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.
3.5-hour Victoria whale watch on the Salish Sea with a naturalist. Whale sighting guarantee or free return, plus seals and eagles.
“Beautiful day, saw multiple whales and Orca. Crew was knowledgeable and very helpful. Switched from covered boat to open one, a smart decision with the great weather! An exciting ride in addition to the whale sightings.”
Private Cowichan Bay whale-watching with expert naturalist guidance, small boat rides, and strong Orca and Humpback odds plus seals and eagles.
“Great guide, perfect weather, lots of killer whales, an amazing trip!”
Grizzly bear viewing with Homalco culture on Vancouver Island. Heated boat, expert guides, lunch included, small-group ethical tour 8-9 hours.
“Seeing so much wildlife without disturbing the animals. We saw many grizzly bears, an elk and a bald eagle. Also, the landscape was spectacular. The guides were very knowledgable.”
Whale watching from Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island with live onboard narration, a free wildlife photo package, and a whale sightings guarantee.
“That’s my third time whale watching in Telegraph Cove and it was the most sightings yet. Both Humpbacks and Killer Whales”
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”
Warm gear, high-speed boats, and a guided sunset search for orcas and humpbacks in Victoria’s Salish Sea waters.
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Eagle Wing. Their sunset whale and wildlife watching experience for us was absolutely incredible. This was our last excursion of a 9 night Alaska cruise and it was a highlight of our trip. The employees were awesome and although no one can control what wildlife you see on…”
Go whale and wildlife watching from Victoria on a guided 3-hour boat tour. Small group, real expertise, and great photo chances.
“We saw an amazing amount of wildlife on our cruise - seal, eagles, humpback whales and small island sheep. The boat allowed us to view the humpbacks for a long time - which was great! Got good photos, plus the wildlife photographer on board sent out beautiful photos from the tour. Great trip with Eagle…”
Guided multi-cave hike at Horne Lake: helmets, ladders, and Canada’s Cave Slide. Small groups, wet rocks, and great coaching.
“It was an amazing experience and would do it again. Make sure you have extra socks and footwear or rent their boots.”
Small-group Nanaimo open-boat whale watching in the Salish Sea with anti-exposure suits, an hour of whale time, and a conservation talk.
“Wow was this incredible! An in-depth experience, right on the water, seeing the majestic creatures: the whale. Cannot recommend enough, a truly unforgettable experience I still remember fondly.”
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!”
Go from Port Hardy to San Josef Bay and Cape Scott. Wildlife chances, tide pools, sea stacks, and a 60-minute old-growth hike.
“If you don’t like jaw dropping, mind blowing stunning natural beauty then this adventure with Cove to San Josef bay isn’t for you.”
Malahat Skywalk near Victoria delivers treetop walks, a 10-story spiral tower, an adventure net, and a spiral slide with 360° views.
“This was the whole reason we came to Vancouver Island and it totally exceeded my expectations! It's a must-do activity!”
Beginner-friendly Riverbend Cave tour at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. See fossils and crystals on a 1h45 small-group walk.
“It was a fun experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and made it interesting. I’ll go again for sure!”
All-day Campbell River boat trip to Bute Inlet for grizzly bear viewing, plus snacks and wildlife chances on the way.
“Aussi-Brad - Tour guide, Skipper, Waiter, top wildlife spotter and hot chocolate maker, and local Grizzly bear guides Micheal, James gave us an unforgettable experience with weather and nature on our side! Overall, our small group had an amazing up close and personal experience (responsibly) featuring humpback, sealions, seals, eagles, and plenty of grizzly bears…”
A half-day Cowichan Valley wine tour from Victoria with guided tastings at three (maybe four) vineyards, plus lunch and round-trip transport.
“We were disappointed in this tour and it definitely was not worth the money charged. Some elements that were advertised were not provided such as hotel pickup, beverages, a visit to a Seaside Village and tour guide. In addition, the vehicle used was not appropriate for a guide had there been one to explain and…”
