Make the most of your YVR layover with a private Vancouver city sightseeing tour. Explore the stunning mountains, ocean, and street vistas, visit Granville Island, and discover the airport’s impressive indigenous art collection. All travel expenses included.
Make the most of your YVR layover with a private Vancouver city sightseeing tour. Explore the stunning mountains, ocean, and street vistas, visit Granville Island, and discover the airport’s impressive indigenous art collection. All travel expenses included.
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Canada Place - Canada Place is a renowned landmark and venue for premier events and authentically Canadian experiences, situated in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront. It serves as the home port for Vancouver-Alaska cruises and includes the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Pan Pacific Hotel, FlyOver Canada, World Trade Centre, and Indigo.
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Canada Place - Canada Place is a renowned landmark and venue for premier events and authentically Canadian experiences, situated in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront. It serves as the home port for Vancouver-Alaska cruises and includes the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Pan Pacific Hotel, FlyOver Canada, World Trade Centre, and Indigo.
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Gastown - Gastown is one of Vancouver’s most lively and distinctive areas. As the city’s original downtown core, the neighborhood has evolved into a hub of innovation and unforgettable experiences for both locals and visitors, while preserving its historical roots.
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Gastown Steam Clock - This operational steam clock, one of the few in existence worldwide, is located in Vancouver’s Victorian Gastown. The clock is a major tourist attraction in Vancouver and is near the start and finish line of the Gastown Grand Prix, a one-day cycling race.
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Lions Gate Bridge - The Lions Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge that links Vancouver to North Vancouver at the entrance to the Port of Vancouver.
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Prospect Point Lighthouse - Prospect Point is the highest location in Stanley Park, offering sweeping views of the park and the city. It’s a favored spot for tourists to capture photos and enjoy the scenery.
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Stanley Park - Discover the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and take in scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park’s renowned Seawall.
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Granville Island - Granville Island’s charm lies in its unexpected variety of uses. The renowned Public Market, open daily from 9 am to 7 pm, hosts over 50 independent food vendors and enhances the Island’s reputation as a celebrated culinary destination. In the Net Loft Shops and Artisan District, many of Canada’s finest artists and designers can be found. Granville Island is home to numerous cultural venues and hosts a variety of performing arts and cultural festivals throughout the year.
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Vancouver Seawall - Vancouver boasts the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. The 28 km Seaside Greenway is a continuous pathway, including the Stanley Park Seawall, extending from the Vancouver Convention Centre to Spanish Banks Park. Ideal for walking, cycling, or jogging, it is the city’s most popular recreational spot.
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Nine O’Clock Gun - The Nine O’Clock Gun is a historic 12-pound muzzle-loaded naval cannon, cast in Woolwich, England in 1816 and brought to Stanley Park in the mid-1890s. Currently mounted in a small pavilion at Brockton Point overlooking Coal Harbour, it is enclosed for protection after pranks like rock jamming and a 1969 student kidnapping.
Originally fired at 6 p.m. on Sundays to signal the end of fishing, by 1898 it had become the city’s daily time signal—sounding at 9 p.m. PST so ships could set their chronometers. Modern operation is electric—the barrel is still loaded with black powder and triggered automatically; lights dim 10 seconds before the boom and snap back on afterward.
Despite wartime silences, supply interruptions like black powder shortages in 2022, and occasional misfires, the blast continues to resonate nightly, echoing tradition, maritime heritage, and Vancouver’s spirit.
- Brockton Point Lighthouse - Brockton Point is the eastern tip of Stanley Park in Vancouver, offering breathtaking views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains. Named after Francis Brockton, who discovered coal in the area in 1859, it combines natural beauty with cultural history. It features a lighthouse built in 1914, scenic walking and biking paths along the seawall, and Vancouver’s most visited totem pole display, representing Indigenous art and heritage. The nearby Brockton Oval hosts cricket and rugby, with a legacy dating back to the 1890s. In 2023, the flags of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations were permanently raised here as a symbol of reconciliation.
