Top Things to Do in Vancouver Island

We compared all 102 experiences in Vancouver Island so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 102 experiences from CA$ 6 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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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
Victoria Whale & Wildlife Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings
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Victoria Whale & Wildlife Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings3.5-hour guided whale watching cruise on Vancouver Island's Salish Sea with certified naturalists, hotel pickup included, and a free return if whales aren't spotted.
2,406 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 210per person
Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local Tastings
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Victoria Food and History Tour: Six Local TastingsGuided 2-hour food and history tour of Victoria starting at Phillips Brewing, with six local tastings and stops through Chinatown, Market Square.
2,271 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 115per person
Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea Tour
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Victoria Zodiac Boat Whale Watching: 3-Hour Salish Sea TourWhale watching tour from Victoria's Inner Harbour on a 12-passenger open-air zodiac with expert guide and all-weather suits included.
1,099 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 205per person
Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver
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Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from VancouverFull-day Whistler tour from Vancouver with Sea to Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls, and 3 hours in Whistler Village. Includes hotel pickup, coach, and skip-the-line entry.
1,046 reviews
4.76★
Duration
10h
Next departure: 16 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 210per person
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local History
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Best value
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria: Ghost Stories & Local HistoryWalk Victoria's streets and alleys hearing tales of murder, intrigue and hauntings from a local guide.
993 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h
Thu–Sun
19:30
Season until 29 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 24per person
Victoria - Butchart Gardens Shuttle: Fast Entry & Flexible Return
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Victoria - Butchart Gardens Shuttle: Fast Entry & Flexible ReturnSkip the parking stress: ride a narrated shuttle from downtown Victoria to Butchart Gardens, with easy admission purchase and flexible return times included.
727 reviews
4.53★
Duration
3h–5h
Every day
18:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 63per person
Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry Day Trip from Vancouver
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry Day Trip from VancouverVictoria day tour from Vancouver with BC Ferry, Butchart Gardens entry, and downtown exploration. Includes hotel pickup, garden time, and Inner Harbour visit.
682 reviews
4.67★
Duration
13h
Next departure: 16 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 285per person
Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
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Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered VesselWhale watching tour in Victoria on a heated, covered boat with marine naturalist guide and complimentary hot beverages: 95% sighting success rate, or return free.
598 reviews
4.64★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 182per person
Victoria Whale Watch Tour: Salish Sea orcas & marine wildlife
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Victoria Whale Watch Tour: Salish Sea orcas & marine wildlifeCruise the Salish Sea from Victoria's inner harbour aboard the 61-foot Marauder IV with expert naturalists, heated cabin, and side decks for wildlife viewing.
580 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 189per person
Whale Watching Tour in Victoria: Zodiac Boat on the Salish Sea
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Whale Watching Tour in Victoria: Zodiac Boat on the Salish SeaWhale watching tour in Victoria aboard a 12-passenger Zodiac with a certified naturalist guide and flotation suit included.
439 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h 20m
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 192per person
Cowichan Bay: Whale & Wildlife Tour 3.5 Hours
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Cowichan Bay: Whale & Wildlife Tour 3.5 HoursHalf-day whale watching tour from Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island. See orca, humpback, grey whales & sea lions with expert captain. Groups under 12, 3.5–4 hours, $165 adult.
428 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 19 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 227per person
Victoria Whale Watching Tour: Salish Sea marine wildlife
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Victoria Whale Watching Tour: Salish Sea marine wildlifeThree-hour whale and wildlife tour from Victoria's Fisherman's Wharf. See orcas, humpbacks, seals and bald eagles with naturalists.
407 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
12:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 184per person
Whale Watching Telegraph Cove: 3-Hour Johnstone Strait Tour
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Whale Watching Telegraph Cove: 3-Hour Johnstone Strait TourWhale watching tour from Telegraph Cove aboard the Ocean Magic II: cut through Johnstone Strait's currents and navigate the Broughton archipelago.
381 reviews
4.84★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 15 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 215per person
Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise & Wildlife Tour
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Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise & Wildlife Tour3-hour sunset whale-watching cruise from Victoria's Fisherman's Wharf with naturalists, guaranteed whales or free return, semi-covered boats, all gear included.
372 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 16 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 200per person
Victoria: Sunset Whale Watching Tour by Catamaran
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Victoria: Sunset Whale Watching Tour by CatamaranFeel the Salish Sea breeze on a Victoria sunset whale watching tour. Spot orcas with expert guides, fewer crowds, and a smooth catamaran ride. Includes gear & live commentary.
367 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 15 Jun 2027Free cancellationfromCA$ 200per person
Victoria Chinatown & Old Town Food Tour: Chef-Driven Tastings
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Victoria Chinatown & Old Town Food Tour: Chef-Driven TastingsSmall-group culinary tour through Victoria's oldest Chinatown and Old Town with multiple chef-driven tastings, professional guide and insider stories.
359 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 129per person
Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour: Local Hidden Gems
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Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour: Local Hidden GemsWalk downtown Victoria's hidden food spots with a local guide: BC wine, Korean corndog, seafood chowder, chocolate and more from small businesses off the tourist trail.
341 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 125per person
Vancouver Island Whale Watching: Zodiac Tour & Sightings Guarantee
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Vancouver Island Whale Watching: Zodiac Tour & Sightings Guarantee3-hour Zodiac whale watching tour from Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island. Small groups (12 max), live commentary, sightings guarantee. All weather options included.
327 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 236per person
Victoria walking tour with food tastings and harbour ferry
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Victoria walking tour with food tastings and harbour ferryWalk through Victoria's Chinatown, Market Square and Bastion Square while tasting 3–4 bites of local food, sipping craft beer and a signature cocktail.
316 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day except Friday
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 99per person
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