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Vancouver City Passport - Guidebook & Travel Savings
Vancouver City Passport - Guidebook & Travel Savings From $24.34 per Book
Save up to 50% on over 40 of Vancouver's most popular attractions, including museums, theatres, and restaurants, plus sightseeing and adventure daytrips. Each City Passport offers savings for 1 adult and 2 children.
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Royal Victoria and Butchart Gardens Excursion
Royal Victoria and Butchart Gardens Excursion From $166.57 per Adult
All aboard this popular tour to Vancouver Island. The all-day excursion departs from Vancouver before boarding a ferry to get to the island. Once there, Butchart Gardens and Victoria are yours to discover.
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Revolutionary Tea: Vancouver Art Gallery and Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Revolutionary Tea: Vancouver Art Gallery and Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver From $42.00 per Adult
Enjoy a delectable afternoon of intrigue and tradition at the Vancouver Art Gallery and The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver!
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Vancouver Two-Day Trolley Tour
Vancouver Two-Day Trolley Tour From $35.76 per Adult
Explore the sights of Vancouver at your own pace as you hop on and off this charming trolley at any of its 29 stops throughout the city.
Book online and receive a 2-day trolley pass for the price of a 1-day pass
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Tours and Sightseeing
Whistler and Shannon Falls Excursion
Whistler and Shannon Falls Excursion From $126.40 per Adult
A full day of paradise in the mountains awaits you! Enjoy breathtaking views, majestic water falls, and free time to explore on your own.
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Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver From $156.71 per Adult
The day is yours to discover Victoria at your leisure. Board a bus from Vancouver before getting on a BC ferry that transports you to Vancouver Island.
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Vancouver Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus
Vancouver Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus From $38.94 per Adult
Experience the sights and sounds of Vancouver from a "convertible" or vintage double-decker bus! Enjoy a narrated tour or hop on and off at more than 20 stops. Best of all, your pass is valid for any two days within two weeks!
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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Deluxe Excursion
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Deluxe Excursion From $182.59 per Adult
Spend a day in beautiful Victoria. Wander the ever-changing Butchart Gardens and then enjoy free time to explore the most popular sites of this charming city, including the Empress hotel and the Inner Harbour.
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Vancouver Trolley & Tower Combination
Vancouver Trolley & Tower Combination From $42.34 per Adult
You won't miss a thing on this award-winning trolley and tower combination tour. Board the Skylift elevators to get a spectacular 360-degree view from the Harbour Centre Tower'sVancouver Lookout!. Then, hop on and off at any of the trolley's 29 featured stops.
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Whistler Sea-to-Sky Climb: One-Day Roundtrip Rail Journey
Whistler Sea-to-Sky Climb: One-Day Roundtrip Rail Journey From $259.75 per Adult
Embark the Whistler Mountaineer for a one-day roundtrip rail journey between Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Explore incredible scenery while enjoying impeccable service, delicious meals, and the stunning Sea to Sky Region.
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Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour
Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour From $92.70 per Adult
Explore Vancouver’s most popular sites—including Gastown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island—as you make your way to the Cleveland Dam and the Capilano Suspension Bridge, located Northshore Rainforest.
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Deluxe Vancouver Sightseeing Tour
Deluxe Vancouver Sightseeing Tour From $69.29 per Adult
Experience Vancouver's charm, from Robson Street to Chinatown to Stanley Park. Then, head up to the top of Harbour Tower in a glass elevator for 360° views of this amazing city!
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Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour From $31.61 per Adult
In the mood for woodland enchantment? Your chariot awaits! Take a leisurely ride around Stanley Park’s lush grounds on this one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour.
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Trolley Sunset Tour to Grouse Mountain
Trolley Sunset Tour to Grouse Mountain From $71.16 per Adult
Top off your day at the Peak of Vancouver Grouse Mountain and view the sunset from high above the city. Here you will have time to explore, dine, visit the wildlife sanctuary, watch a movie at Theatre in the Sky, or simply enjoy the natural mountain scenery.
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Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour
Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour From $139.51 per Adult
Cross the historic Lions Gate Bridge by shuttle, then cross the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge on foot! Once at Grouse Mountain, partake in activities including a skyride, grizzly refuge, and lumberjack show.
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Vancouver Aquarium & Big Bus Tour
Vancouver Aquarium & Big Bus Tour From $51.59 per Adult
Hop on—and off—the Big Bus and see Vancouver! With more than 20 different stops along the way, you can see the city at your own pace. Your bus ticket also grants you admission to the Vancouver Aquarium.
