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1. Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver

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By Prince of Whales Whale Watching
5 hours
Watch for orca whales and other marine wildlife on a half-day whale watching tour in Vancouver. Unlike open-air speed boats…
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C$199.99
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2. Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

343
By Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Visit Victoria and Butchart Gardens from Vancouver on a full-day tour that takes care of booking transport and offers a …
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C$241.00
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3. Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour

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By Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Escape the city and wind along fjords and inlets, ascend into the coastal mountains, be elevated on a gondola, and stroll…
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4. Vancouver City Tour Including Capilano Suspension Bridge

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By Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing
Bus Tours
5–6 hours
In addition to top Vancouver sights such as Stanley Park and Robson Street, this Vancouver sightseeing tour includes a trip…
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C$144.00
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7. Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls

43
By Vantage Whistler
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
Skip the hassle of driving unfamiliar roads or waiting around for infrequent buses. This tour to Whistler picks you up directly…
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8. Small Group Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain from Vancouver

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By Vancity Tours
Bus Tours
5 hours
Visit some of the Vancouver area's most popular natural attractions on this tour from Vancouver. Highlights include a walk…
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C$267.87
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9. Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

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By Landsea Tours and Adventures
Full-day Tours
6–7 hours
Discover Vancouver's most popular sites on this fully narrated city excursion. Stop to explore the totem pole display and…
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10. Private Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain

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By Vancity Tours
Bus Tours
5 hours
On this private, five-hour sightseeing tour you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northcoast. Inhale…
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C$421.26
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12. VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Ticket

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By VanDusen Botanical Garden
Attractions & Museums
1 day
VanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from …
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18. Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge & Park Photography

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By Nature Photo Hikes
Art Classes
3 hours
Enjoy nature while learning to take breathtaking photos! Located 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, the tour includes pickup…
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  • Calvin
    1 contribution
    Review of: Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver
    "Whale"-Ma Rocks!
    Had an awesome experience! It happened to be a sunny calm day on the water, the landscape was phenomenal and the whales were really something to see!

    The naturalists offered a wealth of information including the whale names and backgrounds. Wilma was a fantastic guide, she made the already exciting experience even more fun!
    Written October 6, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Geoff E
    2 contributions
    Review of: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
    Victoria and Butchart Gardens
    The whole day from start to finish was fantastic!
    Senan our driver and tour guide did an amazing job throughout. He was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the trip and extended the information in an interesting and,often, humorous way.
    Senan was helpful, recommending places of interest in Victoria and the best way to view the gardens.
    Thankyou Senan and Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing for providing a fabulous tour.
    Written October 6, 2022
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  • Patty G
    Orlando, FL6 contributions
    Review of: Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour
    Amazing full day tour
    Staff and overall operation of the tour was great! The tour itself was incredible, loved every si hole stop and we had a great time. Thanks
    Written October 2, 2022
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  • Becky B
    2 contributions
    Review of: Vancouver City Tour Including Capilano Suspension Bridge
    Vancouver highlights
    Nigel and Wong were great! The PA system was troublesome all day. It was a great way to see different areas of Vancouver. Wished we had more time at the bridge as it was a busy day with the crowds and we didn’t get to experience it all. The Granville market was ok but we aren’t shoppers so we found a nice bar and had a glass of wine while others shopped. TripAdvisor is great to enjoy the sights without the hassle.
    Written October 3, 2022
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  • Billie B
    Crown Point, IN122 contributions
    Review of: Seaplane Flight to Victoria and Whale-Watching Cruise
    Amazing Orca Adventure
    Flight took 35 minutes to Victoria. Then we needed to walk about 20 minutes because we took a covered boat which I highly recommend for anyone that is cold. Because it is cold and windy on the boat. On the Orca Mist you can go in and out plus there is a bathroom.
    The Zodiac is an open boat with several seats (they do give you some type of protective clothing).
    We had a great time with Captain Bill and Jake our guide.
    First they want you to enjoy the trip. So Jake takes pictures for you which you will have access to. Of course you can take pictures but his are going to be better with the camera he has believe me.
    I did take pictures but every with a telephoto iPhone it will not compare to what he will have.
    We saw a family of Orca teaching the baby to hunt and then they were playing. It was definitely amazing to see.
    Then we saw the sea lion island and finally we saw a Humpback whale.
    Obviously I’ve read the reviews and people were upset they didn’t see anything. It’s chance you will or you won’t see something. What was the chance of seeing a family of Orcas teaching the baby to hunt?
    I really enjoyed our trip was definitely a once in a lifetime adventure!
    Written October 3, 2022
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  • bettyw160
    Denver, CO3 contributions
    Review of: Seaplane Tour with Admission to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
    Fun tour
    Our flight was fun and covered the hills and city. Robb was a great pilot. The takeoff and landing was much smoother than I anticipated.
    Written September 30, 2022
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  • Flyingt2013
    Clever, MO2 contributions
    Review of: Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls
    It was a great day
    Charles was a great driver and it made sure our day was wonderful. We rode the Gandola and it was beautiful. I’d recommend this tour for anyone.
    Written August 14, 2022
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  • ninegrand
    Curtice, OH34 contributions
    Review of: Small Group Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain from Vancouver
    Vancouver Highlights !
    Such a great day we were the only ones on the bus, Our guide was wonderful the bridge was area was amazing so was grouse mountain ( except for the bugs ) he even took pictures of us at both places, and at a lake location he did a great job !
    Written September 18, 2022
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  • Deb H
    7 contributions
    Review of: Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
    Go try the Capilano Suspension Bridge
    The guide Steve was really informative although at tines the microphone he was using had a melt down.
    The suspension bridge views are awesome. Well worth experiencing

