Excursion Stanley park & scenic grouse mountain tour at Vancouver

Experience the breath-taking panoramic beauty of Vancouver during this captivating, half-day sightseeing excursion to Stanley Park and Grouse Mountain.

Vancouver, Stanley Park, Trails, Flower Gardens, Beaches, Sea Wall, Totems

Depart the pier for the short walk to Bus Bay, then board your awaiting coach for the short drive to Vancouver's iconic Stanley Park. Upon arrival, see a portion of the park’s approximately 1,000 acres (about 404 hectares) of fir, cedar, and hemlock forests, trails, flower gardens, and beaches, all surrounded by an approximately six-mile-long (about 9.6-kilometre-long) sea wall. A stop is made in the park at a collection of fascinating totems. Here, marvel at, learn about, and photography these immense Native carvings.

Lion’s Gate Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Skyride Aerial Tram, Panoramic Views, Born to Fly Film

Next, re-board your coach and drive across the magnificent Lion’s Gate Bridge en route to Vancouver's North Shore suburban neighbourhoods. Your destination is Grouse Mountain, one of Vancouver's most beautiful local attractions. Upon arrival, board the Skyride Aerial Tram for an exhilarating ride to the top of this majestic mountain, which towers approximately 4,100 feet (about 1.25 kilometres) in elevation. From here, approximately 3 hours of free time is made available to enjoy breath-taking views of the city, snow-capped mountains, and surrounding areas. Perhaps visit the ‘Theatre in the Sky’ and watch the high-definition film ‘Born to Fly’, or if the weather permits take a stroll along the nature trails. In between your adventures, enjoy lunch at your leisure (at guest’s expense) or find that last souvenir of your trip.    

Descending via the skyride, re-join your coach for the scenic drive to Vancouver to reboard your ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Vancouver, Stanley Park, Forests, Gardens, Beaches, Totem Poles, Lion’s Gate Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Skyride Aerial Tram, Theatre in the Sky, Prospect Park

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.46 miles (about 0.75 kilometres), at times over uneven, gravel, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and between five-25 steps to access certain areas at the discretion of each guest; lifts are available at the sites visited. Walking at Grouse Mountain is at the discretion of each guest. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and Canadian Dollars, or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Due to film timings and capacity in the Theatre in the Sky venue, viewing of the Born to Fly film is not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence and timings may vary.