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We compared all 443 experiences in British Columbia so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 443 experiences from CA$ 6 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Vancouver Whale Watching Tour: Orcas & Humpbacks with Free Photos
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Vancouver Whale Watching Tour: Orcas & Humpbacks with Free PhotosSearch the Salish Sea aboard a heated catamaran with expert guides and a whale sighting guarantee, plus complimentary high-resolution photos of wildlife and your group.
5,747 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 19 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 268per person
Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photos
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Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photosWhale watching boat tour in Victoria's Salish Sea aboard the Salish Sea Eclipse catamaran with expert guides and heated cabin for comfortable viewing.
2,820 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 26 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 215per person
Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Full Day
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Best value
Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Full DayFull-day tour from Vancouver to Victoria with Butchart Gardens admission, BC Ferries cruise, and guided sightseeing. Includes hotel pickup, ferry tickets, and free time in Victoria's Inner Harbour.
3,213 reviews
4.63★
Duration
13h
Next departure: 6 Mar 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromCA$ 257per person

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Victoria Whale & Wildlife Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings
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Travelers' pick
Victoria Whale & Wildlife Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings
2,406 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h 30m
fromCA$ 210per person
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver
2,324 reviews
4.71★
Duration
13h
fromCA$ 306per person
Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local Tastings
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Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local Tastings
2,271 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
fromCA$ 115per person
Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: 3-Hour Tasting & Stories
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: 3-Hour Tasting & Stories
2,208 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h
fromCA$ 166CA$ 141per person
Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver
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Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver
2,187 reviews
4.80★
Duration
10h
fromCA$ 195per person
Vancouver City Tour: Capilano Bridge & Lookout with Hotel Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Vancouver City Tour: Capilano Bridge & Lookout with Hotel Pickup
2,172 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h 30m
fromCA$ 195per person
Capilano Suspension Bridge Vancouver: 3 Attractions & Cliffwalk
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Vancouver: 3 Attractions & Cliffwalk
2,157 reviews
4.49★
Duration
2h–3h
fromCA$ 82per person

Top rated (10)

Vancouver: LGBTQ2+ History Walking Tour & Davie Street Stories
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Vancouver: LGBTQ2+ History Walking Tour & Davie Street StoriesHear untold LGBTQ2+ stories on a Vancouver walking tour, from drag legends to bookshop bombings. Stroll Downtown & West End with a local guide. Wheelchair accessible.
369 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 7 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 39per person
Canyoning in Kelowna: Rappelling, Slides & Waterfalls
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Travelers' pick
Canyoning in Kelowna: Rappelling, Slides & WaterfallsHike into a Kelowna-area canyon, rappel down hidden waterfalls, slide natural chutes and swim in pools: all gear and a certified guide included, no experience needed.
118 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 243per person
Vancouver: 50-Foot Sailboat Tour & English Bay with Drinks
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Vancouver: 50-Foot Sailboat Tour & English Bay with Drinks3-hour sailing on a 44-foot Beneteau from Mosquito Creek. Includes snacks, beer, ciders, and instruction. Captain with 45 years' experience and Search and Rescue training.
114 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 8 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 158per person
Kelowna: Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings & 4 Drinks
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Kelowna: Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings & 4 DrinksKelowna walking food tour with 7 tastings, 4 drinks, and stops at local bakeries, pizza, and gelato. 3 hours, downtown cultural district, all food included.
560 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Free cancellationfromCA$ 115per person
Vancouver: Stanley Park Ancient Trees Walking Tour
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Vancouver: Stanley Park Ancient Trees Walking TourStep into Stanley Park’s last ancient forest with Colin Spratt, see Canada’s largest maple & 1000-year-old cedars, includes walking tour & local stories.
296 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h 30m
Mon–Fri
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 75per person
Downtown Vancouver walking tour: Heritage buildings, treats
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Downtown Vancouver walking tour: Heritage buildings, treatsTwo-hour guided walk through Downtown Vancouver's heritage buildings, including private Marine Building access and gourmet tastings.
141 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
Tue and Sat
11:00
Season until 14 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 74per person
Vancouver Bike Tour: Gastown, Chinatown & Granville Island
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Vancouver Bike Tour: Gastown, Chinatown & Granville Island3-hour Vancouver bike tour along False Creek seawall through Gastown, Chinatown, Olympic Village & Granville Island market. Small groups, local guide, ferry return included.
114 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 99per person
Kelowna: E-Bike Wine Tour with Okanagan Valley Lunch
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Kelowna: E-Bike Wine Tour with Okanagan Valley LunchPedal easy through Kelowna’s vineyards by e-bike, tasting local wines and meads, then pause for a fresh farm lunch overlooking the Okanagan Valley. Includes all gear.
309 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
6
Free cancellationfromCA$ 172per person
Vancouver: Stanley Park & Seawall Bike Tour with Guide
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Vancouver: Stanley Park & Seawall Bike Tour with Guide3-hour guided bike tour of Vancouver's Stanley Park and seawall. Includes professional guide, bicycle and 11 miles of forest trails, waterfront paths and heritage stops.
251 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h 30m
Mon
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 99per person
Whistler Day Tour: Sea to Sky Gondola & Shannon Falls
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Whistler Day Tour: Sea to Sky Gondola & Shannon FallsWhistler day tour from Vancouver with Sea to Sky Gondola entry, Shannon Falls walk, and Whistler Village time: guide included, hotel pickup arranged.
155 reviews
4.98★
Duration
10h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromCA$ 178per person

