North & West Vancouver Tours & Sightseeing
Short on time and want to pack in some inspiring sights, experience native culture, cadge a few thrills hiking into the rainforest, or simply sit back and get the lay of the land from experts?
We've rounded up a few of the best adventures that Vancouver's North Shore has to offer. Sign on for guided wilderness hikes, kayak a serene fjord, hop aboard a train to scenic Whistler, or embark on a coach tour that will cover coveted, scenic sights in a few hours. There is pleasure packed into every picture-perfect moment, whichever option you choose.
Free Tours - Seasonal May to September
AAA Vancouver Eco Tours
Join one of these North Shore tours, and you'll be zipping around in an eco-friendly vehicle that runs on vegetable oil. These casual, low-key tours offer local lore, rainforest walks, stops at Deep Cove, Lynn Canyon, Grouse Mountain, and more. Visit website »
Bluewater Adventures
Bluewater Adventures offers multi-day, wildlife & wilderness eco-tours in coastal British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. The company is based in North Vancouver, BC - and operates tours from May
to October. Visit website »
Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre
Located in picturesque Deep Cove on Indian Arm, the centre offers a range of options from straight-up kayak rentals, to lessons and guided day and weekend paddles. Ocean kayaks, canoes and surf skis can be rented are hourly, daily and multi-day. Visit website »
Rockwood Adventures
A bonus for signing on for one of Manfred Scholermann's urban or nature adventure tours-rainforest hikes, kayaking expeditions, float plane adventures-is the food. Yup, food. Scholermann is an Olympic culinary chef. And yes, the food is that good. Visit website »
Sno-Limo Mountain Ecotouring Inc. at Grouse Mountain
Now there's a way for non-skiers to experience the thrill of gliding along snowy Grouse Mountain trails and snow-glide down the mountain in a comfortable, environmentally friendly, gravity-powered, "chauffeur-driven" SNO-LIMO.
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Takaya Tours
We have travelled these waters since time out of mind. Let your journey begin with us." Experience authentic Coast Salish First Nation culture during one of Takaya Tours' ocean-going canoe or kayak paddles, or on trail walks.
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Landsea Tours
Step aboard a Landsea bus and enjoy the best that Vancouver's North Shore has to offer. Among the included attractions are Capilano Suspension Bridge, the Grouse Mountain Skyride, the Capilano Fish Hatchery, and more.
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Sightline Tours
Sightline Tours explores Vancouver's North Shore's highlights including Capilano Salmon Hatchery, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetop Tours, and Grouse Mountain the Peak of Vancouver.
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West Coast Sightseeing
The highlights on West Coast Sightseeing's two North Shore tours include the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, the Capilano Salmon Hatchery and the Cleveland Dam.
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Whistler Mountaineer
Hop aboard this modern train for a spectacularly scenic trip to Whistler. The route hugs the coastline before heading inland towards snow-capped mountains, past rushing waterfalls and over breathtakingly deep gorges before arriving in Whistler. Visit website »
Burrard Drydock Free Tours
 Daily Wednesday to Sunday at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM from May to September. OR by request to the North Vancouver Museum & Archives.
Join the Shipyard Sal on a lively tour of the former Burrard Dry Dock site and learn about North Vancouver's wartime history. "Victory" ships, colourful characters, and tales of local lore and luck, combine to take you back in time.
Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length and occur rain or shine. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Tours depart from the PGE Railway station building at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, adjacent to Carrie Cates Court. For inquiries or to book a group tour contact: Talya Fuchs at fuchst@dnv.org OR 604.990.3700 ex. 8007. More info.
Molly the Mountaineer
Daily Wednesday to Sunday at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM from May to September. OR by request to the North Vancouver Museum & Archives.
Join the Molly the Mountaineer on a entertaining tour of the historic Pacific Great Eastern Railway station. This 1920s mountaineer will share stories of knee-knocking climbs and outdoor adventures. All of which is based on the life of North Vancouverite Phyllis Munday who was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Robson. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length and occur rain or shine. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Tours depart from the PGE Railway station building at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, adjacent to Carrie Cates Court. For inquiries or to book a tour contact: Talya Fuchs at fuchst@dnv.org OR 604.990.3700 ex. 8007.
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