Prospect Point Tours
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Found within the current bounds of Vancouver's Stanley Park, Prospect Point is not only the highest point in the park and a great viewpoint of the harbor, but a place of significant history. In the late 1800s, boats traveling into Burrard Inlet were forced to pass extremely close to Prospect Point, as uninhibited water from the Capilano River plowed into the harbor, carrying with it silt and rock. The mineral-heavy flow further out caused the waters to be less buoyant, but crossing so close to the cliffs of Prospect Point wasn't without its risks either. In 1888, a ship called the S.S. Beaver ran aground on the rocks. It was then that the decision was made to put a warning light on the point to help guide ships through the passage. Some 25 years later, a signal station was built on the point to relay information to ships entering the inlet and, in 1948, the current Prospect Point Lighthouse was erected.
Since the arrival of the Cleveland Dam, the inlet has become safer for ship passage, and Prospect Point has shifted from a functional location to one of leisure. Today, people flock to Prospect Point for the famous café and some of the best views in the city.
Since the arrival of the Cleveland Dam, the inlet has become safer for ship passage, and Prospect Point has shifted from a functional location to one of leisure. Today, people flock to Prospect Point for the famous café and some of the best views in the city.
Practical Info
The best way to get to Prospect Point is via the Stanley Park Causeway. Many people bring their own bicycle or rent one in town and ride the causeway all around the park. Or, if you prefer, you can drive around the park as well, as there are paid parking spaces within the grounds. It is also possible to jump on one of the city's hop-on hop-off buses, which make a stop at Prospect Point.
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14 Tours and Activities to Experience Prospect Point
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Private Tour: Vancouver 3-Hour City Highlights Tour
Experience Vancouver’s top attractions and learn a wealth of information from a personalized guide on this private 3-hour tour. Travel aboard a comfortable sedan, SUV or van and visit highlights such as Stanley Park, Robson Street, Cypress Mountain Lookout and more, with a 30-minute stop at the Granville Market. Customize your itinerary and enjoy round-trip chauffeur transport from your hotel or cruise ship terminal on this private tour that accommodates up to 11 people.
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$353.28
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$353.28
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Vancouver Hop-On, Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour: 1-DAY Pass
See Vancouver your way on this premium hop-on hop-off bus tour, which includes live commentary from an onboard guide. Create your own self-directed itinerary, getting off at any of the 15 stops in the Downtown Vancouver area, or simply sit back and enjoy the 2-hour ride. As well as the 24-hour double-decker bus pass, you’ll also get a free round-trip ferry transfer to Granville Island.
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$34.85
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Vancouver 2-Hour Private Tour
A chauffeured private tour is the perfect way to see Vancouver if you have a limited time or want to get your bearings in the city. Enjoy pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in a luxury chauffeured vehicle. Relax on a 2 hour excursion that showcases both the magic of the city and the majestic beauty of Canada’s mountains, ocean and forest.
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$193.43
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$193.43
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Vancouver Evening 4 Hours Tour with Night Life Attractions Private
After a daytime exploration of downtown Vancouver, see an evening Vancouver from a different perspective. This 4 Hours guided tour will take you to areas rarely visited in twilight. Prospect Point in Stanley Park overlooks the Burrard Inlet and offers views of Vancouver's North Shore and Lions Gate Bridge.
Then it is off to popular Canada Place where many people will be catching some of the last sunbeams before it sets. A highlight of the tour will be a stop at Queen Elizabeth Park. It is the highest point in Vancouver and allows stunning views of the park, city and the North Shore. Historic Gastown will be your Special stop of the evening. This original settlement of Vancouver is now a National Historic Site. Cobble stone streets, the original working steam clock and local artisans are there to greet you as you enter the area. Guests may end their excursion right here in Gastown to continue exploring you can enjoy the night life in Parq casino which is famous for Gambling
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Vancouver Day Tour | Visit The Most Unique Places! Private
Our tour is made specially for people interested in having a peaceful adventure with their friends/families while enjoying some ice cream and wine at the side.
The tour starts with the initial pickup from a Vancouver hotel. You will then depart to Capilano Suspension Bridge where you will have a guided tour and learn the culture of Vancouver, after about an hour you will go to Stanley park to wind down and relax and see the greenery for about an hour more.
