Guided
tours in British Columbia offer different modes of transportation;
tour Canada's Western province by bus, train, boat,
plane or helicopter. Licensed tour operators cover every
region of the province, offering interesting tours that
take in urban and rural man-made and natural attractions.
Enjoy a specialized guided tour of Vancouver, Victoria,
Whistler and other exciting centres. See the Canadian
Rockies; in safety and comfort by luxury coach, tour
bus or from your reserved seat on a comfortable passenger
rail car. Book a plane or helicopter ride for a scenic
view of BC's Coastal Mountain Range and all their splendour.
Go on a guided whale watching tour or wildlife viewing
wilderness expedition. Or, boat the many inlets, sounds
and fjords along the rugged and majestic coastline.
Savour a harbour tour, cruise the Inside Passage, explore
aborginal and historical sites, ride a double decker
bus or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride.
The
diversity of British Columbia is exciting, enjoy it
all with a guided tour. There are winery tours in the
spectacular Okanagan Valley with sampling of world class
wines. Learn about BC's forest industry, with a specialized
forest tour. Take a customized river trip by paddle
boat, power boat, raft or drift boat, or enjoy a lake
cruise. BC's experienced and licensed tour operators
will take you to the mountaintops, valley floors, city
streets, or glide you over ocean surfaces. Your guided
tour choice is limitless.
British Columbia's Guided
Tour Operators:
BC Rockies
British Columbia Guest Ranchers' Association: Our guest ranch membership offers a variety of ranch holidays. Some are working ranches, others remote lodges in pristine back country areas and some are luxury resorts. You're sure to find something to fit your taste with the help of our assocation. more
Glacier Helicopters: Focusing on customer service, satisfaction, & safety, Glacier Helicopters provides summer sightseeing tours in the Revelstoke / Rogers Pass region from 3 Valley Gap. We also offer Heli-Fishing, Heli-Hiking, Heli-Golf & more including airport transfers & custo... more
Pacific Coastal Airlines: Enjoy scheduled service from Vancouver's South Terminal to Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Klemtu, Masset, Port Hardy (float & amphibious aircraft to coastal communities), Powell River, Trail, Victoria, & Will... more
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations: The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World”® offers two-day, all daylight train excursions through Western Canada and the Rockies. Departures from Vancouver and Jasper, Banff and Calgary are available mid-April to mid-October. Visit online or call for a free... more
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Barkerville Historic Town: 1862 saw a gold rush of fortune seekers – today Barkerville is a unique streetscape filled with unique heritage buildings, the Theatre Royal, exhibits, street entertainment during the summer, and unique Victorian-era shops. Come to a place where the fun's pure... more
Bella Coola Grizzly Tours: We’re home to some of the worlds largest Grizzlies & Mountain Goats. Summer and Fall spawning Salmon, a natural food source for Grizzlies & other wildlife, return to the Bella Coola River. We offer Grizzly & Wildlife viewing, Eco Tours, Hiking Fishing, and m... more
Bella Coola's Coast Mountain Lodge: Visit Bella Coola’s Coast Mountain Lodge for a wilderness adventure, relax in our gardens & luxurious accommodations, or enjoy the mountain views. We offer fully guided adventure / wildlife tours where you can journey down coastal rivers, or enjoy self-guided... more
British Columbia Guest Ranchers' Association: Our guest ranch membership offers a variety of ranch holidays. Some are working ranches, others remote lodges in pristine back country areas and some are luxury resorts. You're sure to find something to fit your taste with the help of our assocation. more
Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures: We offer exhilarating jetboat tours on the Fraser, Chilcotin & Chilko Rivers – & outdoor wilderness adventure with wilderness / wildlife, native culture, gold rush history, & hiking. Our professionally trained Chilcotin native guides offer exceptional customer... more
Historic Hat Creek Ranch: Explore Cariboo gold rush buildings, pioneer days of ranching & transportation, and the valley’s early use by the Shuswap Nation. It’s a blend of cultures in the sage, bunchgrass & pines with stagecoach rides, a restaurant & gift shop, accommodations, & more... more
Ocean Adventures: Ocean Adventures invites you to experience remote and spectacular BC locations while enjoying the luxury accommodations and gourmet cuisine aboard the 54-foot motor yacht the Great Bear ll. You will enjoy unparalleled wildlife viewing and whale watching. more
Pacific Coastal Airlines: Enjoy scheduled service from Vancouver's South Terminal to Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Klemtu, Masset, Port Hardy (float & amphibious aircraft to coastal communities), Powell River, Trail, Victoria, & Will... more
Pathways Canada Tour Company: A unique experience - a lifetime of memories! Canoe world-renowned Bowron Lakes Park with experienced guides. Outside Magazine said, "A unique combination of sublime scenery, fantastic food, congenial company & great guides - one of the world’s top 10 canoe tr... more
Sharp Wings Air: Charter us for fishing, camping, hiking, sightseeing, photography. Our Floats, wheels and skis will get you almost anywhere you want to go. Sharp Wings is an air-taxi operation with flights to and from Bella Coola daily, and flight training is also available... more
