TOUR DESCRIPTION:

Explore Vancouver’s past and present on a journey blessed by Mother Nature. This engaging tour takes you through vibrant urban cityscapes, picturesque parks, ancient rainforests, across iconic suspension bridges large and small. Visit fashion, arts, sports, historical and cultural downtown neighborhoods and discover why Vancouver is consistently voted one of the most desirable places to live on the planet. Begin your adventure in downtown Vancouver, see Canada Place and Jack Poole Plaza, home to the iconic 2010 Olympic Cauldron and Douglas Coupland’s Digital Orca. Tour through Vancouver’s fashion district, past Blueblood Alley into Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre urban park on the edge of the city. Stop at the World famous Stanley Park Totem Poles and Hallelujah Point, with picturesque views across Coal Harbour of Vancouver City’s skyline.

Journey across the Lions Gate Bridge, “the bridge that beer built,” to visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park nestled in North Vancouver’s lush rainforest high above the Capilano River canyon. Take in the story centre and impressive collection of First Nations artwork before taking a breathtaking walk across the World famous Capilano Suspension Bridge and explore the Treetops Adventure. From the breathtaking Cliffwalk, enjoy panoramic views of towering cedars and the Capilano River meandering through the valley below while keeping an eye out for an often elusive Bald Eagle soaring overhead. Finally, don’t miss the Trading Post Gift Shop, where history sets the backdrop to exceptional shopping in over 6,000 square feet of custom branded goods, gifts, and keepsakes, souvenirs and treats, all hand selected.

Return downtown on a journey through the West End, past English Bay and prepare to delight your senses at Granville Island Public Market. This vibrant market is a vibrant arts community and a haven for local artisans, offering everything from delicious food and beverages to eclectic artwork and West Coast music. Continue your journey through the sports district, past BC Place stadium and Roger’s Arena to bustling Chinatown, a tribute to the Far East, on your way to historic Gastown, the heart of Vancouver and where it all began. Visit the Gastown Steam Clock, the most photographed location in the City before finishing your tour at Canada Place.

HIGHLIGHTS + INCLUSIONS:
• Unlike other operators who offer a driver that doubles as a guide, we provide a first-class professional driver plus a dedicated step on tour guide for a more personalized and elevated experience
• New Coach Busses: In addition, we use only the latest model 34 and 56 passenger Highway Coach buses offering the latest in safety and comfort including 120V and USB charging ports for every passenger, passenger blinds, cup holders and an onboard washroom
• Canada Place: Built for Expo 86 and a national landmark, includes a cruise ship terminal, convention centre, hotel, the 2010 Olympic Cauldron and Douglas Coupland’s Digital Orca
• Alberni and Robson Streets: The Rodeo drive of Vancouver. Home to luxury shops, designer brands and flagship stores for Canadian icons such as Lululemon, Arc’teryx and Roots clothing
• Stanley Park: Vancouver’s most treasured asset, a 1000-acre park situated on a picturesque peninsula in downtown Vancouver enjoyed equally by visitors and locals alike
• Stanley Park Totem Poles: A collection of totem poles representing a number of indigenous nations and the second most photographed location in Vancouver
• Lions Gate Bridge: “The bridge that beer built”, and an iconic link between downtown Vancouver and the North Shore, and the gateway to Vancouver’s inner harbour
• Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: World famous suspension bridge, including a unique treetops adventure, exciting cliff walk, and captivating walking trails through old growth forest high above the Capilano River
• English Bay: Home to the Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival, the longest running offshore fireworks competition in the world and one of the best places to watch the sunset
• Granville Island: An arts community filled with galleries and art studios, a public market showcasing locally produced food and music, theatres, unique shopping and a variety of water activities
• BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena: The sports district with its 60,000 seat multi-purpose soccer and football stadium, home to the MLS’s Vancouver Whitecaps and CFL’s BC Lions, and a 19,000 seat multi-purpose hockey arena, home to the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks
• Chinatown: 2nd largest Chinatown in North America
• Gastown and Steam Clock: Where Vancouver got its start before becoming a City. Home of the world-famous Gastown Steam Clock, the most photographed location in Vancouver