Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver
Start your morning walking through Stanley Park to look for waterfowl like ducks, geese, and swans along the waterfront. You'll find herons and if you're lucky, bald eagles soaring overhead. From there, head to Queen Elizabeth Park where raccoons, skunks, and coyotes roam the trails. Later in the day, make your way to Beaver Lake to spot beavers and frogs near the water. Before you finish, check out the Pacific Blue Heron Colony near the tennis courts on Beach Avenue, where over 100 nests give you a real sense of the colony's size.
- Start point
- Canada Place, 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3R9, Canada (Travellers can enter their own pickup location,We can pickup from some Air B&B locations. We also pickup from the Rocky Mountainee Station and other Railway Stations)
Included Activities
- Guided wildlife tour of Stanley Park trails and Lost Lagoon
- Visit Beaver Lake to observe beavers, ducks, geese, and frogs
- View Pacific Blue Heron Colony with over 100 nests
Optional Activities
- Explore Queen Elizabeth Park
- Hike additional trails in Stanley Park
Landmarks Stanley Park Lost Lagoon Beaver Lake Pacific Blue Heron Colony Queen Elizabeth Park - Day 2
Vancouver
Board a covered boat from Vancouver for your whale watching trip along the Pacific Coast. A trained naturalist will explain the behavior and migration patterns of orca, gray, and humpback whales you encounter. Throughout the day, you'll spot dolphins, seals, and sea lions swimming near the boat. Keep your eyes up for bald eagles flying overhead. The journey takes you past the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands, with views of Howe Sound making the scenic backdrop for your wildlife viewing.
Included Activities
- Whale watching safari on covered boat
- Naturalist-guided marine wildlife tour
- Viewing of orca, gray and humpback whales
- Marine life spotting including dolphins, seals, sea lions, and bald eagles
Landmarks Gulf Islands San Juan Islands Howe Sound - Day 3
North Shore
Cross the Lions Gate Bridge to reach Vancouver's North Shore and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Walk across the 137-metre suspension bridge that hangs 73 metres above the Capilano River for a memorable experience. After crossing, explore the Cliffwalk with its towering cedar trees surrounding you. Check out First Nations artwork and visit the Story Centre to learn about the area's history. If you want, stop by Capilano Fish Hatchery to see salmon. Later, ride the Grouse Mountain gondola up the mountain where you can visit the grizzly bear enclosure and catch the Birds in Motion show.
- End point
- Canada Place, 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3R9, Canada (Travellers can enter their own Drop off location,We can Drop off from some Air B&B locations. We also pickup from the Rocky Mountainee Station and other Railway Stations)
Included Activities
- Cross Capilano Suspension Bridge (137 metres across, 73 metres above river)
- Explore Capilano Suspension Bridge Park grounds
- Treetops Adventure experience
- Cliffwalk with views over cedars and Capilano River
- First Nations artwork collection
- Story Centre visit
- Grouse Mountain gondola ride to summit
- Grizzly bear enclosure visit (two orphaned grizzlies: Grinder and Coola)
- Birds in Motion show with trained eagles, owls, and falcons
- Pollinator's Garden visit
Optional Activities
- Capilano Fish Hatchery - watch salmon spawning process and fish ladder
- Bear spotting on Grouse Mountain slopes
Landmarks Lions Gate Bridge Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Capilano River Capilano Fish Hatchery Grouse Mountain
