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Vancouver · WINTER ACTIVITIES

Top 4 Winter Activities in Vancouver

4 reviewed

These are the 4 best winter activities in Vancouver right now — what each one costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earns the spot.

Snowshoe Through Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

Snowshoe Through Vancouver's Winter Wonderland - Gear and cold-weather clothing: the real secret to enjoying the hike

1.Snowshoe Through Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

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

Snowshoe Vancouver winter trails with downtown pickup, gear included, and mid-hike hot cocoa. Small-group 5-hour adventure.

“Paul is an excellent guide who provided such a fantastic experience with this adventure. He was extremely friendly, humorous, and considerate. We had a 4-year-old boy in our group, and he made the trip a blast for him. It was heartwarming to see how accommodating he was and how he could connect with everyone in our group. I would 100% recommend this trip to anyone visiting Vancouver and local!”

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Snowshoeing In Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

Snowshoeing In Vancouver's Winter Wonderland - How the guide experience feels in a group of six

2.Snowshoeing In Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

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

Snowshoe from Vancouver’s Stanley Park to Cypress Mountain with a small-group guide, included gear, and door-to-door transit.

“Snowshoeing at Hollyburn – Cypress Mountain Loved the whole experience! The trail was beautiful, the snow was perfect, and I had so much fun. Our tour guide was amazing friendly, patient, and really made the hike enjoyable. Definitely a highlight of my Canada trip!”

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Private Vancouver Winter Fun at Peak to Peak Gondola Tour

Private Vancouver Winter Fun at Peak to Peak Gondola Tour - Robson Street and English Bay: small city flavor between nature hits

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

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

Private Vancouver to Whistler winter day trip with Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Stanley Park icons, Sea to Sky viewpoints, and free time.

“We had a nice day there's not as much walking as people claim and it was nice and warm and the gondolas were fabulous. Our driver, Aramesh was excellent. He went out of his way to make sure we had lots of photo opportunities and breaks. He was very patient and knowledgeable. A very pleasant young man.”

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Rockies Winter Premium Tour

Rockies Winter Premium Tour - First Day: Coquihalla Highway, Wine Tasting, and Kamloops Campfire Stories

4.Rockies Winter Premium Tour

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

5-day Rockies winter tour from Vancouver to Banff with a small-group mini-coach, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake, campfire s’mores included.

“My wife and I were on the one of the last trips for the Rockies Premium Summer Tour for 2024. Our guide was Corey and he was full-on knowledgeable and entertaining. Nothing was too much trouble and he was so experienced and cusRead more”

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