Top Activities on the Ground in British Columbia

Discover the beauty and culture of Vancouver on a small-group bike tour—great for riders of all levels. Accompany your guide on a leisurely ride along dedicated bike routes. Explore the city’s natural wonders like Stanley Park's rain forest and historic neighborhoods like Gastown and Chinatown. Cruise along the seawalls for gorgeous views of the North Shore Mountains, False Creek and more.

Touring Vancouver by bike lets you experience the city at a pace you can’t access by car. Ride along Vancouver’s separated bike trails with a small group of no more than eight riders. Cruise the Stanley Park Seawall and check out both modern and historic neighborhoods. Your electric bike makes your ride a breeze no matter your fitness level.

Fly through our Cougar Mountain wonderland in Whistler, on the world’s most spectacular ziplines. We’ve designed and custom-built one of the best adventures in the world. Your tour starts with a custom 4×4 climb up Rainbow Mountain, and at the top we will get you ready to soar across mountain valleys and through old growth forests on four dual ziplines. Highlighted by our longest zipline at well over a kilometer long and 200 meters high, you will reach speeds up to 100 km/hour as you fly through the BC backcountry.

Explore British Colombia’s Victoria by pedicab with a guide on this 3-hour tour of the city, including convenient pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship terminal. Travel through one of Victoria’s oldest neighborhood, James Bay, to one of its oldest grocers. Then pass through Beacon Hill Park, and see the peacocks there. Plus, catch a glimpse of the famous Empress Hotel.

Get a glimpse into Vancouver’s rough and rowdy past on a walking tour of the historic Gastown neighborhood. Hear haunting tales of the city’s darkest days, when fires, smallpox and gold dust fever swept through the frontier outpost. Visit the neighborhood’s landmarks and historic sites as your guide evokes the thieves, hustlers and vagabonds that made the west so wild.

Explore Victoria's history and culinary scene on this walking tour of the British Columbian city. Follow a guide to highlights such as the Parliament Buildings, the Inner Harbor Causeway, Trounce Alley, Bastion and Market squares, Fan Tan Alley, the Harmonious Gates of Interest, and the Victoria Public Market. Along the way, stop for between food tastings of craft beer, chocolate, tea, tapas, cheese, bread, olive oil, and other local products.

Get your bearings in a new city, while familiarizing yourself with its food scene by booking this Vancouver Gastown food and history tour. Walk with your group and guide through the cobblestone streets of one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, stopping at eateries as you go. Your guide tells stories of Vancouver’s Wild West history as you sample some of the best food of the area.

Discover Vancouver’s bootlegging, rum-running, prohibition past on a walking tour through Victory Square and Gastown. Visit landmark buildings and historic sites as your guide brings the past to life with stories of the corrupt politicians, mob bosses, and showgirls that ruled the city’s dark side. Hear how the city bloomed from a frontier outpost to a cosmopolitan hotspot, and finish your walk in Gastown, where speakeasies and gambling dens have been given way to chic restaurants and hip bars.

Soar above the scenic city of Vancouver, enjoying a bird's eye view of its picturesque harbor and nearby mountain peaks, on this 20-minute, small-group seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane as you leave the tourist crowds in downtown Vancouver behind, as you glide above the city's beautiful skyline, catching a glimpse of its iconic landmarks from above.

Explore Whistler safely and easily with this guided electric biking tour. The e-bikes offer riders a little extra oomph getting around and allow groups of varying biking abilities to ride along together. On this tour, pedal through towering old-growth forests, feel the refreshing alpine streams and see an active bear den, beaver lodge, and bird sanctuaries, all while taking in views of the Canadian Rockies.

Experience some of Vancouver's highlights on this family-friendly day tour, including stops at Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. With a small group of just 14 travelers, watch the lumberjack and endangered bird shows at Grouse Mountain. Visit the Treetop Adventure and the Cliffwalk at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

Pedal through Vancouver’s parks, historic districts and seaside paths with an independent bike tour of the city. Enjoy access to bike tour maps designed by local experts, and design the perfect route for your interests. Go as fast as you want, or set a leisurely pace as you take in sweeping views of the coastline and Stanley Park, or ride up the Spanish Banks to discover picture-perfect sandy beaches. See the city like a local, and get the perfect overview and orientation of Vancouver.

