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Fraser Valley Wine Tour from Vancouver with a Light Lunch

The Fraser Valley is just minutes from downtown Vancouver. Out here among these wide open space you'll find the time to truly unwind. A comfortable …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.8 (64)

Fraser Valley Wine Tour from Vancouver with a Light Lunch

The Fraser Valley is just minutes from downtown Vancouver. Out here among these wide open space you'll find the time to truly unwind. A comfortable...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (64)

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$138

Vancouver and North Shore Grand City Tour with your luggage

Guaranteed that the tour has the biggest route of the Vancouver city tour. Experience the ultimate Vancouver city tour, encompassing top sights in a single …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.8 (82)

Vancouver and North Shore Grand City Tour with your luggage

Guaranteed that the tour has the biggest route of the Vancouver city tour. Experience the ultimate Vancouver city tour, encompassing top sights in a single...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (82)

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$102

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

Vancouver Island, Canada

5.0 (89)

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...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (89)

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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

Vancouver Island, Canada

5.0 (70)

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...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (70)

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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

Vancouver Island, Canada

4.9 (66)

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...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (66)

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$279

Whistler+Sea 2 Sky Gondola+Shanon Fall+GreenLake+Porteau CoveTour

Your first stop is a coastal paradise at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Breathe in the salty sea air, snap photos of the snowcapped mountains rising …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (45)

Whistler+Sea 2 Sky Gondola+Shanon Fall+GreenLake+Porteau CoveTour

Your first stop is a coastal paradise at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Breathe in the salty sea air, snap photos of the snowcapped mountains rising...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (45)

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$168

Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver

Embark on an unforgettable full-day tour through British Columbia’s most iconic sights, starting with a scenic ferry ride from Vancouver through the Gulf Islands to …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.6 (89)

Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver

Embark on an unforgettable full-day tour through British Columbia’s most iconic sights, starting with a scenic ferry ride from Vancouver through the Gulf Islands to...

12 to 13 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (89)

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$181

Victoria: Butchart Gardens, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day from Vancouver

Discover the charm of beautiful Victoria, BC, on this full-day tour from Vancouver. Cruise through the stunning Gulf Islands on a scenic ferry ride, taking …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.3 (42)

Victoria: Butchart Gardens, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day from Vancouver

Discover the charm of beautiful Victoria, BC, on this full-day tour from Vancouver. Cruise through the stunning Gulf Islands on a scenic ferry ride, taking...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (42)

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$188

Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls

Explore all the major attractions between Vancouver and Whistler.We offer the most comprehensive tours with our knowledgeable and entertaining guides. We pick up right from …More

Whistler, Canada

4.9 (285)

Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls

Explore all the major attractions between Vancouver and Whistler.We offer the most comprehensive tours with our knowledgeable and entertaining guides. We pick up right from...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (285)

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$183

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

Vancouver Island, Canada

4.9 (46)

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...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (46)

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$262

Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver

Board your mini-coach and tour the famous Sea to Sky Highway along Howe Sound, the southernmost glacial fjord in North America. Feel the spray from …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.8 (43)

Whistler Sightseeing & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour from Vancouver

Board your mini-coach and tour the famous Sea to Sky Highway along Howe Sound, the southernmost glacial fjord in North America. Feel the spray from...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (43)

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$205

Vancouver tours and sightseeing.Explore the city with ease

We have friendly, professional, insured private drivers focusing on your safety, comfort, and satisfaction. We'll assist in customizing the right tour package that suits you …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (44)

Vancouver tours and sightseeing.Explore the city with ease

We have friendly, professional, insured private drivers focusing on your safety, comfort, and satisfaction. We'll assist in customizing the right tour package that suits you...

3 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (44)

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$234

Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour

Travel the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway with priority access to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, where breathtaking views of Howe Sound, coastal rainforest, and surrounding peaks await. Continue …More

Vancouver, Canada

5.0 (324)

Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola, a Fire and Ice Discovery Tour

Travel the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway with priority access to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, where breathtaking views of Howe Sound, coastal rainforest, and surrounding peaks await. Continue...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (324)

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$175

Vancouver: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tour

On this full-day tour, view the spectacular British Columbia coastline by land and ship. After a complimentary pick up from your hotel, depart Vancouver and …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (47)

Vancouver: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tour

On this full-day tour, view the spectacular British Columbia coastline by land and ship. After a complimentary pick up from your hotel, depart Vancouver and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (47)

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$232

Private Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Bridge — Pickup Included

Enjoy a five-hour private guided tour in an intimate setting — just your group, no strangers. Travel in a comfortable private SUV and visit Vancouver's …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.8 (41)

Private Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Bridge — Pickup Included

Enjoy a five-hour private guided tour in an intimate setting — just your group, no strangers. Travel in a comfortable private SUV and visit Vancouver's...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (41)

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$329

Private Vancouver Winter Fun at Peak to Peak Gondola Tour

Welcome to the breathtaking winter wonderland of Vancouver, Canada! If you're looking for an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, excitement, and stunning natural beauty, look …More

Vancouver, Canada

4.9 (15)

Private Vancouver Winter Fun at Peak to Peak Gondola Tour

Welcome to the breathtaking winter wonderland of Vancouver, Canada! If you're looking for an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, excitement, and stunning natural beauty, look...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (15)

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$474

Full Day 4 Wineries Mission Hill & Quails Gate With Lunch Stop*

Guarantee tastings at the iconic Mission Hill Family Estate and the famous Quails Gate Family Estate. …More

Kelowna & Okanagan Valley, Canada

4.9 (90)

Full Day 4 Wineries Mission Hill & Quails Gate With Lunch Stop*

Guarantee tastings at the iconic Mission Hill Family Estate and the famous Quails Gate Family Estate....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (90)

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$175

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

Vancouver Island, Canada

4.9 (27)

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...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (27)

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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

Victoria, Canada

5.0 (38)

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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (38)

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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

Vancouver Island, Canada

4.7 (97)

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...

14 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (97)

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$156

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