Things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia: The Best Tours

April 3, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia including Whistler Heli Picnic Experience, Private Kelowna Sailing Cruise on Okanagan Lake, Okanagan Private Wine Tour, Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Lake Louise and Calgary, Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Kamloops and Vancouver, Wine Tour - West Kelowna Signature Sip, A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef, Victoria Guided Food and History Tour, Kelowna or West Kelowna Afternoon Sightseeing Wine Tour, Whistler Superfly Ziplines.
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1. Whistler Heli Picnic Experience

9960 Heliport Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0, Canada Blackcomb Helicopters
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

A private 2.5+ Hour lakeside, backcountry lunch where you will be free to explore the local wildlife, sample delicious charcuterie and salads, and perhaps bring along a bottle of your favourite wine. Your guide will be happy to teach you about your surroundings, go for short hikes in the sub-alpine terrain, and ensure a gourmet catered experience.

Inclusions: Gourmet Picnic, Short flightseeing tour to remote backcountry lake, ACMG Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Paddleboards - only included on the Heli Picnic + Paddleboarding options

Reviewed By Jamiegirl1978

What an awesome experience! I highly recommend this for anyone. My husband, son and I totally enjoyed this tour. Our pilot Jeff was great and gave us an epic ride with history of the glaciers, geography of our location and an overall excellent adventure. I liked seeing the skiers and the snow mobiles on the ski runs beneath us. Will do again sometime in the future.

2. Private Kelowna Sailing Cruise on Okanagan Lake

Water Street, Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J1, Canada Holy Doodle Sailing Charters
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Sailing is a quiet, peaceful experience, as the boat is powered by nothing but the wind. You are welcome to sit back and relax, enjoy the sights, or take a turn at the helm, with instruction from your skipper! I will never forget the first time I sailed, and hope to create the same memory for my guests.

Inclusions: all safety equipment provided, blankets, drinking water

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3. Okanagan Private Wine Tour

Wine and then Somm Wine Tours
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Wine and then Somm Wine Tours offers private tours with a certified wine expert (WSET Level 3). Dave will drive you and your friends or family in the comfort of your own vehicle to the wineries of your choice in the Okanagan. Choose from the many different areas of the Okanagan including West Kelowna, Lake Country, Naramata, the Golden Mile and Black Sage Bench.

Inclusions: Wine expert who will drive your vehicle., Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Tasting fees

Reviewed By Y3160SKsarah

What a fantastic day in the Fraser Valley! Dave was great fun, organised, flexible and very knowledgeable about the wines and vineyards. I would definitely recommend touring with Dave for a unique and stress free experience. We'll be making our way to the Okanagan to do the same thing with Dave over there.

4. Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Lake Louise and Calgary

Lake Louise, AB, Canada GPS-Guided Audio Driving & Walking Tours
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Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Lake Louise & Calgary. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.

Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour), Customer Service via Phone & Email

Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)

5. Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Kamloops and Vancouver

787 Cloverleaf Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2C 2X5, Canada GPS-Guided Audio Driving & Walking Tours
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Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 55 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 & the Coquihalla Highway 5 between Kamloops & Vancouver. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.

Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)

Reviewed By GreenDream2021

What a wonderful idea!! We loved hearing about some of the sites that we were passing and their history. They even talked about some of the animals and we did get to see an eagle. The tour guides were entertaining and the quiz questions fun. A great way to learn about our country! Can’t wait for the next Tripvia trip!

6. Wine Tour - West Kelowna Signature Sip

Kelowna Concierge
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Sip your way through West Kelowna on this world class guided tour that features a few of the most well-known wineries in the Okanagan. Wineries are subject to change, based on availability. Enjoy an intimate tour with a maximum group size of 6 guests No need to worry about extra costs - tastings, guide, and travel all included

Inclusions: All tour and tasting fees are included, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off within Kelowna area, Driver/Guide, All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By RGHW

I had to travel from Vancouver to Kelowna to receive some specialized cancer treatment and my wife accompanied me. Kelowna Concierge picked us up at the airport and delivered us to the Hyatt Place. Next morning, the limo picked me up at the hotel to go to the Cancer Centre. In the afternoon, the limo picked up my wife at the hotel and together they picked me up at the Cancer Centre. Next day, they picked us up at the hotel to go to the airport. Each time, the drivers were courteous and professional. They were always on time. The limos were clean and the drivers practiced strict safety protocols. This is especially important to me during Covid-19 and right after my cancer treatment. I highly recommend Kelowna Concierge and will use them again during my next trip to Kelowna.

