Top British Columbia Historical Tours

Visit Fort Langley and Fraser Valley vineyards on a private tour that goes from history to wine tasting. The private format offers flexibility to experience the picturesque region at your own pace, with plenty of time to enjoy the things that interest you. Included stops feature the Fraser Valley’s oldest vineyard, Fort Langley National Historic Site, and a town center packed with quaint shops and storefronts.

This tour will take you to historic Steveston, a fishing village by the coast of the Straits of Georgia. You start the tour with a walk of Hollywood's Storybrooke film locations, including the shops, museums, cannery in the village, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Fraser River dyke. Treat yourself to some of the best and freshest seafood in Metro Vancouver. You will visit the Storybrooke film locations in the village, including the Storybrooke Post Office, Granny's Diner, Storybrooke Cannery, Standard Clocks, Storybrooke Bread Country, and Storybrooke Fish & Chips. Explore other quaint shops, bakeries, and museums including Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and London Heritage Farm

The tour will take you to historic Steveston, a fishing village by the coast of the Straits of Georgia. You start the tour with a whale watching adventure, in the Gulf Islands and the Straits of Georgia. You will walk Hollywood's Storybrooke film locations, including the shops, museums, cannery in the village, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Fraser River dyke. Treat yourself to some of the best and freshest seafood in Metro Vancouver.

Enjoy the personal service of a Vancouver guide as you explore the city’s highlights, from waterfront parks to cultural hotspots, historic neighborhoods, and top landmarks. With door-to-door transport in a climate-controlled, Mercedes Benz van, you can relax between stops in comfort. A private tour also means the flexibility to sightsee at your own pace, while checking out a handpicked list of 18 Vancouver points of interest.

Tailor your time in Vancouver to focus on what interests you with this private, full-day, totally customizable tour that merges sightseeing with comfort and luxury. Get picked up at your hotel or cruise ship and relax as you see the city’s natural beauty and parks along the North Shore or marvel at post-impressionist paintings at an art gallery. Visit trendy neighborhoods, restaurants, markets, and breweries.

Saddle up and ride out into the Canadian wilderness on this 3-day historic Lil-Lik-Hel Mine expedition from Pemberton. Travel by horseback along trails used by miners during the gold rush years in the early 1900s, and gain insight into the life they led. Explore the ancient Lil-Lik-Hel Mine with your guide and learn how the miners struck gold by following veins in the rock. From your base camp, enjoy day-rides to different locations throughout the countryside. Spend your evenings at the fireside under the stars in comfortable tented accommodation.

Discover top city attractions on two wheels on this bike tour of downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park. Follow your guide on a route past the historic Mole Hill Community and Davie Street Village, where Vancouver's Pride Festival takes place. Spin along peaceful cycle lanes to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver then, after a quick stroll, head on the waterfront area and the Vancouver Convention Centre. Admire Jack Poole Plaza and the Olympic cauldron on route to Stanley Park, and enjoy fine views over the snow-capped mountains beyond.

Victoria has an abundance of two great things; beautiful historic churches and delicious chocolate. Join us on a guided walking tour that combines a history and an architectural tour of places of worship with a food tour where we will indulge in chocolate from local businesses. On this guided tour we will visit 3 places of worship including St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Christ Church Cathedral, and St. Andrew's Cathedral. Guests will hear stories of how they came to be and what makes them architecturally significant. Come hungry as we will visit six local businesses sure to satisfy the chocoholics in the group! Stops include historic Roger's Chocolates, Chocolats Favoris, Bon Macaron, Crust Bakery, La Taquisa, and the new Chocolate & Co, a collaborative shop of local chocolatiers. A perfect tour for history buffs and chocoholics!

Tour the historic city in a thoroughly modern car. You and your friends will enjoy the luxury ride in a Tesla as your private guide chauffeurs you to the destinations in and around Victoria you are most eager to see. Itineraries will be adjusted according to your time and interests to make it a personalized tour you’ll love.

Spin through downtown Victoria on two wheels and discover top city attractions with ease on this Victoria castles and neighborhoods bike tour. Hop onto your bike and follow your guide through the city streets. Learn of Victoria’s colorful past through its historic buildings, and explore districts including the Inner Harbour, Cook Street Village, and Chinatown. Enjoy fine views over the Dallas Road waterfront and admire the eery Craigdarroch Castle. Cycle through Moss Rock Park and Beacon Hill Park, and soak up the artistic atmosphere in leafy Fernwood.

This comprehensive small-group (6 guest limit) tour of the City of Vancouver and North Vancouver will guide you through all of the must-see spots in one adventure packed day! Enjoy the best the Vancouver area has to offer, including: the Vancouver Lookout Tower, a narrated drive through Downtown Vancouver (including Gastown & Chinatown), Stanley Park, the Capilano Suspension Bridge including Cliffwalk®, Skyride to the top of Grouse Mountain where you will experience a meal with the best views of the surrounding mountains and ocean waters.

Most of our tours have a driver and a guide so you get a lot of one-on-one attention. We have set tours but we can create a tour just for your own personal interests.