White Saddle Air Services Ltd: We’ll help you explore the Chilcotin region in comfort & safety. Mountain climbing, back-country hiking, skiing, fishing, wilderness photography, mine exploration & on location filming are areas we excel in. Put your dreams to flight & soar into the wildernes... more
Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce: This is the perfect year round playground and in the centre of it all is the City of Williams Lake. Enjoy a dream vacation with the help of the WL and District Chamber of Commerce. The informed and friendly staff is well versed on Williams Lake and area. more
Northern BC
Ocean Adventures: Ocean Adventures invites you to experience remote and spectacular BC locations while enjoying the luxury accommodations and gourmet cuisine aboard the 54-foot motor yacht the Great Bear ll. You will enjoy unparalleled wildlife viewing and whale watching. more
Pacific Coastal Airlines: Enjoy scheduled service from Vancouver's South Terminal to Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Klemtu, Masset, Port Hardy (float & amphibious aircraft to coastal communities), Powell River, Trail, Victoria, & Will... more
Sea Trek Ventures: Let us put together a world-class fishing and / or scenic cruising tour of the spectacular North coast just right for you. Family owned & operated, we offer a variety of wildlife, cruise, and scenic tours in Spring and Summer – and quality fishing charters ye... more
Seashore Charters: Enjoy natural discovery excursions and discover the ancestral lands, waters, and culture of the first nations people. Enjoy Marine & Whale Discovery Cruises, explore the Great Bear Rainforest, cultural Pike Island, and the rest of this beautiful coastal regio... more
Thunder 1 Adventures: Come experience the adventure of a lifetime aboard the MV Thunder 1. World class salmon and halibut fishing, spectacular whale and marine life viewing, gourmet meals, it all awaits you aboard your private yacht in the pristine wilderness of Northern BC. more
Z-Boat Lodge River Guides: Located in the epicenter of the best wild salmon & steelhead fishing on earth, enjoy a spectacular view of the Skeena River & Sleeping Beauty Mountain. We’ll provide you with destination-fishing packages in northwestern BC, and friendly personalized service. more
Thompson Okanagan
Alaskan Husky Adventures: Superior, friendly, professionally trained racing huskies provide an experience unlike any other - all ages and abilities welcome. Sit in the sled and relax OR drive your own dog team We are proud to provide one of the most rewarding and unique dogsledding adv... more
Great Estates of the Okanagan: Visit 5 of the most exceptional wineries in the Okanagan Valley for a unique touring experience. This tour route, not marked on the standard wine tour maps, will take you through some of the most breathtaking scenery, & unique wineries in the Okanagan. more
Historic Hat Creek Ranch: Explore Cariboo gold rush buildings, pioneer days of ranching & transportation, and the valley’s early use by the Shuswap Nation. It’s a blend of cultures in the sage, bunchgrass & pines with stagecoach rides, a restaurant & gift shop, accommodations, & more... more
Kettle Valley Steam Railway: It’s a unique 90 minute trip on one of BC's few remaining fully operational steam railways. Join us for special events, and enjoy the railway’s history as you steam along hillsides overlooking Okanagan orchards & vineyards. Group bookings & charters are welcom... more
Okanagan ATV Tours: Experienced guides will take you on an Okanagan backcountry ATV tour down forest paths & mountain trails to one of many fishing lakes. Explore log cabins & a gold mine, irrigation flumes, & wildlife. Join us for half, full-day, overnight, and fishing tours. more
Pacific Coastal Airlines: Enjoy scheduled service from Vancouver's South Terminal to Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Klemtu, Masset, Port Hardy (float & amphibious aircraft to coastal communities), Powell River, Trail, Victoria, & Will... more
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations: The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World”® offers two-day, all daylight train excursions through Western Canada and the Rockies. Departures from Vancouver and Jasper, Banff and Calgary are available mid-April to mid-October. Visit online or call for a free... more
Vancouver Island
Craigdarroch Castle: Just minutes from the downtown harbour, Craigdarroch Castle is a beautiful Victorian-era mansion with 39 rooms lavishly furnished in the 1890s to 1900s period. We invite you to step back in time, and experience the life and times of the very rich and very fam... more
Eagle Wing Whale Watching: Bear witness to natures most awe inspiring creature – the Killer Whale. Our guided expeditions take you through 100’s of Islands in search of ‘Guaranteed’ Whales and other marine wildlife. Come discover a ‘treasure chest' of diverse marine wildlife on an Eagl... more
Great Pacific Adventures: Welcome to Great Pacific Adventures, offering whale-watching tours from the spectacular Inner Harbour of Victoria, BC. Locally owned and operated our family of certified outdoor specialist will provide you with an insightful and exciting adventure of a lifeti... more
Island Adventure Centre: Join us for orca whale watching, grizzly adventures, salmon saltwater fishing, wildlife & tidal rapids tours, kayak trips, rentals, and lake rentals … The Island Adventure Centre has it all we’re easy to get to but hard to leave. There’s always more to do & s... more
