Top things to do in Vancouver Island in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Vancouver Island, Canada
Casual Local Haunts Private Tour of Victoria, BC

Discover Victoria through the eyes of a local on this private tour that invites you to explore the city's charming neighbourhoods, scenic coastal routes, and …More

Discover Victoria through the eyes of a local on this private tour that invites you to explore the city's charming neighbourhoods, scenic coastal routes, and...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Whistler, Shannon Falls, Horseshoe Bay with your luggage

Discover the beauty of British Columbia on a private tour from Vancouver. Visit Shannon Falls, explore Whistler, and stop at Horseshoe Bay. Enjoy a scenic …More

Discover the beauty of British Columbia on a private tour from Vancouver. Visit Shannon Falls, explore Whistler, and stop at Horseshoe Bay. Enjoy a scenic...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Rivers of Life Victoria's Salmon Run Experience

Experience one of Vancouver Island’s most remarkable seasonal wildlife events on a private salmon run and rainforest tour. Walk through a beautiful old-growth forest and …More

Experience one of Vancouver Island’s most remarkable seasonal wildlife events on a private salmon run and rainforest tour. Walk through a beautiful old-growth forest and...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
Victoria BC, Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle and City tour 3-hr

Explore Victoria in style on a 3-hour luxury sightseeing adventure with Victoria Zero Emission Tours! You’re about to experience one of the most unique parks …More

Explore Victoria in style on a 3-hour luxury sightseeing adventure with Victoria Zero Emission Tours! You’re about to experience one of the most unique parks...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$250
Self Guided Food Walking Tour in Victoria

Discover the culinary scene of Victoria on a self-guided walking tour that takes you to three of the city's top local restaurants. Perfect for couples, …More

Discover the culinary scene of Victoria on a self-guided walking tour that takes you to three of the city's top local restaurants. Perfect for couples,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Where Canada Ends: Audio Tour of Victoria's Wild Southern Shore

Victoria's southern shoreline offers one of the most scenic urban walks in western Canada. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll follow the Dallas Road waterfront …More

Victoria's southern shoreline offers one of the most scenic urban walks in western Canada. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll follow the Dallas Road waterfront...

75 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation
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Gastown’s Epicurean Journey: A Walk Through History & Taste

Embark on "Gastown's Epicurean Journey: A Walk Through History & Taste," a 3-hour exploration of gastronomy and history in Vancouver's vibrant Gastown. This tour combines …More

Embark on "Gastown's Epicurean Journey: A Walk Through History & Taste," a 3-hour exploration of gastronomy and history in Vancouver's vibrant Gastown. This tour combines...

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$1,399
Fall Adventure Vancouver Island Grizzly Bears, High Tea and More

Savor the essence of fall on Vancouver Island with the Salmons Runs and Stormy Suns tour, combining overland camping and luxurious lodge stays. Begin your …More

Savor the essence of fall on Vancouver Island with the Salmons Runs and Stormy Suns tour, combining overland camping and luxurious lodge stays. Begin your...

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$3,467
Discover Victoria: Self-Guided Audio Tour

This fascinating audio guided tour will show you the beautiful west coast city of Victoria. You'll learn about the region's history with the native aboriginals …More

This fascinating audio guided tour will show you the beautiful west coast city of Victoria. You'll learn about the region's history with the native aboriginals...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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Vancouver Island: Half-Day Kayak Tour from Telegraph Cove

The tour route provides our guides with the opportunity to share their knowledge of the area, as well as interpret intertidal creatures and plants. If …More

The tour route provides our guides with the opportunity to share their knowledge of the area, as well as interpret intertidal creatures and plants. If...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$136
Vancouver Island: 2-Hour Guided Kayak Tour from Telegraph Cove

Discover the stunning beauty of the Pacific Northwest on a 2-hour guided kayak tour around the idyllic islands and coves of Telegraph Cove. Suitable for …More

Discover the stunning beauty of the Pacific Northwest on a 2-hour guided kayak tour around the idyllic islands and coves of Telegraph Cove. Suitable for...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour

Enjoy front-row views of Victoria Harbour during this 2.5 hour guided kayaking tour. As you paddle, take in bustling scenes of ferries, seaplanes and yachts …More

Enjoy front-row views of Victoria Harbour during this 2.5 hour guided kayaking tour. As you paddle, take in bustling scenes of ferries, seaplanes and yachts...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Paddling Thetis Lake

Discover the unique and rejuvenating perspective that paddle boarding offers. Glide effortlessly across the glassy surface of Thetis Lake, allowing the gentle ripples to lull …More

Discover the unique and rejuvenating perspective that paddle boarding offers. Glide effortlessly across the glassy surface of Thetis Lake, allowing the gentle ripples to lull...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$58
Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour

Watch the day turn into night on this guided, 2.5-hour sunset kayak tour in Victoria Harbour, British Columbia. See brilliant pinks, stunning blues, and dazzling yellows — …More

Watch the day turn into night on this guided, 2.5-hour sunset kayak tour in Victoria Harbour, British Columbia. See brilliant pinks, stunning blues, and dazzling yellows —...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$87
Campbell River: Kayaking and Whale Watching Tour

This is the only tour in Campbell River that combines two adventures - guided sea kayaking and an ethical whale watching tour - into a …More

This is the only tour in Campbell River that combines two adventures - guided sea kayaking and an ethical whale watching tour - into a...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$427
1.5 hour guided SUP tour on the pristine waters of Cowichan Lake

Gordon Bay Provincial Park is Cowichan Lake's #1 paddling destination! With towering trees, rugged landscapes and pristine waters just steps from our facility, you can …More

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Gordon Bay Provincial Park is Cowichan Lake's #1 paddling destination! With towering trees, rugged landscapes and pristine waters just steps from our facility, you can...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Paddling Inner Harbour - Downtown Victoria BC

Explore downtown Victoria from the water on our guided paddle boarding tour. Starting at the serene Banfield Park, paddle along the scenic Gorge Waterway, and …More

Explore downtown Victoria from the water on our guided paddle boarding tour. Starting at the serene Banfield Park, paddle along the scenic Gorge Waterway, and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Guided Kayaking Adventure in the Broken Group Islands

Explore the enchanting Broken Group Islands on a guided kayaking journey through the stunning Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. This multi-day tour, suitable for all …More

Explore the enchanting Broken Group Islands on a guided kayaking journey through the stunning Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. This multi-day tour, suitable for all...

4 days
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$1,776
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