- Totem Poles - The totem poles at Brockton Point in Stanley Park are among Vancouver’s most visited attractions. They showcase the art and culture of Indigenous peoples from across British Columbia, including the Haida, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Coast Salish Nations. Originally collected in the 1920s, many have since been replaced with replicas to preserve the originals, which are housed in museums. Each pole tells a story through carved figures representing animals, legends, and ancestral spirits. The display has grown over the years and now includes a visitor center and interpretive signs that honor and explain the traditions behind the poles.
- Hollow Tree - The Hollow Tree is a 700-year-old tree located in Stanley Park that has become a popular attraction for tourists. The tree has a hollow center that visitors can walk through, and it’s a popular spot for taking photos and learning about the park’s history.
- Third Beach - Located at Ferguson Point in Stanley Park, Third Beach is a naturally sandy beach surrounded by trees that shield visitors from urban noise. This is a great beach for quiet bathing, picnics, and watching sunsets.
- Second Beach - Second Beach is a family-friendly beach located in Stanley Park, Vancouver. It offers scenic views of English Bay and is known for its relaxed atmosphere, making it ideal for swimming, picnicking, and sunbathing. The beach features a large, heated outdoor pool, a playground, picnic areas with tables and grills, and access to the seawall for walking or biking. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months, and public washrooms and a nearby concession stand provide added convenience. Surrounded by trees and grassy areas, it’s a popular spot for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful outdoor experience close to downtown.
- Stanley Park Rose Garden - The Rose Garden is a beautiful garden within Stanley Park that features over 3,500 rose bushes. It’s a popular spot for taking photos and enjoying the colorful flowers.
- A-maze-ing Laughter - As a Halifax native with an affinity to Canada’s coastline, the A-maz-ing Laughter sculptures at English Bay have become a choice destination after relocating to Vancouver. They are a reminder to me to never take life too seriously, and always create room for laughter.
- Inukshuk - An Inukshuk in Vancouver, Canada is an Inuit sculpture used for navigational purposes. It appears as an abstract human form with outstretched arms.
- English Bay - English Bay Beach, also known as First Beach, is located along Beach Ave between Gilford St and Bidwell St, and is the most populated beach area in Vancouver’s downtown. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.
- Chinatown - One of Vancouver’s few distinct cultural historic neighborhoods, Chinatown appeals to locals, tourists, as well as a growing number of emerging chefs, artists, and small business entrepreneurs. Chinatown offers a wide array of stores, including home furnishings, health and wellness, fashion and attire, grocery, and so much more.
- Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate - The Chinatown Millennium Gate is a symbolic entrance to Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, located at the intersection of Pender Street and Taylor Street. Completed in 2002, the gate celebrates the cultural heritage and enduring presence of the Chinese Canadian community. It features traditional Chinese architectural elements, including tiled roofs, red pillars, and intricate carvings with gold accents. Inscriptions in English, French, and Chinese promote harmony and multiculturalism. The gate marks the transition between old and new, connecting the rich history of Chinatown with the evolving modern cityscape. It stands as a vibrant cultural landmark and a gateway to one of North America’s oldest Chinatowns.

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Music on demand
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver Guide
- Snaps and Photo Stop Allowed
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Music on demand
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver Guide
- Snaps and Photo Stop Allowed
- Food and Drinks
- All Personal Expense
- Food and Drinks
- All Personal Expense
Instead of wasting four hours at an airport, why not explore the stunning cityscape of downtown Vancouver? We will pick you up from the airport and guide you on a sightseeing tour around the most picturesque city in North America. You will have the chance to witness our local mountains and ocean - two elements that make Vancouver truly one-of-a-kind, as…
Instead of wasting four hours at an airport, why not explore the stunning cityscape of downtown Vancouver? We will pick you up from the airport and guide you on a sightseeing tour around the most picturesque city in North America. You will have the chance to witness our local mountains and ocean - two elements that make Vancouver truly one-of-a-kind, as well as our charismatic street views. The journey continues towards False Creek where we will take a ferry ride to Granville Island, a crown jewel of Vancouver. Upon returning to the airport, given sufficient time, we can also tour the airport’s renowned collection of west coast indigenous art. All commuting expenses are covered.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.