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Unesco Biosphere and Bowen Island Tour. Stops on the Island | 4 hours

25 Reviews | Vancouver
From $127.35 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • You will get a beer, wine, specialty coffee or ice cream included with your trip
  • Gratuities for the guides

Overview

Explore our Unesco Biosphere Reserve, The Howe Sound Fjord. Here you will be able to ride side by side with the Tantalus Mountain range, Explore the Islands and Marine wildlife conservatories, and stop off to grab an included Beer, Wine, Coffee, or Ice Cream on Bowen Island's Snug Cove. This is one of the best experiences you can have while in Vancouver. Grab your spot on this trip and get ready to have an experience you won't be able to stop telling your friends and family about.

Meeting points

Give yourself ample time to find parking. Finding parking can be burdensome on Granville island during busy days.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    10 minutes

  • False Creek

    We will start and finish our tour in these waters.

    10 minutes

  • Downtown

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

    5 minutes

  • Vancouver Downtown

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

    5 minutes

  • Stanley Park

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

    5 minutes

  • 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.

    30 minutes

  • 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.

    10 minutes

  • 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.

    5 minutes

  • 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.

    20 minutes

  • Sea to Sky Highway (Pass By)

    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.

  • N/A

    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 opportunities.

    30 minutes

  • 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, it will bring you back to a quieter easier time. With many places to visit this town won't disappoint.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • 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
  • Alcoholic beverages are only for ages 19 years old and above

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4.9

25 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 24 reviews with 5 stars

Awesome exhilarating trip

Published on Oct, 2024

The ride was exhilarating. Danny was a wonderful guide who was very well informed - and very articulate. She kept us well engaged throughout the 4 hr trip. I would recommend this unique trip to any visitor to Vancouver

Wonderful trip with skipper Greg

Published on Oct, 2024

Greg was the best skipper and guide we could have wanted. Enthousiastically and clear pointing out many interesting details about wildlife and history in the area that you will not easily find online. Very knowledgeable. Took the time to show the interesting things to all sides of the boat. Thanks Greg for all the extra's. For me personally I could miss the music on most of the speedy miles, but fair to say it also provided fun and energy. In general a stunningly beautiful trip, well on time, clearly informed, also about safety, a fast and rather comfortable boat/zodiac, good suits provided. Recommend it.

the best tour we could have picked

Published on Aug, 2024

The views were amazing....we had such a great time out on the water. Bowen Island was so cute....I got a glass of wine of course. We saw so many seals and even Orcas on the way home! Definitely trying this again next time I have friends/family visit

AWESOME EXPERIENCE

Published on Aug, 2024

AWESOME EXPERIENCE-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! My friends and I loved it. We will definitely take any friends visiting us on this tour again. It was so fun!

Spontaneously done, and an amazing experience.

Published on Aug, 2024

A fun tour with lots of explanations and plenty to see. Simply put, if you have the time, just do it! We had a great time !!!!

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