Orca Spirit Adventures: We experience the longest season & most active whales & marine mammals in BC! Focused on conservation, environmental safety, education, family fun, and exhilaration, we own the operation which locates the whales; giving us the highest success rate. more
Pacific Coach Lines: Serving southern BC for 70+ years with daily scheduled service on BC Ferries (Vancouver, Victoria, & Nanaimo), & a direct year-round daily Vancouver to Whistler connection. We offer charter services, sightseeing tours, daytrips to Victoria & Butchart Gardens f... more
Pacific Coastal Airlines: Enjoy scheduled service from Vancouver's South Terminal to Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Klemtu, Masset, Port Hardy (float & amphibious aircraft to coastal communities), Powell River, Trail, Victoria, & Will... more
Powell River Sea Kayak Ltd: Warm waters and wildlife! Located at Desolation Sound Marine Park, we specialize in daily and multi-day sea kayak tours into Desolation Sound and the coastal mountains. Options include snorkeling, for true up-and-close
encounters with the marine wildlife. Ren... more
Sailcone Wilderness Fishing and Grizzly Safaris: We’ve been providing unparalleled fly-in Salmon, Halibut and Steelhead adventures, in 2 productive areas, for 30 years. Our lodge provides a comfortable, intimate and relaxing atmosphere, so let us fulfill your wildest fishing, grizzly safaris and wildlife ad... more
Stubbs-Island Whale Watching: Cruise the protected waters of Johnstone Strait & Blackfish Archipelago on the NE coast of Vancouver Island, one of the most accessible & predictable location to see Orca (killer) Whales in the world. We are dedicated to responsible wildlife viewing with educ... more
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Austentours: The "Sea to Sky" experience begins at our Whistler B&B. Explore the best BC’s West Coast has to offer. Beginner, intermediate, or advanced; Austen Tours can provide customized adventure travel vacations in Western Canada & world-wide to suit your skill level.... more
Greater Vancouver Zoo: Discover the sights & sounds of over 600 different animals on 120 acres in the Fraser Valley. Enjoy the narrated Safari Express Miniature Train, Bird of Prey presentation & Safari Bus Tour. Bring your bike, blades, or tour the Zoo on a Quadra-cycle. Sleepover ... more
Ocean Adventures: Ocean Adventures invites you to experience remote and spectacular BC locations while enjoying the luxury accommodations and gourmet cuisine aboard the 54-foot motor yacht the Great Bear ll. You will enjoy unparalleled wildlife viewing and whale watching. more
Outdoor Adventures at Whistler: We are Whistler’s leading outdoor adventure provider. In summer we offer ATV and 4WD Hummer tours, or float the waters on a Voyageur canoe. In winter join us for snowshoe, dogsled and snowmobile tours, as well as evening horse drawn sleigh rides. more
Pacific Coach Lines: Serving southern BC for 70+ years with daily scheduled service on BC Ferries (Vancouver, Victoria, & Nanaimo), & a direct year-round daily Vancouver to Whistler connection. We offer charter services, sightseeing tours, daytrips to Victoria & Butchart Gardens f... more
Pacific Coastal Airlines: Enjoy scheduled service from Vancouver's South Terminal to Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Klemtu, Masset, Port Hardy (float & amphibious aircraft to coastal communities), Powell River, Trail, Victoria, & Will... more
Powell River Sea Kayak Ltd: Warm waters and wildlife! Located at Desolation Sound Marine Park, we specialize in daily and multi-day sea kayak tours into Desolation Sound and the coastal mountains. Options include snorkeling, for true up-and-close
encounters with the marine wildlife. Ren... more
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations: The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World”® offers two-day, all daylight train excursions through Western Canada and the Rockies. Departures from Vancouver and Jasper, Banff and Calgary are available mid-April to mid-October. Visit online or call for a free... more
Steveston Seabreeze Adventures: Experience our warmth and hospitality as we share with you the pristine BC West Coast wilderness. Our love is to observe marine animals in their natural environment, and to share that experience with our tour passengers. Join us for the thrill of a lifetime! more
Stubbs-Island Whale Watching: Cruise the protected waters of Johnstone Strait & Blackfish Archipelago on the NE coast of Vancouver Island, one of the most accessible & predictable location to see Orca (killer) Whales in the world. We are dedicated to responsible wildlife viewing with educ... more
Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel and Marina: Executive & oceanfront cottages, ocean-view suites & rooms, along with boat rentals & spectacular marine tours to world renowned Princess Louisa Inlet, Pender Harbour boat tours & professionally guided fishing or sailing charters. Sunshine Coast Resort has it ... more
Sunshine Coast Tourism: With Coastal mountain ranges, old growth forests, lakes and inlets -- the Sunshine Coast offers a unique sense of place, featuring local history, cultural heritage, nature & many recreational opportunities. We know you’ll fall in love with this amazing place. more
Whistler Mountaineer: Experience BC like never before aboard the Whistler Mountaineer train We offer spectacular scenery and impeccable service from a unique train on this exceptional and inspiring 3-hour Sea to Sky rail journey between Vancouver and Whistler. more
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