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Vancouver->Victoria Tour | Visit Craigdarroch Castle and Butchart Garden Private

Prepare to be captivated by an unforgettable Vancouver to Victoria escapade! This exclusive, private tour offers an immersive journey, allowing you to explore the majestic …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (2)

Vancouver->Victoria Tour | Visit Craigdarroch Castle and Butchart Garden Private

Prepare to be captivated by an unforgettable Vancouver to Victoria escapade! This exclusive, private tour offers an immersive journey, allowing you to explore the majestic...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$507

Nahatlatch River Rafting - 24 Amazing Rapids

REO Rafting Resort offers 24 action-packed rapids on your paddle rafting trip on the Nahatlatch river. Rated the best whitewater adventure in British Columbia, with …More

5.0 (6)

Nahatlatch River Rafting - 24 Amazing Rapids

REO Rafting Resort offers 24 action-packed rapids on your paddle rafting trip on the Nahatlatch river. Rated the best whitewater adventure in British Columbia, with...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$184

Granville Island Vancouver Kayak Tour with Coffee & Snacks (3hrs)

Your guide will give you a recount of Vancouver history while updating you on many of the newest and most interesting ventures of the City. …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (9)

Granville Island Vancouver Kayak Tour with Coffee & Snacks (3hrs)

Your guide will give you a recount of Vancouver history while updating you on many of the newest and most interesting ventures of the City....

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$116

What makes this tour unique it that there are no crowds and we are not in bear stands. Viewing is from the boat only. Most …More

Vancouver Island, Canada

5.0 (8)

Bear Adventure in Spring

What makes this tour unique it that there are no crowds and we are not in bear stands. Viewing is from the boat only. Most...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$260

Capilano Suspe Bridge & Grouse Mountain Limited Small Group Tour

Limited to 9 guests per departure, this small group tour offers a relaxed and more personal way to experience two of Vancouver's most iconic North …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (6)

Capilano Suspe Bridge & Grouse Mountain Limited Small Group Tour

Limited to 9 guests per departure, this small group tour offers a relaxed and more personal way to experience two of Vancouver's most iconic North...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$246

Vancouver City Tour to Experience SEA, SKY and LAND

Discover Vancouver from every perspective—SEA, SKY, and LAND—on a fun and affordable city tour. Visit the city's most iconic landmarks, enjoy breathtaking viewpoints, and uncover …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (6)

Vancouver City Tour to Experience SEA, SKY and LAND

Discover Vancouver from every perspective—SEA, SKY, and LAND—on a fun and affordable city tour. Visit the city's most iconic landmarks, enjoy breathtaking viewpoints, and uncover...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$50

Discover the best of Vancouver Island on this scenic full-day tour to The Butchart Gardens and Victoria. Travel in a comfortable small-group setting and enjoy …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (2)

Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip

Discover the best of Vancouver Island on this scenic full-day tour to The Butchart Gardens and Victoria. Travel in a comfortable small-group setting and enjoy...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$241

Voyage of the Gikumi - Fraser River boat tours in Steveston

Discover the stories of the historic Cannery Channel in Steveston, on a two-hour fully guided tour on board the MV Gikumi, a beautifully restored wooden …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (1)

Voyage of the Gikumi - Fraser River boat tours in Steveston

Discover the stories of the historic Cannery Channel in Steveston, on a two-hour fully guided tour on board the MV Gikumi, a beautifully restored wooden...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$76

Vancouver Jet Ski Tour to Bowen Island (4 Hours)

Explore our Unesco Biosphere Reserve, The Howe Sound Fjord. Here you will be able to ride side by side with the Tantalus Mountain range, Explore …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.4 (9)

Vancouver Jet Ski Tour to Bowen Island (4 Hours)

Explore our Unesco Biosphere Reserve, The Howe Sound Fjord. Here you will be able to ride side by side with the Tantalus Mountain range, Explore...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (9)

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$358

A Magic Day on Salt Spring Island-Private tour (9 hrs)

