West Vancouver

Our most recommended things to do in West Vancouver

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  1. Classic Vancouver Panorama Tour by Seaplane

  Enjoy the most popular tour of Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains. This ideal introduction to seaplane aviation departs from downtown Vancouver’s Coal Harbour and provides a complete aerial view of the city, as well as its surrounding parks and beaches. As if the scenery isn't enough, the thrill of flying will really carry you away. The exhilarating spray of the water is always a highlight during take-off and landing. With over 50 aircraft currently, your hosts operate the largest all-seaplane fleet and the first carbon neutral airline in North America. DeHavilland DHC-3 Turbine Single Otters and Twin Otters service regularly scheduled flights between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. DHC-2 Beavers service the Gulf Islands. Cessna 185 aircraft are available for charter.

  The weather wasn’t great, but the experience was still fabulous! Loved the quirkiness of the harbour airport, and the ride itself was breathtaking. Amazing views, felt totally safe and comfortable, a very nice birthday treat :)

  Reviewed by Chloe, United Kingdom, 9/26/2021
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  2. Between Vancouver & Whistler: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

  Follow your audio tour guide along Highway 99, one of the most scenic drives in British Columbia. Start anywhere along the route between Vancouver and Whistler. The tour experience is the same in any direction. Learn about the Lions Bay Search and Rescue team. Discover the beauty of Stawamus Chief Mountain. Hear about the Strait of Georgia and other sights at your own pace.  With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Fun audio clips will play automatically as you drive, using a live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This tour is easy to navigate and all ages will be entertained. This audio guide will keep you and your family laughing and engaged along the way with trivia fun. Each point of interest along the way has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights. Keep score or just listen.

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  3. Vancouver: North Shore Favorites Bus Tour

  Discover the best of the North Shore's 2 cities, North and West Vancouver, on this guided bus tour. Meet your guide in downtown Vancouver and travel over Lions Gate Bridge to arrive at your first stop, Ambleside Park. Here, enjoy fantastic views over the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean towards Vancouver Harbour, as well as the best views of Lions Gate Bridge and Stanley Park. Leaving Ambleside Park, start the climb up the mountain. Stop at either Capilano Suspension Bridge with its Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk or continue higher and take the gondola up to the summit of Grouse Mountain. After your optional stop, head back down towards the water on Lonsdale Avenue, the heart of North Vancouver. Finish your tour at Lonsdale Quay Market, where you can travel like a local and take the Seabus across to downtown Vancouver, or head back to downtown on the coach.