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Self-Guided Tour of Minter Gardens
Self-Guided Tour of Minter Gardens From $16.02 per Adult
Set against a magnificent mountain backdrop lies a 32-acre tapestry of color, sound, and fragrance. Experience 12 themed gardens, rushing waterfalls, great dining, and more at the Minter Gardens.
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GyPSy Guide: GPS Self Guided Driving Tour of Vancouver
GyPSy Guide: GPS Self Guided Driving Tour of Vancouver From $42.52 per Guide
Explore Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, and beyond at your own pace! You won’t miss a thing with the help of the GyPSy Guide on your driving vacation.
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Air and Land Adventures
Gulf Islands Kayaking, Barbecue, and Floatplane Adventure
Gulf Islands Kayaking, Barbecue, and Floatplane Adventure From $485.74 per Adult
British Columbia's natural beauty is just a stone's throw from downtown Vancouver. This is your opportunity to get out of the city to explore the Northwest. Ride a ferry to the Gulf Islands for sea kayaking and a grilled picnic lunch. Then, hop aboard a floatplane for a return flight to Vancouver you will never forget.
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Vancouver Aerial Tour
Vancouver Aerial Tour From $125.38 per Adult
Ascend to the skies above Vancouver and witness the extent of the sprawling metropolis. Take a seaplane ride above the sights and attractions and beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
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PEAK2PEAK Gondola Sightsee Ticket
PEAK2PEAK Gondola Sightsee Ticket From $48.20 per Adult
Take a ride on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, that spans the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy mountaintop sightseeing, hiking trails, or grab a meal at our mountaintop restaurants.
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Small-Group Walking Tour of Vancouver's Gastown and Chinatown
Small-Group Walking Tour of Vancouver's Gastown and Chinatown From $22.38 per Traveler
Discover two of Vancouver’s most unique neighborhoods on this guided, walking tour of Gastown and Chinatown. Experience the sights—and tastes—on this unique off-the-beaten-track adventure.
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Water Activities and Cruises
Vancouver Whale Watching
Vancouver Whale Watching From $128.12 per Adult
Watch killer whales in their natural habitat, while taking in the diverse marine ecosystem. Be sure to also keep an eye out for Dall's porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles, and seals.
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Vancouver Harbor Tour
Vancouver Harbor Tour From $29.44 per Adult
Circle Vancouver's Inner Harbor, the "Gateway to the Pacific," on this narrated tour. Cruise past Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, Gastown, and many other famous landmarks.
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Harbour Dinner Cruise
Harbour Dinner Cruise From $81.46 per Adult
Whet your appetite for sweeping mountainous and metropolitan views on this evening cruise. Then satisfy your appetite with a professionally-catered, West Coast-themed dinner while you hear the sounds of live music and enjoy a Northwest pride and joy—Vancouver.
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Sea Safari Eco-Tour
Sea Safari Eco-Tour From $81.81 per Adult
Feel the ocean spray on this wildlife-viewing excursion in a high-speed inflatable boat. Experienced guides lead this 2-hour adventure on British Columbia's rugged coast to see birds, jagged cliffs, caves, harbor seals, and the Vancouver skyline from the Strait of Georgia.
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Guided Kayaking Tour of Vancouver
Guided Kayaking Tour of Vancouver From $70.87 per Traveler
Experience Vancouver and its sites from the unique vantage point of a kayak. Paddle from Granville Island through the protected waters of False Creek on this relaxing guided tour.
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Ultimate Day Tour
Ultimate Day Tour From $304.13 per Adult
Travel among whales, sea lions, porpoises, and eagles on this journey from Vancouver to Victoria and back again. Highlight the day by visiting Butchart Gardens and cruising through the Gulf Islands.
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Self-Driven Boat Rental
Self-Driven Boat Rental From $63.91 per Vehicle
Plot your own course and set out on a water adventure around Howe Sound. You're in the captain's chair on this self-guided boat tour through the waters off the coast of British Columbia.
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Chilliwack River Rafting: Class III-IV Rapids
Chilliwack River Rafting: Class III-IV Rapids From $128.14 per Adult
Careen down 11 miles (18 km) of the scenic Chilliwack River with a professional guide. Home to the famous Tamahi rapids, where the Canadian National Kayaking Team trains, this river drops at a rate of 35 feet (10.7 m) per mile. Try to sneak in a photo or two when the ride softens out, because the scenery is amazing!
