The 10 Best Day Trips from in Vancouver, Canada

December 28, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
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1. Victoria and Butchart Gardens by Helicopter and Speed Boat

Lotus Land Tours
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Enjoy a helicopter ride from downtown Vancouver to Victoria over the spectacular Gulf Islands. Spend your own hours exploring Victoria. Admire the beauty of the Butchart Gardens and return directly form the Gardens to Vancouver by Speed Boat. Bus shuttle from downtown Victoria to the Butchart Gardens and entrance fee are included. Return boat arrives at Granville Is. Vancouver.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes & GST, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Helicopter flight to Victoria, Lounge access (light snack) at the heliport, Tansfer and adimmision of Butchart Gardens, Speedboat return from Butchart Gardens.

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Reviewed By M8146VQclaudiat

My husband and I splurged and took the luxury cruise to Victoria and we were treated like royalty! The service, food and drinks were amazing. We spent a fun 6 hours in Victoria on our own and then flew back to Vancouver in a sea plane. I thought I would be scared, but the flight was really cool and the landing was like we landed on a marshmallow. I would highly recommend this company.

2. Squamish & Whistler Photography

Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7, Canada Nature Photo Hikes
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Your 10 hour tour is a picture-perfect way to experience Canada’s natural beauty and safely enjoy the outdoors. It includes pickup and drop off from your accommodation and a scenic drive on the Sea to Sky highway to Squamish and Whistler. With this tour, you'll hike amazing trails, learn a valuable skill, gain knowledge of the area and bring home photo memories! With 20+ years of hiking and photography experience, your guide will teach you to take photos while sightseeing. With small groups and plenty of one-on-one instruction, you’ll learn all about landscape photography and how to capture waterfalls and forests. You will also learn about the indigenous Squamish people. We'll visit Porteau Cove to capture the majesty of the ocean and mountains, Shannon Falls - BC's third largest waterfall, Brandywine Falls, hike the Whistler Train Wreck, Green Lake and Rainbow Falls Trails and check out Whistler's food scene.

Inclusions: Professional photographer guide, Transportation, DSLR camera can be borrowed, Photoshoot, Guided small-group hiking tour

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Reviewed By Marielle_DeV

It was a pleasure to have Nafees for guide. He's been mindful customizing the experience to my interests and pace, sharing his knowledge not only of Bowen Island but of quite a few usueful facets of Vancouver and surroundings. Thank you for a wonderful day in Nature.

3. Seaplane Tour with Admission to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Harbour Air Seaplanes, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada Harbour Air Seaplanes
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This new unforgettable package tour combines the Panorama Classic seaplane tour with a visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Experience Vancouver, the west coast's most beautiful city, from up high with a few of our favourite experiences. Our most popular tour of the North Shore Mountains departs from downtown Vancouver's bustling Coal Harbour and includes a complete aerial view of the city. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during take-off and landing. This tour includes a 20 minute flight time. Following your Vancouver Panorama seaplane experience, hop on a shuttle to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for breathtaking views and more. A complete west coast signature experience. Ground transportation transfers and attraction admission included.

Inclusions: Taxes and fees, Ground transportation transfers

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By MuyFun

We flew over to Victoria Island. They were very accommodating and helpful. Highly recommended. Pilots were very safe and was a fun experience to fly on a floatplane.

4. Vancouver City Tour with Cherry Blossom Festival Private

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“This is why I live here!” exclaims many a Vancouverites during cherry blossom season. Each spring, as the rainy season fades, city dwellers pack their sweaters away and are rewarded with one of the world’s most cheerful sites: 40,000 cherry trees bursting with pink and white blooms. It is a perfect season where the trees just look so damn good that you just want to visit the gardens and have a cup on tea. There is also various unique activities during the festival season in Botanical Garden and Nitobi Memorial Garden.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Professional Guide and Driver, Snaps and Picture Stop Allowed, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and Drinks, All Personal Ecpences

Reviewed By dilbaghsinghm

One of the best acutance with nature. This tour was amazing and attractions were picturesque. Sea to sky highway was great and it has spots with lot of historical importance. My guide was was proactive driver was well versed with attractions. Private vehicle given to me was luxurious setting. Moreover we enjoyed. Although the gondola in Squamish was closed due to covid restrictions but my guide given me extra additions in the tour which we liked.

5. Vancouver City Tour With Stanley, Grouse Mountain & Capillano Suspension Private

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Vancouver winter means ski season, festivals, funky light events and new trails to explore.Just because it’s colder doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be outside.Grouse Mountain is one of the top Vancouver points of interest. Some people prefer skiing or snowboarding at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver since it’s the closest to downtown but that does make it a little bit busier than some of the other local hills.If you’re not in to skiing or snowboarding it’s almost worth going up to Grouse Mountain in winter just for the view of the city lights and the other awesome winter activities that go on up there Trying at least one outdoor activity this winter is a must do in Vancouver. Below are some of the best outdoor and indoor activities in Vancouver this winter. 1) Peak of Christmas in Grouse Mountain 2) Head to the Vancouver Christmas Market 3) Bright light in the Stanley Park 4) Experience CandyTown in Yaletown 5) Shop at the Craft Winter Market 6) Go ice skating downtown 7)Enjoy Granville

Inclusions: Professional Driver + Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Snaps and Photo Stop Allowed, Discover the Vibrant Stall and Street Food to eat, Grouse Mountain Admission Tickets, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, All Personal Expence

Reviewed By dilbaghsinghm

One of the best acutance with nature. This tour was amazing and attractions were picturesque. Sea to sky highway was great and it has spots with lot of historical importance. My guide was was proactive driver was well versed with attractions. Private vehicle given to me was luxurious setting. Moreover we enjoyed. Although the gondola in Squamish was closed due to covid restrictions but my guide given me extra additions in the tour which we liked.

