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Experience Commercial Drive Like a Local

Stroll East Vancouver’s most eclectic street, experience the culture, clothing, and tastes the neighborhood has to offer. Kick things off Meet up and discuss the focus of the tour. Walk and discover Stroll the Drive, take photos, shop, eat and learn about what makes east van so special. Grab a bite Stop for coffee or lunch from a neighborhood favorite. Tailor the route Plan the day based on your personal interests. Wrap with a portrait Take final photos and reflect on your walk together.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Walk the city's Black history with a local expert

Trace Black histories in British Columbia from the 1850s to the 1970s through historic sites and Vancouver's first Black neighbourhood, Hogan’s Alley. Meet at 209 Union Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J4 Begin with stories of Black migration and community origins. Learn the locale Probe former sites of churches, cafes, and meeting spaces. Reflect on erasure Remember how the viaduct displaced Hogan’s Alley residents. Stop at Benny Foods LTD. Benny Foods is an Italian grocery store that has been family owned and operated since 1919. All tickets receive a $5.00 spending voucher to the store. Look to the future End with an optimistic vision of restoration and activism.

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Shopping tour of The Drive with queer icon Brandy Mars

Take a personalized tour of iconic LGBTQIA+ landmark businesses along Vancouver’s Commercial Drive with me, an artist and owner of the gayest lil’ gift shop in all the land. The Drive is a multicultural and bohemian street that hosts the annual Dyke March. • I’ll kick off by distributing the highly coveted and detailed Vancouver Gay Map before introducing you to the owners of Womyns’ Ware, a women-owned sex-positive shop. • Take a snack break at Elbo Jamaican Patties—which works with Black and queer communities in Vancouver—before migrating to the floral shop Studio Full Bloom. • Browse the deep selection at Mintage Commercial Drive, Vancouver’s largest vintage clothing store, and then JQ Clothing for fun gender-inclusive outfits. You’ll leave with insider tips on queer Vancouver’s hidden gems, and a secret map to guide your future adventures in the neighborhood.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Walk through the heart of Vancouver’s LGBTQ community

Davie Street has been the heart of Vancouver’s LGBTQ+ community for decades. Meet the designer of the LGBTQIA+ Map for a guided walk through the neighbourhood. • Start with a visit to Little Sisters Book and Art, which has survived legal challenges and bombings, and offers a great selection of reads for folks of all genders and ages. • Then we’ll meander down the street, stopping for coffee and popping into LGBTQ+-owned businesses. • Our walk will culminate with drinks at the Fountainhead Pub, one of the original gathering spots in Davie Village. You’ll receive a copy of my 2025 LGBTQIA+ Map of Vancouver, and I’ll be happy to share my recommendations for more places to shop, dine, and sightsee in town.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Explore urban photography with a Vancouver local

The best street photography isn’t staged—it’s about capturing the city’s rhythm as it unfolds. In this hands-on session in Vancouver with me, a photographer, you’ll train your eye to anticipate moments, compose striking shots, and create images that tell a story. This tour is designed for all levels, from beginners to seasoned photographers. We'll explore bustling streets, hidden vantage points and reflective surfaces, working with light, layering, and dynamic compositions. I’ll offer tailored feedback and creative challenges to help refine your skills. You’ll leave with enhanced photography skills, a sharper creative eye, and a collection of compelling urban images of Vancouver.

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Discover BC's wine culture with Maude Sips

Explore Vancouver’s burgeoning wine scene with me, the founder of the popular wine club Maude Sips. We’ll visit three - four carefully selected spots and enjoy tastings at each that showcase the best of British Columbia’s wines. • Venture to my favorite local wine bars and restaurants. Along the way, I’ll explain a bit about my philosophy of wine. • At each location, sip a curated selection of natural wines, including bottles sourced from the renowned Okanagan Valley. • Whether you’re new to wine tastings or a seasoned oenophile, this tour is for everyone. So even if you don’t know your tannins from your terroir, don’t worry—I keep my tastings casual, inclusive, and totally approachable. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for the Vancouver wine scene, plus some juicy stories of the people—and grapes—that make it all happen.

