Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
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Vancouver, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Vancouver sights by water on this Zodiac inflatable boat tour from Granville Island. Cross False Creek and admire Siwash Rock, an iconic stone spire located near the Lion’s Gate Bridge. In Vancouver Harbour, learn about the waterfront landmarks. Venture into Deep Cove and the glacial fjord of the Indian Arm, for incredible views of granite cliffs that you can only see by boat. Capture the beauty of Granite Falls and Silver Falls before heading back.
- Snap up-close shots of Siwash Rock, one of Vancouver’s top natural sights
- Admire unique vantage points of top attractions by water
- Learn about the local history and geology from your guide
- This small-group tour is capped at 12 to keep things personal
What's Included
- Local guide
- Lifejacket / Warming Suit
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1832 Mast Tower Ln, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B6, Canada
Please allow yourself extra time to find parking if you are driving. Granville Island is very busy and parking is limited.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Vancouver is a seaside city's best explored by water. Hop aboard a Zodiac inflatable boat from Granville Island on this tour, and come away with frame-worthy pictures of iconic natural landmarks.
Get fitted into a warm suit during a safety briefing before stepping into the boat. Cross False Creek and stop near the Siwash Rock, an outcrop located near Third Beach and the Lion’s Gate Bridge, and learn about the history of the natural rock formation.
Explore Vancouver Harbour and gain insight into the region's attractions. Sail past the Ironworkers Bridge towards Deep Cove. Enter the glacial fjord of Indian Arm, lined with granite cliff faces—this area is boat-access-only, and is surrounded by untouched British Columbia forests.
Admire the cascades of Granite Falls from the boat; then, turn around to enjoy close-up views of Silver Falls. Your return voyage on the same route: Take in views of Stanley Park, English Bay Beach, and more as you head back to shore.
Get fitted into a warm suit during a safety briefing before stepping into the boat. Cross False Creek and stop near the Siwash Rock, an outcrop located near Third Beach and the Lion’s Gate Bridge, and learn about the history of the natural rock formation.
Explore Vancouver Harbour and gain insight into the region's attractions. Sail past the Ironworkers Bridge towards Deep Cove. Enter the glacial fjord of Indian Arm, lined with granite cliff faces—this area is boat-access-only, and is surrounded by untouched British Columbia forests.
Admire the cascades of Granite Falls from the boat; then, turn around to enjoy close-up views of Silver Falls. Your return voyage on the same route: Take in views of Stanley Park, English Bay Beach, and more as you head back to shore.
1
Granville Island
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
False Creek
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Downtown
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Vancouver Downtown
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stanley Park (Pass By)
5
Siwash Rock
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Lions Gate Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vancouver Harbour (Pass By)
Indian Arm (Pass By)
Deep Cove (Pass By)
Twin Islands (Pass By)
7
Buntzen Powerhouse 1
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Granite Falls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Silver Falls
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum height of 4ft/1.2m
- Minimum 4 guests required to run a tour. Minimum can be met by multiple parties.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Gina_S
I had the absolute best time on this water boat excursion through the Indian Arm in Vancouver. The scenery was breathtaking—from stunning mountain views to peaceful stretches of untouched coastline, it was the perfect mix of nature and relaxation.
Our guide, Alec, was incredible. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great sense of humor that made the tour even more enjoyable. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does and knows the area inside and out.
This experience was a highlight of my trip, and I’d 100% recommend it to anyone visiting Vancouver or even locals looking for a refreshing way to see their own backyard.
Reviews
4.9
based on 785 reviews
Kristen_D, Mar 2026
Best Zodiac ride in Vancouver. Very knowledgeable and amazing tour via water. Highly recommend this trip
Karen_K, Mar 2026
An absolute must do!!! Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience amazing. The water was rough that day but it made the experience exciting and fun.
James_H, Oct 2025
Very beautiful and well worth the cold. We were even surprised with an extraordinary amount of bald eagles in addition to the excellent job Captian Danny did.
Paul_M, Oct 2025
We have done 4 tours this one being the absolute best! You definately get your moneys worth! Highly recommend
Maria_H, Sep 2025
A great way to see alot in a relatively short amount of time. Amazing scenery on the tour and our guide Dylan was great. The three hours flew by, even in the rain
Marie_B, Sep 2025
Exhilarating fast water experience at times. Guide was great and learned a lot about Vancover. Thank so much for a great 3 hours!!!
Melissa_L, Sep 2025
Awesome experience seeing Vancouver from the water. Captain Jack was great and very enthusiastic about the tour, he gave the whole tour a great vibe. Highly recommend.
Anne_M, Sep 2025
This tour was exceptional. Would totally recommend it. Our captain Alex was knowledgeable and fun. We saw amazing scenery and wildlife. It was exhilarating and just cannot express how awesome it all was from start to finish.
Terry_L, Sep 2025
Although little water running down Granite falls (season) the tour was a great experience, Great staff, Ceasar the boat driver was free with his knowledge/friendliness made the trip a more enjoyable one.
Peter_D, Sep 2025
Fun afternoon with Marco as our captain
Spotted seals on rocks at high tide
Very knowledgeable bloke our Marco
Had a ball, would do it again
Even with large swell he handled to boat with expertise
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