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Victoria Self-Guided Walking Tour: Riddles & Scavenger Hunt
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Travelers' pick
Victoria Self-Guided Walking Tour: Riddles & Scavenger HuntTwo-hour self-guided walking tour of Victoria using app-based riddles to navigate Parliament Buildings, Fairmont Empress and Fan Tan Alley.
18 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · NO · DE · HI +20Free cancellationfromCA$ 6per person
Victoria City Walking Tour: Parliament & Chinatown
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Travelers' pick
Victoria City Walking Tour: Parliament & ChinatownWalk Victoria's Inner Harbor, Parliament Buildings and historic Chinatown on a 3-hour guided tour with a local guide who shares the city's history.
232 reviews
4.61★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromCA$ 7.20per person
Vancouver City Highlights Walking Tour: Local Guide, 3 Hours
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Vancouver City Highlights Walking Tour: Local Guide, 3 HoursWalk Vancouver's neighborhoods with a local guide who shares stories about Gastown, the Marine Building, Robson Street and the Port.
431 reviews
4.61★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromCA$ 7.20per person
Bloedel Conservatory Vancouver: Tropical Dome & Exotic Birds
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Bloedel Conservatory Vancouver: Tropical Dome & Exotic BirdsBloedel Conservatory admission in Vancouver. Tropical dome with 500+ plants, macaws, parrots and exotic birds. Queen Elizabeth Park, wheelchair accessible, kids under 4 free.
82 reviews
4.23★
Duration
1d
Every dayFree cancellationfromCA$ 9.98per person
Vancouver: VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission & Sculptures
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Vancouver: VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission & Sculptures55 acres with 7,500 plant species, sculpture collection & LEED Platinum Visitor Centre shaped like an orchid. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
207 reviews
4.62★
Duration
1d
Every daySeason until 26 NovFree cancellationfromCA$ 16.60per person
Vancouver Cruise Terminal: 8-Hour Luggage Storage & Downtown Explore
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Vancouver Cruise Terminal: 8-Hour Luggage Storage & Downtown ExploreStore 2 bags at Canada Place Cruise Terminal, 8am–4:30pm. Drop-off at port, claim ticket included. Explore downtown Vancouver luggage-free between ship and flight.
326 reviews
4.67★
Duration
1h–8h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Free cancellationfromCA$ 17per person
Aquabus Vancouver: Hop on & off False Creek all day
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Aquabus Vancouver: Hop on & off False Creek all dayAquabus hop-on hop-off day pass on False Creek with 8 stops, boats every 7 mins, wheelchair accessible, bike-friendly, family-owned since 1985.
134 reviews
4.81★
Duration
5m–45m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromCA$ 20per person
Cougar Mountain Day Ticket: Axe Throwing & Slacklining
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Cougar Mountain Day Ticket: Axe Throwing & SlackliningSpend a day on Cougar Mountain with axe throwing, slacklining, wiffle golf and base camp games.
69 reviews
4.75★
Duration
2h–9h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromCA$ 21per person
Victoria Butterfly Gardens: Indoor Tropical Jungle & Rescued Wildlife
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Victoria Butterfly Gardens: Indoor Tropical Jungle & Rescued WildlifeStep into Victoria Butterfly Gardens for a lush indoor jungle, thousands of butterflies, rescued animals, and insectarium entry, admission ticket included.
95 reviews
4.57★
Duration
45m–2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 21per person
Vancouver: False Creek Ferry Day Pass & Granville Island
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Vancouver: False Creek Ferry Day Pass & Granville IslandAll-day hop-on hop-off pass on Vancouver's ferries. Nine stops including Granville Island, Science World, Maritime Museum, and Kitsilano. Valid on all False Creek routes.
122 reviews
4.61★
Duration
2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromCA$ 22per person
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British Columbia at a glance ✓ 2026-11-07

  • Most booked: Vancouver Whale Watching Tour: Orcas & Humpbacks with Free Photos, CA$ 268 (5h, 4.89★ · 5,747).
  • Top rated: Victoria whale watching tour: Salish Sea Eclipse with free photos, CA$ 215 (3h 30m, 4.93★ · 2,820).
  • Best value: Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Full Day, CA$ 257 (13h, 4.63★ · 3,213).

Of the 443 experiences: 434 with free cancellation, 366 with instant confirmation, 158 with hotel pickup and 277 bookable last-minute.

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