Granite Falls Vancouver Zodiac Boat Tour

Enjoy a scenic sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s coastline.

Your adventure begins at Granville Island where you’ll hop aboard a zodiac boat. You’ll get geared up in a survival suit and your guide will share stories about the history of Granville Island, the Burrard Street Bridge, the Eugenia Building, Bard on the Beach and more.

Once you’ve passed False Creek, your zodiac will pick up speed to around 40-50 km/h and follow the shore along Stanley Park.  At Siwash rock, an outcrop near the Lion’s Gate Bridge and Third Beach, you’ll have a chance to get out, and learn about this unique natural formation and take some pictures. 

Your tour continues exploring Vancouver Harbour and you’ll learn about Seaspan, Canada Place, Lion’s Gate Bridge and more. Your zodiac will sail past Ironworkers Bridge towards Deep Cove and you’ll enter the glacial fjord of Indian Arm. This area, lined with granite cliff faces, is only accessible by boat and is surrounded by untouched, natural British Columbian forests.

You’ll be able to admire the cascade of Granite Falls  and Silver Falls from the zodiac, followed by a brief stop at the north end of Indian Arm.

On the way back to Granville Island, you’ll follow the same route taking in views of Stanley Park, Coal Harbour, the English Pile, the Twin Islands, English Bay Beach, Racoon Island, Buntzen Powerhouse and more.

From the towering container ships amid stunning city views to seals at play, the Granite Falls Zodiac Tour is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day. Whether you’re a native of the city or this is your first trip to British Columbia, add this Vancouver sightseeing boat tour to your list of day trips and fun things to do in Vancouver.

Tour highlights:

• An exciting boat tour around Vancouver’s waterfront in a high-powered Zodiac boat.
• Cruise past Stanley Park, Coal Harbour, and Lions Gate Bridge.
• Have an opportunity to check out BC wildlife with a cruise by Seal Island.
• Glacial-carved fjord & rugged cliffs around Indian Arm.

• Tumbling 150-foot (46-metre) cascades of misty Granite Falls.

What's included:

• 3-hour zodiac boat tour
• Survival suit
• An entertaining and informative driver  and guide

Duration: 3 hours

Season: Tours daily June to September

Need to know:

• Departure is from Granville Island.
• Public tours: maximum capacity = 8 passengers.
• Private tours: maximum capacity = 12 passengers.

• Minimum age for participation = 8 years.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

• Minimum height requirement = 4 ft.

• Not recommended for participants with back problems.

• Not recommended for pregnant women.

• This tour requires a minimum of four people. If it is canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

• Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.

This Vancouver sightseeing experience takes place at Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia. VIEW MAP

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