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Vancouver Whale Watching Safari
Vancouver Whale Watching Safari From $170.35 per Adult
Board a comfortable, enclosed boat and head out on a maritime adventure. Your naturalist guide can answer questions and help you spot killer whales (orcas), gray whales, humpback whales, and Dall's porpoises.
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Indian Arm Sea Kayaking Adventure & Barbecue
Indian Arm Sea Kayaking Adventure & Barbecue From $193.71 per Adult
Take in the magnificent scenery and wildlife as you kayak through Indian Arm, Canada's southernmost glacial fjord. The 3-hour paddle—led by a trained guide—requires no previous experience and is followed by a sumptuous salmon barbeque on a secluded beach in Indian Arm.
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Attractions
Grouse Mountain: General Admission Ticket
Grouse Mountain: General Admission Ticket From $43.99 per Adult
Head to Vancouver's peak at the top of Grouse Mountain. There is always something going on, no matter what the season.
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Vancouver Aquarium Admission
Vancouver Aquarium Admission From $26.70 per Adult
Visit the Vancouver Aquarium—a top Canadian attraction—and marvel at the rich variety of sea creatures. Meet whales, dolphins, and sea otters, and then explore the café and gift shop.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park From $35.72 per Adult
Take a walk on the wild side. Discover a 300-year-old West Coast rainforest at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, one of Vancouver's top attractions. Appreciate nature from 3 breathtaking perspectives—the world-famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, the 7 bridges of Treetops Adventure, and the thrilling Cliffwalk.
Book online and receive complimentary shuttle service from downtown Vancouver
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Admission to Britannia Mine Museum
Admission to Britannia Mine Museum From $21.68 per Adult
Visit the Britannia Mine Museum, a National Historic Site and a BC Historic Landmark that promotes mining awareness through fun activities and historical, modern, and interactive exhibits.
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Vancouver Lookout
Vancouver Lookout From $14.14 per Adult
Take your sightseeing to the next level at the Vancover Lookout. Ascend 130 meters in a glass elevator to the Observation Deck, where you'll get a 360 degree view of the city, the Pacific Ocean, and the majestic North Shore Mountains.
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Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver Art Gallery From $16.71 per Adult
Add color to your next Vancouver visit with this engaging mix of artworks drawn from across the world, all together in Western Canada's largest art museum.
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Culinary Experiences
Edible BC's Granville Island Market Tour
Edible BC's Granville Island Market Tour From $38.94 per Traveler
Join Edible BC’s signature and most popular tasting tour of the culinary Mecca, Granville Island Public Market. Explore the local food culture from a chef’s perspective.
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Spa and Beauty
SpaFinder Wellness Gift Card
SpaFinder Wellness Gift Card From $50.00 per Adult
Rejuvenate your mind and body or unwind and relax with a fitness class or spa treatment of your choice! Your SpaFinder Wellness e-Gift Card saves money and gives access to over 20,000 spas and wellness practitioners worldwide.
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Travel Accessories
Fly Green with TerraPass
Fly Green with TerraPass From $6.99 per Traveler
We all contribute to global warming. Now you can do something about it—easily and affordably. Join the more than 150,000 people who use TerraPass to balance out the global-warming impact of their flying, driving, and other energy use.
Reduce your carbon footprint and celebrate Earth Day every day!
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Ground Transportation
Pacific Coach Lines: Shared<strong> Vancouver BC–Victoria BC Cross Water Transfer</strong>
Pacific Coach Lines: Shared Vancouver BC–Victoria BC Cross Water Transfer From $57.40 per Adult
Save money with a comfortable shared downtown Vancouver BC–downtown Victoria BC transfer via shuttle bus and ferry.
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Whistler Express from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler
Whistler Express from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler From $52.57 per Adult
Leave the car at home and opt for a comfortable shuttle ride to Whistler Village. With the convenience of ski storage and on-board wi-fi, Whistler Express is the best ride to the slopes.
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One-Way Motorcoach Transfer: Seattle to Vancouver
One-Way Motorcoach Transfer: Seattle to Vancouver From $43.00 per Adult
Enjoy convenient service from downtown Seattle, Tulalip, or the Seattle and Bellingham airports to downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver cruise ship terminal, and the Vancouver Airport.
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