Vancouver Howe Sound Boat Tour

4.8
(889 Reviews)

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Duration: 2 hours
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Experience Highlights

Set sail on a boat tour in the Howe Sound Fjords, along Canada's natural coastline. For approximately 2 hours, you'll enjoy the company of over 200 free-flying colourful birds.

A local guide will provide you with information about the history of Vancouver and Howe Sound as you watch the majestic bald eagles soar overhead, hidden waterfalls and lush forests. Choose from the Deep Fjords Tour, the Bowen Explorer Tour and the Safari Loop.

  • Board a boat for a tour of the Howe Sound Fjords .
  • See bald eagles in flight, seals, hidden waterfalls, dense forests and more
  • Discover the history of Vancouver and Howe Sound from a local guide
  • Choose from 3 tours: the Deep Fjords Tour, the Bowen Tour and the Safari Circular Route.

What’s included

  • 2-hour guided cruise on Howe Sound
  • Round-trip transportation from downtown Vancouver (if selected)
  • Mustang Integrity Suit
  • Safety equipment (gloves, goggles, lifejacket)

Step by Step

Enjoy a boat tour of the Howe Sound Fjords for approximately 2 hours. Sail along Canada's natural coastline.

A local guide will take you to see over 200 free-flying birds of different colours, bald eagles, dazzling hidden waterfalls, lush spruce and cedar forests, and charming seals resting along the way.

You will learn about the history of Vancouver and Howe Sound, from its First Nations tribes to its present day modernity.

You will have the opportunity to choose between 3 different excursions:

  • Deep Fjords Excursion: discover the wilderness of the breathtaking fjords. Learn about Vancouver's rich history and the wildlife of the Sound. Discover marine life and bald eagle nests.
  • Bowen Explorer Tour: You'll see the highlights of Howe Sound, including its coastline, islands and spectacular skyline. See the seal colony, bird sanctuary and views of the iconic Pt. Atkinson Lighthouse.
  • Circular Safari Route: See the seals in their daily routine, the diverse bird life on Christie Island and view the towering cliffs surrounding Anvil Island.

Reviews

4.8
· 889 Reviews
  • R
    R.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    A perfect way to connect with Vancouver's nature and history!
  • E
    E.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Sailing through the fjords surrounded by unspoiled nature and wildlife was a fascinating experience. The seals and birds added a special touch to this beautiful tour.
  • D
    D.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    The Pt. Atkinson Lighthouse was for my taste one of the best places of all that we saw. The only complaint would be that the tour felt a little short.
  • S
    S.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The seals, birds and cliffs created an impressive landscape. Definitely an activity I would repeat.
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