Optional Tour & Excursion Program

Victoria Day Trip by Coach including Butchart Gardens Tour & Tea

Tour Dates & Times:
June 7 – departs at 0700 hrs
Duration: 12 Hours
Cost per person: $255.00 CAD

Enjoy a relaxing ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands to British Columbia’s quaint capital of Victoria. Known for its old world English-style charm, Victoria is home to the most unique historical and cultural attractions in the province! Guests will have free time to explore the downtown core, enjoy boutique shopping and dining, or visit one of the many attractions such as the Royal BC Museum or Government House. After a visit to Butchart Gardens, guests will return to Vancouver via coach early evening and will enjoy a gourmet buffet onboard the return ferry before being transferred back to the Vancouver Convention Centre upon arrival in Vancouver.

Public Art Biking Tour

Tour Dates & Times:
June 6 – departs at 1300 hrs
June 8 – departs at 0900 hrs
June 13 – departs at 1300 hrs
Duration: 3 hours
Cost per person: $99.00 CAD

This truly original public art tour of Vancouver covers a diverse cross-section of the city’s visual landscape. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the role that public art plays in the city, and also learn about the unique history and culture of Vancouver. The tour follows the picturesque Seawall through Coal Harbour, through Gastown and Chinatown, continuing through downtown on the dedicated bike lanes, then continues along the Seawall around False Creek. Along the way, your guide points out a multitude of different pieces ranging from sculptural installations, murals, fountains, mosaics, buildings, and even some unexpected surprises often overlooked including several contemporary pieces as well as some older relics that have fallen by the wayside. Whether you are an art aficionado, or a novice enthusiast this tour will let you see the city in a whole new way.

Floatplane Sightseeing

Tour Dates & Times:
June 12 – departs at 1500 hrs
Duration: 1.25 hours
Cost per person: $215.00 CAD

The best way to see all that Vancouver has to offer is from high above the hustle and bustle of the crowds! Vancouver has breath-taking sights that are best seen from the air, like the Capilano water shed and the back of the North Shore Mountains. Deep Cove and Indian Arm are just a few hidden treasures of the city and onboard a floatplane is the perfect way for your guests to explore them all in one grand, sweeping view. Guests will board their floatplane in the heart of the city at the waterfront Coal Harbour dock, taxiing into the Burrard Inlet and taking off for a 20-minute thrilling flight over the West Vancouver waterfront, North Shore mountains and the glacial fjords of Indian Arm.

West Coast Whale Watching & Wildlife Adventure

Tour Dates & Times:
June 7 – departs at 0830 hrs
June 8 – departs at 0830 hrs
June 13 – departs at 0830 hrs
Duration: 5+ hours
Cost per person: $255.00 CAD

The Pacific Ocean surrounding Vancouver is home to many permanent groups of the majestic Orca, or ‘Killer Whale’. Departing from downtown Vancouver, this whale watching and wildlife tour allows you to observe whales, porpoise and other diverse wildlife from the Pacific Coast in their natural habitat. This is truly an unforgettable trip, with memories that will last a lifetime!

Guests will board specially equipped boats in Vancouver’s harbour where the views of Vancouver and the Coast Mountains rise up dramatically from all sides. Passing English Bay and the Fraser River estuary, the boats head to the Strait of Georgia and directly into the summer playground of many marine mammals. Each trip, and every day is different, as the boats explore the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands in search of resident whales and other marine wildlife.

A boxed lunch is included.

The Majestic North Shore

Tour Date & Time:
June 8 – departs at 0830 hrs
Duration: 4.5 hours
Cost per person: $145.00 CAD

This North Shore excursion takes guests over the famous Lions Gate Bridge towards the top two attractions in the city: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. The Capilano Suspension Bridge, set amidst a rainforest, was opened in 1889. The 450 foot-long bridge is set 230 feet above the Capilano River and connects the two halves of the park. The newest activity, the heart-stopping Cliffwalk, is worth the trip alone! Continue on to Grouse Mountain where guests will enjoy a thrilling Skyride to the summit. With breathtaking views of the city of Vancouver, guests will be amazed at the wilderness and natural beauty. Enjoy free time on Grouse Mountain where you can view the resident grizzly bears, enjoy the Logging Show or watch the Birds of Prey show.

UBC Botanical Garden, Nitobe Memorial Garden & Museum of Anthropology

Tour Date & Time:
June 11 – departs at 0800 hrs
Duration: 4.5 hours
Cost per person: $110.00 CAD

A scenic drive by motor coach through neighborhoods and along the seawall brings guests to the University of British Columbia. The tour will begin at the UBC Botanical Garden which features the Canopy Walkway, a spectacular tree-top suspension bridge walk. The 308-metre walkway enables guests to surround themselves in the unique biodiversity of a Coastal Rainforest canopy. An informative naturalist will introduce guests to mosses, lichens, birds, insects and other invertebrates, and point out the bird’s eye views of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser River.

