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15 Best Vancouver Island Tours In Canada

The Canadian classics.

The 15 most popular vancouver island tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Vancouver Island Tours In Canada

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise - How the 3.5-hour hunt usually plays out on the water

1.Victoria Whale and Wildlife Cruise

Most Popular★ 5.0

3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.

“This was a truly wonderful experience, we were visiting from Edmonton and my first time visiting the island and this was one of the highlights of our trip. We were lucky to see a number of Humpback Whales, Seals, Sea Lions. All of the crew were so welcoming, knowledgeable and awesome. Shout out to Derek,…”

1,729 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $146.17by Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

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Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

Cowichan Bay: Half-Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure - Biggs killer whales and humpbacks: what you’re really chasing

2.Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure

★ 5.0

Private Cowichan Bay whale-watching with expert naturalist guidance, small boat rides, and strong Orca and Humpback odds plus seals and eagles.

“So AMAZING!!! This has been on my bucket list for 30 yrs and it was absolutely amazing! Tour guides were excellent - very informative and friendly.”

393 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $159.44by Ocean EcoVentures INC

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Great Bears of Bute: Grizzly Bear Viewing & Indigenous Cultural Tour

Great Bears of Bute: Grizzly Bear Viewing & Indigenous Cultural Tour - Orford Bay: Grizzly Country on Homalco Land

3.Great Bears of Bute: Grizzly Bear Viewing & Indigenous Cultural Tour

★ 5.0

Grizzly bear viewing with Homalco culture on Vancouver Island. Heated boat, expert guides, lunch included, small-group ethical tour 8-9 hours.

“Best Wildlife Tour we Made. Perfekt Mix between Nature , Kulture and real Wildlife. Excelent Organized . We Loved it. Thanks for the perfekt day in the wild.”

336 reviews8 to 9 hours (approx.)From $457.12by Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours

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Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour – Telegraph Cove

Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove - Live Onboard Commentary and the Free Photo Package That Makes It Worth It

4.Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour – Telegraph Cove

★ 5.0

Whale watching from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island with live onboard narration, a free wildlife photo package, and a whale sightings guarantee.

“The crew on board were very knowledgable and personable. We loved our experience and were lucky enough to see many humpback whales, sea otters, eagles and porpoises. We would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you”

333 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $153.77by Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures

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Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise

Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise - Boat Reality Check: Open Scarabs vs Semi-Covered Catamarans

5.Victoria Sunset Whale-Watching Cruise

★ 5.0

Warm gear, high-speed boats, and a guided sunset search for orcas and humpbacks in Victoria’s Salish Sea waters.

“On Eagle Wing Sunset Excursion. Excellent experience saw lots of Orca's, crew (Peter and Karac) knew exactly where to go, where to position the boat for a great experience with respecting the Orca's. When floating some Orca's swam beside the boat. Crew was very knowledgeable and interacted very well with customers. Boat was very fast…”

281 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $138.00by Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

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Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure – Telegraph Cove

Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure - Telegraph Cove - The Wildlife Search: What You’ll Look For at Sea

6.Vancouver Island Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure – Telegraph Cove

★ 5.0

Zodiac whale watching from Telegraph Cove with a small group, live guide commentary, and a whale sightings guarantee for chances at orcas.

“Scottie prima reisleider, heel veel walvissen, dolfijnen en bruinvissen gezien. Ook de prachtige omgeving is alleen al de moeite waard”

281 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $169.54by Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures

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Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour - Your 3-Hour Wildlife Run: How the Trip Plays Out on the Water

7.Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

★ 5.0

Go whale and wildlife watching from Victoria on a guided 3-hour boat tour. Small group, real expertise, and great photo chances.

“Amazing trip. We saw several pods of killer whales, a humpback whale and lots of eagles and sea lions. The tour guides were fantastic, very helpful and knowledgeable.”

267 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $131.43by Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

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Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience

Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience - The Walk-In: Pacific Coastal Rainforest to the Cave Entrances

8.Vancouver Island Multi-Cave Experience

★ 5.0

Guided multi-cave hike at Horne Lake: helmets, ladders, and Canada’s Cave Slide. Small groups, wet rocks, and great coaching.

“Had an amazing time on the caving tour, which started with a fun hike through the forest, exploration of two caves- which was educational and exhilarating. Highly recommend this experience.”

235 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $63.08by Horne Lake Caves

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Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour - Why the Open-Boat Zodiac Feels Different (Even When the Water Gets Choppy)

9.Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group Nanaimo open-boat whale watching in the Salish Sea with anti-exposure suits, an hour of whale time, and a conservation talk.

“We loved the open boat! We saw humpbacks, orcas and sea lions as well as bald eagles. Smooth ride on a bumpy ocean and so fast! Naturalist on board was so knowledgeable. Great trip!”

194 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $187.75by Vancouver Island Whale Watch

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Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River - Zodiac boat comfort: floater suit, snacks, and staying ready

10.Zodiac Boat Whale and Wildlife 4-Hour Tour from Campbell River

★ 5.0

4-hour Zodiac whale and wildlife cruise from Campbell River for a small group, with floater suit, snack, and possible Cape Mudge Lighthouse.

“Das Erleben der Wale in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung war sehr beeindruckend! Ebenso die Fahrt durch die Insellandschaft!”

142 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $180.44by Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours

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STUNNING San Josef Bay Tour in Cape Scott Provincial Park

STUNNING San Josef Bay Tour in Cape Scott Provincial Park - Holberg and the logging-roads orientation you didn’t know you needed

Campbell River: Bute Inlet Grizzly-Watching Tour & Boat Ride

Campbell River: Bute Inlet Grizzly-Watching Tour & Boat Ride - Campbell River to the Orford River: the covered speedboat ride

13.Campbell River: Bute Inlet Grizzly-Watching Tour & Boat Ride

★ 5.0

All-day Campbell River boat trip to Bute Inlet for grizzly bear viewing, plus snacks and wildlife chances on the way.

“Incredible experience! The tour accommodates 30 people, but it doesn’t feel too crowded. We got to see whales on the way out and sea lions and dolphins on the way back. We stopped at a few viewing spots and saw 5 bears in total, including a mother and cub, which sticked around for quite some…”

112 reviews8 to 10 hours (approx.)From $572.10by Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours

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Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings

Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - Starting at 721 Government St: your best move before 10am

15.Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings

★ 5.0

A half-day Cowichan Valley wine tour from Victoria with guided tastings at three (maybe four) vineyards, plus lunch and round-trip transport.

“A great little half day tour. The first winery Blue Grouse had the best wine. The little lunch and live music at Enrico was great, a beautiful spot to stop for a quick bite. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. It was what we expected.”

107 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $135.19by Canadian Craft Tours

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