7. A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2, Canada A Wok Around Chinatown
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It's no secret that Vancouver's off-duty chefs love to shop for themselves and choose from the freshest local and exotic fruits, vegetables, seafoods, and meats. Chinatown is where they go!. This is a 3.5-hour culinary and cultural walking tour of the colourful & historic Vancouver Chinatown District,.Our knowledgable guides will showcase a beautiful Classical Chinese Garden, historic Chinatown landmarks, then explore the exotic food, cookware, pastry, tea and herbal medicine shops. A delicious dim sum lunch is also a part of this unique, small-group tour.

Inclusions: Walking tour that includes food samplings, tea, and dim sum lunch

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By faerylight1

Robert who guides the tours is such a knowledgeable and lovely person. We seemed to have him all to ourselves on our trip. His amazingly kind and welcoming, with tons of knowledge about the food, area and history. We enjoyed every single food sample that we were introduced to - and such a great way for a foodie to look around granville !!! we would happily book this up again and do it all over - you will come away wanting to buy everything so be warned haha!!

8. Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, 1701 Douglas St #6, Victoria, BC V8W 0C1, Canada A Taste of Victoria Food Tours
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4.9 based on 699 reviews

This 2-hour tour begins at the Victoria Public Market and includes stops at The Harmonious Gates of Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Trounce Alley, Government St., the Inner Harbour, and the Parliament Buildings.  Depending on the day, there are between 6-8 tastings along the route as we discuss the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C.  Tastings can include bread, macarons, meatballs, pierogies, southern biscuits, spring rolls, tea, chocolate, craft beer, and much more!

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary

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Reviewed By SKprairiemom

This was a fantastic way to see some of downtown Victoria from someone who lives and loves what he does - Andy lives right down by the harbour/Chinatown and knew so much about the area. Stops were each unique and places we’d seen on our previous strolls but hadn’t considered going in! COVID protocols followed and while not necessarily good for business, the smaller group made for a very personal experience - 5/5!

9. Kelowna or West Kelowna Afternoon Sightseeing Wine Tour

Red Dog Wine Tours
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Afternoon tours are the best choice for visitors that want to make the best of their time in Kelowna. Afternoon pickup, after lunch, allows you to enjoy your morning without being rushed. There are no long drives. We get right to the best part, site seeing and wine tasting. Kelowna and West Kelowna, is residential and rural areas are dotted with vineyards and wineries, opposite spectacular views over Okanagan Lake. Visit 4  wineries, a variety of types. Our tour will take up to 4 hours. Tour includes transportation to wineries in a Mercedes Benz tour bus. Tasting fees at the winery are included in your tour fee.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Kelowna or West Kelowna Hotel, home or B&B pickup/drop-off. , PICKUP LOCATION? Havn't provided it? Email with booking # to us, or phone., PICKUP CONFIRMATION is required. We text you a pickup time the night before or morning of the tour.

Exclusions: Lunch, We do not pick up from "Lake Okanagan Resort" or the communities of Lake Country or Peachland.

Reviewed By B2599BYtanyab

Great experience, Dave was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We had a lot of fun and look forward to doing it again.

10. Whistler Superfly Ziplines

Cougar Mountain Road, Cougar Mountain Rd, Whistler, BC V8E, Canada The Adventure Group
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Ziplining combines the exhilarating feeling of soaring through the air with the breathtaking beauty of Cougar Mountain. Our unique system allows two guests to ride side-by-side, each on their own cable during this incredibly scenic experience. The excursion includes multiple dual zip-lines connected to each other by a network of trails and boardwalks. A must-do in Whistler! In winter, guests travel up the mountain to our Ziplines in a custom 4x4 Ranger.

Inclusions: Guide, All necessary equipment

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Reviewed By heathk7

This is SUCH a fun tour, it goes by so quickly and is really enjoyable. You have to realize though that the vistas that you see in their promo videos isn't always what you're going to experience, as it is mostly snowmobiling through forested areas. We also did the Superfly ziplines last year, in the winter and it was fantastic, if cold!

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