We will pick you up anywhere in the Victoria area.  We will visit, Beacon Hill Park, the grounds at Government House, Craigdarroch Castle, Mount Tolmie, the Oak Bay Marina, Chinatown, Olde Victoria, the Empress Hotel, our Inner harbour area and Fisherman's Wharf. and much more.  We stop for picture taking on our tour, you get to walk around and experience Victoria and all the beauty we have to offer.

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located on the gorgeous Vancouver Island and is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is famous for the historic Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings and beautiful Butchart Gardens. This deluxe small group tour includes admission to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. A visit to Vancouver is not complete without a trip to Victoria! Upon leaving Vancouver, you will take a scenic ferry ride through the Gulf Islands towards Swartz Bay. From here, you will have a short drive down to Victoria. Here we will take you on a guided tour of Victoria. We will take you to Fisherman’s Wharf, the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel, Mile 0 and the historic Chinatown, including a stop at the narrowest alley in Canada, Fan Tan Alley. There will be additional time to explore downtown Victoria on your own.

A visit to Vancouver is not complete without a trip to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. This 14-hour combo tour first takes you through the Gulf Islands aboard a BC Ferry and then back on land on a coastal drive through James Bay, the Trans Canada Highway and Fisherman’s Wharf. Wind through downtown Victoria aboard a comfy coach and admire top landmarks including the historic Empress Hotel, the Parliament buildings and the Inner Harbour. The tour includes free time in Victoria before you’re transported back to Vancouver.

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Vancouver-area attractions on this private tour. Travel along the singular Sea-to-Sky Highway and Howe Sound, and enjoy a rail car ride to Britannia Mine, a pleasant stroll to Shannon Falls and spectacular panoramas throughout the day. Views of Horseshoe Bay and a Sea-to-Sky Gondola ride up Stawamus Chief mountain are also part of this special day that you can experience with just your family and friends. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Enjoy a private small group tour of Vancouver City and area. Experience Vancouver on this program including VanDusen Garden admission.

Two of Vancouver’s most popular attractions are included in this tour. Take a walk on the wild side in the forest at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Then see the world from the top as you ride the largest aerial tramway in North America--the Grouse Mountain Skyride. The tour also includes a stop at the Capilano River hatchery.

We provide a personal experience with a friendly, professional tour guide in a large luxury 14 passenger van!

We start our Squamish day trip with a visit to the famous Britannia beach Mine Museum, inside the mine we are treated to a full narration of techniques and history of mining, 1.3 hrs later Mr Lawrence will then take you on a 20 min nature walk to the base of The spectacular Shannon Falls (three times higher than Niagara falls). We then take the brand new Sea-to-Sky gondola ride to the Summit Lodge, crossing the 100 meter Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, we take a nice 20 min walk on the Panorama trail to the viewpoint offering fabulous viewpoints of the Sound, and the Chief climbing mountain.For lunch and we will be heading to the Howe Sound Brewing Company to enjoy the food and drink in this local log/plank big house the most popular restaurant  in Squamish. Please note:The Railway Heritage Park will be closed to June 1rst 2020, to finish the day a visit to the West Coast Railway Heritage Museum to see the Famous Royal Hudson steam train and an amassing collection of railway memorabilia.

Experience the west side of Canada on this private day trip to Squamish from Vancouver. With just your family and friends (up to 11 people total), explore a gold and copper mine at the Britannia Beach Museum, see Shannon Falls — actually three times higher than Niagara Falls — and visit the Railway Heritage museum. A Sea-to-Sky gondola ride is also included.

Experience Victoria’s signature beauty on a full-day tour from Vancouver. Traveling by coach and ferry, witness the region’s stunning waterways and mountains en route to British Columbia’s capital. Spend the day snapping photos and visiting the city’s top attractions like the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre (22-hectare) haven for nature enthusiasts. This tour combines guided coach tours and free time to explore on your own.

Experience the holiday season in Victoria, BC’s stunning capital city. This seasonal tour includes time to discover downtown Victoria and a visit to the breathtaking Butchart Gardens for their Christmas lights display. Begin your journey with a pick-up from select downtown Vancouver & Richmond hotels before travelling to Victoria via BC Ferries. Once in Victoria, explore downtown, see the famous Empress Hotel & BC Parliament Buildings and more. After lunch, board the bus once again and travel to the famous Butchart Gardens for their Magic of Christmas display. Arriving as the sun sets, experience 55 acres of foliage illuminated by festive and vibrant lights. With their 12 Days of Christmas theme, feel the holiday season come alive as you wander through the gardens and encounter each scene from the song. Then enjoy carolers and hot chocolate back in the main plaza. We finish our tour with a return sailing to Vancouver and drop off at your accommodation.

Explore quaint Victoria on this guided walking tour with a local historian. Along the way, take in picturesque views of the city’s Inner Harbour and wander the streets, alleyways, and town squares of Old Town, Bastion Square, and Chinatown, while learning about Victoria's history. Plus, hear about its past scandals like opium smuggling.