Tours and Trips in Canada

Enjoy two favorite Victoria tours in a single day with this great-value combo package. Voyage into the open waters of the northern Pacific on a 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise, where you can encounter native marine life such as orcas, gray whales, and harbor seals with the help of expert guides. In the afternoon, explore the elaborate floral landscapes of Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. Includes round-trip transfers from downtown Victoria and a flexible return schedule, so you can linger to enjoy the gardens' luminous displays at night.

This 3-hour food tour of Toronto is perfect for people who love to dine on pig-inspired dishes. During this tour, travel around three restaurants and a butcher shop to learn about ethical farming, and get the chance to sample three tastings of food made from pigs. Walk away with more knowledge about the city's history and how it came across its nickname.

Explore Victoria's history and culinary scene on this walking tour of the British Columbian city. Follow a guide to highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbor Causeway, Trounce Alley, Bastion and Market squares, Fan Tan Alley, the Harmonious Gates of Interest, and the Victoria Public Market. Along the way, stop for between six and eight food tastings of craft beer, chocolate, tea, tapas, cheese, bread, olive oil, and other local products.

Enjoy swift travel and breathtaking views over British Columbia on this Victoria to Vancouver seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Victoria's Inner Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Enjoy panoramic views over local landmarks including Ogden Point, the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the BC Parliament Buildings. Soar over the Gulf Islands' sandy beaches and dense forests, and look out for the mighty Lion's Gate Bridge and Brockton Peninsula.

Visit Niagara Falls on a full-day, independent trip from Washington, D.C. with plane tickets, ground transfers, lunch and a sightseeing cruise. Enjoy views of New England during the scenic, 80-minute flight, and take in the falls at your own pace. Get close to the thundering white water with tickets for the Maid of the Mist boat, then browse the shops and attractions that surround the falls. Pause for a 2-course lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, and spend the afternoon exploring the historic town before flying back to D.C.

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!

Enjoy a high-altitude dining experience on this 4-hour tour from Whistler. Ride an ATV 6,000 feet up Blackcomb Mountain to the Horstman Glacier, and then relax and enjoy a local meal on a patio with some of the most spectacular views in the area.

Dine high on the Horstman Glacier with a 4-hour adventure dinner excursion from Whistler, and enjoy an evening of live music and spectacular views. You'll travel up the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain in a rugged Jeep Rubicon, then sit down to a meal of locally-caught salmon baked on a cedar plank, with sides and dessert. This 4-hour off-road excursion includes dinner, transport, and entertainment, and it's the perfect way to experience Whistler's summertime snow.

See the best of Victoria in a single day with a guided coach tour that kicks off at the city's famed Fairmont Empress hotel. Travel through Vancouver Island's most distinctive neighborhoods to the beach town of Sidney, stopping at cultural highlights including Beacon Hill Park, the Trans-Canada Highway Mile 0 marker, Mt Tolmie and your choice of a local winery or the Butterfly Gardens. Enjoy a tea-style picnic lunch inside lovely Butchart Gardens and tour the Victorian elegance of Craigdarroch Castle.

Add an extra thrill to your Victoria whale-watching adventure with this wildlife cruise aboard a fast-moving, inflatable Zodiac boat. Get closer to the water - and the whales - on a wet and wild ride through the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Hang on to your hat and keep a sharp eye out for native marine life such as humpback and gray whales, orcas, sea lions and harbor seals. An expert naturalist guide will help point out passing species and share insight into the amazing aquatic world of the northern Pacific.

Discover the craze of SUP and enjoy fine views over Victoria's famous skyline on this 3-hour Victoria Harbour stand-up paddleboard tour. Explore the channels of Victoria Harbour, where ferries, seaplanes, whale-watching boats and fishing vessels come and go daily. Delve into the Inner Harbour and the Gorge Waterway with your guide. Watch the waves for native otters and seals, and keep your eyes on the skies for soaring eagles and cormorants. Admire local attractions including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, the BC Parliament Buildings and Tillicum Bridge from the water.

Enjoy some active family fun perched high in the sky as you traverse an aerial adventure course. Tackle the games in the Kids Adventure Course, a suspension course hanging 10 feet (3 meters) high, or ride on ziplines. Choose from more than 12 games and ziplines that will have kids moving comfortably and safely from tree to tree on their own in no time. 

Experience an up-close encounter with northern Pacific marine life on a 3-hour whale watching cruise off Victoria's coast. Travel out into the open ocean aboard a comfortable, motorized boat to look for native species like humpback whales, gray whales, orcas, elephant seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. Learn about local marine ecology from a naturalist guide, and take in fantastic views of Vancouver Island in between animal sightings.

Travel to Victoria by private tour from Vancouver with included round-trip transport and an admission ticket to one of the city's most famous attractions, Butchart Gardens. During your ferry ride from Vancouver, enjoy views of the Strait of Georgia. Plus, make a stop at Victoria Harbour, and go on a tour of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings.

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.

Get a new perspective on Victoria's beautiful, bustling harbor on a guided 3-hour kayak tour. Glide through the historic waterways in a state-of-the-art sea kayak, soaking up fantastic views of where Victoria's stately skyline meets the harbor's wild aquatic landscape. As you paddle, join the local traffic of seaplane, ferries and whale-watching boats, and keep an eye out for native wildlife like river otters and harbor seals.

Vancouver Island is known for producing great wines in a beautiful environment. Visit three well-regarded wineries on Saanich Peninsula on this 4-hour tour from Victoria, which includes private wine tastings at each location, a behind-the-scenes tour of a local winery, and a guide with extensive knowledge about the industry. This small-group tour is limited to 15 passengers or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Become more familiar with whales and other marine life on this 3-to-7-hour whale-watching tour from Granville Island in Vancouver. Explore the water of the Salish Sea and Strait of Georgia with an experienced guide who tells you interesting facts about sea life as you search for killer whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and sea birds.

Experience it all - the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Whistler Village and Coal Harbour - with this mini-coach bus tour from Vancouver and return flight by seaplane. Aboard the coach, pass the Whistler mountains and the third-largest waterfall in BC along the road to the 2010 Olympics. Stop at the Adventure Centre in Squamish or the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum, and spend the afternoon independently exploring Whistler Village. At the end of the day, a seaplane takes you back to Vancouver, with views of glaciers and valleys below.

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.