Top British Columbia Day Trips

Take in the beautiful scenery along British Columbia's Sea-to-Sky Highway without having to focus on the road on this group tour departing from Vancouver's Canada Place. You'll visit Shannon Falls Provincial Park, take a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola, and visit the ski resort town of Whistler, where you can join a walking tour or explore independently.

Butchart Gardens is one of Victoria's most popular attractions—but if you don't have your own transit, getting there from the city center can be tricky. Instead, make logistics simple with this round-trip shuttle service. With multiple daily departure times and transit from a central meeting point, you can leave the logistics to someone else—and save more time for a self-led, sweet-smelling stroll through the 55-acre (22.2-hectare) garden (admission own expense).

Discover the best that Vancouver has to offer as you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city’s top landmarks. Your day includes walks through popular neighborhoods such as Gastown, Chinatown, and Granville Island as well as stops at the Vancouver Lookout, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Brockton Point Totem Pole. While you explore, your guide provides information about the city’s history and cultural makeup.

Discover the best of Victoria with this perfectly balanced highlights tour. Start with a one-hour city adventure, where you’ll explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems—a dream for photography lovers. Then, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Butchart Gardens with time to wander at your own pace. Insight from a knowledgeable local guide will bring it all to life.

Discover one dramatic landscape after another with the help of a guide on this full-day coach tour between Vancouver and Whistler: the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Shannon Falls, the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, and Whistler Village. From the gondola, admire Howe Sound, the Squamish River, and the Coastal Mountains. Then, enjoy plenty of free time to wander through Whistler Village at your own pace.

Victoria is a popular day-trip destination from Vancouver—but arranging your own travel logistics can be tricky. Instead, enjoy a completely seamless way to explore on this full-day tour. Travel by ferry to Vancouver Island, and head first to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Afterwards, explore the best of Victoria, from the lively Inner Harbour to Beacon Hill Park.

Go wine tasting in British Columbia's esteemed Kelowna Wine Region without worrying about who will be your designated driver. This full-day small-group tour includes hotel pickup, drop-off, and round-trip transportation, and visits four wineries including Quails' Gate and Mission Hill Family Estate, where you'll enjoy tutored tastings of numerous top wines. With a small group, you'll receive personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

Two of Vancouver’s most popular attractions are included in this tour. Take a walk on the wild side in the forest at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Then see the world from the top as you ride the largest aerial tramway in North America--the Grouse Mountain Skyride. The tour also includes a stop at the Capilano River hatchery.

Enjoy round-trip travel from Vancouver to Victoria, and discover top attractions in British Columbia on this Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip from Victoria. Take the ferry to Vancouver Island, and enjoy fine views over the beautiful Gulf Islands. Dock in Swartz Bay, and visit the famous Butchart Gardens, exploring the grounds at your leisure. Then, enjoy free time to explore the city, perhaps walking through Chinatown and the Inner Harbour, before returning to Vancouver by ferry.

Get out of Vancouver city for a day tour of the North Shore. With your guide, head to the Capilano Suspension Bridge for an exhilarating walk through the forest canopy. Then, ride the Grouse Mountain gondola high into the alpine forest. Admire the Pacific Northwest scenery, stop at a salmon hatchery, and even look for resident grizzly bears, before returning to the city.

Explore British Columbia’s coastline by land and sea on this Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour from Vancouver. Hop aboard your ferry and enjoy a cruise through the beautiful Gulf Islands. Visit the botanical Butchart Gardens, where fountains sit among themed flowerbeds and sunken gardens. Explore vibrant corners of Victoria such as Chinatown and the Inner Harbour at your leisure.

See some of British Columbia’s most popular sights in just one day thanks to this full-day coach tour from Vancouver to Whistler. Gaze out over the rushing waters of Shannon Falls, snap panoramic photos while you ride the Sea to Sky Gondola, pick up some souvenirs in Whistler Village, and much more.

Discover the wines of the Cowichan Valley on a wine tour from Victoria, and taste your way through part of Vancouver Island's fascinating wine trail. You’ll visit three wineries for tastings and tours, and enjoy lunch at a boutique winery surrounded by rolling vineyards. This wine tour includes round-trip transport from downtown Victoria, lunch, and tastings, for the perfect introduction to Vancouver Island wine.

Experience the lush beauty of Vancouver on a full-day city tour. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Queen Elizabeth Park, Granville Island, and the enchanting Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Take a stroll through the vibrant streets of Chinatown and Gastown, rich in culture and history. Discover the whimsical wonders of Stanley Park, a true Canadian gem. Unlock the treasures of Vancouver throughout the day.

Experience some of Vancouver's highlights on this family-friendly day tour, including stops at Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. With a small group of just 14 travelers, watch the lumberjack and endangered bird shows at Grouse Mountain. Visit the Treetop Adventure and the Cliffwalk at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

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.

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.

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.

Get a glimpse into Vancouver’s rough and rowdy past on a walking tour of the historic Gastown neighborhood presented as a gothic theatrical adventure. Follow your actor-guide and 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.

An elevated, fully guided city and nature tour combining Vancouver's iconic landmarks with a breathtaking rainforest adventure. Explore Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Granville Island with expert narration from a step-on-guide, and seamless travel from a professional driver throughout. End the day with hotel drop off or an airport transfer ideal for flights scheduled for 19:30 or later.

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.

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.

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.