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Explore Chinatown nightlife with a headline DJ

Soak in the local DJ hotspots and enjoy VIP access to Fortune Sound Club. Meet at DD Mau Meet the group and get a feel for the DJ's sound. Sip a shooter Order drinks and get tailored nightlife recommendations. Stroll to a club Walk down the block armed with tips on the city’s nightlife. Bypass the lines End our jaunt with free VIP entry at the Fortune Sound Club. Sip rum shooters Learn about the city's nightlife districts over a drink. Stroll in Chinatown Discover where locals go in historic, bustling Chinatown. Stop at a venue Visit Pizza Coming Soon and enjoy the vibes of the local DJ.

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Discover the last Ancient Trees in Vancouver

Join me, a conservationist of ancient trees, for a big tree walking tour in Stanley Park, visiting the country’s biggest maple and some of Canada’s largest ancient cedars and Douglas firs. • Follow secret trails to visit trees that are nearly 1,000 years old. We will visit the park’s largest and oldest trees, many of them hidden to the average park visitor. • Using century-old postcards and historic maps, I’ll provide a unique perspective on the history of Vancouver and its ancient forests. • You’ll see historical evidence of how First Nations used the forests, and how settlers cut down trees during the era of industrial logging. • Pause and appreciate the significance of these remarkable giant trees. I’ll explain the future of these rare giants and their ecological importance. You'll leave my walk inspired by this secluded and peaceful area of Vancouver and the centuries-old giants that reside there, and you may even forget you’re right beside a major city during the tour.

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews

Guided E-Bike Kelowna Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

We meet at our e-bike station in Downtown Kelowna, where we will provide you with a safety briefing and all the information that you need to make the most of your e-bike wine tour adventure. The 4-5 hour journey will take you past scenic lakes and rolling countryside as you soak up the incredible views and breathe the fresh country air. Our state-of-the-art e-bikes will make the journey effortless as the adjustable pedal assist helps you along the way, even allowing for a little boost up hills with the throttle option. All equipment such as helmet, bike bag, lock and phone mount are included. Your Host will guide you to each tasting location, giving you local stories and insight along the scenic route and provide concierge services at each of the wineries.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 869 reviews

The Ultimate Vancouver Bike Tour

Small groups led by a local guide! This fun and safe bike tour is 'geared' to give you an intimate, up-close and personal meet & greet with Vancouver. Through stories and sights, you'll understand why Vancouver is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. We'll get in touch with it's culture, nature, history, famous landmarks, and local hidden gems. Highlights include: -Stanley Park -Granville Island (tour includes ferry ticket) -Gastown -Chinatown -City Center -English Bay Beach -Olympic Village Vancouver is a city that begs to be explored on 2 wheels. We have one of the world's longest waterfront bike paths and one of the most impressive bike route networks of any city in North America. We'll be biking at a leisurely/slow pace and making 'brakes' along the way for photos. I'll show you some of the best places to capture Vancouver's essence. From the majestic forest of Stanley Park to the modern city center, you'll see it all!

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 91 reviews

Bike & Hike Vancouver Nature Adventure

Join us for an action packed day exploring the forest of Lynn Canyon Park & the breathtaking valley of Pitt Meadows. We start the day with a leisurely hike through Lynn Canyon Park. Crossing the 50m high suspension bridge allows a panoramic view over the canyon, forest & raging waters below. Leaving the bridge, we enter into the ancient rain-forest and take a stroll beneath the towering trees above. We join the Baden Powell Trail and learn some interesting facts about the rain-forest and local ecosystem. Following the hike, we take the short drive out to Pitt Meadows. Here we enjoy a fresh and healthy lunch before we begin our bicycle ride along the beautiful dikes & farmland. Pitt Meadows is located in the lower Fraser valley, 50 km from downtown Vancouver & surrounded by the glorious mountains of Golden Ears & Pinecone Burke Provincial parks. We are delighted to be the sole tour operator with access to the stunning Trans Canada Trail located at Pitt Meadows, BC. The Trans Canada trail is the longest recreational trail in the world and spans the entire width of Canada. Enjoy the colorful surrounding farmland, fauna and blooming meadows as we pedal along the majestic trail. Other things to note Bring your own camera/cellphone for photos, sunglasses and sunscreen, loose fitting comfortable clothes or sportswear, sneakers or any closed footwear.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Surrey Axe Throwing Experience

