The 6 Best Canoeing and Kayaking in Vancouver

1.Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105Our pick

Review the Vancouver seal adventure with snorkeling, kayaking, mountain views, practical tips, pricing, and advice on who should book.

“This was the most incredible experience! The guides were so nice and very knowledgeable. Also Kevin was a great sea captain. The seals were adorable and very playful! One jumped up in my husband’s kayak and another nosed and softly bit at my kayak paddle playing with it. The snorkeling was also super fun and it wasn’t too cold since we had the wetsuits. Plus they provided hot chocolate and soup once we got back on the boat. Overall the experience of a lifetime and would recommend this tour a million times over!”

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2.Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

Review of Vancouver’s 5-hour seal tour, with snorkeling, kayaking, mountain views, snacks, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“I loved everything about this trip. We did it all and saw incredible seals, herring, and starfish. The staff was super friendly and really looked after us. Such an incredible trip. We had brocoli soup, crips and hot chocolates. Then ended with a jump off the boat which was so freeing. Definitely book this trip such a lovely day out.”

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3.Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Swim or paddle with seals in Howe Sound, then enjoy mountain views, marine life lessons, snacks, and hot drinks from Horseshoe Bay.

“I was very excited to go on this activity my entire vacation so far, and it really exceeded my expectations!! Our two guides Katie en Victor were incredible, they had tons of knowledge and they were super friendly. We were with only a small group of 5, with the 2 guides included. the view was just incredible, I saw a tons of cute seals that got really close aswell. You could do both kayaking and snorkeling with the seals which was awesome!! I really recommend this activity if your in the area an if you are looking for something fun to do:)”

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4.Smooth Classic Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $57Best value

Paddle False Creek at dawn, see Vancouver from the water, spot wildlife, and learn local history on a relaxed three-hour kayak tour.

“Our guide , Martha is so knowledgeable about Kayaking and Vancouver history . She made sure that everyone is safe and enjoying the activity . As a first time for our family to go kayaking, it is very fun and we would love to do it again. It is one of the best experiences that we have .”

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5.Morning Kayak & Seal Cruise in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Kayak or paddleboard near Vancouver with seals, bald eagles, mountain views, and a warm drink on this relaxed two-hour cruise.

“We had a fantastic time kayaking with the sea dragon charters. Sam was a great guide and Kevin was the captain of our boat tour. It was a wonderful experience. We saw a colony of seals in the wild for the first time!! It was amazing to kayak so close to the seals! Thank you for the tour and the care you showed to us and to the environment!”

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6.Granville Island Vancouver Kayak Tour with Coffee & Snacks (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $111

Paddle False Creek from Granville Island to English Bay, with city views, local stories, coffee, and a beach snack.

“I'm not very good at kayaking and had a hard time at first, but the staff were friendly, fun, and kind, and taught me very well. So That’s way It’s good my life experience Thank you so much”

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