Sightseeing Tours

At Island Tides Fishing Lodge, we offer our guests world-class fresh & saltwater fishing adventures for trophy salmon, halibut, steelhead & trout. Our guests enjoy fishing the waters surrounding Nootka Island for trophy chinook & coho salmon, halibut, lingcod or fishing some of Vancouver Island's top rivers & lakes for salmon, trout & steelhead. On all of our fishing & outdoor adventures, our guests are treated to true West Coast hospitality at our waterfront lodge which provides guests with all of the modern amenities of home, with first-class accommodation & outstanding meal service.

Journey back in time aboard our steam-powered heritage train. On the "Spirit of Kamloops" railtour, visitors enjoy reenactments of railway operations as they were in the past, including staff in period uniforms.

In 1906, just east of Kamloops, Bill Miner & his gang robbed a CPR train & made off with the loot. The reenactment of the Bill Miner Train Robbery is a big part of the entertainment on this trip providing some exciting wild-west horsemanship at the finish of the journey.

Guided walking tours of the KRH Park site, seasonal special events, group rates, private charters are also available.

Take a ride on Kimberley's Underground Mining Railway as it winds through the Mark Creek Valley. It continues its route through a 750 m (2,475 ft) tunnel to the Underground Interpretive Centre, where the history of the Sullivan Mine & mining are preserved & visitors will experience what it was like working underground. On the return trip, we stop for a guided tour of the Sullivan Mine Powerhouse to learn more history & to see the huge compressors & generators that powered the mine. A Resort Express train is available Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Landsea Tours offers daily scheduled half-day & full-day mini-coach sightseeing excursions to include Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler & more - maximum of 24 guests. See it all: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island Market, Alaska cruise ships, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain & Butchart Gardens. Combine a Victoria tour with whale watching or a floatplane flight, or a Whistler tour with the Whistler Mountaineer train by Rocky Mountaineer. Driver/guides create memorable sightseeing experiences by sharing their extensive knowledge of area history, geography & current events & in answering guests' individual questions.

Private tours and transfers are also available: SUVs, Mercedes Sprinter Vans and Mini-Coaches available.

Explore... Escape... Experience... the fun & exhilaration of hiking & snowshoeing!

Spend the day high above Vancouver's skyline & experience a different point of view. Only 30 minutes from downtown. All you need is a camera. No experience necessary. Tours include hiking poles, snowshoes, snack, beverage & a souvenir photo.

Or choose one of our Best of Vancouver Shore Excursion city tours. These tours are great for people who are visiting Vancouver for the first time and don't have a lot of time. As your private tour guide, we can adjust the schedule and activities to meet your needs.

Pat Bay Air Seaplanes offers scenic tours from our bases at Pat Bay (Victoria International Airport) & Cowichan Bay. From 40 min Gulf Island or Victoria tours, floatplane & guided boat tour to The Butchart Gardens, flights to a Gulf Island Vineyard for tastings or to Salt Spring Island to visit the eclectic market, we have a tour to interest everyone. Pat Bay Air also offers air taxi floatplane charter service. Whether it's short Gulf Island hops from Victoria International Airport, flights to Tofino to your holiday destination, or to one of the many lodges on the coast, Pat Bay Air can get you there.

Rocky Mountaineer offers over 45 Canadian vacation packages and four unique rail routes, rich in history and natural wonders, through British Columbia and Alberta. This world renowned, luxurious train travels by daylight through the wild beauty of Canada's West and is the best way to experience the majestic Canadian Rockies. In 2013, Rocky Mountaineer will introduce a new three-day rail route, Coastal Passage, connecting Seattle to the Canadian Rockies.

Join us for one of our unique Sea To Sky Flight Experiences!

World class sightseeing from just $45. The Sea To Sky Special takes you past the massive granite cliffs of the Stawamus Chief, the cascading waters of Shannon Falls, the spectacular peaks of the Tantalus mountain range, and a bird's eye view of Squamish, "Canada's Outdoor Recreation Capital".

We are BC's premier Segway tour company. Enjoy nature in a whole new way on a Segway. Segways have zero emissions & are silent. You'll feel like you're riding a magic carpet or your own space machine. We offer specialty cataraft whitewater tours, including tandem learn to row, paddle hike Copper Island & exclusive heli - Segway PT tour. Experience our lively "Coyote Bluffs" Tour or the fabulous conservation area of Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. Corporate tours are available, indoors or out, your site or ours. Small groups, big fun.

Countless apprehensive souls have discovered how quickly they become "One With the Segway".

Step aboard our old-fashioned carriages and meander in comfort through the natural beauty of Stanley Park, Vancouver's #1 attraction. Tours are 1-hour long and fully narrated. Our friendly guides highlight the history and natural features of the park including the Totem Poles, Rose Garden, Lions Gate Bridge, Deadman's Island and other memorable sites. Tours depart every 20-30 minutes, rain or shine, March 15-October 31. Carriages are covered and lap blankets are provided. Visit our website for more information or to save $5 with Combo deals. Carriages seat 20 passengers. Wheelchair accessible.

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