Vancouver

Adventures on Water

Vancouver boasts one of the most beautiful natural settings on the planet. The best way to experience it is to get out on the water for an ocean-inspired adventure that offers a unique perspective of our beautiful city.


SewellDay One:

VISITS THE LOCALS

What better way to start your Vancouver adventure than by spending time with some of our best known inhabitants? Companies including Prince of Whales, Wild Whales Vancouver, Vancouver Whale Watch, and Steveston Seabreeze Adventures offer intimate tours whisking you out onto the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Georgia where you might see orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, eagles, and a variety of seabirds.

AND RELAX...

After all of that excitement it's time to take it easy with an indulgent experience at Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Each of its luxury treatment suites offers a "spa within a spa" experience with its own fireplace, private bath, changing area and relaxation lounge.

Alternatively, why not take a stroll down Robson Street, Vancouvers bustling shopping district that's filled with famous designers and independent boutiques.

WRAP UP IN STYLE

Tonight you'll wrap your day up with a stunning sunset cruise. Departing from Coal Harbour, just steps from Stanley Park, Vancouver's 1,000-acre urban oasis, you'll board Harbour Cruises' Sunset Dinner Cruise.

Your luxurious ride will take a leisurely tour around the city while you enjoy live music and a West Coast-themed buffet, before settling in for an unforgettable view of the crimson-soaked skies as the sun slowly sets into the Pacific.
 


Sea Vancouver Group Tour Day Two:

A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE

Start your day with a Sea Vancouver tour. These fast and fun zodiac tours offer an adrenaline-pumping ride around the waters that surround the downtown peninsula.

With your feet firmly back on dry land, it's time to explore Granville Island. Once little more than industrial land, the island has been transformed into a cultural and culinary hub.

LUNCH BY THE WATER

The much-loved Granville Island Public Market is the perfect spot to stop for lunch. Featuring an array of artisan producers and local vendors, you can grab something to eat and enjoy it right there by the water's edge.

After lunch, it's time to head back out onto the water. Your aquatic adventure continues at the Vancouver Water Adventures, where you can take a tour, enjoy a lesson or simply rent a kayak or paddleboard to set out onto the water.

Cap off your day with an unforgettable visit to the Vancouver Aquarium, home to over 65,000 aquatic animals and sanctuary to rescued seals, sea lions and otters.

A UNIQUE ADVENTURE

There's no better way to toast to your time in Vancouver than with this unforgettable experience. Departing from Coal Harbour you'll board one of Harbour Air's float planes for a special Fly 'n Dine to Bowen Island package.

You'll soar over Stanley Park, the Coast Mountains and Howe Sound before landing dockside on Bowen Island. There you'll enjoy a laid back West Coast dinner before making the scenic journey back to downtown, flying over the stunning Sea to Sky Highway.
 


INSIDER TIPS:

  • Whale watching season operates from May through October. Many companies also offer shuttle services from Downtown Vancouver.
     
  • Use Vancouver's False Creek Ferries and Aquabus services to get around town via the water. There are regular services ferrying passengers and bikes around locations including Olympic Village, Science World, Yaletown, Granville Island and Vanier Park.