Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Cruising

Explore diverse marine life and spectacular scenery by taking a cruise on the waterways of the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region. Enjoy views of snow-capped peaks on Howe Sound, or warmer weather on the Sunshine Coast. Take a river boat cruise up the Fraser River on an authentic replica paddlewheeler.

Howe Sound

Cutting deep into the Coast Mountain Range northwest of Vancouver, Howe Sound is a mini cruising ground in its own right. Rising abruptly from the water's edge, the majestic mountains provide the recreational boater with stunningly beautiful vistas, especially in spring and early summer when the sparkling snow capped peaks contrast with the lush green of the lower, timbered slopes.

Sunshine Coast

Blessed with above average hours of sunshine, the stunningly beautiful scenery of the Sunshine Coast has made it one of the Northwest's most sought after cruising destinations. This area encompasses the coastal waters northwest of Vancouver, BC from the colourful town of Gibsons to Desolation Sound.

At the north end of the Sunshine Coast at the confluence of Malaspina Inlet and Homfray Channel is BC's largest marine park, Desolation Sound Marine Park. With more than 60km/37 miles of pristine shoreline, including many islands, inlets, coves, bays, lakes and waterfalls, Desolation Sound is a boater's paradise.

Metro Vancouver

Explore the Burrard Inlet and Idian Aarm, a deep fjord, with one of many tour companies. Take easy cruise across Howe Sound from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove at Bowen Island.

Those looking to join a river boat cruise should head to New Westminster, where an authentic replica paddlewheeler takes passengers up-river to restored Hudson's Bay log trading post Fort Langley. Other nature and historical tours follow the Fraser and beyond as far as Pitt Lake and Harrison Hot Springs.

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