The 3 Best Winter Activities in Vancouver

1.Snowshoe Through Vancouver’s Winter Wonderland

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

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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2.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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3.Rockies Winter Premium Tour

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

Travel from Vancouver to Banff and back over five winter days in a deluxe mini-coach for up to 34 people. Expect snow-capped mountain drives, a First Nations cultural talk and campfire, wine tasting, four hotel nights, and free time in Banff. Ryan, Corey and Ian are among the guides named in trip accounts.

“Our tour guide Ryan was very helpful, informative and entertaining. There was plenty for time at each stop for everyone to visit the washroom and get a coffee without rushing. The tour itself was amazing. The hotels were of a very good staRead more”

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