Discover Vancouver City Tour & Lookout Tower

• Begin your tour by visiting Canada Place and Jack Poole Plaza, where you will see the Olympic Cauldron built for the 2010 Winter Games
• Continue to Stanley Park and explore the First Nations Totem Poles with an optional walking tour led by your guide. Discover the stories of the land and people who first lived on Vancouver’s shores!
• Enjoy a stroll along the Seawall to Prospect Point with views of Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore Mountains
• Continue on a driving tour where you will see some iconic sites and neighborhoods along the way, including the beach at English Bay, the trendy neighbourhood of West End, False Creek, and Gastown, Vancouver’s original settlement and oldest commercial district featuring the famous steamclock
• Take a glass elevator to the top of the Vancouver Lookout tower to enjoy 360° panoramic views of the city (admission included)
• Visit Granville Island for a brief tour of this little oasis in the heart of our city. You will have some free time for a late lunch and shopping here. Walk through the bustling public market, visit art galleries, or grab a coffee while enjoying great views of False Creek
• Return to your preferred pick-up location at approximately 3:30pm or you have the option to join a City and Seals Boat Tour departing from Granville Island. You can also book a Granite Falls Tour, or purchase Vancouver attraction tickets at our office to continue your adventure

Start your journey today with a stop at two iconic landmarks situated side by side along Vancouver’s waterfront. Canada Place resembles a sailing ship, and it serves as both a symbol of Canadian pride and a hub for tourism and events. Jack Poole Plaza, named after the visionary behind the 2010 Winter Olympics bid, features stunning views of the harbor and mountains, making it a popular gathering spot. Here you will see the Olympic Torch, which was lit during the 2010 Winter Olympics, and represents the four host First Nations of the games. The entire area stands as a testament to Vancouver’s cultural vibrancy.

Continue on and stop at Stanley Park, one of Vancouver’s top attractions, offering a coastal rainforest walk with a rich diversity of lush plants and rare trees. Explore the park as you are surrounded by local mountains and the beautiful cityscape. Here you will have the option to join a short guided walking tour of the First Nations Totem Poles. These represent a number of Indigenous Nations near Brockton Point. Some of these beautifully carved Totem Poles have been dated back to as early as the 1880’s.

Drive away from Stanley Park and into the city’s urban area. The West End offers a captivating blend of urban living and natural beauty. As Vancouver’s trendiest neighbourhood, it has a vibrant and diverse community and a lively atmosphere. English Bay, also called First Beach, is known for its sandy beach and breathtaking sunsets. This is where the annual Polar Bear Swim takes place every New Year’s Day since 1920, where brave participants take a cold plunge into the water.

Continue your bus tour through False Creek and Gastown. The first neighbourhood has a unique landscape, offering stunning views of the city in all directions, and is home to the famous Science World building, a geodesic dome constructed for Expo 86, and repurposed as a science center. Gastown, on the other hand, is Vancouver’s oldest district, featuring the famous steamclock and cobblestone streets, offering a journey into the past that contrasts with the city’s modern glass buildings.

This distinguishable 168-meter landmark tower offers unmatched views of the city of Vancouver. From the top, you’ll get a look at Vancouver’s stunning blend of nature and cityscape, from the downtown skyline to the North Shore Mountains, and even the sparkling Pacific Ocean. It’s a quick, glass-elevator ride up, and once there, you can soak in the sights, snap some great photos, and get a true feel for the layout of our beautiful coastal city.

Cross the bridge onto Granville Island. Situated in the heart of the city, this little peninsula is home to a quaint public market featuring fresh produce, artisanal foods, and unique crafts. Have free time to stroll through the area’s lively streets, explore the galleries and shops, and find the perfect lunch spot. This must-visit destination for both locals and tourists will be the last stop of your tour. Then, you will be dropped off at the same spot you were picked up from at the beginning, unless you decide to stay in the island to join a City and Seals Boat Tour or explore on your own.