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Top Day Trips from Vancouver Island (Updated November 2026)

Vancouver Island, Canada
Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls

Experience one of British Columbia's most scenic drives aboard a modern executive motorcoach as you travel the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway. Relax in comfort …More

Experience one of British Columbia's most scenic drives aboard a modern executive motorcoach as you travel the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway. Relax in comfort...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$154
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry …More

Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$209
Full Day Whale Watching - Zodiac from Campbell River

For the ultimate wildlife enthusiast, this 6-7 hour Zodiac expedition is the definitive adventure. Your full-day tour begins at our waterfront Float House, where you'll …More

For the ultimate wildlife enthusiast, this 6-7 hour Zodiac expedition is the definitive adventure. Your full-day tour begins at our waterfront Float House, where you'll...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$312
Ultimate Group Package Tour of Victoria

"City Highlights, The Butchart Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Wine Tasting, and the Craigdarroch Castle" This package is the best of Victoria, We will start out by …More

"City Highlights, The Butchart Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Wine Tasting, and the Craigdarroch Castle" This package is the best of Victoria, We will start out by...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$424
STUNNING San Josef Bay Tour in Cape Scott Provincial Park

Tour Highlights: Without a doubt, one of the most amazing things to see at San Josef Bay are the sea stacks. The sea stacks at …More

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Tour Highlights: Without a doubt, one of the most amazing things to see at San Josef Bay are the sea stacks. The sea stacks at...

1 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$311
The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle from Downtown Victoria

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens, Victoria's most famous attractions. Butchart Gardens has 55-acre garden of colourful and aromatic flowers is …More

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens, Victoria's most famous attractions. Butchart Gardens has 55-acre garden of colourful and aromatic flowers is...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings

Victoria and Vancouver Island have the 2nd largest wine region in BC. With so many great wineries just outside of Victoria we would be crazy …More

Victoria and Vancouver Island have the 2nd largest wine region in BC. With so many great wineries just outside of Victoria we would be crazy...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie

Join an amazing 5-hour winery tour in Victoria, where you'll visit three of the top wineries of the Cowichan Valley. Your package includes private tastings …More

Join an amazing 5-hour winery tour in Victoria, where you'll visit three of the top wineries of the Cowichan Valley. Your package includes private tastings...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Vancouver Island: Full-Day Grizzly Bear Tour at Toba Inlet

Your expedition begins at our Campbell River marina, where you'll board our comfortable covered vessel, complete with a heated cabin and onboard washroom. The 2.5-hour …More

Your expedition begins at our Campbell River marina, where you'll board our comfortable covered vessel, complete with a heated cabin and onboard washroom. The 2.5-hour...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$669
Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island

Experience an exciting wilderness experiences rooted in the culturally rich territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. Hop aboard our rigid hull inflatable (RHIB) wildlife viewing boat …More

Experience an exciting wilderness experiences rooted in the culturally rich territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. Hop aboard our rigid hull inflatable (RHIB) wildlife viewing boat...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$357
Covered Boat Whale Watching 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Go deeper into the wild on our 6-hour whale watching tour, the perfect choice for a comfortable and comprehensive wildlife experience. Your adventure begins as …More

Go deeper into the wild on our 6-hour whale watching tour, the perfect choice for a comfortable and comprehensive wildlife experience. Your adventure begins as...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$281
Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 6-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Our 6-hour Zodiac tour offers an extended opportunity to explore the wild coast. You'll board our open-air Zodiac boat for an adventurous, close-to-the-water experience. With …More

Our 6-hour Zodiac tour offers an extended opportunity to explore the wild coast. You'll board our open-air Zodiac boat for an adventurous, close-to-the-water experience. With...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$262
Vancouver Island: Full-Day Kayak Tour from Telegraph Cove

Spend a full day getting back to nature in the Johnstone Strait! The dynamic Johnstone Strait is home to everything from sea stars to orcas …More

Spend a full day getting back to nature in the Johnstone Strait! The dynamic Johnstone Strait is home to everything from sea stars to orcas...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$168
Private Deluxe Tour of Victoria & to Butchart Gardens (5 hrs)

Enjoy a private and personable journey through the charming city of Victoria in the comfort. Stroll through Fisherman’s Wharf, a vibrant community of colourful floating …More

Enjoy a private and personable journey through the charming city of Victoria in the comfort. Stroll through Fisherman’s Wharf, a vibrant community of colourful floating...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$549
Victoria 1-Day Tour (Butchart Gardens /Victoria Downtown) English

Embark on an award-winning full-day journey showcasing the best of Vancouver Island’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and coastal charm. Your adventure begins with a scenic …More

Embark on an award-winning full-day journey showcasing the best of Vancouver Island’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and coastal charm. Your adventure begins with a scenic...

14 hours Free Cancellation
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$157
Hot Springs Cove Tour Scenic Boat Ride and Natural Pools

Discover the hidden gem of Hot Springs Cove on a serene journey from Tofino. Enjoy a scenic 30 nautical mile boat ride, offering sightings of …More

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Discover the hidden gem of Hot Springs Cove on a serene journey from Tofino. Enjoy a scenic 30 nautical mile boat ride, offering sightings of...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$228
Best of Victoria Group Tour w/ Malahat Skywalk & Butchart Gardens

What sets our tour apart is the unique combination of intimate group experiences, convenient services, and the opportunity to explore remarkable attractions such as the …More

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What sets our tour apart is the unique combination of intimate group experiences, convenient services, and the opportunity to explore remarkable attractions such as the...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Campbell River Fishing Charters Family Friendly and Affordable

Embark on private, professionally guided fishing charters with your family or friends. We make the experience easy and fun for everyone, whether you are a …More

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Embark on private, professionally guided fishing charters with your family or friends. We make the experience easy and fun for everyone, whether you are a...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$430
Waterfalls, Coombs and Cathedral Grove Rainforest Tour

This 9-hour personal guided tour is a full action packed day of outdoor adventure at its best. Enjoy a scenic drive past Nanaimo to the …More

This 9-hour personal guided tour is a full action packed day of outdoor adventure at its best. Enjoy a scenic drive past Nanaimo to the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$558
Advanced Hike & Photography

Drive the scenic Sea to Sky highway to Squamish for this 4 hour hike. Not for beginners, the steep ascent takes you through forest & …More

Drive the scenic Sea to Sky highway to Squamish for this 4 hour hike. Not for beginners, the steep ascent takes you through forest &...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
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