Our tour takes us to Saltspring Island, the largest of the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, on the Salish Sea. It is a beautiful …More

Victoria, Canada

5.0 (1)

A Magic Day on Salt Spring Island-Private tour (9 hrs)

Our tour takes us to Saltspring Island, the largest of the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, on the Salish Sea. It is a beautiful...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$1,365

Vernon Luxury Full Day Boat Tour with Lunch Stop

Get Your Okanagan On! This full day all age friendly tour will be the highlight of your trip! Your fun and friendly Transport Canada certified …More

Kelowna & Okanagan Valley, Canada

5.0 (3)

Vernon Luxury Full Day Boat Tour with Lunch Stop

Get Your Okanagan On! This full day all age friendly tour will be the highlight of your trip! Your fun and friendly Transport Canada certified...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,610

Sailing Charter around Vancouver Harbour Private Tour

Your private sailing charter will offer you a unique and scenic perspective of Vancouver Harbour and its surrounding inlets. Contagious is an Oceanis 46.1 and …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (2)

Sailing Charter around Vancouver Harbour Private Tour

Your private sailing charter will offer you a unique and scenic perspective of Vancouver Harbour and its surrounding inlets. Contagious is an Oceanis 46.1 and...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$2,342

3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler and Victoria Optional Private

Day 1: Arrive before 12 PM for a complimentary city tour of Chinatown, Gas Town, & Stanley Park, then hotel transfer. Day 2: Optional Whistler …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (1)

3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler and Victoria Optional Private

Day 1: Arrive before 12 PM for a complimentary city tour of Chinatown, Gas Town, & Stanley Park, then hotel transfer. Day 2: Optional Whistler...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,669

Must be a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. The Howe Sound Islands Cruise Tour departs Gibsons Harbour for a 2-hour exclusive tour …More

Sunshine Coast, Canada

5.0 (2)

Howe Sound Islands Cruise

Must be a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. The Howe Sound Islands Cruise Tour departs Gibsons Harbour for a 2-hour exclusive tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$120

Vancouver Sailing Tour - Learn the Ropes

Escape to the open waters of Vancouver on a sailing adventure that offers the best of the city’s scenic vistas. This 2.5-3 hour sailing experience …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (2)

Vancouver Sailing Tour - Learn the Ropes

Escape to the open waters of Vancouver on a sailing adventure that offers the best of the city’s scenic vistas. This 2.5-3 hour sailing experience...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$121

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

Vancouver Island, Canada

5.0 (4)

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...

4 days

5.0 (4)

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$1,776

Victoria Sunset Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Experience the thrill of Zodiac whale watching as you set sail from Victoria's Inner Harbour, searching for magnificent orcas and humpback whales against the backdrop …More

Vancouver Island, Canada

4.7 (7)

Victoria Sunset Zodiac Boat Whale Watching Adventure

Experience the thrill of Zodiac whale watching as you set sail from Victoria's Inner Harbour, searching for magnificent orcas and humpback whales against the backdrop...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (7)

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$142

Private Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain Tour

This is a fully private Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain experience - designed exclusively for your group and your pace. Unlike larger group tours, …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (2)

Private Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain Tour

This is a fully private Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain experience - designed exclusively for your group and your pace. Unlike larger group tours,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$340

REO Rafting Resort offers a Fraser River rafting adventure for all ages with gentle rapids and great scenery. Features include several bouncy wave trains, spinning …More

5.0 (1)

Fraser River Scenic Rafting Trip

REO Rafting Resort offers a Fraser River rafting adventure for all ages with gentle rapids and great scenery. Features include several bouncy wave trains, spinning...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$168

The ultimate day out on the water. This 7 hour tour includes lunch at the famous town of Gibson on the Sunshine Coast. Travel through …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (1)

The Ultimate Day Tour!

The ultimate day out on the water. This 7 hour tour includes lunch at the famous town of Gibson on the Sunshine Coast. Travel through...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$658

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