I'm excited to introduce you to the sport of axe throwing! This thrilling traditional Canadian backyard pastime is now bigger than ever in urban communities. Enjoy a 45 minute axe throwing session with a top notch axe coach right here in Surrey, which also serves the Greater Vancouver area and Richmond. We will provide everything you need when it comes to safety, throwing techniques and will be there to guide you throughout your entire experience. Once confident with the basics, our coach will introduce a variety of trick shots as well as facilitate games to crown a member of your group the ultimate axe throwing champion. I promise you'll be crushing bullseyes in no time and will leave feeling like the ultimate bad axe that you are! No experience necessary, all skill levels are welcome.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 713 reviews

Escape to rugged waterfalls & canyons

Our tour will take us through mossy forests and fern beds, across a suspension bridge, floating a hundred and sixty feet above Lynn Canyon with stunning views of waterfalls and alongside the river to hidden pools that offer the perfect place for a snack of Salmon and Cedar tea. We begin our journey on the world-renowned Baden Powell Trail, as we follow its winding path through a forest of towering trees Lynn Creek appears alongside us. This trail will deliver us to the Suspension Bridge giving us the chance to gaze into the canyon below taking in the impressive waterfalls from a bird's eye view. The east side of the creek sits above the canyon in a more mature forest and delivers us to Twin Falls a smaller double waterfall. After a short climb, we return to the Suspension Bridge en route to a river beach to sample some Cedar tea and nibble on candied salmon. Our journey is approximately 5km in length and includes steep sections with three thoughtfully designed staircases to make your ascent smooth. We walk a beautiful figure 8 loop helping us to capture the magic of the canyon while seeing new terrain throughout. Sunset tours include a better chance of wildlife sightings such as Bears or Owls. Headlamps are provided. Other things to note Please note that this is a non-smoking tour. This is due to fire risk in the canyon. Dogs are welcome on this tour! Leash required.

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 573 reviews

The lost souls of Gastown tour

Immerse yourself in the chilling dramas of historic Gastown as you venture into Vancouver's earliest and most gruesome history on this 90-minute walking tour. Follow the lamplight of your guide as you discover the terror of a Great Fire that ate up Gastown in minutes, the long forgotten plague of smallpox, and the unsolved murder of John Bray. Designed for adult audiences, the experience is both a walking tour and a theatre piece. Your guide is a professional actor, performing in character throughout. Every story is grounded in documented Vancouver history, taken from the city archives. The plot line is woven together as the tragic tale of one person's life, ending in a dramatic finale in Gastown's Maple Tree Square. Every one of Gastown's must-see sites and landmarks is visited on the walk, the oldest hotel, the Gastown Steam Clock, you’ll see how Vancouver looked before and after the Great Fire, explore notorious Gaoler's Mews, and walk down the back alleys of Water Street to famous Maple Tree Square. Do not expect a ghost tour or conventional walking tour – this is a performance experience that will pull you so deep into the swirling lamplight and darkened alleys of Gastown’s murky past, you may have a hard time finding your way back out…

5 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviews

Master Chocolatier Tour of Granville Island

Meagan is a Canadian Master Chocolatier, who has trained under 3 (yes 3!) world-class celeb chefs. She’ll take you on an artisan chocolate and pastry tasting adventure of Granville Island. We'll take you on a journey to 6 different artisanal vendors; learning about local chocolate production and tasting your way through the flavours of the Pacific Northwest. 1. Take a sneak peak at how French macarons are really made, and witness 40+ mouth-watering flavours made right on the Island; 2. Discover a young local chocolate brand, and taste their INCREDIBLE single origin bean-to-bar chocolate; 3. savour a handcrafted cocktail at a Distillery that champions organic grain to glass spirit-making: Don't drink? or travelling with children? No worries! mocktails and non-alcoholic options are always available! All ages are Welcome and taken care of! 4. Indulge in mouth-watering flavour in bonbons created by Belgian chocolatier Wim Tas; 5. Embrace your inner kid again, skip the [very long] queue and enjoy an artisanal donut from Vancouver's one and only mom and pop donut shop (since 1979); 6. Finally, the 6th vendor on our tour is a surprise ;) *****NOTE***** We DO NOT ACCEPT TIPS at Method Chocolate. Not now not ever. We don't want you to feel the social pressure of leaving a tip. The number on the bill is the total amount that you pay. :) Now, show up and have a good time!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 682 reviews

