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Vancouver Science World Ticket & Live DemosYou move through ten galleries at your own pace, trying puzzles, watching live science demos, and building things in the Tinkering Space. Admission includes access to rotating feature exhibitions and all permanent galleries. The whole site is wheelchair accessible, and you can stay as long as you want — most people spend three to four hours, though families with young kids often stretch it longer.Is it for me?Pick this if you want hands-on learning without a fixed schedule or a guide — you move through galleries at your own pace, and the live demos run every hour so you can catch one whenever you're ready. It works for families with kids of different ages because each gallery has something for different developmental stages.
4-Day Broken Group Islands Kayaking: Paddle & CampA 4-day sea kayaking expedition through the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound, where you paddle between wild islands and camp on secluded beaches with a live guide. All kayaking equipment, tent, sleeping mat and meals are included; participants need to be comfortable in water and capable of 4 to 6 hours of daily paddling plus easy hiking. Minimum age is 12.Is it for me?Book this expedition if you want to spend four full days operating a kayak yourself rather than watching from a boat—the paddling is the whole point, and the camping on sand between days makes it a complete immersion in the islands, not a day trip back to town each night.
Vancouver: Foxtrail Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided AdventureYou’ll follow clever clues through Yaletown on this Vancouver scavenger hunt, solving riddles and cracking secret codes with friends or family. Expect laughter, little surprises, and moments where teamwork really matters — plus time outdoors exploring at your own pace. You might even see familiar streets in a new light.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens: City Tour with Garden EntryYou get picked up in a private vehicle, driven past the island's best viewpoint, spend 90 minutes exploring Butchart Gardens' four distinct garden sections, then tour Victoria's main neighborhoods from Chinatown to the waterfront. Entry to the gardens and bottled water are included; the air-conditioned vehicle and fixed route mean you're not arranging transport or timing yourself around public schedules.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Butchart Gardens and Victoria's main neighborhoods without arranging your own transport or timing the stops yourself — the private vehicle and fixed route handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the sights.
Thompson River Rafting in Lytton: 36 km Motorized RaftThompson River rafting near Lytton, BC puts you on a motorized raft for 3.5 hours covering 36 km of the river's fastest section, with a professional guide, riverside snack and all gear supplied. The motorized boat means you steer and pace the run instead of paddling, so the effort stays manageable and the distance stays long. Children from age 8 are welcome; all passengers sign a waiver at the base before departure.Is it for me?The motorized setup is built for travelers who want to cover serious distance and control the pace without paddling — you steer, the motor moves the raft, and the guide handles the route. Book this one if you want the river without the arm strength, or if you want to run the longest section of the Thompson in a single afternoon.
Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Christmas LightsYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Capilano Suspension Bridge, where you cross a lit 140-metre span 70 metres above the river. From there, you walk or snowshoe through the Canyon Lights display around Blue Grouse Lake on Grouse Mountain, passing light installations, a scavenger hunt, and live music. The tour includes a stop at the Capilano River Hatchery and returns you to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Vancouver during the holiday season and want the main light attractions in one evening without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself—the guide handles the route so you focus on the lights and the family.
Private Vancouver Airport Transfer to Whistler Ski LiftsYou get picked up right at Vancouver Airport and whisked straight to Whistler—no stress about luggage or finding your ride. There’s even a quick stop at Shannon Falls or Squamish so you can stretch your legs and grab a snack before hitting the slopes.
Vancouver: Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Private TourYou cross a historic suspension bridge 70 meters above a river, walk among the treetops, watch salmon leap upstream at a working hatchery, and ride North America's largest aerial tramway to a mountain peak with views of the Pacific. The tour includes all entry fees, a local guide, and round-trip transport—no driving, no ticket hunting, no wondering if you're hitting things in the right order.Is it for me?Book this if you want Vancouver's most iconic outdoor attractions in one day without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself—the private format means your group moves together at a pace that works for you, and the guide knows which stops deserve more time.
