4 Winter Days Out in Vancouver to Build a Day Around

1.Snowshoe Through Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105Our pick

Leave downtown Vancouver with guides Paul or Arman for a five-hour snowshoe outing in the mountains. Walk snowy forest trails, enjoy mountain views, learn about local nature, and warm up with hot cocoa and a snack. Equipment, transport, and downtown pickup are included.

“Paul is the best tour guide for this activity! The weather was super windy & snowy however he was awesome at keeping everything running smoothly and fun. Due to the weather, my partner started to get super cold. Paul gladly offered his windbreaker to get her out of the cold to get warm quicker. He was so prepared with multiple warmer packs, hot chocolate & granola bars. As well he was super considerate to all skill levels out on the trail. Would 100% recommend!”

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2.Snowshoeing In Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Adrian guides this four-hour winter outing from Vancouver to Cypress Provincial Park, crossing Lions Gate Bridge and passing Stanley Park along the way. You get hotel pickup, snowshoes, poles, trail access, and hands-on guidance on 11 kilometers of snowy forest and sub-alpine trails.

“Adrian is an excellent hiking guide and the hike was fantastic with incredible views. He was a great communicator leaving no doubt about arrangements. We highly recommend it.”

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3.Private Vancouver Winter Fun at Peak to Peak Gondola Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $490

Travel privately from Vancouver to Whistler with a professional driver, stopping at Stanley Park, Howe Sound, Shannon Falls, and Brandywine Falls before riding the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Guides such as Gaby, Kelly, Adrian, Aramesh, and Shannon have tailored stops and timing for individual groups.

“This was a great full-day tour that is well-worth the cost. Our tour guide/driver was Gaby and she really gave us a private, customized experience, slightly adjusting the itinerary based on what we had already seen in Vancouver. This tour is great way to see both Vancouver and surrounding areas with great scenery along the drive. Overall, this is highly recommended.”

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4.Rockies Winter Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,411

Travel from Vancouver to Banff and back in five days aboard a deluxe mini-coach for up to 34 people. Expect snowy mountain views, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, wine tasting, a First Nations cultural evening, four hotel nights, and free time for skiing, snowshoeing, or Banff sightseeing.

“My wife and I really enjoyed this trip. Thank you to tour guide, Corey, for introducing us to an incredible part of the world - the Canadian Rockies. Corey drove and narrated the journey at the same time, always including encyclopedic details oRead more”

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