The second stop is the Nitobe Memorial Gardens, which is considered to be one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in North America and among the top five Japanese gardens outside Japan. Stroll around the ground, created out of two-and-a-half acres of pristine forest.

The last stop of the tour is the Museum of Anthropology which houses over 38,000 ethnographic objects and 535,000 archaeological objects, many of which originate from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia. Massive totem poles, carved boxes, bowls, and feast dishes are featured in the Museum’s Great Hall, while smaller (but no less magnificent) pieces in gold, silver, argillite, wood, ceramic, and other materials are exhibited elsewhere in the galleries. Guests will enjoy an informative and inspired guided tour through the collections before being given time to explore the grounds at leisure.

Sky High Adventure: Zipline Tour at Grouse Mountain

Tour Date & Time:
June 13 – departs at 1230 hrs
Duration: 5.5 hours
Cost per person: $220.00 CAD

Travel by motor coach to Grouse Mountain where guests will enjoy a thrilling Skyride to the summit. With breathtaking views of the city of Vancouver, guests will be amazed at the wilderness and natural beauty.

The zipline experience features a dual-line, five-line circuit, providing guests with an adrenaline-pumping 2 hour tour across the peaks and canyons of Grouse and Dam Mountains, with some lines more than 200 feet off the ground and surrounded by dense, old growth temperate rainforest. After this thrilling tour, enjoy the inclusive attractions or organize a lunch at one of the many restaurants on the Mountain. Inclusive attractions include home to a Wildlife Refuge, home to Grizzly Bears, Timber Wolves and Birds of Prey

Salmon Fishing

Tour dates & Times:
June 8 – departs at 0730 hrs
June 12 – departs at 0730 hrs
Duration: 5.5 hours
Cost per person: $340.00 CAD

British Columbia is a fisherman’s paradise! The Chinook salmon has always been BC sport fishing’s crown jewel. This trophy fish can tip the scales at more than 32kg/70lb, and promises anglers the fight of their fishing lives! Another iconic BC fish revered by anglers is the steelhead, considered one of the hardest-fighting and most elusive game fish in the world! Guests will fish for Chinook, sockeye, steelhead and even the prehistoric sturgeon in the calm protected waters around the Strait of Georgia with experienced guides who cater to novice and expert fishers alike, taking care of all the details that are needed for a great day out on the water.

Ocean Kayaking in Deep Cove

Tour Date & Time:
June 9 – departs at 1300 hrs
Duration: 4 hours
Cost per person: $115.00 CAD

Dip your paddle in the remote waters of Deep Cove and search for seals bobbing in the waves, eagles diving for salmon and brightly coloured sea stars clinging to the rocks. Enjoy the serenity of your remote surroundings where the North Shore Mountains drop into the protected ocean as an expert guide provides expert instruction and information about the surrounding area so that even first time kayakers will be comfortable and confident. Guests will enjoy a scenic 20-minute drive to the protected waters of Indian Arm Provincial Park. The park is 6,826 hectares in total and located within the core of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (“People of the Inlet”) traditional territory. Indian Arm, an 18 kilometre fjord that extends north from Burrard Inlet, was once heavily glaciated, leaving behind a spectacular landscape featuring rugged, forested mountains, several alpine lakes, and numerous creeks and waterfalls, including the 50-metre high Granite Falls, whose mighty force is best viewed from the water.

Silk Roads Adventure

Tour Dates & Times:
June 8 – departs at 1000 hrs
June 10 – departs at 1000 hrs
Duration: 4 hours
Cost per person: $148.00 CAD

Explore Chinatown’s intriguing sights and fragrances with a local guide through the lively Chinese market, herbal medicine shops and historical alleys of Vancouver’s Chinatown. Partake in a formal Chinese Tea Ceremony and learn the art of brewing tea before you embark on a private guided tour of the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden (the only one of its kind outside China). This classical Chinese Garden reflects the Taoist philosophy of yin and yang, where light is balanced by dark as hard and rugged is balanced by soft and smooth. Afterwards, make their way to Canada’s largest Chinese restaurant to enjoy a superb Dim Sum lunch while savoring the memories of a most enlightening encounter with Vancouver’s own Orient. Dim Sum means “touch your heart”, and features traditional bite-sized Cantonese snacks made by hand and served fresh throughout the day.

Granville Island Market Tour

Tour Dates & Times:
June 8 – departs at 0830 hrs
June 11 – departs at 1300 hrs
Duration: 4 hours
Cost per person: $76.00 CAD

Take a unique, culinary adventure through the irresistibly atmospheric Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver’s destination for lovers of food, art and culture. Offering fresh, local, seasonal produce, alongside a slice of local life, this is where guests rub elbows with Vancouver’s chefs as they shop for tonight’s menu. During the this lively and interactive market tour, guests will savour a cornucopia of fine foods from independent farmers and food artisans throughout Vancouver and beyond, from duck confit and cheeses to locally-made charcuterie, melt-in-your-mouth donuts, to world-class coffee and chai. Touring the Granville Island Public Market will be one of the most authentic ways to experience Vancouver.