You will then go to the Third Beach and maybe swim and play in the sand a little bit.
Once that is done, you will go for wine tasting at Marquis wine cellar and then go for gellato tasting at La Casa Gelato or if you want to skip wine tasting because of kids you can spend more time at the gelato place.
At last we will go to Vandusen Botanical Garden where you will see an assortment of flowers and birds.
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$222.43
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Best of Vancouver Day Tour Private
In this tour traveller see top Vancouver sights in just a few hours..
Give ideal overview of Vancouver for first time visitors
Stops included Stanley park , Granville island .Canada place , Gastown , and Vancouver Lookout.
Admission of Vancouver Lookout included for unbeatable city view
Guide provide information about Vancouver History and culture as you goExplore the city with a friendly local who is passionate about their city and eager to share all the tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your trip. Meet them at your accommodation to get familiar with the neighborhood, find out about the easiest ways to get around, and the top things to see and do.
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$238.33
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$238.33
Vancouver City Finest plus North Shore Adventure (Private Tour Full day)
The first part of the day, we will visit the best and most interesting places in Vancouver like the locals do. It is an easy going drive with few stops and strolls.
In the second part of the day we will take Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore. Lonsdale Quay Market, Suspension Bridge at the Capilano Park and Salmon hatchery.
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$395.24
Price varies by group size
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$395.24
Price varies by group size
Best Price Vancouver City Tour
In this tour traveller see top Vancouver sights in just a few hours..
Give ideal overview of Vancouver for first time visitors
Stops included Stanley park , Granville island .Canada place , Gastown , and Vancouver Lookout.
Admission of Vancouver Lookout included for unbeatable city view
Guide provide information about Vancouver History and culture as you go
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$292.94
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$292.94
YVR Layover -- Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour
Why hang out at the airport for four hours when you can see the best of downtown Vancouver instead? I will meet you at the airport, we will take you with AC Mini van to downtown, then Sightseeing around the most beautiful city in North America! You will see our local mountains, and the ocean, the two elements that make Vancouver so unique: and our beautiful street vistas. We will make our way to False Creek and hop on a False Creek Ferry to Granville Island, the jewel of Vancouver. Then back we go to the airport and, if you have enough time, we can Sightseeing through the airport which has one of the premier collections in the world of west coast indigenous art. All travel expenses are included.
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$251.21
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$251.21
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Vancouver Lookout
Make the most of your time in beautiful Vancouver on a half-day tour of the city’s highlights. Your driver escorts your group to popular attractions such as Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown, and Gastown. See totem poles, wander through food stalls and craft galleries, and get great city views from lookouts like Prospect Point. As you ride, listen to fascinating stories about the city, from the First Nation’s People to contemporary culture.
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$73.20
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$73.20
Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission
Soak up the city scenery on a half-day coach tour of seaport Vancouver! Your expert guide will escort you to key attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown. Travel through the winding canopies of Stanley Park, check out epic totem poles at Brockton Point and head to the top of the Vancouver Lookout for panoramic views of the city and its stunning natural backdrop.
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$65.06
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$65.06
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
The Best of the City: 4-Hour Vancouver City Tour with Queen Elizabeth Park
Experience the city that sits between mountains and the ocean during this half-day, sightseeing tour of Vancouver with live onboard commentary. See how nature and urban planning blend together at the city’s parks and beaches and immerse yourself in Vancouver’s multicultural influences and food in popular neighborhoods in the city center.
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$39.36
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$39.36
Hotel Pick-Up Included: 4-Hour Vancouver City Tour with Queen Elizabeth Park
See Vancouver in 4 hours with live commentary! Only the best and most interesting sights in Vancouver: get on our sightseeing bus and an experienced local guide-driver will tell you interesting facts and stories about Vancouver and it's attractions. No audio records, only live commentary! By the end of the tour, you will know more about culture, people and beautiful places of the city than many locals.
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$44.38
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Evening Tour of Vancouver
Stroll through Vancouver after dark, which allows you to beat the crowds and get a different perspective. You'll see the sights of the city lit up for the night and listen to insightful guided commentary on Vancouver's history and culture. Make a few photo stops for frame-worthy snaps and end up in the historic Gastown district (optional) to continue exploring on your own.
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$22.46
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Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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