Discover the British Columbia coastline by land and sea on this full-day guided tour. After departing Vancouver, hop aboard a boat and journey through the Gulf Islands, before heading to Victoria to explore the historic city’s nature-filled architecture. Then, head to the Butchart Gardens with skip-the-line access to take in the park’s serene themed gardens.

- Tour offered in English and Spanish - This is a private tour. - This Tour requires a minimum of 4 people - Airport pick up and drop-off available upon request at extra cost

See the best of Vancouver in comfort, on your own private tour by chauffeured limousine. Over about four hours, your chauffeur drives you to the city's most photogenic spots and points out the landmarks along the way while you sit back and enjoy the ride. It's your vehicle and your pace, with time to step out, look around, and take photos at every stop. You'll roll through the cobblestone streets of Gastown, into Stanley Park with its seawall and ocean views, along the beaches of English Bay, over to the Granville Island Public Market, and up to Queen Elizabeth Park for one of the best skyline views in the city. Your chauffeur knows Vancouver well and is happy to share tips and recommendations as you go. Pickup is complimentary anywhere in Vancouver, whether that's your hotel, a private residence, the cruise terminal, or the airport. Bottled water is on board, and the whole tour is private, just your group.

Get to know the top sights of Vancouver in just one day on this private sightseeing tour. Alongside a private guide, walk through the artistic Granville Island, explore a few of the city’s beaches, and drive through some of the most affluent neighborhoods. You also get to experience Vancouver’s multicultural side as you explore Chinatown and listen to commentary from your guide about the city’s rich diversity.

Skip the complexity of planning a full-day trip to Victoria Island and coordinating multiple stops on your own. This private tour brings together historic landmarks, lush gardens, and scenic waterfront spots into one seamless experience. With all transport arranged and a flexible pace, you can focus on enjoying the sights and atmosphere without the stress of logistics.

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.