Sailing Adventures in Howe Sound Fjord

Prepare yourself for an adventure that balances the thrill of sailing Howe Sound's legendary winds with the breathtaking views of the Coastal and Tantalus mountain ranges. We will depart from the docks in Squamish (about 40 minutes north of Vancouver on the highway to Whistler) and raise the sails as we pass beneath the legendary Stawamus Chief granite monolith and Shannon Falls. Regardless of expertise or ability, you will learn about sailing and experience unbounded excitement as the wind fills our sails and accelerates our 40' sailboat across the waters of Canada's southernmost fjord. Take a turn at the helm or grind a winch to trim sails - the more involved you become, the more fun you will have. A dance of colourful kites await as we tack offshore in the afternoon's inflow winds. The same topographic phenomenon that makes the area perfect for sailing attracts kiteboarders from around the world. We will explore the northern section of the Howe Sound fjord and promise many photo opportunities that will stand amongst the highlights of your trip. With a little luck, we may even sight a pod of dolphins or Orcas! Welcome aboard - let's have some fun. Other things to note We respect our oceans and try to minimize our environmental impact. Please choose aluminum containers for beverages instead of plastic or glass, and avoid the use of plastic bags and plastic wrap. Tx!

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews

Portrait Photography in Vancouver

We will walk around some hidden gems of Vancouver and I will be taking your beautiful portrait photographs. You can either choose one of these adventures as an option or make it custom based according to your preferences. 1. For Cherry Blossom in April, Queen Elizabeth Park. 2. For a mix of city & waterfront experience, we can walk around Gastown and Canada Place. 3. If you love the arts, then we can walk around the colorful streets in Granville Island 4. We can go to the seawall around Science World and capture downtown Vancouver skyline. Special Location: 1.5 hour walk across Stanley Park Seawall from Third Beach to Lions Gate Bridge $250 per person. If you don't choose, Default is 2nd option. I will be sending you up to 15 edited photos which will be ready after 2 weeks from the day of the experience. These photos will be digital and are perfect for posting on social media & share with your family and friends. This will be a good way to have your travel memories You can also get all the unedited RAW photos for additional charge of 100 USD. I would love to meet you & not only offer you a service, but an experience & a new friend in Vancouver. I wish that you can fall more in love with my city and that my service makes you feel like you are in another home, even if you are far from home. Please contact me in case you don't see the dates and available timings.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 287 reviews

The Grand Tour - Vancouver by Bike

This 5-hour guided tour encompasses Downtown Vancouver and highlights the very best sights, attractions, and biking that the city has to offer! With plenty of stops for stories, questions and photos, you'll be a local-expert by the end of your day. Beginning at our bike shop in the heart of Downtown, we'll get fitted for bikes then join the protected bikeway right outside. We'll head to world-famous Stanley Park and ride through the rainforest trails past old-growth trees, making stops at Lost Lagoon, the Totem Poles and Beaver Lake. We'll carry on past some of the hottest beaches in the city, then hop over to Granville Island, known for its arts & culture scene as well as its great food and shopping. Enjoy a break for lunch at the Public Market, with dozens of vendors to choose from. Next we'll carry on along the seawall to Olympic Village, taking in the views of Vancouver's modern architecture, before heading into the historic districts of Chinatown and Gastown. Finally we'll cruise back to the shop through Coal Harbour. Come along for expert storytelling and to learn about the history, ecology, geography, and culture of the region at a variety of scenic stops throughout the city. Leave with great local recommendations for restaurants and activities for the rest of your trip. Other things to note A minimum of two guests is required for this activity to operate. Please note: Tipping tour guides in Canada is customary and always appreciated. It's not mandatory but is the best way to show your guide that you had a great experience and encourages the exceptional service that they provide.

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