Wednesday (Free Afternoon) Tours
Due to low sign-up, the private WHC boat cruise and suspension bridge tours have been cancelled on Wednesday, July 27th. Please see the tours still on offer below.
Congress Optional Tours
The 11th World Harp Congress will offer delegates and their accompanying family members the opportunity to see Vancouver and the surrounding regions with optional tours running throughout the week of the Congress. Take advantage of the Free Afternoon on Wednesday, July 27th to discover Vancouver’s splendours. If you have any questions regarding the tours, please contact Francoise at whc2011-tours@icsevents.com.
City Highlights (4.5 hours)
$74.00 Adult, $45.00 Child (4-11 yrs)
Daily 10:00am Departure (10:30am Start)
Daily 01:30pm Departure (02:00pm Start)
Experience the best of Vancouver! See Canada Place, Robson Street, Public Library, Sports Venues, Theatres, Chinatown and Gastown. Soak in the natural splendor of Stanley Park. Pass the West End high-rises and the beaches of English Bay. Visit the vibrant Granville Island with its public market, unique shops, restaurants and galleries along the water. Visit The Lookout to take the glass elevator to the 360° views.
Vancouver City & Capilano Suspension Bridge (5 hours)
$95.00 Adult, $54.00 Child (4-11 yrs old)
Daily 11:30am Departure (12:00pm Start)
Experience Vancouver’s landmarks and natural surroundings. See Canada Place, Robson Street, Chinatown, Gastown and Queen Elizabeth Park. Gaze at Stanley Park’s Totem Poles and enjoy the view from Prospect Point. Cross the Lions Gate Bridge for a spectacular visit of the Capilano Suspension Bridge and admire the totems poles, Story Centre and unique Treetops Adventure.
Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge (6 hours)
$135.00 Adult, $95.00 Child (4-11 yrs old)
Daily 10:00am Departure (10:30am Start)
Daily 01:30pm Departure (02:00pm Start)
Discover the North Shore! Cross the Lions Gate Bridge to enjoy the spectacular Capilano Suspension Bridge and its unique Treetops Adventure. Stop at a Salmon Hatchery. Take the mile-long Skyride to the top of Grouse Mountain and enjoy free time to take in the amazing panoramas, visit the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife or check out the Theatre in the Sky presentation.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens (13-14 hours)
$189.00 Adult, $106.00 Child (4-11 yrs old)
Daily 7:00am Departure
Daily 8:00am Departure
Enjoy a ferry ride through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island and B.C.’s capital. Marvel at the spectacular Butchart Gardens before heading into Victoria and the Inner Harbour. Take your free time to explore Government Street's shopping & dining, the legendary Empress Hotel, the Legislative Buildings and the waterfront. Relax on the bus and ferry ride back to your hotel.
Whistler & Shannon Falls (10 hours)
$129.00 Adult, $74.00 Child (4-11 yrs old)
Enjoy the breathtaking views and scenic stops along the thrilling Sea-To-Sky Highway. Feel the mist of the spectacular 335-meter Shannon Falls as you walk to the viewing deck. Once in Whistler, there is ample time to dine, shop, stroll the village or experience the scenic Peak to Peak Gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Savour the beautiful views overlooking Howe Sound on the leisurely ride home.
Gastown & Chinatown – walking tour (2 Hours)
$25.00 - Daily 11:45am departure from Waterfront Station
Use Promo Code: WHC5
This is where the urban hip meets old town. From Gastown, the birthplace of the city, to the eclectic Chinatown, enjoy cobblestone streets, heritage buildings, indigenous galleries, exotic shops and get an up-close view of these neighbourhoods and their history of hardship and amazing tales.
Granville Island & Downtown Core – walking tour (2 Hours)
$32.00 - Daily 8:45am departure from Yaletown Station
Use Promo Code: WHC5
Hop on the water taxi across False Creek to Granville Island. Visit the public market, craft studios, art galleries, unique shops and even houseboats. Back to the downtown core, explore the Roundhouse building and a stroll down Robson Street and Granville Street where Vancouver comes alive at night.
Vancouver Encompassed – walking tour (4.5 Hours)
$45.00 - Daily 8:45am departure from Yaletown Station
Use Promo Code: WHC5
Enjoy an adventure that takes it all in. Explore the stalls of Granville Island, the Public Market, wander through downtown, admire the Vancouver Art Gallery building and go window shopping in exclusive Yaletown. See Vancouver’s birthplace and discover Chinatown filled with herbal medicine shops and exotic markets.
Vancouver by bike (5 Hours)
$75.00 – Daily 3pm departure from the Bayshore Bicycle Store
Use Promo Code: WHC5
This trip is a smooth and easy ride along Vancouver’s best beaches and local hot spots. Participants will take a ride over False Creek to the hidden gems of Granville Island, the 2010 Olympic village, and Science World. After exploring Chinatown and a quick stop in historic Gastown, you will pass by Canada Place and the Coal Harbour before completing the ride back to the bike rental shop.
Pre/Post Tours
The 11th World Harp Congress will offer delegates the opportunity to see Vancouver, more of British Columbia and western Canada with pre- and post- tours. Take the chance to experience and enjoy what the west coast of Canada has to offer. If you have any questions regarding the tours, please contact Francoise at whc2011-tours@icsevents.com.
Whistler Ride Adventure (2 Days / 1 Night)
From $339.00 in double occupancy, standard hotel
Experience a spectacular train journey along the Sea to Sky corridor and discover Whistler, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The journey delivers a unique blend of contrasts the Sea to Sky region is famous for: cities and old-growth forests, bustling action and natural serenity, deep valleys and snow-capped peaks, seascapes and mountain views, all delivered with world-class Western Canadian hospitality.
Alpine Explorer – Motorcoach Tour (4 Days / 3 Nights)
From $1,121.00 in double occupancy, standard hotel
This adventure is designed to satisfy your desire to experience Canada's alpine splendour! Gondola rides to mountain summits, strolling on immense glaciers and nature walks are just a hint of some of the experiences that await. Explore the local wineries and orchards of Kelowna. This is a treat for the traveller in search of an authentic venture.
Canadian Rockies – Self-drive & Rail Adventure (7 Days / 6 Nights)
From $2,299.00 in double occupancy, standard hotel
Begin your vacation with a rental car pickup in Vancouver and travel eastward along the Trans-Canada Highway to Banff. Explore at your leisure Banff and Jasper National Parks. Return your rental vehicle in Jasper and conclude your trip with an overnight rail journey back to Vancouver onboard VIA Rail's 'Canadian'.
Lakes & Mountains – Rail & Motorcoach Tour (7 Days / 6 Nights)
From $2,404.00 in double occupancy, standard hotel
From the highest peaks in the Rockies to the fresh ocean breeze of Vancouver, the Lakes and Mountains vacation is the perfect way to experience western Canada. Hundreds of lakes, mountains and glaciers await you in this unbelievable week-long excursion to some of the most beautiful sights in the world.
Alaska Cruise (7 Days / 7 Nights)
From $1,120.00 in double occupancy (Inside Stateroom)
Sail to Alaska onboard a luxury liner through the Inside Passage - one of the world’s most scenic sea routes, and one of the few where large ships can sail close to the coastline. The shoreline scenery is spectacular with snowcapped mountains, picturesque lighthouses, killer whales, sea lions and porpoises. This is a land overflowing with nature’s gifts, America’s last and greatest wilderness. Ports of call may include Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.
Page last updated: July 18, 2011