Nanaimo Airport to Mount Washington: Private Ski Resort TransferYou're met at Nanaimo Airport with a nameplate, your flight is tracked so the driver knows when you land, and you travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle directly to Mount Washington Ski Resort. Child seats are available on request, and all fees including taxes are included in the price upfront. The driver helps with luggage and gear, speaks English, and the whole transfer is door-to-door with no stops.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Nanaimo and want to skip the rental car desk and shuttle logistics — the fixed price and door-to-door service mean you go straight from the airport to the resort without arranging anything else.
Nanaimo Airport to Mount Washington: Private Round-Trip TransferYou get picked up at Nanaimo Airport with a nameplate and flight tracking, travel in a clean, climate-controlled vehicle with luggage help, and arrive at Mount Washington without arranging a taxi or shuttle. The return journey follows the same pattern — pickup from your hotel, on-time airport delivery. The whole thing costs one fixed price with no hidden fees.Is it for me?This works best if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at Mount Washington without arranging your own transport — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you show up, get in the car, and the logistics are already handled.
Vancouver: Grouse Mountain Gondola & Capilano Bridge Private TourYou ride the gondola up Grouse Mountain, explore the grizzly bear habitat and watch scheduled shows at your own pace, then descend and drive to Capilano Suspension Bridge for walks across the bridge and through the Treetop and Cliffhanging forest trails. Private transportation, all entry fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The whole day takes you from the mountain to the rainforest without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Grouse Mountain and Capilano Bridge in one day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately — the private pickup and pre-paid entry mean you step out of the car ready to explore, not ready to stand in a queue.
Sun Peaks to Vancouver Airport: Private Transfer with Driver ContactYou get picked up at your hotel or residence in Sun Peaks, travel in a licensed private vehicle to Vancouver Airport, and arrive without the delays of a shared shuttle or the uncertainty of ride-share. Gratuities are built in. The driver contacts you a day ahead to nail down the exact time, so the morning of your flight stays calm.Is it for me?Book this if you're leaving Sun Peaks for the airport and want to skip the shared-shuttle stops and the uncertainty of ride-share — a fixed pickup time and a driver who calls ahead means your morning stays predictable, even if you're traveling with luggage or small children.
Vancouver Lookout Private Tour: Skip-the-Line AccessA private tour of Vancouver Lookout with a 5-Star Licensed Guide and skip-the-line tickets, where you stand above the city for two hours taking in views of the harbor, North Shore Mountains, and Gastown while hearing the stories behind Vancouver's landmarks. The guide tailors the experience to your interests and speaks your chosen language.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to Vancouver or have a free afternoon and want to understand the city's layout and history from above. The private guide and skip-the-line tickets mean you move straight to the views without waiting, and the two-hour window gives you time to absorb what you're seeing instead of rushing through it.
Nanaimo Port to Victoria Airport: Private TransferYou're picked up at Nanaimo cruise port with a nameplate, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your luggage handled, and arrive at Victoria Airport (YYJ) on a fixed schedule with no hidden fees. The driver tracks your flight and meets you on time, taking the logistics off your hands entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Nanaimo by cruise and flying out of Victoria — it removes the need to arrange a taxi, coordinate timing, or figure out shared shuttle schedules, and the fixed price means you know the cost before you leave the ship.
Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Pre-Cruise TourYou get picked up from your hotel or cruise terminal and spend the day moving through Vancouver's main sights — Gastown's historic streets, the Capilano Suspension Bridge walk 230 feet above the river, and the Grouse Mountain Skyride to 3,700 feet with views, lumberjack shows, and wildlife encounters. Private transport handles all the logistics and timing, so you don't arrange separate tickets or figure out how to get between stops. Return happens in time for your cruise departure or evening plans.Is it for me?This works well if you're arriving or leaving Vancouver by cruise and want to see the main natural and urban highlights without arranging separate transport, park tickets, or timing yourself between stops — the private vehicle and fixed itinerary handle all of that, so you just show up and move through the day.
