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The 15 Best Guided Hikes from Vancouver

24 tours  ·  from $59 a head

Rainforest canyons, waterfalls and snowshoe trails start within half an hour of downtown. These 15 guided hikes are compared on difficulty, transport and price.

Vancouver Biking and Hiking Tour including Lunch - Lunch at a Farm Café
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Vancouver Biking and Hiking Tour including Lunch

1.Vancouver Biking and Hiking Tour including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Trade downtown Vancouver for a guided rainforest walk at Lynn Canyon and a flat, gravel-track ride through Pitt Meadows. The 6.5-hour day includes lunch, a private bus, bicycle and helmet, plus pickup from a central hotel or transit station. Guides such as Paul and Arman lead the outing.

“Lovely day, beautiful nature and our guide Paul was great, learned good few things about nature and history. Few sweaty steps on the hike, but all worth it, beautiful chilled mountain bike ride through the berry fields with astonishing mountain views on the background. Thank you.”

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Vancouver Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls, Suspension Bridge, Old Growth Forest - Twin Falls and the old-growth forest
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Vancouver Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls, Suspension Bridge, Old Growth Forest

2.Vancouver Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls, Suspension Bridge, Old Growth Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $58Best value

Set out from Vancouver for a guided 3.5-hour hike in North Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon Park. Guide Adrian leads a small group past waterfalls, creeks, old-growth trees and a suspension bridge, with time to see the canyon’s natural pools. Pickup is offered, and the route includes plenty of stairs and hills.

“The hike was beautiful. It was challenging at 67 (a lot of hills and steep stairs) but the grandkids (9 & 11) loved running through the forest and over the rocks. The waterfalls were beautiful. Adrian the guide was awesome and brought snacks and water .Highly recommended for nature lovers and reasonably priced.”

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Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing - What the photography coaching adds
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Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing

3.Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $161

Set out from Vancouver with a small group and a photographer-guide for mountain scenery, hiking, and camera tips for phones or DSLRs. The plan names the Sea to Sky Gondola and Shannon Falls, while other details describe a demanding Joffre Lakes hike. Confirm the route and whether snowshoeing is included before booking.

“What an amazing day! Thank you so much! Our guide, Nadees Shams was great in every way! Wonderful tour!”

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Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge - Old-growth trees, creek sounds and waterfalls
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Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge

4.Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Join local guide Adrian for a four-hour, moderate 9 km hike in Lynn Canyon Park, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Expect old-growth rainforest, waterfalls, clear pools, creekside trails, stairs and a suspension bridge. The group is limited to seven, and water is included. Bring hiking shoes; the route has elevation gain.

“Super fun trip! Good crew. Our guide was very thoughtful and brought water and donuts!”

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Photography & Hiking in Nature - Lions Gate Bridge: a landmark from the North Shore
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Photography & Hiking in Nature

5.Photography & Hiking in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend about seven hours with a photographer guide, exploring Lynn Canyon, Stanley Park, Granville Island, English Bay, and Gastown. Learn useful camera techniques, including tips for phone photography, while traveling between stops with pickup and drop-off. A DSLR camera can be borrowed. Guides named Nafees and Nash have led outings, and the group is capped at seven.

“Nash was great. It was a full day of fun. His knowledge of Vancouver is amazing. Especially Bowen Island.”

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Photography & Advanced Hiking - Shannon Falls: A Short Stop After the Hike
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Photography & Advanced Hiking

6.Photography & Advanced Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $142

Join photographer and hiking guide Nafees for a seven-hour trip from Vancouver to Squamish. The main event is a steep 11-kilometre hike up the Stawamus Chief, with 600 metres of elevation gain and time at the top for photos. Transport, a photoshoot, hiking poles if needed, and a stop at Shannon Falls are included. You need to be in great shape.

“This was a must do while we were in Vancouver definitely worth the money the experience was unimaginable and the tour guide was lovely and knowledgeable, wouldn’t second guess doing this!!”

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Photography & Intermediate Hiking - Getting from downtown to Deep Cove
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Photography & Intermediate Hiking

7.Photography & Intermediate Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

Leave Vancouver for a four-hour outing to Deep Cove and Quarry Rock, with about three hours on forest trails, steep climbs, and stairs. A professional photographer guide shares practical tips, takes complimentary photos, and can lend you hiking poles or a DSLR. Pickup is available in parts of Vancouver and Burnaby; groups are capped at seven.

“Although we didn’t get the views we wanted from Cypress Mountain as it we had heavy fog it was still a great tour the hike was great and he took us to some other great sites .. nehee was very informative very helpful on the tour would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Vancouver”

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Snowshoe Through Vancouver's Winter Wonderland - Forest trails, fresh snow, and mountain views
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Snowshoe Through Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

8.Snowshoe Through Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

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

Leave downtown Vancouver at 9 a.m. with guide Paul or Arman for a five-hour mountain outing on winter trails. Snowshoe through forest, pause for hot cocoa and a snack, and take in the views. Equipment and return transport are included. Trail conditions can change the plan, so dress for cold, wet weather.

