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Walk through the heart of Vancouver’s LGBTQ community

Davie Street has been the heart of Vancouver’s LGBTQ+ community for decades. Meet the designer of the LGBTQIA+ Map for a guided walk through the neighbourhood. • Start with a visit to Little Sisters Book and Art, which has survived legal challenges and bombings, and offers a great selection of reads for folks of all genders and ages. • Then we’ll meander down the street, stopping for coffee and popping into LGBTQ+-owned businesses. • Our walk will culminate with drinks at the Fountainhead Pub, one of the original gathering spots in Davie Village. You’ll receive a copy of my 2025 LGBTQIA+ Map of Vancouver, and I’ll be happy to share my recommendations for more places to shop, dine, and sightsee in town.

5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Explore urban photography with a Vancouver local

The best street photography isn’t staged—it’s about capturing the city’s rhythm as it unfolds. In this hands-on session in Vancouver with me, a photographer, you’ll train your eye to anticipate moments, compose striking shots, and create images that tell a story. This tour is designed for all levels, from beginners to seasoned photographers. We'll explore bustling streets, hidden vantage points and reflective surfaces, working with light, layering, and dynamic compositions. I’ll offer tailored feedback and creative challenges to help refine your skills. You’ll leave with enhanced photography skills, a sharper creative eye, and a collection of compelling urban images of Vancouver.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews

Walk the city's Black history with a local expert

Trace Black histories in British Columbia from the 1850s to the 1970s through historic sites and Vancouver's first Black neighbourhood, Hogan’s Alley. Meet at 209 Union Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J4 Begin with stories of Black migration and community origins. Learn the locale Probe former sites of churches, cafes, and meeting spaces. Reflect on erasure Remember how the viaduct displaced Hogan’s Alley residents. Stop at Benny Foods LTD. Benny Foods is an Italian grocery store that has been family owned and operated since 1919. All tickets receive a $5.00 spending voucher to the store. Look to the future End with an optimistic vision of restoration and activism.

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Discover BC's wine culture with Maude Sips

Explore Vancouver’s burgeoning wine scene with me, the founder of the popular wine club Maude Sips. We’ll visit three - four carefully selected spots and enjoy tastings at each that showcase the best of British Columbia’s wines. • Venture to my favorite local wine bars and restaurants. Along the way, I’ll explain a bit about my philosophy of wine. • At each location, sip a curated selection of natural wines, including bottles sourced from the renowned Okanagan Valley. • Whether you’re new to wine tastings or a seasoned oenophile, this tour is for everyone. So even if you don’t know your tannins from your terroir, don’t worry—I keep my tastings casual, inclusive, and totally approachable. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for the Vancouver wine scene, plus some juicy stories of the people—and grapes—that make it all happen.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Experience Commercial Drive Like a Local

Stroll East Vancouver’s most eclectic street, experience the culture, clothing, and tastes the neighborhood has to offer. Kick things off Meet up and discuss the focus of the tour. Walk and discover Stroll the Drive, take photos, shop, eat and learn about what makes east van so special. Grab a bite Stop for coffee or lunch from a neighborhood favorite. Tailor the route Plan the day based on your personal interests. Wrap with a portrait Take final photos and reflect on your walk together.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Discover the last Ancient Trees in Vancouver

Join me, a conservationist of ancient trees, for a big tree walking tour in Stanley Park, visiting the country’s biggest maple and some of Canada’s largest ancient cedars and Douglas firs. • Follow secret trails to visit trees that are nearly 1,000 years old. We will visit the park’s largest and oldest trees, many of them hidden to the average park visitor. • Using century-old postcards and historic maps, I’ll provide a unique perspective on the history of Vancouver and its ancient forests. • You’ll see historical evidence of how First Nations used the forests, and how settlers cut down trees during the era of industrial logging. • Pause and appreciate the significance of these remarkable giant trees. I’ll explain the future of these rare giants and their ecological importance. You'll leave my walk inspired by this secluded and peaceful area of Vancouver and the centuries-old giants that reside there, and you may even forget you’re right beside a major city during the tour.

