Top British Columbia Shore Excursions

Take advantage of your stopover in Vancouver with a half-day city sightseeing tour! By coach, your local guide will escort you to top attractions such as Gastown, Robson Street, Granville Island and Chinatown. Wind through the verdant trails of Stanley Park, see First Nations totem poles at Brockton Point, and head to the top of the Vancouver Lookout for panoramic views of the city and its mountainous backdrop. Then head to meet your ship!

Take advantage of your time in port in Vancouver with a half-day tour of some of area’s most epic viewpoints along the North Shore. Your personal guide will escort you over the Lions’ Gate Bridge to the Capilano Suspension Bridge for an exhilarating walk along the cliff-hanging footpaths. Then ride the Grouse Mountain gondola high into the alpine forest for breathtaking views Mount Baker and a chance spotting of native wildlife.

Trade your cruise ship for a whale-watching vessel on a 3-hour shore excursion from the port of Victoria. Travel into the open waters of the northern Pacific Ocean to spot native marine life including orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals and minke whales. Learn about British Columbia’s amazing aquatic ecosystems from onboard naturalist guides, who will help point out passing species along the way. It’s an exciting and educational voyage for the whole family!

When you make port in Victoria, discover top city attractions in style on this 2-hour Victoria castles and neighborhoods bike tour. Follow your guide by bicycle through Victoria and gain insight into the city’s colorful past. Explore diverse districts such as the Inner Harbour, Cook Street Village and Chinatown. Take in panoramic views over Dallas Road’s waterfront and marvel at the creepy Craigdarroch Castle. Spin through pretty Moss Rock Park and Beacon Hill Park, and enjoy the creative buzz of leafy Fernwood.

Enjoy an unforgettable port stop in Victoria and discover top local attractions with ease on this 5-hour whale-watching cruise with Butchart Gardens visit in Victoria. Hop aboard your whale-watching boat in Victoria’s Inner Harbour and head out onto the rolling waves with your guide. Watch the water for sightings of graceful orca whales and playful seals, and enjoy fine views over the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands. Afterward, visit Butchart Gardens and explore winding pathways among blooming flowerbeds at your leisure before returning to the cruise port.

While you make port in Victoria, discover some of the delicious flavors the Canadians love on this 3- or 4-hour Victoria bike tour. Choose the food-focused bike tour to suit your tastes and preferences, then follow your guide through the city streets by bike. Perhaps enjoy a slice of oven-baked pizza or visit a local brewery to sample some of Victoria’s fine craft beers. On route, discover local landmarks and sites of interest off the beaten track.

Explore Victoria, Vancouver Island, with a dedicated guide on this half-day private tour. Take in the island's famously scenic landscapes on both driving and walking excursions, including many off-the-beaten-path sites. Enjoy personalized attention, a flexible itinerary, and plenty of time to ask questions. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy personalized attention on this private tour of Vancouver's Chinatown with a dedicated chef/guide. Eat some traditional Cantonese dishes and enjoy a private dining experience with a private group of your choosing, then head out into the neighborhood to explore more food offerings.

Discover the buzz of Granville Island’s famous public food market on this 2-hour small-group Vancouver shore excursion. Follow your guide through the bustling market, and mingle with the busy shoppers and traders. Admire delicious local produce at the greengrocers’, butchers’, bakers’ and cheese-makers’ stands. Stop off along the way to sample tastings of seasonal and regional produce, and gain insight into the flavors the locals love. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Explore the wineries and vineyards of the Fraser Valley on this private 5-hour Vancouver shore excursion. Travel through the Fraser Valley with your private guide and enjoy fine views over the rolling vineyards. Visit local wineries such as Lulu Island and Domaine de Chaberton, and sample their award-winning wines. Learn of the different grape varietals for which the region is famous and enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch with tea or coffee among the vines. Visit Krause Berry Farms, a working farm, and take a wagon ride through the berry fields. 

Eat your way through Vancouver on a food-filled, 3-hour shore excursion. On this small-group lunch tour, accompany your guide on a sensory journey to gourmet grocers, breweries and foodie hotspots. Depending on the day, you may sample Chinese dim sum, BC salmon pate and artisan cheeses, followed by sweet treats like Thomas Haas salted caramel chocolate and award-winning gelato and sorbetto. Indulge and learn about the commingling cultures that define Vancouver’s neighborhoods and culinary history.

Enjoy your customize Chinatown tour. We will take you into numerous Clan and County Association buildings, to a herbal store, to Sai Woo … the only place in Chinatown where there’s been a restaurant for over 100 years, etc.

A scenic drive through the countryside to The Butchart Gardens. Take a scenic drive to world-renowned Butchart Gardens through stunning country roads with your private tour guide in comfortable new vehicle. Enjoy stunning scenery of gentle rolling hills, farms and rural estates, vineyards and waterways. Make the most of your way to the stunning 100-year-old Gardens in your private, personalized tour.