UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit

4.9

based on 36 reviews

| Vancouver, Canada

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

4 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

You will get a beer, wine, specialty coffee or ice cream at one of the shops on Bowen Island
Lifejacket / Warming suit

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum height of 4 ft tall
Minimum 4 guests required to run a tour. Minimum can be met by multiple parties.
Not recommended for pregnant guests
Not recommended for pregnant guests

Discover the beauty of Howe Sound Fjord, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, on an unforgettable Vancouver adventure. You'll ride alongside the stunning Tantalus Mountain Range, explore vibrant islands and marine wildlife sanctuaries, and enjoy a complimentary beer, wine, coffee, or ice cream at Bowen Island's Snug Cove during a short stop....

Duration 4 Hours
Group Tour
Max 12 people in the group

1
Granville Island
We will start our journey here. Please Arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour start time.
Granville Island is a lively cultural hub known for its public market, artisan shops, theaters, and waterfront views.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
False Creek
We will start and finish our tour in these waters.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Downtown

We will pass by Downtown while exiting the False Creek and into the English Bay

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Vancouver Downtown

We will pass by Downtown while exiting the False Creek and into the English Bay

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Stanley Park

We will see Stanley park from the boat as we leave Vancouver

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

English Bay

We will see Kitsilano, UBC, Vancouver, and West Vancouver from the water, and get up close to the freighters waiting for Vancouver's Harbour.

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Lighthouse Park

We will stop at Lighthouse Park to take some photos before we enter the Unesco Reserve known as Howe Sound. This is a great stop to spot wildlife and take in some of Vancouver's History. Just around the corner, we will visit a Seal Colony.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Horseshoe Bay

Pull up to Bowyer Island where we will stop to talk about the Glaciers, Mountains and watch Horseshoe Bay where the Island ferries come in and out.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Gambier Island

We will explore the coast line of this island, enjoying the Coastal Temperate Rain Forest as we look for Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Porpoises and much more wildlife.

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Sea to Sky Highway

Althought we will not drive on the sea to sky highway, we will boat through the sea to sky corridor which inclues the Tantalus Mountain range, Tantalus Glacier, Howe Sound Unesco world heritage site, Bowen Island, Seal Colonies and much much more.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

British Columbia

UNESCO reserve Howe Sound is a stunning fjord located just north of Vancouver, known for its dramatic mountain scenery, clear waters, and outdoor recreational activities. Popular for boating, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing, the area is dotted with islands and framed by rugged coastal mountains, offering breathtaking views and adventure...

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Bowen Island

Stop and Get off the boat at Bowen Islands Snug Cove. You will get a chance to visit the shops and restaurants within the cove and your tour includes a free beer, wine, specialty coffee, or ice cream. Snug Cove is a quaint town on the edge of Bowen Island,...