Vancouver Kayaking Tour
Tour code: 6985KAYAK
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Searching for a unique outdoors experience while in Vancouver? Discover the beauty of Vancouver’s city skyline and stunning shoreline on a family-friendly kayaking tour. Spend 2.5 hours winding through the False Creek inlet and getting friendly with resident seals, ducks and kingfishers. With an expert guide, learn kayaking technique and enjoy a city sightseeing tour set against nature.
Highlights
Kayaking tour of False Creek from Kitsilano Beach
Capture prime views of Vancouver’s downtown area and see sites like Science World and BC Place Stadium
Spot wildlife, including cormorants, harbor seals, geese and kingfishers
Learn about the history of Vancouver and the city’s newest development projects from a knowledgeable guide
Choose between a morning tour and a sunset tour
Vancouver Kayaking Tour Choose the sunset tour to kayak along Vancouver's waterways at dusk Select a morning or evening start time and head to the base camp at Kitsilano Beach’s north end, where you'll meet your guide and tour group. Get a brief lesson in safety and paddling before launching your kayaks into the sparkling waters of English Bay. (Note: Single or double kayaks are available.) Designed for beginner kayakers, no technical paddling skills are required. Follow your guide into False Creek, an inlet at the heart of Vancouver. As you glide along the urban shoreline — site of the Expo ’86 World’s Fair — view floating homes, bustling marinas, and spot native wildlife like seals, herons, kingfishers and more. You’ll pass under lovely bridges that span the inlet, and view landmarks like Science World, an enormous glass sphere reminiscent of Epcot Center, and BC Stadium. Soak up city tales from your local guide as you loop the inlet. Whether viewing the city in the early morning or in the golden glow of sunset, this tour offers a unique way to see Canada’s great western metropolis. Your 2.5-hour tour concludes back at Kitsilano Beach.
Details
Inclusions
Guide
Use of kayak
All necessary equipment
Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink, unless specified
Additional info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Price is per person, based on one or two people per kayak (depending on option selected)
Must be 12 years or older
Voucher info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Local operator information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Schedule and Pricing
Departure point Kitsilano Beach, north end
Departure time 8:30am 5pm or 5:30pm (depending on season) Please arrive 20 minutes early
Duration 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details Returns to original departure point