Day Trips & Excursions in British Columbia

Spend time in the beautiful former Olympics village of Whistler on this all-day tour from Vancouver. Cruise along the famous Sea-to-Sky Highway for breathtaking scenery, hear the thundering Shannon Falls and take photos from Tantalus Viewpoint. After a guided tour of Whistler Village, you're free to explore Whistler as you wish "” swim in the Lost Lake, go on a hike or ride the Peak-to-Peak Gondola (activities are at your own expense). Round-trip transportation is included.

Your camera just might run out of memory space on this trip. Discover one dramatic landscape after another on this 11.5-hour coach tour between Vancouver and Whistler: the Sea-to-Sky highway, the Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Squamish, Whistler Village, and Brandywine Falls. From the gondola, admire Howe Sound, the Squamish River, and the coastal mountain range. Enjoy plenty of free time to wander about Squamish and partake in Whistler Village activities on your own. Round-trip transport from select locations included.

Fit some epic natural sightseeing into your Vancouver vacation with a half-day tour of the area's gorgeous 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 and visit native grizzly bears at the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.

Save time and money when you combine a hop-on, hop-off day tour in Vancouver with a day trip to the ski town of Whistler. See top Vancouver attractions and disembark at any of 29 stops, including the panoramic views of the Vancouver Lookout. The next day, explore the fjords, inlets, mountains and Village of Whistler, and the tumbling waters of Shannon Falls.

Play in wild and beautiful British Columbia on a small-group trip to the alpine village of Whistler. Enjoy pickup from Vancouver or Richmond and head off on an epic 11-hour tour through mountainous terrain and past rushing waterfalls on your way to the world-famous ski destination. You'll have plenty of time in Whistler to eat, explore the village and take optional tours of sites like Squamish, Shannon Falls, and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center.

Explore three of Vancouver's most beautiful parks on this full-day guided tour: Capilano Canyon, Whytecliff Park and Lighthouse Park. In Capilano Canyon, admire the Lions mountains, reservoir and the Cleveland Dam. From Whytecliff Park, snap photos of the Bowen Island in Howe Sound. After a short hike to a beach lookout point, a scenic drive along the rugged coastline takes you to Lions Park, offering prime views of the Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Splash through the rapids of the Cheakamus River, paddling gentle waves between towering evergreens, on a full-day combination trip from Vancouver. You'll travel past British Colombia's coastal forests on the way to the river, then change into dry clothes for the Sea to Sky Gondola, where you'll have views across Howe Sound and the mountains. This adventurous, family-friendly day is a good fit for first-time rafters, and it includes your tickets to the Sky to Sea Gondola, as well as round-trip transport from selected hotels in Vancouver.

Immerse yourself in Whistler's scenery and culture, including British Columbia's tallest waterfall and charming Whistler Village, on this full-day tour from Vancouver. With a small group, make additional stops at the new Aboriginal Cultural Center and Museum and Squamish. Travel the Sea to Sky Highway and enjoy plenty of personalized attention and time to ask questions. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.