Category: destination of the week 12 feb to 18 feb summer

At the Skyride Surf Adventure, you will learn about the inner workings of North America’s largest aerial tramway system. Embark on an open air journey up the Mountain standing on the roof of the Skyride cabin. As the only location to offer this unique experience in North America, it’s the perfect adventure for visitors and locals alike

Tandem Paragliding offers flights launching from the Grouse Mountain Peak and landing in Cleveland Park for an elevation drop of 3,300 feet.

Launching from the Westin Bayshore Hotel, these purpose built, zodiacstyle vessels are Vancouver’s fastest and safest way to view the city from the sea. Your experienced, qualified and passionate skippers will provide a fascinating array of information,
highlighting the sights of Vancouver Inner Harbour to Burrard Inlet, covering Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, Northshore, English Bay, False Creek and Stanley Park. Vancouver is also home to a variety of birds and sea mammals, with possible sightings of
dolphins, harbour seals, bald eagles and other sea birds during your adventures.

Stanley Park is truly one of the most beautiful parks in the world. This unique tour includes a perfect mixture of both trail riding and seawall cruising. Stanley Park is uniquely situated with incredibly scenic views of downtown Vancouver, the North Shore, The Lion’s Gate Bridge, as well as English Bay and the Westside. Your guides will weave you down the pristine forest trails that criss-cross through the park, and give information about our amazing wilderness city. You will ride at a relaxed pace to take in the sights, so anyone with moderate fitness can easily do this ride.

Set off from the dock on Granville Island and paddle away in the protected waters of False Creek. This calm waterway is full of interesting commerce, floating homes, marinas, birds, seals and unique vistas of the city’s attractions such as Science World and BC Place stadium. With lots of stops to recount Vancouver’s heritage, your guide takes you for a relaxing kayak experience. While you’re here, explore all the unique things that Granville Island has to offer.

Located in Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver, Sewell’s Marina offers guided group nature and wildlife viewing tours through the fjord of Howe Sound on their Sea Safari tour. See a variety of wildlife and spectacular scenery. You’ll find yourself racing beside steep cliffs, exploring caves, and viewing harbour seals at play. Points of interest are Pam Rocks, a harbour seal haul out, normally complemented by majestic bald eagles soaring overhead. Cruise out into The Strait of Georgia and see awesome views of Vancouver.