This pre and post cruise, half-day tour fulfills the ultimate downtown Vancouver bucket list. A checklist of must-see highlights that a visitor needs to experience firsthand in order to better understand why Vancouver is frequently ranked among the world’s best places to live. Guests will see the city highlights including but not limited to: Jack Poole Plaza, English Bay, Gastown, and will stop at Stanley Park, Granville Island, and the Vancouver Lookout Tower boasting 360 views of the city. Experienced Guides provide a personalized experience with entertaining live English commentary and an optional walking tour in Stanley Park. Guests travel on a comfortable mini-coach with a maximum of 24 guests.
Canada Place Welcome Centre, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4, Canada
Meet your guide outside Canada Place beside the Welcome Centre. You're guide will have a large, red umbrella.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
We depart from Canada Place outside the cruise terminal at 10:00, please arrive 15 minutes prior.
Duration: 15 minutes
Your tour will begin at Canada Place and Jack Poole Plaza where you will see the Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron built for the 2010 Winter Games.
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Explore the First Nations Totem Poles in Stanley Park. Join your guide for a walking tour (optional participation) to discover the stories of the land and people who first lived on Vancouver's shores. Later, enjoy the iconic view of the Vancouver skyline as you go for a stroll along the Seawall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Next, enjoy stunning views of Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore Mountains at Prospect Point Lookout.
Duration: 15 minutes
Continue on a driving tour where you will see some iconic sites and neighborhoods along the way including: English Bay - Downtown Vancouver’s beachfront community with sandy beaches and breathtaking views. West End - Vancouver’s trendiest neighbourhood with a vibrant and diverse community and a lively atmosphere. False Creek - Unique neighborhood offering stunning views of the City of Vancouver in all directions
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Drive through Gastown, Vancouver's original settlement and oldest commercial district featuring the famous steamclock and cobblestone streets. (Not accessible on Sundays)
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Take a glass elevator to the observation deck at The Vancouver Lookout to enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Visit Granville Island for a brief tour of this little oasis in the middle of Vancouver. You will have some free time for a late lunch and shopping here. Walk through the bustling public market, visit art galleries, or grab a coffee while enjoying great views of False Creek.
Duration: 1 hour
Return to Canada Place at approx. 3:00 PM
Duration: 5 minutes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.