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

All tours (41–60 of 102)

Victoria: Hot Tub Boat Ride & Gorge Waterway Swim
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Victoria: Hot Tub Boat Ride & Gorge Waterway SwimPrivate hot tub boat rental on Victoria's Gorge Waterway for up to 6 people. Includes waterproof speakers, dry bags, and hot water. 1.5-hour cruise with swimming.
96 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Mon–Thu
6
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromCA$ 252per person
Victoria Butterfly Gardens: Indoor Tropical Jungle & Rescued Wildlife
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Best value
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
Victoria & Butchart Gardens City Tour: 55-acre gardens
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens City Tour: 55-acre gardensVictoria city tour with Butchart Gardens, Parliament Buildings and Beacon Hill Park. Includes pickup, guide and scenic drives. Groups up to 6.
94 reviews
4.87★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromCA$ 706CA$ 424per group
Grizzly Bear Viewing at Toba Inlet from Campbell River
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Grizzly Bear Viewing at Toba Inlet from Campbell RiverBoard a heated vessel at Campbell River marina for a full-day grizzly bear tour to remote Toba Inlet.
93 reviews
4.97★
Duration
8h–9h
Next departure: 1 Oct 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 914per person
Nanaimo: Whale Watching Tour in Semi-Covered Boat Salish Sea
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Travelers' pick
Nanaimo: Whale Watching Tour in Semi-Covered Boat Salish SeaFeel the thrill of whale watching near Nanaimo, spotting orcas & humpbacks with a marine biologist guide. Small group, semi-covered boat, guaranteed sightings.
89 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 250per person
Campbell River: Covered Boat Whale Watching Tour 4hr
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Travelers' pick
Campbell River: Covered Boat Whale Watching Tour 4hrFeel the ocean air on a covered whale watching tour from Campbell River. Spot humpbacks, seals, orcas with a local guide. Includes snacks, water, and heated cabin.
89 reviews
4.76★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 1 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 306per person
30-Minute Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour Victoria: James Bay Heritage
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30-Minute Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour Victoria: James Bay HeritageThirty-minute horse-drawn carriage tour through Victoria's James Bay neighborhood with a professional guide, warm blankets.
85 reviews
4.85★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
15
Free cancellationfromCA$ 165per group
Victoria to Vancouver Seaplane: Scenic Flight Transfer
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Likely to sell out
Victoria to Vancouver Seaplane: Scenic Flight TransferFeel the rush of a seaplane ride from Victoria’s Inner Harbour to downtown Vancouver, with aerial city views and flexible hourly departures. Includes baggage & easy check-in.
84 reviews
4.64★
Duration
35m–40m
start times · Every day
20
Free cancellationfromCA$ 528CA$ 502per person
Victoria to Seattle Ferry: One-Way High-Speed Clipper
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Travelers' pick
Victoria to Seattle Ferry: One-Way High-Speed ClipperHigh-speed passenger ferry from Victoria's Inner Harbour to Seattle Waterfront at Pier 69 in under three hours. Economy or Vista Class seating with onboard shopping and food.
82 reviews
4.10★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 209per person
Whale Watching Discovery Islands: Humpbacks & Orcas Tour
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Whale Watching Discovery Islands: Humpbacks & Orcas TourFull-day whale watching tour in Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound aboard a 12-passenger zodiac with a live guide.
79 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h
Next departure: 10 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 355per person
Ucluelet Harbour: Sea Kayak Tour & Wildlife Sightings
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Ucluelet Harbour: Sea Kayak Tour & Wildlife SightingsHalf-day sea kayak tour in Ucluelet Harbour, Vancouver Island. Spot bears, eagles and deer. All equipment included, small groups, suitable for beginners.
76 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 110per person
Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island
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Travelers' pick
Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver IslandSearch for sea otters, humpback whales and orcas from a fast RHIB boat off Port Hardy, with flotation suits, binoculars and lunch included. Children from age 10 welcome.
73 reviews
4.97★
Duration
5h 30m
Next departure: 30 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 488per person
Whale Watching Tour from Campbell River: 6-Hour Covered Boat
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Travelers' pick
Whale Watching Tour from Campbell River: 6-Hour Covered BoatSix-hour whale watching tour from Campbell River on a heated covered boat with naturalist guide, lunch and hot beverages included.
73 reviews
4.88★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 3 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 384per person
Victoria Wine Tour: 3 Cowichan Valley Wineries with Tastings
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Victoria Wine Tour: 3 Cowichan Valley Wineries with TastingsFive-hour wine tour from downtown Victoria to three Cowichan Valley wineries, featuring tastings and lunch with round-trip transport.
72 reviews
4.74★
Duration
5h 30m
Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 190per person
Whale watching tour Ucluelet: Gray whales and orcas
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Whale watching tour Ucluelet: Gray whales and orcasWhale watching tour from Ucluelet on Vancouver Island with live English guide. Heated cabin vessel with indoor and outdoor seating, small groups.
70 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 26 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 159per person
Kayaking Victoria Harbour: Seals, eagles and the Empress Hotel
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Kayaking Victoria Harbour: Seals, eagles and the Empress HotelPaddle through Victoria Harbour on a 2.5-hour guided kayak with a professional instructor, spotting seals and eagles while the BC Parliament Buildings.
69 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 4 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 105per person
Victoria Harbour 75 min Boat Tour: Fisgard Lighthouse & Seals
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Travelers' pick
Victoria Harbour 75 min Boat Tour: Fisgard Lighthouse & SealsCruise Victoria's Inner Harbour past Parliament and cruise ships to Fisgard Lighthouse on a 75-minute tour with live local guide.
57 reviews
4.89★
Duration
45m–1h 15m
Next departure: 16 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 45per person
Tidal Rapids whale tour British Columbia: Orcas & bears
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Tidal Rapids whale tour British Columbia: Orcas & bearsWhale and wildlife tour through the Discovery Islands and Tidal Rapids with a local guide: spot orcas, humpbacks, bears and eagles on a 4-hour boat journey.
53 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 244per person
Vancouver Craft Brewery Walking Tour: Brewery Creek tastings
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Vancouver Craft Brewery Walking Tour: Brewery Creek tastingsWalk through Mount Pleasant's Brewery Creek district on a guided tasting tour of four Vancouver craft breweries.
51 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Wed–Sun
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 93per person
Victoria Rainforest Hike Private Tour: Old Growth Forest
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Victoria Rainforest Hike Private Tour: Old Growth ForestPrivate guided rainforest hike near Victoria with professional guide, hotel pickup and water included.
49 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromCA$ 160per person
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