“Rally great experience. Arman was an excellent guide, very helpful and informative. We had a lot of fresh crisp snow and saw a Steller’s jay.”

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Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island - Walking among trees, water and wildlife
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Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island

9.Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $133

Join photographer-guide Nafees for a six-hour Bowen Island outing from Vancouver, with a 20-minute ferry ride, a guided nature walk and practical photo tips for cameras or phones. Borrow a DSLR if you need one, and receive complimentary photos of your day. Pickup is available from downtown accommodation.

“Pleasant getaway and hidden gem with personalized input from Nash who was very hospitable.highly recommend.”

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Guided Vancouver Hiking Highlights Day Tour with Gondola Download - Grouse Mountain: effort first, free time after
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Guided Vancouver Hiking Highlights Day Tour with Gondola Download

10.Guided Vancouver Hiking Highlights Day Tour with Gondola Download

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $134

This seven-hour Vancouver outing pairs the steep, 2.5-kilometer Grouse Grind with free time at the mountain, a gondola ride down, and forest walks at Lynn Canyon. A first-aid-certified guide handles the drive and leads the day; past guides have included Aramesh, Ben, Branden, and Jacob. Expect a serious uphill workout, big views, rescued grizzly bears, and Twin Falls.

“Ben was awesome! The day was amazing and Ben’ care for us exceeded expectations! His knowledge made our experience so much more valuable.”

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Half-day Hike and Bike Tour in Vancouver - A realistic four-hour plan, with room for variation
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Half-day Hike and Bike Tour in Vancouver

11.Half-day Hike and Bike Tour in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Join Vancouver guide Adrian for a private half-day that pairs a 6 km coastal hike in Lighthouse Park with a bike ride around Stanley Park. Choose a regular or electric bike, and discuss your interests and fitness level when planning. Pickup is offered; the listed outing lasts about four hours.

“It was wonderful to have a local view of what the city has to offer, and to be moderately active while exploring. We all had a really nice day!”

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Vancouver: Guided Hiking Highlights at Grouse & Lynn Canyon - Climbing to Grouse Mountain
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Vancouver: Guided Hiking Highlights at Grouse & Lynn Canyon

12.Guided Hiking Highlights at Grouse & Lynn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $130

From Canada Place, a guide and mini-coach take you through Stanley Park to the Grouse Grind, where you climb 800 metres before riding the gondola down. You’ll have time for Grouse Mountain’s bears and shows, then visit Lynn Canyon’s suspension bridge, waterfalls and Ecology Centre. The hike is strenuous, so bring water, proper shoes and rain gear.

“The hike was extremely challenging and I think this needs to be explained more on the tour information. The Lynn Canyon hike was lovely.”

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Vancouver/Squamish: Garibaldi Park Panorama Ridge Hike - Rubble Creek begins with a steady climb
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Vancouver/Squamish: Garibaldi Park Panorama Ridge Hike

13.Vancouver/Squamish: Garibaldi Park Panorama Ridge Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $162

This 12-hour guided hike starts with hotel pickup in Vancouver or Squamish and follows the Rubble Creek trail to Panorama Ridge. Expect a demanding climb, changing terrain, and wide views of peaks and alpine lakes. Guides such as Marc have helped set a steady pace. Trekking poles, crampons, park fees, and emergency equipment are included.

“Marc is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable about the trail and the mountains. He knows when we need to speed up or take it slow. He pushed us to finish through and his motivation definitely helped us complete the hike. We also had interesting conversations along the way, which helps on a tiring hike like the panorama ridge.”

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Snowshoeing In Vancouver's Winter Wonderland - What to wear and bring
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Snowshoeing In Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

14.Snowshoeing In Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

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

Ride from your doorstep through Stanley Park and across Lions Gate Bridge to Cypress Mountain. Guide Adrian leads a small group on snowshoes through snowy forest and sub-alpine meadows. Snowshoes, poles, pass and return transport are included; plan for a four-hour outing and bring your own snacks.

“Adrian is nice and patient, because I'm a super slow climber :') he baked delicious cookies for us too. thanks!”

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Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting - A small group and a simpler trip from Vancouver
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Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting

15.Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $175

Leave downtown Vancouver at 8:00 am in a private vehicle for a six-hour trip to Stawamus Chief Park. Allow four hours for the self-guided hike to the first peak, then stop at a local brewery for a tasting. Groups are limited to five. Guides named on past outings include Roman and Ria, though your guide may differ.

“My experience with this guide was absolutely amazing. They were so kind to bring me water and a snack for the hike and even stopped me off at another location more convenient for me. They are very knowledgeable and provided me a lot of interesting information throughout my hike. Highly recommend using this service. Thanks so much Ria!”

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