    Granville island was a little disappointing as there was a power outage .

    Views from across Harbour are very pretty .

    Stanley Park is worth a look with the toten poles .

    Well done Steve on creating a great day
    Written September 9, 2022
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  • Matt K
    California1 contribution
    Review of: Private Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain
    Amazing experience!
    Erick was our tour guide and was absolutely fantastic! We had the pleasure of being the only ones to sign up for this tour that day. Grouse Mountain was our first stop. Erick walked around with us pointing out areas of what interest to explore. We had a great conversation. After a coffee to warm up we came down the mountain and went to the suspension bridge where we explored on our own. The suspension bridge and the walk through the tree tops were incredible sights to see! Erick gave us great insight about the city and places to visit during our stay. Highly recommended, both tour and guide!
    Written November 22, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Mei Y
    1 contribution
    Review of: Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
    The best trip I could ever expect!
    Very organized trip. Our guide/driver was awesome, very informative and considerate. One day may be too short for Victoria, but we didn't waste any minutes on the way. I would definitely recommend this one day trip to my friends if they don't have much time to stay. Our driver played the Buthchart Gardens video on the way back, so no need to buy it in the gift store. He also dropped us off to a location closer to our hotel. We really appreciate that especially when we traveled with a kid after a tiring long day. Thank you so much!
    Written September 28, 2022
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  • sleepybexhill
    Bexhill-on-Sea, UK1,497 contributions
    Review of: VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Ticket
    We’ll worth a visit
    If you want to see a garden while in Vancouver, this is a good option. You can easily spend a couple of hours wandering around this garden which showcases plants and trees from around the world at a fraction of the cost of Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island. This is a seasonal garden so your experience will vary depending upon when you visit. The garden staff keep the place in very good order. There is also a decent cafe on site.
    Written October 4, 2022
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  • Steven L
    1 contribution
    Review of: Howe Sound Sea Safari Cruise
    A must see
    Perfect half day excursion. Lighthouse, seals, cliffs. Got lucky and had a flat sea day but our driver was kind enough to chase down some ferries to get us a few wake jumps.
    Written September 18, 2022
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  • Ryan
    2 contributions
    Review of: Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour
    Great, funny and knowledgeable crew
    My favourite part was meeting Hal and the horses (Jack and Bigger). Even though Jack was a little naughty, Hal behaved himself throughout. Hal in fact gave a very knowledgeable narration along our tour which included information on the horses, history of the park and Vancouver the city itself.
    It was a very warm day and the staff had fans and water spray for the horses and they seamed very well cared for.
    A lovely little trip around Stanley park, thank you
    Written September 15, 2022
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  • Candice
    3 contributions
    Review of: Joffre Lakes Hike and Photography
    Great hike and hospitality!
    Totally in awe with the natural beauty of the Joffre Lakes! It is a must go to place when visiting BC! Great to have an awesome guide like Nafees - as he gave very good tips on hiking and photography!
    Written September 28, 2022
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