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Explore Chinatown nightlife with a headline DJ

Soak in the local DJ hotspots and enjoy VIP access to Fortune Sound Club. Meet at DD Mau Meet the group and get a feel for the DJ's sound. Sip a shooter Order drinks and get tailored nightlife recommendations. Stroll to a club Walk down the block armed with tips on the city’s nightlife. Bypass the lines End our jaunt with free VIP entry at the Fortune Sound Club. Sip rum shooters Learn about the city's nightlife districts over a drink. Stroll in Chinatown Discover where locals go in historic, bustling Chinatown. Stop at a venue Visit Pizza Coming Soon and enjoy the vibes of the local DJ.

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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 938 reviews

The Ultimate Vancouver Bike Tour

Small groups led by a local guide! This fun and safe bike tour is 'geared' to give you an intimate, up-close and personal meet & greet with Vancouver. Through stories and sights, you'll understand why Vancouver is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. We'll get in touch with it's culture, nature, history, famous landmarks, and local hidden gems. Highlights include: -Stanley Park -Granville Island (tour includes ferry ticket) -Gastown -Chinatown -City Center -English Bay Beach -Olympic Village Vancouver is a city that begs to be explored on 2 wheels. We have one of the world's longest waterfront bike paths and one of the most impressive bike route networks of any city in North America. We'll be biking at a leisurely/slow pace and making 'brakes' along the way for photos. I'll show you some of the best places to capture Vancouver's essence. From the majestic forest of Stanley Park to the modern city center, you'll see it all!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviews

Vancouver Rain Forest Hike with Waterfall, Suspension Bridge

What makes Vancouver so endeared by visitors who come here? It is the incredible natural beauty that engulfs every single corner of the city. A visit here without taking in some of this natural beauty is a missed opportunity. This tour offers those that participate, an overload of stunning, natural wonders, Old growth rainforest, waterfalls, suspension bridge, stunning pools of water, beautiful creek, and endless trails through all of it. We make this tour simple to participate with curb side pickup and drop off service and moderate 9km hike.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 728 reviews

Escape to rugged waterfalls & canyons

Our tour will take us through mossy forests and fern beds, across a suspension bridge, floating a hundred and sixty feet above Lynn Canyon with stunning views of waterfalls and alongside the river to hidden pools that offer the perfect place for a snack of Salmon and Cedar tea. We begin our journey on the world-renowned Baden Powell Trail, as we follow its winding path through a forest of towering trees Lynn Creek appears alongside us. This trail will deliver us to the Suspension Bridge giving us the chance to gaze into the canyon below taking in the impressive waterfalls from a bird's eye view. The east side of the creek sits above the canyon in a more mature forest and delivers us to Twin Falls a smaller double waterfall. After a short climb, we return to the Suspension Bridge en route to a river beach to sample some Cedar tea and nibble on candied salmon. Our journey is approximately 5km in length and includes steep sections with three thoughtfully designed staircases to make your ascent smooth. We walk a beautiful figure 8 loop helping us to capture the magic of the canyon while seeing new terrain throughout. Sunset tours include a better chance of wildlife sightings such as Bears or Owls. Headlamps are provided. Other things to note Please note that this is a non-smoking tour. This is due to fire risk in the canyon. Dogs are welcome on this tour! Leash required.