6. Vancouver City Tour with Taste of India

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We provide custom tailor tour made including the Vancouver Lookout. Our Vancouver Day Tour is intended to cover major Spots in Vancouver like: i) Downtown ii) Chinatown iii) Robson St iv) Gastown v) Stanley Park vi) English Bay vii) False Creek viii) Canada Place ix) Coal Harbor x) Granville Island xii) Vancouver convention centre xiii) Yale town x!!!!} Vancouver Lookout The main Attraction would include the tour and tickets for Vancouver lookout and Our Lunch menu is inspired Specialty meat dishes including butter chicken and lamb curry and lots of fresh daily Vegan & vegetarian options, seasoned with a custom blend of spices as the key attractions for lunch The Lunch menu has over 70 food items to choose from with a perfect blend of vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines. We offers a spectacular ambience for just having cocatails at our mega bar, for our different customer spectawhich will give you a chance to see the entirety of Canada without leaving Vancouver.

Inclusions: Pickup and Drop off from your Hotels, Cruise Port,Airport and all Railway stations., Snaps and Picture Stops allowed, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Private transportation, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: All PERSONAL EXPENSE

Reviewed By dilbaghsinghm

One of the best acutance with nature. This tour was amazing and attractions were picturesque. Sea to sky highway was great and it has spots with lot of historical importance. My guide was was proactive driver was well versed with attractions. Private vehicle given to me was luxurious setting. Moreover we enjoyed. Although the gondola in Squamish was closed due to covid restrictions but my guide given me extra additions in the tour which we liked.

7. Vancouver Biking and Hiking Tour including Lunch

Into The Wild Cycling Tours
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On your 6.5-hour biking and hiking adventure, explore the natural beauty of British Columbia. Cycle along the Trans Canada Trail in the Fraser Valley and hike through the temperate rain forest in the North Shore. Your tour includes bicycle rental and helmet, lunch and refreshments, and transportation for the day. We are the only tour operator with access to the stunning Trans Canada Trail at Pitt Meadows. This is the longest recreational trail in the world that stretches from the East Coast of Canada all the way to the West Coast. On our tours we try to pass on our great respect and love for the outdoors and nature. Along the way we will provide guests with some interesting facts about the local flora & fauna. We also try to educate guests on the proud First Nation people who inhabited this land for thousands of years. This trip is suitable for adventurous people of all ages, with a basic level of fitness.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Lunch, All activities, Professional driver and guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Vancouver, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transportation for the day in a private bus, Use of bicycle and helmet, Lots of opportunities to take spectacular photos

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Reviewed By MM370

It had been a while since I visited Vancouver but the first thing I did upon returning was book another tour with Paul at "Into the Wild". New routes but the same great fun and service. I simply cannot recommend this company highly enough. Thank you for looking after us so well, we will keep coming back again and again! (Sorry about the delay in writing the review!)

8. Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour

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This tour is one of the most unique and memorable experience you can enjoy with your family and friends. You'll explore the scenic Sea to Sky corridor and enjoy sights and stops enroute to Whistler. You will have 4 hours of free time in Whistler. Arriving at approximately 2pm in Whistler and depart at 6pm. You will also see Shannon Falls on the way up to the Sea to Sky Gondola.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Round-trip shared transfer

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Reviewed By 533isiss

Although the best time of year to visit Butchart Gardens is in spring, you can enjoy the views and flowers that are starting to blossom. The trip was really nice, filled with interesting facts about Vancouver and it's capital Victoria. Maybe a tour to Victoria's castle could be a nice to have. Herman was really nice and always pending on our doubts and needs. Thank you for the trip!

9. Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Canada Place, 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing
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Get outside, breathe in the fresh pacific air, and immerse yourself in the natural wonders surrounding Vancouver, with a visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. This tour is 6.5 hours.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby

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Reviewed By MamaCat16

Excellent tour highlighting all of the things I love about Vancouver. The Capilano Suspension Bridge and a tour of the beautiful city of Vancouver. The city had changed dramatically in the 20 years since my last visit there.

10. Seaplane Flight to Victoria with Ground Transport and Butchart Gardens Admission

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Unit #1 Burrard Landing 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada Harbour Air Seaplanes
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Depart Vancouver Harbour by seaplane for an exciting flight over the Gulf Islands to beautiful Victoria. Then take a bus tour to the world famous Butchart Gardens. In Victoria, shopping, the Royal BC Museum, and several other attractions are just steps away. Return to downtown Vancouver on an afternoon or evening flight.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

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Reviewed By MuyFun

We flew over to Victoria Island. They were very accommodating and helpful. Highly recommended. Pilots were very safe and was a fun experience to fly on a floatplane.

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