Discover one of Vancouver’s natural wonders by bike on a morning or afternoon tour of Stanley Park. Enjoy a relaxing guided ride through the 1,000-acre (405-hectare) park—the city’s ‘Green Heart.’ Cruise by Third Beach, view First Nations totem poles in Brockton Point, and catch great views of the city skyline, mountains, and local wildlife. Along the way, learn about Vancouver’s rich history as a logging center and the park’s complex ecosystem.

Spin through downtown Victoria on two wheels and discover top city attractions with ease on this Victoria castles and neighborhoods bike tour. Hop onto your bike and follow your guide through the city streets. Learn of Victoria’s colorful past through its historic buildings, and explore districts including the Inner Harbour, Cook Street Village, and Chinatown. Enjoy fine views over the Dallas Road waterfront and admire the eery Craigdarroch Castle. Cycle through Moss Rock Park and Beacon Hill Park, and soak up the artistic atmosphere in leafy Fernwood.

Test your nerve on Canada’s longest zipline on this 1.5-hour Sasquatch zipline adventure in Whistler. Following a safety briefing with a guide, harness up to the zipline and let yourself go! During your 7,000-foot (2,133-meter) descent, zoom at top speed down the face of Blackcomb Mountain, and take in spectacular views over the forests, lakes, peaks, rivers and glacier. At the bottom, disconnect from the zipline with a smile of exhilaration on your face and watch as your friends whizz down.

Take a leisurely ride through Vancouver's Stanley Park on two wheels as you learn about the history of the area and the First Nations people. During this guided tour, you'll cruise along the Seawall, stopping at points of interest including the Brockton Point Totem Poles, the Siwash Rock, and the Lion's Gate Bridge before cruising by the Victorian-style homes on the West End to finish the tour.

Discover top city attractions on two wheels on this bike tour of downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park. Follow your guide on a route past the historic Mole Hill Community and Davie Street Village, where Vancouver's Pride Festival takes place. Spin along peaceful cycle lanes to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver then, after a quick stroll, head on the waterfront area and the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admire Jack Poole Plaza and the Olympic cauldron on route to Stanley Park, and enjoy fine views over the snow-capped mountains beyond.

Take on a daring but safe climbing experience — the Sea to Sky Corridor’s Via Ferrata in Squamish. Italian for ‘Iron Way,’ this engineered vertical adventure consists of metal rungs and a specialized cable system. Once you get used to how high up you are in the mountains, look around for fantastic views of Howe Sound and nearby peaks. With a secured route throughout, this fully guided tour is a fun outing for adventurers ages 8 and up.

Cycle and hike your way through British Columbia’s rugged landscape on a 6.5-hour tour from Vancouver with lunch. Watch for signs of wildlife as you walk through Lynn Canyon, cross a scenic suspension bridge and explore a stunning temperate rainforest. Get sweeping views from the saddle while riding the Trans Canada Trail through Pitt Meadows, where the snow capped mountains around Frasier Valley are a dramatic backdrop for winding rivers and marshland. Enjoy all-inclusive access to equipment, lunch and transportation.

Discover the beautiful and extensive waterfront of Vancouver with ease as you explore the area with an electric bike. With your private guide, gear up and pedal through the green oasis of Stanley Park, along the beachfront, and through the shopping district of Granville Island. Your electric bike allows you to cover a lot of ground without exerting too much energy.

What makes Vancouver so endeared by visitors who come here? It is the incredible natural beauty that engulfs every single corner of the city. A visit here without taking in some of this natural beauty is a missed opportunity. This tour offers those that participate, an overload of stunning, natural wonders, Old growth rainforest, waterfalls, suspension bridge, stunning pools of water, beautiful creek, and endless trails through all of it. We make this tour simple to participate with curb side pickup and drop off service and intermediate 10km hike. Note, hike contains stairs and some elevation gain.

Enjoy a thrilling rock climbing experience at Whistler on this ‘Via Ferrata’ tour. With safety cables and metal rungs to help you climb, it’s an activity suitable even for first-time climbers. Challenge yourself to climb the entire route and feel a rush of adrenaline as you reach the 7,087 foot (2160-meter) mountain summit.

Explore Victoria while taking advantage of the city’s great network of cycling lanes on this small-group bike tour. You’ll visit a variety of Victoria landmarks, including Craigdarroch Castle, Government House, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Along the way, your guide will share a wealth of information about the history of British Columbia’s capital, along with a local’s tips and insights into the culture.