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 591 reviews

The lost souls of Gastown tour

Immerse yourself in the chilling dramas of historic Gastown as you venture into Vancouver's earliest and most gruesome history on this 90-minute walking tour. Follow the lamplight of your guide as you discover the terror of a Great Fire that ate up Gastown in minutes, the long forgotten plague of smallpox, and the unsolved murder of John Bray. Designed for adult audiences, the experience is both a walking tour and a theatre piece. Your guide is a professional actor, performing in character throughout. Every story is grounded in documented Vancouver history, taken from the city archives. The plot line is woven together as the tragic tale of one person's life, ending in a dramatic finale in Gastown's Maple Tree Square. Every one of Gastown's must-see sites and landmarks is visited on the walk, the oldest hotel, the Gastown Steam Clock, you’ll see how Vancouver looked before and after the Great Fire, explore notorious Gaoler's Mews, and walk down the back alleys of Water Street to famous Maple Tree Square. Do not expect a ghost tour or conventional walking tour – this is a performance experience that will pull you so deep into the swirling lamplight and darkened alleys of Gastown’s murky past, you may have a hard time finding your way back out…

5 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviews

Explore Vancouver's lgbtq history

It's time for Vancouver's secrets to come out of the closet. From drag kings and two spirit warriors, to queer church ministers and transgender crime fighters, this walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of Vancouver Meet your guide - the man in pink! - outside Trees Organic Coffee at 930 Burrard Street. You'll embark on a 2 hour adventure into the LGBTQ2+ history and culture of this West Coast metropolis. Start in the heart of Downtown Vancouver on Burrard Street, where you'll discover some of Vancouver's earliest LGBTQ+ pioneers. Weave a path through Imperial Court coronations, drag kings at the Quadra, gay ministers at the United Church, the myth of Patient Zero, the GRID crisis, and visit urban oasis Nelson Park, until you find yourself in the gaybourhood on Davie Street. The walking tour strolls the historic tree-lined West End as you discover the city's earliest Pride parade, Jim Deva Plaza, bookstore bombings, a transgender campaigner who blew the whistle on the biggest crime in Vancouver history. You’ll finish right in the middle of the action in the Davie St. village with its variety of bars and restaurants. The perfect place to enjoy a cocktail as you reflect on your afternoon's adventure.

5 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews

Master Chocolatier Tour of Granville Island

Meagan is a Canadian Master Chocolatier, who has trained under 3 (yes 3!) world-class celeb chefs. She’ll take you on an artisan chocolate and pastry tasting adventure of Granville Island. We'll take you on a journey to 6 different artisanal vendors; learning about local chocolate production and tasting your way through the flavours of the Pacific Northwest. 1. Take a sneak peak at how French macarons are really made, and witness 40+ mouth-watering flavours made right on the Island; 2. Discover a young local chocolate brand, and taste their INCREDIBLE single origin bean-to-bar chocolate; 3. savour a handcrafted cocktail at a Distillery that champions organic grain to glass spirit-making: Don't drink? or travelling with children? No worries! mocktails and non-alcoholic options are always available! All ages are Welcome and taken care of! 4. Indulge in mouth-watering flavour in bonbons created by Belgian chocolatier Wim Tas; 5. Embrace your inner kid again, skip the [very long] queue and enjoy an artisanal donut from Vancouver's one and only mom and pop donut shop (since 1979); 6. Finally, the 6th vendor on our tour is a surprise ;) *****NOTE***** We DO NOT ACCEPT TIPS at Method Chocolate. Not now not ever. We don't want you to feel the social pressure of leaving a tip. The number on the bill is the total amount that you pay. :) Now, show up and have a good time!

5 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

Craft Brewery & Neighborhood Culture Crawl

Soak up the local vibe with a craft beer tasting tour and neighborhood culture crawl—perfect before dinner, a concert, event, or sports game. We'll explore Mount Pleasant, aka Brewery Creek, one of Vancouver's trendiest neighborhoods, just 10 minutes from downtown. Along the way, we'll visit three beloved local breweries. First, we'll stop by a historic brewery where craft beer brewing began in Vancouver. You'll get to sample rare, old-style cask ale and new-age beer styles, learning how Canada impacted the global craft beer movement. Plus, as local cicerone server (think wine sommelier for beer), I'll help you discover new beer styles and pick up some beer-tasting skills. Next, we'll take a short walk through Mount Pleasant's colorful streets and alleyways, where I'll point out some favorite street art, restaurants, bars, and local hotspots. If you're interested, I'll share my top picks for food, drink, and activities to enjoy during your trip. The last two breweries will introduce you to unique, small-batch beers you won't find anywhere else in the city. Each has its own story, atmosphere, and flavors. Make the most of your day in Vancouver: • Fits perfectly before your evening plans • Just 10 minutes from downtown • Walking distance is less than 1km (0.6 miles) • Packed with local tips and hidden gems • Enjoy seasonal beers and experimental brews

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 444 reviews

Chinatown History & Dumpling Masterclass

My Dumpling-making classes are offered read-round. We will learn how to make authentic Chinese dumplings with Judy, from Historical Chinatown Tours. First, Judy will give you a 1-hr sneak peak of historical Chinatown (tour optional) and then we'll spend 2 hrs learning how to fold the wrappers, cook the dumplings, and eat them (this is a full meal and all the ingredients are organic). By the end of the 3-hour experience, you’ll be an expert! (Btw, the heritage buildings are only open from 10 am to 3 pm and many Chinatown businesses are closed after 5 pm and on Tuesdays ... dogs always welcomed ... drinking of alcoholic beverages is permitted. I require 2+ participants for booking this experience.) I also offer a ... - Tour plus Dim Sum - Dumpling Hop & Cocktails - Elevated Cantonese Home-Style Cooking

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 299 reviews

Bike beautiful Stanley Park & the world-famous seawall

Join a passionate local for an unforgettable bike ride through Vancouver’s Stanley Park, and witness the city’s natural jewel in a way few ever do. This adventure rekindles the joy of childhood—each pedal stroke a heartbeat of tranquility and discovery. As you cycle, the rustle of ancient cedars syncs with your pulse, the coastal breeze invigorates, and the vistas of mountains, skyline, and shimmering ocean encapsulate timeless moments. You'll glide past totem poles narrating tales of indigenous heritage, delving into secluded areas of the park where few venture. From the scented rose gardens to the mossy floor beneath towering trees, the park unveils its secrets at every turn. This isn't just a bike tour; it's an invitation to engage with nature, to experience the magic of a locale integral to Vancouver's identity. Whether you're a seasoned traveler, an avid cyclist, or simply seeking solitude away from the crowds, this tour offers a personal, off-the-beaten-path journey. For a more leisurely exploration, opt for the E-bike upgrade to effortlessly cruise through the park. In just a few hours, you'll uncover the park’s hidden wonders—ancient forests, lighthouses, and breathtaking views that linger in memory. It’s an opportunity to ride with someone who knows and cherishes this place, sharing intimate stories and tips. So come, discover with a local, and let Stanley Park r

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

The Grand Tour - Vancouver by Bike

This 5-hour guided tour encompasses Downtown Vancouver and highlights the very best sights, attractions, and biking that the city has to offer! With plenty of stops for stories, questions and photos, you'll be a local-expert by the end of your day. Beginning at our bike shop in the heart of Downtown, we'll get fitted for bikes then join the protected bikeway right outside. We'll head to world-famous Stanley Park and ride through the rainforest trails past old-growth trees, making stops at Lost Lagoon, the Totem Poles and Beaver Lake. We'll carry on past some of the hottest beaches in the city, then hop over to Granville Island, known for its arts & culture scene as well as its great food and shopping. Enjoy a break for lunch at the Public Market, with dozens of vendors to choose from. Next we'll carry on along the seawall to Olympic Village, taking in the views of Vancouver's modern architecture, before heading into the historic districts of Chinatown and Gastown. Finally we'll cruise back to the shop through Coal Harbour. Come along for expert storytelling and to learn about the history, ecology, geography, and culture of the region at a variety of scenic stops throughout the city. Leave with great local recommendations for restaurants and activities for the rest of your trip. Other things to note A minimum of two guests is required for this activity to operate. Please note: Tipping tour guides in Canada is customary and always appreciated. It's not mandatory but is the best way to show your guide that you had a great experience and encourages the exceptional service that they provide.

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